Detective Comics #803 2005

Detective Comics #803, published by DC in 2005, features Part 3 of David Lapham's "City of Crime" storyline. Batman investigates a grim "body farming" operation, while the Penguin suspects Mr. Freeze's betrayal amidst a new, mysterious threat. This issue also introduces a villain whose defeated victims bizarrely dissolve into dirt. It is a key chapter in Lapham's acclaimed twelve-part arc, notable for its dark, intriguing narrative and a chilling portrayal of Mr. Freeze.