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Issue Details

Issue #802
Published March 2005
Cover Price 2.95 USD; 4.50 CAD
Pages 44
Editing Bob Schreck; Nachie Castro (associate)

Cover Details

Characters Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Tim Drake]
Genre Superhero
Pencils David Lapham
Inks David Lapham
Colors David Lapham ?

22 page Batman story "City of Crime, Part 2: The Secret Keepers"

Characters Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Tim Drake]; Alfred Pennyworth; Haddie McNeil (flashback); Sgt. Frank Ivers; Detective Elliot Lynch; Henry Welles; Marlene Welles; Robbie Welles; Joseph Hirsh; Norman Steiner; VILLAINS: Penguin [Oswald Cobblepot]; Miss Jessica; Mr. Freeze [Victor Fries]
Synopsis Batman's investigation into the murder of a young woman reveals more and more layers of death and corruption. Meanwhile, the Penguin begins to get involved, and makes things all the more explosive! [per solicitation]
Genre Superhero
Script David Lapham
Pencils David Lapham (layout); Ramon Bachs
Inks Nathan Massengill
Colors Jason Wright
Letters Jared K. Fletcher
Notes This story takes place before the events of BATMAN: WAR GAMES.

8 page The Barker story "When You're Strange, Part 2 of 4"

Characters The Barker [Kitt; Kieran Calahan]; Midge; Rose; Firestone; Lena; Colonel Brand; Jessamine
Synopsis The plot thickens following a murder at the Big Top! [per solicitation]
Genre Superhero
Script Mike Carey
Pencils John Lucas
Inks John Lucas
Colors Guy Major
Letters Rob Leigh
Editing Michael Wright

1 page DC in Demand promo (ad from the publisher) "DC in Demand 01.05"

Notes DC Bullpen Page with promo texts and news about upcoming projects. Spotlight on SUPERMAN/SHAZAM: FIRST THUNDER. Hot List - BREACH #1, DETECTIVE COMICS #802, SUPERMAN: STRENGTH #1 and DETECTIVE COMICS #803. Editorial by "Your Mole At 1700".

1 page Spy vs Spy; Mountain Dew advertisement "Spy vs Spy"

Genre Humor
Notes Ad for Mountain Dew.