


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

DETECTIVE COMICS #576 FACSIMILE EDITION (YEAR TWO PART 2 OF 4)
PRODUCT INFORMATION
cover type
Soft Cover
artist
Todd McFarlane
rating
TEEN
series name
Detective Comics #576 Facsimile Edition
print color
Full Color
number of pages
32
publisher
DC Comics
issue number
1
initial order due
Jan 22, 2026
final order cutoff
Feb 23, 2026
in store date
Mar 18, 2026









