Detective Comics #730, published in March 1999, is a key part of the "No Man's Land" saga. Batman, facing a Gotham where criminals no longer fear him, infiltrates Scarface's gang. He brutally confronts the Ventriloquist and Scarface, strategically allowing himself to be shot to re-establish his invincibility. Commissioner Gordon struggles with internal police conflicts. This issue is notable for its continuation of the critical "No Man's Land" storyline and includes an obituary for creator Bob Kane.