Gotham Central #3
This volume collects the final storylines of the acclaimed Gotham Central series, focusing on the detectives of the GCPD's Major Crimes Unit as they investigate a series of murders targeting former police officers. Written by Greg Rucka and Ed Brubaker, with art by Michael Lark and Stefano Gaudiano, the book includes the 'Unresolved Targets' arc and the series' conclusion, where the squad faces personal and professional fallout from their cases. Batman appears as a supporting figure, but the spotlight remains on the human drama of the officers who police Gotham's streets.
In "Corrigan, Part One," a tense chase through an abandoned building takes a dangerous turn when Miguel and Jesus stumble upon the forgotten hideout of Dr. Alchemy, triggering an unexpected chemical reaction. Written by Greg Rucka and illustrated by Stefano Gaudiano, this gripping installment of Gotham Central sees Detective Andy Kelly come to the kids’ rescue—only to be severely burned in the process. As Detectives Allen and Montoya launch their investigation, the fallout from the incident begins to unravel in ways no one saw coming. The cover, by Cliff Chiang, captures the moment’s intensity with sharp, precise lines.
In "Corrigan, Part One," detectives Montoya and Allen are drawn into a violent ambush by the Black Spider, a shadowy figure whose deadly precision turns a routine raid into chaos. When Allen kills the Black Spider, the aftermath brings a shocking accusation—one of the suspects claims Allen shot him while he was already restrained. Meanwhile, Jim Corrigan’s quiet theft of police evidence and its sale on G-Bay begins to unravel beneath the surface.
In "Corrigan, Part Two," Detective Montoya and Inspector Esperanza follow a trail of evidence that leads to a high-stakes digital auction on G-Bay, where a crucial bullet—key to clearing Detective Allen—is sold to Jennifer Gordon-Hewitt. The case takes a sharp turn as the investigation uncovers connections that blur the line between justice and the shadows of Gotham’s past.
In "Keystone Kops, Part One," Jo and Miguel’s tense chase leads them into the forgotten lair of Dr. Alchemy, where a spilled chemical reaction sparks chaos. Cop Andy Kelly rushes in to save them, only to be severely burned in the process. As Detectives Allen and Montoya step in to unravel the aftermath, the city’s quiet streets grow darker with unanswered questions.
In "Keystone Kops, Part Three" from Gotham Central #3, detectives Montoya and Allen bring Dr. Alchemy back 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 faces a monstrous threat unleashed by Andy Kelly’s transformation, forcing her to confront the chaos head-on while navigating the fragile beginnings of reconciliation with her father after her family learns of her relationship with Jo.
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↩ Reprints Gotham Central #23 (2004), Gotham Central #24 (2004), Gotham Central #25 (2005), Gotham Central #26 (2005), Gotham Central #27 (2005), Gotham Central #28 (2005), Gotham Central #29 (2005), Gotham Central #30 (2005), Gotham Central #31 (2005)
Reprinted in Gotham Central #3 (2011)
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