Detective Comics #710 1997

Detective Comics #710, published by DC in June 1997, features “The Death Lottery, Part Three: Heart of Ice.” In this pivotal story, Batman confronts Deathstroke and Gunhawk, leading to a rare moment where the Dark Knight is forced to use a gun to prevent a murder. This issue is highly notable for collectors as it marks one of the few instances in modern comics where Batman wields a firearm. Additionally, Batman acquires Deathstroke's sword for his trophy collection, and the cover pays homage to a panel from The Dark Knight Returns.