Description

Batman Takes a Hit in the Crime-Filled Streets of Gotham!

Step into the seedy underworld of Gotham with Detective Comics #597 (1989), where Batman faces off against ruthless mobsters in a brutal confrontation that leaves even the Dark Knight bloodied. Written by Alan Grant with artwork by Eduardo Barreto and Steve Mitchell, this issue delivers street-level justice with gritty realism and raw, emotional stakes.

The dramatic cover art perfectly captures the danger Batman faces when he goes head-to-head with Gotham’s most vicious criminals.

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Key Features:

Title: Detective Comics #597
Publisher: DC Comics
Release Date: February 1989
Story Highlight: Batman is struck down in a violent clash with Gotham’s mob as he fights to protect the innocent
Creative Team: Written by Alan Grant, art by Eduardo Barreto and Steve Mitchell
Copper Age Classic: A hard-hitting street story from the peak of Batman’s detective-focused era

Why You’ll Love It:

Features Batman in a raw, physical battle against organized crime
Bold, high-impact cover that captures the brutal Gotham underworld
Written by Alan Grant, known for his dark, street-smart Batman stories
Classic Copper Age issue with a grounded, gritty tone

Perfect For:

Batman collectors
Detective Comics fans
Readers who love Gotham’s street-level crime stories
Copper Age comic book enthusiasts

Add Detective Comics #597 to your collection and experience Batman’s relentless fight for justice—no matter the cost.