Detective Comics #724 1998

Detective Comics #724, published by DC in 1998, features “The Grieving City.” Following Gotham’s devastating earthquake, Batman and Nightwing strive to restore order amidst the destruction. Batman personally clears wreckage to aid rescue efforts, confronting a resistant property owner. The story highlights the immediate aftermath of the Cataclysm event, showcasing Bruce Wayne's renewed vow at his parents' grave while grappling with his human limitations. This issue is a significant precursor to the epic No Man's Land storyline, detailing the initial struggles and official responses to Gotham's disaster.