Detective Comics #717 1997

Detective Comics #717, published in January 1998, presents the story "Savage Metal." Batman confronts the return of the formidable villain Gearhead, who has been outfitted with deadly robotic appendages. Gearhead's plan involves turning Batman's own advanced technology against him, culminating in a direct battle with the Batmobile. This issue is notable for featuring the first appearance of Dr. Bascomb in flashbacks, the individual responsible for transforming Finch into the cybernetic Gearhead.