Detective Comics #613 1990

Detective Comics #613, published in April 1990, presents "Trash" by Alan Grant and Norm Breyfogle. The story centers on young Mike Dell and his waste collector father, Harvey, who become entangled with a ruthless rival company. Batman's intervention leads to tragedy as Mike is killed, and the villain meets a grim fate in a trash compactor. This issue is notable for its poignant environmental themes, the shocking death of a child, and its challenging moments for Batman, all within the acclaimed Grant/Breyfogle run.