Cover: Norm Breyfogle

Detective Comics #597

Feb 1989 · DC · 0.75 USD; 0.95 CAD; 0.50 GBP

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“Private Viewing”

In "Private Viewing," Batman finds himself the star of a twisted snuff film when amateur filmmaker Lampet captures his clash with thug Tonka. When two young boxers step in to help, Batman tracks Lampet to his employer, the enigmatic Milton Sladek, who runs exclusive private viewings for the wealthy and dangerous. Written by Alan Grant and illustrated by Eduardo Barreto, with inks by Steve Mitchell, colors by Adrienne Roy, and letters by Todd Klein, this 1989 tale unfolds with chilling precision. The cover, by Norm Breyfogle, captures the eerie tension of the moment.

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writer Alan Grant · artist Eduardo Barreto · inker Steve Mitchell · colorist Adrienne Roy · letterer Todd Klein · cover Norm Breyfogle

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Full credits

writer Alan Grant

artist Eduardo Barreto

inker Steve Mitchell

colorist Adrienne Roy

letterer Todd Klein

cover pencils, inks Norm Breyfogle

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Batman is the object of a "snuff movie". When amateur film maker Lampet captures Batman being assaulted by Tonka the thug on film, two young boxers intervene. Batman apprehends Lampet, but not before Lampet has delivered the movie to his employer Milton Sladek, a shady businessman who arranges private viewings for the rich and infamous. During the next private viewing, all attendees are arrested by Batman and the police. Batman brings the attendees to the hostpital so they can witness the real-life consquences of their "entertainment".

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