Cover: Tim Sale

Detective Comics #789

Feb 2004 · DC · 2.75 USD; 4.25 CAD

📊 ~36,447 copies sold its debut month

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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.

Contains 2 stories

The Randori Stone Part Two

22 pp · Superhero

Batman [Bruce Wayne]"Dino" PerezEddie Hurst (flashback)Kira KellyJohn Cole

In "The Randori Stone Part Two," Batman, under the influence of the mysterious stone, pursues John Cole and his gang, unraveling the hidden truth behind the murder that sent Eddie Hurst to prison. The story delves into the blurred line between justice and vengeance, as the Dark Knight confronts a past that refuses to stay buried.

The Tailor Part One

8 pp · Superhero

Batman [Bruce Wayne]The TailorOracle (voice only)

In "The Tailor Part One," Batman tracks down a mysterious craftsman known only as The Tailor, a man whose precision and secrecy make him both a legend and a liability. With a new armored gunman terrorizing Gotham, Batman seeks not just a suit—but answers—hidden in the stitches of a criminal’s finest work.