Detective Comics #596
In "Video Nasties," Batman investigates a disturbing trend of homemade snuff films, tracking down amateur filmmaker Oscar Lampet for a brutal act of violence. With the stakes rising and the camera rolling, Batman finds himself unexpectedly the target of a twisted production—his own fight for survival now the centerpiece of a horrifying new movie. Written by Alan Grant and illustrated by Eduardo Barreto, with inks by Steve Mitchell, colors by Adrienne Roy, and letters by Todd Klein, this gripping tale features a cover by Norm Breyfogle.
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Businessman Milton Sladek hires amateur film maker Oscar Lampet to capture physical abuse on film and make so-called "snuff movies". Batman tracks down Lampet and tries to stop yet another assault. Unbeknownst to Batman, Lampet brought backup in the shape of oversized thug Tonka. Now Batman becomes the subject of a new snuff movie...
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