DC Finest: Batman: A Death in the Family

Death comes to us all, and in DC Finest, Batman's most controversial chapter is reissued in a definitive collected edition. In 1988, readers faced a watershed moment as Jason Todd, the Boy Wonder, meets a grim fate after a perilous pursuit with Batman and a murderer's plot involving the Joker. The arc follows Batman across continents and cross-title chapters as the clues converge on a global threat while the dynamic between Batman and Robin is pushed to the brink. This volume collects Batman #423-429, Batman Annual #12, Batman: The Cult #1-4, Detective Comics #590-595, and Detective Comics Annual #1, presenting Jim Starlin's weighty storytelling alongside Dave Cockrum's art and the contributions of Alan Grant and Bernie Wrightson. A landmark saga that reshaped the Batman mythos, it remains essential reading for fans of character-driven tragedy and legacy.

Who might be interested in reading?

• Fans of Batman who enjoy landmark, tragedy-driven arcs and legacy storytelling.
• Readers who appreciate morally complex heroes, mentorship, and high-stakes plots that test trust and teamwork.
• Fans of Jim Starlin, Dave Cockrum, Alan Grant, and Bernie Wrightson, or readers who love classic-era superhero art and writing.
• People who prefer definitive, single-volume collections that gather cross-title storylines into one volume.