Detective Comics #705 1996

Detective Comics #705, published in January 1997, features the story "Badd Girls." Batman and Robin confront Echo and Query, associates of The Riddler, who have seized the Gotham Courthouse. Meanwhile, The Riddler, having previously broken his wrist, orchestrates an escape from Mercy General Hospital and sends a cryptic riddle to the GCPD. This issue marks the beginning of a three-part storyline involving The Riddler and Cluemaster, and is notable among collectors for its acclaimed Riddler narrative.