Detective Comics #746

In "Evolution IV: Aftertaste," the final chapter of the "Evolution" arc brings Gotham’s criminal underworld to a breaking point as Whisper dismantles the remaining factions, each scrambling to undermine Batman’s reign in the name of Ra’s al Ghul. The story sets the stage for the back-up feature "The Jacobian," with Greg Rucka’s sharp writing and Shawn Martinbrough’s moody art driving the tension. Dave Johnson’s cover captures the moment with chilling precision.