Batman #421 1988

Batman #421 presents "Elmore's Lady," the second installment of the compelling "Dumpster Slasher" trilogy. The Dark Knight intensifies his hunt for a serial killer leaving victims in dumpsters, encountering a homeless man, Elmore, who has found the eleventh victim and delusionally made her his "wife." This issue, a key part of Jim Starlin's acclaimed run, highlights Batman's detective prowess as he uncovers a corrupt police officer's connection to the crimes. It is a notable example of gritty 1980s Batman storytelling for collectors.