Detective Comics #1000

BATMAN'S LONGEST CASE / MANUFACTURE FOR USE / THE LEGEND OF KNUTE BRODY / THE BATMAN'S DESIGN / RETURN TO CRIME ALLEY / HERETIC / I KNOW / THE LAST CRIME IN GOTHAM / THE PRECEDENT / BATMAN'S GREATEST CASE / MEDIEVAL After 80 years, it’s here—the 1,000th issue of DETECTIVE COMICS, the title that literally defines DC! This 96-page issue is stacked with an unbelievable lineup of talent that will take you on a journey through Batman’s past, present and future...plus a sensational epilogue that features the first-ever DC Universe appearance of the deadly Arkham Knight! But who is under the mask? And why do they want Batman dead? The incredible future of Batman adventures begins here! Wraparound cover. 1st cameo appearance of Arkham Knight in DC continuity 1st appearance of Knute Brody 1st appearance of Echo, the daughter of Batman and Catwoman in an alternate reality 1st appearance of April Fool, the son of Joker in an alternate reality "The Precedent" is reprinted in Robin: 80 Years of the Boy Wonder: The Deluxe Edition.