Detective Comics 801 (DC, 2005)

Written by David Lapham and Mike Carey Art by Ramon Bachs & Nathan Massengill and John Lucas Cover by Lapham

Part 1 of the sprawling 12-part saga "City of Crime" written by David Lapham (Stray Bullets) with art by Ramon Bachs (BATMAN: THE 12-CENT ADVENTURE) & Nathan Massengill (DETECTIVE COMICS)! Gotham City at night is no place for children, as Batman knows all too well. As the Dark Knight tries to shut down a drug ring that's turned deadly, Bruce Wayne must contend with a wayward 14 -year-old who's getting dangerously close to Gotham's underworld!

Plus, in the backup, Part 1 of the 4-part story "The Barker"? written by Mike Carey (LUCIFER) with art by John Lucas (CODENAME: KNOCKOUT)? featuring the return of a classic Golden Age character! There's been a murder under the Big Top, but once it's clear the authorities will be no help, it's up to the carnies and sideshow freaks to get to the bottom of a crime no one wants to touch!