Detective Comics #787 2003

Detective Comics #787, published in December 2003, features Batman confronting the Mad Hatter in "Mimsy Were the Borogoves." Written by Brian K. Vaughan, the story sees the Mad Hatter kidnap Dr. Kirk Langstrom, also known as Man-Bat, to further his warped vision for Gotham. The issue also includes "The Dogcatcher, Part 3," a backup tale involving the Joker's canine. This comic is notable for its acclaimed creative team and its specific placement within Batman's continuity, occurring after the events of "No Man's Land."