Detective Comics #821 2006

Detective Comics #821, published by DC in 2006, initiates Paul Dini's acclaimed run on the title. In "The Beautiful People," Batman investigates a new masked villain named Facade, who targets Gotham's wealthiest citizens with a sophisticated crime ring. The story sees Batman delve into high society to uncover the mastermind's identity. This issue is notable for the first appearance of the villain Facade (Erik Hanson), as well as other characters like Vanessa Ford, Ryan, Johnny Lange, Ronald Edwards, and Matthew Atkins. Batman ultimately unmasks Facade as a disgruntled busboy.