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Cover: Michael Lark

Gotham Central #5

May 2003 · DC · 2.50 USD; 4.25 CAD
“Motive Part Three”

In "Motive Part Three," Detective Driver and Chandler race to connect the dots between the murder of Bonnie Lewis and the resurgence of the Firebug threat, uncovering a shocking link to a stolen costume sold on G-Bay. With the old Firebug's suit now in the hands of a new player, the investigation takes a dangerous turn as Mr. Combs is brought in for questioning—and arrested. Written by Ed Brubaker and illustrated with sharp precision by Michael Lark, this pivotal issue deepens the mystery with a tense, grounded noir edge, while the cover by Michael Lark captures the weight of the city’s secrets.

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writer Ed Brubaker · artist, inker Michael Lark · colorist Noelle Giddings · colorist Lee Loughridge · letterer Willie Schubert · cover Michael Lark

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artist, inker Michael Lark
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Detective Driver and Chandler discover the murderer of Bonnie Lewis is also the new Firebug. The old Firebug sold his suit on G-Bay to Mr. Combs who has been playing super-villain. Mr. Combs is arrested.

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