Gotham Central #4

In "Nature" from Gotham Central #4, two corrupt Gotham cops make a fatal mistake when their brutal tactics lead to the death of a runaway—someone protected by Poison Ivy. As they scramble to hide the truth, the eco-terrorist takes a personal and chilling interest in their downfall.

In "Dead Robin, Part One," the Gotham Central detectives confront a chilling mystery when a corpse clad in a Robin costume is discovered in an alley. As they navigate the city's shadows, they find themselves outmaneuvered at every turn—until Detective Chandler’s bold move leads to a shocking confrontation with Batman, who’s beating the Penguin in a back-alley showdown.

In "Dead Robin, Part Two of Four," Gotham Central's detectives grapple with a body that shouldn't be there—another Robin pulled from the bay, echoing a mystery that deepens with every clue. As the Teen Titans arrive to clarify the truth, Tim Drake joins Stacy on the rooftop, confirming the grim reality: the corpse they’ve found isn’t the real Robin.

In "Dead Robin, Part Three of Four," Jo and Chandler confront the chilling aftermath of a murdered Robin, as a second body—another boy in a Robin costume—turns up. With the investigation deepening, the detectives trace unsettling connections between the victims and reporter Simon Lippman, uncovering a web of secrets that blurs the line between hero and imitator.

In "Dead Robin, Conclusion," the Gotham Central detectives close in on a chilling serial killer who's targeting boys and posing them as Robin, but the case takes a dangerous turn when the killer demands to speak only to Batman—offering the location of the third victim, but on one condition. The story unfolds with tense precision, blending police procedural detail with the dark undercurrents of Gotham’s superhero mythology.

In "Sunday Bloody Sunday," Detective Allen and Montoya arrive too late to stop the explosive clash between the Spectre and Captain Marvel, left to grapple with the aftermath in a Gotham already teetering on chaos. As the city burns with unrest, Allen sees his wounded partner home—then walks back through streets where order has frayed, each step deeper into a night without rules.

In "Corrigan II, Part One," Detective Allen closes in on the truth behind James Corrigan, the city’s Lead Crime Scene Technician, as he gathers damning evidence—knowing full well that involving his partner Montoya could unravel everything. When Allen is shot and killed, the investigation takes a deadly turn, leaving the case hanging in the balance.

In "Corrigan II, Part Two," the Gotham Central detectives confront the grim aftermath of Detective Allen’s death, launching a desperate manhunt to bring down Jim Corrigan and the rogue officers who served alongside him. As the investigation deepens, loyalties are tested and the line between justice and corruption blurs in the heart of Gotham’s darkest streets.

In "Corrigan II, Part Three," the weight of suspicion falls hard on Jim Corrigan as Gotham Central struggles to build a case against him for Detective Crispus Allen’s death. Torn between duty and justice, Detective Renee Montoya makes a quiet, devastating choice to walk away from the force.