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Cover: Ivan Reis & Danny Miki

Batman: Detective Comics #4

Jun 2023 · DC · 24.99 USD; 33.99 CAD
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This volume collects issues #19-24 of the 2023 'Batman: Detective Comics' series, focusing on a storyline centered around the Riddler. Written by Mariko Tamaki with art by Ivan Reis and others, the arc delves into a mystery that challenges Batman's detective skills as the Riddler's schemes escalate in Gotham City.

In "The Seven: Part One," Batman uncovers a chilling conspiracy when he learns that Caroline, an ordinary citizen, is one of the "Citizen Criminals"—ordinary people coerced into new crimes by unknown blackmailers. With the Riddler’s fingerprints all over the case, Batman must piece together a web of secrets that may involve more familiar faces than he expected. Written by Mariko Tamaki and Nadia Shammas, with dynamic art by Ivan Reis and Danny Miki, and colors by Brad Anderson, this issue delivers a tense, character-driven mystery with a cover by Ivan Reis and Danny Miki.

Contains 6 stories
The Seven: Part One
20 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Riddler [Edward Nygma]Oracle [Barbara Gordon] (voice only)Deb DonovanJudge Caroline DonovanMartin AshenSarah PetJohn Harper

In "The Seven: Part One," Batman delves into a dangerous mystery when a bomber targets a judge—whose daughter, Deb Donovan, is a key figure in the case. As the investigation unfolds, the Riddler takes a new turn, broadcasting daily clues via a podcast that point toward a series of murders, turning the city into a puzzle with deadly stakes.

The Seven: Part Two
20 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Judge Caroline DonovanRiddler [Edward Nygma]Sarah Pet (photo)John Harper (photo)Batwoman [Kate Kane] (voice only)Deb DonovanOracle [Barbara Gordon] (voice only)Talia Al GhulDarby TurnerPerry

In "The Seven: Part Two," Bruce and Caroline’s growing bond deepens as Batman digs into her ties to the mysterious "Citizen Criminals," while the Riddler’s latest podcast unravels new clues. As Deb Donovan follows a dangerous lead, her pursuit puts her directly in harm’s way.

Riddle Me This Finale: Third Time's the Charm
20 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Riddler [Edward Nygma]Talia Al GhulJudge Caroline DonovanDarby TurnerPerry GreenDr. Chase MeridanSarah PetJohn HarperMartin AshenDeb DonovanBatgirl [Cassandra Cain]Commissioner Rene Montoya

In "Riddle Me This Finale: Third Time's the Charm," Batman uncovers a chilling pattern: ordinary citizens, including someone named Caroline, are being coerced into new crimes by a shadowy force tied to the Riddler’s twisted game. With the lines between guilt and innocence blurring, Batman must unravel a web of secrets where even familiar faces might be playing a deeper game.

Gotham Girl, Interrupted
10 pp · Superhero
Gotham Girl [Claire Clover]Brian KimuraAndreBatman [Bruce Wayne] (flashback)

When Claire tries to blend in at Gotham High, she’s pulled back into action as Gotham Girl to take down a sinister website using her name to smear a powerful crime boss—just as her double life starts to blur the line between student and superhero.

Gotham Girl, Interrupted Part 2
10 pp · Superhero
Gotham Girl [Claire Clover]Andre (deceased)Gotham [Hank Clover] (flashback)Dr. Chase MeridanDr. Margot Reaunnamed female detective

In "Gotham Girl, Interrupted Part 2," Claire—now operating as Gotham Girl—grapples with a chilling mystery when she discovers her friend dead, the victim of what looks like suicide. The deceased had been the anonymous source behind the viral Gotham Girl website, and as Claire digs into the truth, she becomes the target of a dangerous retaliation from those exposed by the site’s revelations.

Gotham Girl, Interrupted Finale
10 pp · Superhero
Gotham Girl [Claire Clover]Huntress [Helena Bertinelli]Dr. Chase MeridanDr. Margot ReaGotham [Hank Clover] (flashback)Talia Al Ghul

In "Gotham Girl, Interrupted Finale," Jo, still reeling from the death of her friend Claire, confronts Dr. Meridan with fury—only to be stopped by Huntress, who pulls her back from a deadly path. Together, the two women must unravel a web of deception that leads them to a truth far more dangerous than they imagined.

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Full credits

artist Ivan Reis
colorist Brad Anderson
letterer Ariana Maher
cover pencils Ivan Reis
cover inks Danny Miki

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