DETECTIVE COMICS #576 FACSIMILE EDITION (YEAR TWO PART 2 OF 4)

Detective Comics #576 Facsimile Edition recreates a pivotal Year Two chapter, spotlighting Batman’s grim vigil as he confronts a lawman’s oath and a ruthless crimewave led by the Reaper. In this tale, Batman hatches a dangerous bargain with Gotham’s underworld to pressure investigators, only to find himself allied with the man who killed Bruce Wayne’s parents—Joe Chill. Written by Mike W. Barr with artwork by Todd McFarlane, the issue showcases McFarlane’s dynamic pencils and bold inking, delivering cinematic action and moody detective atmospherics. This facsimile preserves the original comic’s 32 pages of high-contrast storytelling, with McFarlane’s distinctive cover work adding an extra layer of drama. Part of the Year Two arc, it invites readers to explore Batman’s evolving ethics and his uneasy alliances while the Reaper’s campaign escalates.

Who might be interested in reading?

• You’re drawn to dark, character-driven Batman stories with moral complexity.
• You appreciate Todd McFarlane’s bold, dynamic artwork and dramatic covers.
• You want to explore the Year Two arc and the origins of Batman’s code under pressure.
• You enjoy classic late-1980s superhero storytelling with noir influences.