Gotham Central #3
This third volume of Gotham Central collects issues #13-22 of the acclaimed series, focusing on the detectives of the GCPD's Major Crimes Unit as they navigate the complexities of policing a city where Batman operates. The storylines delve into the personal and professional lives of characters like Renee Montoya and Crispus Allen, exploring the aftermath of a major tragedy and the hunt for a serial killer targeting police officers. Written by Greg Rucka and Ed Brubaker with art by Michael Lark and others, this trade paperback continues the series' celebrated blend of crime noir and superhero elements.
In "Corrigan, Part One," a tense chase through an abandoned building leads Jesus and Miguel to an old hide-out once used by Dr. Alchemy, where a chance spill sets off an unexplained reaction. When cop Andy Kelly intervenes to save them, he's severely burned, launching a new investigation by detectives Allen and Montoya. Written by Greg Rucka and illustrated by Stefano Gaudiano, with colors by Lee Loughridge and letters by Clem Robins, this gripping Gotham Central issue unfolds with quiet dread and rising stakes. The cover, by Cliff Chiang, captures the moment just before the chaos begins.
In "Corrigan, Part One," detectives Montoya and Allen uncover a violent gang hit tied to the Black Spider, only to find themselves entangled in a deadly ambush. As tensions rise, a shocking accusation surfaces—Allen allegedly shot a suspect while he was already cuffed—while a mysterious figure, Jim Corrigan, quietly trades stolen evidence on G-Bay.
In "Corrigan, Part Two," Detective Montoya and Inspector Esperanza race to trace a single bullet—key to clearing Detective Allen’s name—after learning it was sold on G-Bay by the enigmatic Jim Corrigan to Jennifer Gordon-Hewitt. The investigation dives into the shadows of Gotham’s underground economy, where every lead feels like a step closer to the truth… and deeper into danger.
In "Keystone Kops, Part One," Jo and Miguel’s tense confrontation spirals into chaos when they flee into an abandoned hideout once used by Dr. Alchemy. The accidental spill of unknown chemicals ignites a strange reaction, drawing in cop Andy Kelly, who rescues the boys at great personal cost. As Detectives Allen and Montoya step in, the case takes a turn into the unexplained—leaving the city’s finest to unravel a mystery that’s as dangerous as it is baffling.
In "Keystone Kops, Part Three" from Gotham Central #3, Detective Montoya and Allen bring Dr. Alchemy to Gotham in a desperate bid to cure the injured Officer Kelly, only to find his presence worsens her condition. The story unfolds with tense urgency as the team grapples with the consequences of their choice, testing the limits of science and justice in the heart of Gotham’s chaos.
In "Keystone Kops, Part Four," Detective Montoya grapples with personal and professional turmoil as a monstrous creature—born from Andy Kelly's transformation—runs rampant through Gotham. With her family finally confronting her secret relationship, Montoya must balance a fragile reconciliation with her father while leading the charge to stop the escalating threat.
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