Detective Comics #856

In "Elegy, Part 3: Affettuoso," Kate navigates a tense social gathering hosted by her stepmother, where unexpected encounters with Maggie Sawyer and the enigmatic villain Abbott deepen the mystery. Meanwhile, Alice and her gang make a bold move, capturing Colonel Kane in a moment that shifts the balance of power. Written by Greg Rucka and illustrated with striking detail by J. H. Williams III, this issue blends psychological tension with high-stakes intrigue, all rendered in Dave Stewart’s evocative colors and Todd Klein’s precise lettering. The cover, a collaboration by J. H. Williams III and Cully Hamner, captures the story’s moody intensity.