Batman #440 1989

Batman #440, published by DC in October 1989, kicks off "A Lonely Place of Dying, Part 1: Suspects." Still reeling from Jason Todd's death, Batman is operating recklessly. Meanwhile, a mysterious individual, Tim Drake, begins observing Batman and Nightwing, convinced the Dark Knight needs a new Robin. This issue is highly notable for collectors as it marks the pivotal first full appearance and origin of Tim Drake, who would eventually become the third Robin. The story also features Two-Face plotting against Batman.