Batman #432 1989

Batman #432, published by DC in April 1989, presents "Dead Letter Office." Batman partners with private investigator Maxine Kelly to locate Josh Winston, abducted seven years prior. The Dark Knight's investigation, fueled by memories of his deceased ward Jason Todd, uncovers a complex case involving a grieving mother who claimed Josh as her own. This Copper Age issue is notable for its poignant narrative by Christopher Priest and art by Jim Aparo, exploring themes of loss and justice.