Released May 2003
Detective Comics #780
Synopsis
DEAD RECKONING PART 4 The Mad Hatter is slipped poison during Arkham's dinner hour, sending him into violent, near-fatal convulsions. Inside his meal is another double-marred coin, marking him as Paul Sloan's latest target. From this and the previous attacks, Batman concludes Sloan's "learning opportunity" had involved Gotham's supervillains, who eventually disfigured Sloan facially as well as mentally. With Catwoman's help, Batman tracks down a likely participant who has remained unscathed - the Riddler, who reluctantly confirms his theory. Eight years ago, Sloan had been brought into an elaborate conspiracy to kill Batman, most of the conspirators confident his acting talents could substitute for Two-Face (who had rejected their plan after a coin toss). An uneasy Batman convenes with the ex-Commissioner Gordon, who assures him that he bears no responsibility for Sloan's decisions and circumstances. At Batman's request, Gordon then invokes an old favor that grants Batman access to Antarctica's Slabside Penitentiary, so Batman may interrogate the conspirator most responsible for recruiting Sloan in the first place: the Joker. SPORE PART 5 Navigating its way through Batman's polluted bloodstream, the Nanobat finally manages to locate and destroy the original spore which has infected the Dark Knight. In moments, Batman's mutation reverses, freeing Superman and, indeed, the entire planet. Even so, the Nanobat remains alert within Batman's body, ever-ready to protect its creator as its creator protects his city.
Variants
Synopsis
DEAD RECKONING PART 4 The Mad Hatter is slipped poison during Arkham's dinner hour, sending him into violent, near-fatal convulsions. Inside his meal is another double-marred coin, marking him as Paul Sloan's latest target. From this and the previous attacks, Batman concludes Sloan's "learning opportunity" had involved Gotham's supervillains, who eventually disfigured Sloan facially as well as mentally. With Catwoman's help, Batman tracks down a likely participant who has remained unscathed - the Riddler, who reluctantly confirms his theory. Eight years ago, Sloan had been brought into an elaborate conspiracy to kill Batman, most of the conspirators confident his acting talents could substitute for Two-Face (who had rejected their plan after a coin toss). An uneasy Batman convenes with the ex-Commissioner Gordon, who assures him that he bears no responsibility for Sloan's decisions and circumstances. At Batman's request, Gordon then invokes an old favor that grants Batman access to Antarctica's Slabside Penitentiary, so Batman may interrogate the conspirator most responsible for recruiting Sloan in the first place: the Joker. SPORE PART 5 Navigating its way through Batman's polluted bloodstream, the Nanobat finally manages to locate and destroy the original spore which has infected the Dark Knight. In moments, Batman's mutation reverses, freeing Superman and, indeed, the entire planet. Even so, the Nanobat remains alert within Batman's body, ever-ready to protect its creator as its creator protects his city.
Details
- Series
- Detective Comics
- Cover Date
- May 2003
- Pages
- N/A
- UPC
- 76194120019478011
- Cover Price
- $2.75
- Final Order Cutoff
- N/A
Creators
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WriterEd Brubaker
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ColoristMark Chiarello
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Cover ArtistMark Chiarello
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Cover ArtistTim Sale
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ArtistTommy Castillo