Detective Comics #708 1997

Detective Comics #708, published by DC in April 1997, features "The Death Lottery, Part One: Heart of Glass." A dying mob boss initiates a deadly lottery, placing contracts on Gotham's wealthiest citizens. This draws notorious assassins like Deathstroke and Gunhawk to the city, leading to a series of high-profile murders. Batman and Robin are thrust into a complex investigation to stop the escalating violence. This issue is notable for the first appearances of Mr. Quintain, Templeton, and Leopold Klescht, marking the beginning of a significant storyline.