Gotham Central #11
In "Daydreams and Believers," writer Ed Brubaker and artist Brian Hurtt take a quiet yet revealing look at Gotham Central through the eyes of Stacy, the precinct’s receptionist, whose daily routine includes the ritual of turning on the Bat-Signal. The issue unfolds a grounded, character-driven slice of life, introducing key figures in the Gotham police force while weaving in a small grave-robbing case and the high-stakes trial of Mr. Freeze for the murder of Detective Fields. Cover by Michael Lark captures the mood with a stark, intimate portrait of Stacy, grounding the story in the everyday tension beneath Gotham’s shadows.
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Day in the Life of Stacy the Receptionist. Explains the back story of her job which includes turning on the Bat-Signal. This issue also serves to introduce the cast to new readers. Small grave-robbing case is solved and the trial of Mr. Freeze, who killed Detective Fields is shown.
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