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Cover: David Lapham

Detective Comics #803

Apr 2005 · DC · 2.95 USD; 4.50 CAD
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In "City of Crime, Part 3: The Horror Show," the carnival's twisted crew digs deeper into Mr. Rowley’s mysterious ties to Tomjohn, unraveling secrets that blur the line between performer and predator. Written by Mike Carey and illustrated by John Lucas, with colors by Guy Major and letters by Jared K. Fletcher, this issue keeps the tension high as the city’s underbelly reveals its darkest puppeteers—while David Lapham’s cover captures the dread of a game with no rules.

Contains 2 stories
City of Crime, Part 3: The Horror Show
22 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Tim Drake]Theresa CushingNathan CushingPenguin [Oswald Cobblepot] (villain)Miss Jessica (villain)Mr. Freeze [Victor Fries] (villain)
When You're Strange, Part 3 of 4
8 pp · Superhero
The Barker [KittKieran Calahan]MidgeRoseFirestoneBonesChristopher Rowley (dies)

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Full credits

writer Mike Carey
artist, inker John Lucas
colorist Guy Major
cover pencils, inks David Lapham

Reprints

Reprinted in Batman #12 (2005), Batman #40 (2006), Batman #13 (2006), Batman: City of Crime #[nn] (2006), Batman: City of Crime - The Deluxe Edition #[nn] (2020)

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