Gotham Central Omnibus #[nn]
In "In the Line of Duty 1," the Gotham Central Detectives push forward in their hunt for Angie Molina, interrogating the Joker with brutal intensity. As tensions explode in the precinct, violence erupts in a shocking turn that leaves the team reeling. With time running out and a deadly trap set, Detective Patton faces a life-or-death race to disarm a bomb—just as Batman arrives on the scene. Written by Ed Brubaker and Greg Rucka, with Michael Lark’s sharp art and Stefano Gaudiano’s inks bringing the tension to life, this pivotal story is a harrowing look at duty, chaos, and the cost of justice in Gotham. The cover, by Michael Lark, captures the grim weight of the moment.
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The Gotham Central Detectives continue questioning Joker to find the location of Angie Molina. Lt Probson beats Joker severely until Joker turns the tables and kills Probson and several officers. He is gunned down by Captain Sawyer. Detective Chandler and Patton discover the location of Molina who is strapped to a bomb. While Detective Patton is trying to defuse the bomb, Batman shows up. Detective Patton is seriously injured when the bomb explodes.
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