Detective Comics #818 2006

Detective Comics #818, published in 2006, features part three of the "Face the Face" storyline, where Batman investigates a series of villain murders, with evidence implicating a reformed Harvey Dent. A significant event in this issue is the death of the Ventriloquist, Arnold Wesker, and the apparent demise of his puppet, Scarface. The comic also includes a backup story, "The Crime File of Jason Bard," marking Jason Bard's return as Batman's new daytime operative, a notable development for collectors.