Cover: Norm Breyfogle

Detective Comics #627

Mar 1991 · DC · 2.95 USD; 3.50 CAD; 1.20 GBP

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In "The Case of the Chemical Syndicate," Batman dives into a chilling mystery where a costumed killer strikes at executives of a major chemical firm, leaving behind a trail of gruesome clues. Written by Marv Wolfman and brought to life with sharp, atmospheric art by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo, and vivid colors by Adrienne Roy, this 1991 issue delivers a tense, noir-tinged thriller with a classic Batman edge. The cover by Norm Breyfogle captures the eerie mood of the story, perfectly framing the dark intrigue within.

Contains 4 stories

The Case of the Chemical Syndicate

6 pp · Superhero

Batman [Bruce Wayne]Commissioner James GordonLambertSteven CraneAlfred Stryker

In "The Case of the Chemical Syndicate," the Bat-Man delves into the murder of a wealthy chemical tycoon, following a trail of corporate deceit that leads to a deadly conspiracy among his closest allies. As the investigation unfolds, the detective uncovers a web of betrayal where ambition and greed threaten to consume the very company the victim built.

The Cry of Night Is-- "Kill!"

17 pp · Superhero

Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Commissioner James GordonAlfred PennyworthMel LambertSteven Crane, Alfred Stryker

The Case of the Chemical Syndicate

22 pp · Superhero

Batman [Bruce Wayne]Theodore Lambert, Sr. (death)Detective Dana HanrahanTed LambertFred StrykerPesticyde [Priscilla Stryker] (death)Steven Crane (death)Elaine Crane (death)Paul Rogers

The Case of the Chemical Syndicate

22 pp · Superhero

Batman [Bruce Wayne]Commissioner James GordonMel LambertMr. Crane (death)Paul Rogers (death)Alfred Stryker (death)CAMEOS (see note): Barbara GordonAlfred PennyworthRobin [Tim Drake]Poison Ivy [Pamela Isley]Killer Moth [Cameron Van Cleer]The Cavalier [Mortimer Drake]Doctor Phosphorus [Dr. Alexander Sartorius]Black Spider [Eric Needham]Killer Croc [Waylon Jones]Deadshot [Floyd Lawton]Crazy Quilt [Paul Dekker]Clayface [Preston Payne]Penguin [Oswald Cobblepot]Catwoman [Selina Kyle]Mad Hatter [Jervis Tetch]Ventriloquist [Arnold Dreskeralso as Scarface]Two-Face [Harvey Dent]The Riddler [Edward Nigma]Anarky [Lonnie Machlin]Scarecrow [Jonathan Crane]The Spook [Val Kaliban]The JokerMr. Freeze [Victor Fries]Black Mask [Roman Sionis]