Battle For The Cowl Commissioner Gordon #1 2009

This 2009 one-shot, part of the "Battle for the Cowl" event, sees Gotham City plunged into anarchy after Batman's apparent death. Commissioner James Gordon finds himself captured by Mister Freeze, who highlights the Dark Knight's absence. The story focuses on Gordon's struggle to lead the GCPD and reclaim Gotham from rampant crime and Arkham escapees without Batman's aid. It's a key issue for collectors interested in Gordon's character development and the city's response to a world without its primary protector.