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Cover: Michael Lark & Steffino Guadiano

Gotham Central #1

Jun 2004 · DC · 9.95 USD; 15.25 CAD
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This collection kicks off the acclaimed Gotham Central series, focusing on the detectives of the GCPD's Major Crimes Unit as they navigate life in a city overshadowed by Batman. In the Line of Duty collects issues #1-5, where the squad investigates the murder of one of their own, revealing the gritty, human side of Gotham's law enforcement without capes dominating the narrative.

Gotham Central #1 kicks off with a gripping dual narrative: detectives Chandler and Driver dive into the mysterious death of Bonnie Lewis, while Sarge races after the elusive Firebug in a high-stakes chase across Gotham’s rooftops. Written by Ed Brubaker and illustrated with sharp precision by Michael Lark, the issue establishes a grounded, police-procedural edge to Gotham’s chaos, with the city’s flames and secrets burning bright. The cover by Michael Lark and Steffino Guadiano captures the tension in a single, stark image of the city in turmoil.

Contains 5 stories
In the Line of Duty 1
22 pp · Crime, Superhero
Detective Marcus DriverDetective Charlie FieldsMr. FreezeDanny (Mr. Freeze's henchman)Stacy (Receptionist)Detective CohenDetective CroweDetective Renee MontoyaDetective Crispus AllenLieutenant ProbsonCaptain SaywerCommissioner Akins

In "In the Line of Duty 1," Detective Driver and Fields follow a lead that takes them to a run-down motel, where they unexpectedly confront Mr. Freeze—only for the villain to kill Fields in cold blood. As the investigation begins, Detectives Montoya and Allen step in to unravel the aftermath, diving into a case that blurs the line between law enforcement duty and the chaotic reality of Gotham’s underworld.

In the Line of Duty 2
22 pp · Crime, Superhero
Detective Renee MontoyaDetective Marcus DriverDetective Crispus AllenNora FieldsCaptain Maggie SawyerDanny (Mr. Freeze's Henchman)Detective Josh AzevedaDetective CroweSergeant Jackson DaviesDetective Dagmar ProcjnowDetective PattonDetective HartleyMr. FreezeCommissioner AkinsStacy (Receptionist)BatmanJames GordonDetective Romy ChandlerDetective Nate Patton
Motive, Part One
22 pp · Crime, Superhero
Seargent Jackson DaviesDetective Josh AzevedaDetective Romy ChandlerDetective Nate PattonDetective Marcus DriverLt. Ron ProbsonBonnie Lewis's ParentsMr. CombsBatmanFirebug

In "Motive, Part One," detectives Chandler and Driver dive into the mysterious death of Bonnie Lewis, while Sarge races through Gotham’s skyline in a desperate chase after the elusive Firebug. As arson flames spread across the city, the detectives watch helplessly as Batman intervenes to save lives—leaving them to piece together a case that’s already burning too fast to control.

Motive, Part Two
22 pp · Crime, Superhero
Stacy (Receptionist)Sergeant Jackson DaviesDetective Josh AzevedaDetective Nate PattonDetective Romy ChandlerDetective Marcus DriverMike SendelbachBrianRobin [Tim Drake] (in flashback)Killer Crock in flashbackDetective Renee MontoyaHarlan CombsJoseph Rigger

In "Motive, Part Two," Detective Chandler and Driver press forward with their investigation into the death of Bonnie Lewis, uncovering new layers of a case that grows more complex with every clue. Meanwhile, the rest of the Gotham Central team races to track down Firebug, closing in on his hidden location with urgency and precision.

Motive, Part Three
22 pp · Crime, Superhero
Detective Romy ChandlerDetective Marcus DriverMister Yancy (homeless guy)Lieutenant Ron ProbsonSergeant Jackson DaviesDetective Nate PattonFirebug [Joey]Firebug [Mister Combs]Batman

In "Motive, Part Three" from Gotham Central #1, Detectives Driver and Chandler follow a tangled trail that links the murder of Bonnie Lewis to the return of the Firebug, uncovering a shocking twist in the criminal's identity. As they piece together clues from the dark web and Gotham's underground, they close in on a suspect whose criminal past has taken a dangerous new turn.

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Full credits

artist, inker Michael Lark
colorist Zylonol
cover pencils, inks Michael Lark

Reprints

↩ Reprints Gotham Central #1 (2003), Gotham Central #2 (2003), Gotham Central #3 (2003), Gotham Central #4 (2003), Gotham Central #5 (2003)

Reprinted in DC Especial #5 (2005), Gotham Central #1 (2008), Gotham Central #1 (2011), Gotham Central Omnibus #[nn] (2016)

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