Cover: Tim Sale

Detective Comics #789

Feb 2004 · DC · 2.75 USD; 4.25 CAD

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“The Randori Stone Part Two”

In "The Randori Stone Part Two," Batman—driven by the mysterious influence of the stone—pursues John Cole and his gang, uncovering unsettling truths about the case that led to Eddie Hurst’s wrongful conviction. Written by Paul Bolles and illustrated by Mike Lilly, with inks by Dan Davis, colors by Jason Wright, and letters by Clem Robins, this tense installment deepens the mystery with a grounded, character-driven thriller. The cover, a striking piece by Tim Sale, captures the issue’s brooding intensity.

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writer Paul Bolles · artist Mike Lilly · inker Dan Davis · colorist Jason Wright · letterer Clem Robins · cover Tim Sale

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Full credits

writer Paul Bolles

artist Mike Lilly

inker Dan Davis

colorist Jason Wright

letterer Clem Robins

cover pencils, inks Tim Sale

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Batman, possessed by the Randori Stone, goes after John Cole and his gang, only to learn the truth behind the killing for which Eddie Hurst was wrongly convicted.

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