Detective Comics #801 2004

Detective Comics #801 initiates the twelve-part "City of Crime" saga, where Batman investigates a deadly drug ring after a young girl's overdose. Bruce Wayne grapples with a wayward teenager drawn into Gotham's underworld. This issue also marks the debut of "The Barker," a four-part backup story featuring the return of a classic Golden Age character. In this tale, a murder at a circus prompts the carnies to seek justice when authorities fail. It's notable for launching two distinct story arcs and the deaths of Haddie McNeil and Mickey Gravesly.