Batman Shadow Of The Bat #45 1995

Batman Shadow Of The Bat #45, titled 'Wayne Manor: Anatomy of a Murder,' was published by DC in December 1995. This unique issue sees Bruce Wayne uncover his ancestor Joshua Thomas Wayne's corpse in the wine cellar. Through a diary, Bruce learns of Joshua's role as an abolitionist operating the Underground Railroad during the Civil War. Notably, Batman himself is largely absent, making it a rare, character-driven exploration of the Wayne family's historical legacy and a departure from typical superhero narratives.