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Detective Comics 1000 (Cover A)

DETECTIVE COMICS #1000

Cover Date: May 2019
Cover Price: $9.99
Publication Date: 2019-03-27

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Cover Credits:
Pencils: Jim Lee (signed)
Inks: Scott Williams (signed)
Colors: Alex Sinclair (signed)


Variant Covers:
Cover B
(Batman 80 years (1930s) Variant)
Art: Steve Rude (signed)
Cover C
(Batman 80 years (1940s) Variant)
Art: Bruce Timm (signed)
Cover D
(Batman 80 years (1950s) Variant)
Art: Michael Cho (signed)

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Story: "Batman's Longest Case" (8 Pages)

Credits:

StoryScott Snyder
PencilsGreg Capullo
InksJonathan Glapion
LetteringTom Napolitano
ColorsFCO Plascencia
EditingDave Wielgosz, Chris Conroy
Group editingJamie S. Rich

Feature Character(s):

Batman

Guest Star(s):

Detective Chimp
Elongated Man
Hawkgirl
Hawkman
Martian Manhunter
Question
Slam Bradley
Sue Dibny

Comment(s):

In addition to the official DC variant covers shown on this page this issue had over 60 retailer variant covers.

Solicitation:

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!


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Second Story: "Manufacture for Use" (8 Pages)

Credits:

StoryKevin Smith
PencilsJim Lee
InksScott Williams
LetteringTodd Klein
ColorsAlex Sinclair
EditingDave Wielgosz, Chris Conroy
Group editingJamie S. Rich

Feature Character(s):

Batman (also disguised as Matches Malone)

Supporting Character(s):

Alfred Pennyworth

Villain(s):

Bane (in flashback)
Catwoman (in flashback)
Clayface (in flashback)
Firefly (in flashback)
Harley Quinn (in flashback)
Joker (in flashback)
Killer Croc (in flashback)
Mister Freeze (in flashback)
Mister Zsasz (in flashback)
Onomatopoeia (in flashback)
Penguin (in flashback)
Scarecrow (in flashback)
Scarface (in flashback)
Ventriloquist (in flashback)

Comment(s):

The villains only appear in 1-3 panel flashbacks making it impossible to determine the proper chronological placement of these appearances.


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Third Story: "The Legend of Knute Brody." (8 Pages)

Credits:

StoryPaul Dini
PencilsDustin Nguyen
InksDerek Fridolfs
LetteringSteve Wands
ColorsJohn Kalisz
EditingDave Wielgosz, Chris Conroy
Group editingJamie S. Rich

Feature Character(s):

Batman
Alfred Pennyworth
Batgirl
Nightwing
Robin

Villain(s):

Harley Quinn (also in flashback)
Mad Hatter (also in flashback)
Penguin (also in flashback)
Poison Ivy (also in flashback)
Riddler (also in flashback)
Wonderland Gang
March Harriet (also in flashback)
Tweedledee (also in flashback)
Tweedledum (also in flashback)
Carpenter (in flashback)
Condiment King (in flashback)
Joker (in flashback) (in flashback)
Kite-Man (in flashback)
Scarecrow (in flashback)
Two-Face (in flashback)
Ventriloquist (in flashback)
Salt (first appearance; in flashback)
Pepper (first appearance; in flashback)


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Fourth Story: "The Batman's Design" (10 Pages)

Credits:

StoryWarren Ellis
ArtBecky Cloonan
LetteringSimon Bowland
ColorsJordie Bellaire
EditingDave Wielgosz, Chris Conroy
Group editingJamie S. Rich

Feature Character(s):

Batman

Supporting Character(s):

Alfred Pennyworth

Villain(s):

A group of unnamed criminals


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Fifth Story: "Return to Crime Alley" (8 Pages)

Credits:

StoryDenny O'Neil
ArtSteve Epting
LetteringAndWorld Design
ColorsElizabeth Breitweiser
EditingDave Wielgosz, Chris Conroy
Group editingJamie S. Rich

Feature Character(s):

Batman

Supporting Character(s):

Leslie Thompkins

Villain(s):

A group of unnamed criminals

Cameo Appearance(s):

Thomas Wayne
Martha Wayne

Comment(s):

This story is either part of pre-Crisis continuity or not in continuity.


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Sixth Story: "Heretic" (8 Pages)
"Blame"
"Honor"
"Antibiotics"
"Honor Among Us"

Credits:

StoryChristopher Priest
ArtNeal Adams
LetteringWillie Schubert
ColorsDave Stewart
EditingDave Wielgosz, Chris Conroy
Group editingJamie S. Rich

Feature Character(s):

Batman

Guest Star(s):

Nightwing

Supporting Character(s):

James Gordon

Villain(s):

Ra's al Ghul
League of Assassins

Other Character(s):

Tan Lujun (first appearance; deceased; also in flashback)

Comment(s):

This story is part of post-Crisis continuity and references Batman Vol. 1 #431.


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Seventh Story: "I Know" (8 Pages)

Credits:

StoryBrian Michael Bendis
ArtAlex Maleev
LetteringJosh Reed
ColorsAlex Maleev
EditingDave Wielgosz, Chris Conroy
Group editingJamie S. Rich

Feature Character(s):

Batman (also in flashback)

Villain(s):

Penguin (also in flashback)
Bane (in flashback)
Catwoman (in flashback)
Deathstroke (in flashback)
Joker (in flashback)
Mister Freeze (in flashback)
Riddler (in flashback)
Scarecrow (in flashback)
Two-Face (in flashback)

Comment(s):

This story takes place several years into the future and is not considered to be in continuity.


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Eighth Story: "The Last Crime in Gotham" (8 Pages)

Credits:

StoryGeoff Johns
ArtKelley Jones
LetteringRob Leigh
ColorsMichelle Madsen
EditingDave Wielgosz, Chris Conroy
Group editingJamie S. Rich

Feature Character(s):

Batman

Supporting Character(s):

Alfred Pennyworth

Cameo Appearance(s):

Robin
Catwoman
Echo (Batman's daughter)
Ace the Bat-Hound
James Gordon
Son of the Joker (deceased)
Calendar Man


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Ninth Story: "The Precedent" (5 Pages)

Credits:

StoryJames Tynion IV
PencilsAlvaro Martinez (as Alvaro Martinez-Bueno)
InksRaul Fernandez
LetteringSal Cipriano
ColorsBrad Anderson
EditingDave Wielgosz, Chris Conroy
Group editingJamie S. Rich

Feature Character(s):

Batman

Supporting Character(s):

Alfred Pennyworth
Robin

Cameo Appearance(s):

Thomas Wayne (in a painting)
Martha Wayne (in a painting)
John Grayson
Mary Grayson
Teen Titans
Aqualad
Speedy
Wonder Girl
Kid Flash
Starfire
Bane
Clayface
Court of Owls
Harley Quinn
Hush
Joker
Killer Croc
Mad Hatter
Penguin
Poison Ivy
Professor Pyg
Riddler
Ra's al Ghul
Two-Face

Comment(s):

This story might not be in-continuity. All characters appearing in this story appear to be post-Crisis versions, except for the Court of Owls which did not appear until post-Flashpoint.


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Tenth Story: "Batman's Greatest Case" (8 Pages)

Credits:

StoryTom King
ArtTony S. Daniel, Joëlle Jones
LetteringClayton Cowles
ColorsTomeu Morey
EditingDave Wielgosz, Chris Conroy
Group editingJamie S. Rich

Feature Character(s):

Batman

Guest Star(s):

Batgirl
Batwoman
Catwoman
Huntress
Nightwing
Orphan (last in ???; next in Batman and the Outsiders Vol. 3 #1)
Red Hood
Robin (Tim Drake)
Robin (Damian Wayne)
Signal (last in issue #992; next in Batman and the Outsiders Vol. 3 #1)
Spoiler
Ace the Bat-Hound

Supporting Character(s):

Alfred Pennyworth


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Feature:

[Pin-Up]

(1 Pages)

Credits:

Mikel Janín (art)

Feature Character(s):

Batman

Villain(s):

Joker
Riddler

 


Feature:

[Pin-Up]

(1 Pages)

Credits:

Jason Fabok (art)
Brad Anderson (colors)

Feature Character(s):

Batman
Batgirl
Batwoman
Catwoman
Huntress
Nightwing
Orphan
Red Hood
Robin (Tim Drake)
Robin (Damian Wayne)
Signal
Spoiler

Supporting Character(s):

Alfred Pennyworth
James Gordon

Villain(s):

Bane
Clayface
Harley Quinn
Joker
Killer Croc
Mister Freeze
Penguin
Poison Ivy
Ra's al Ghul
Riddler
Scarecrow
Talia al Ghul

 


Feature:

[Pin-Up]

(1 Pages)

Credits:

Amanda Conner (art)
Paul Mounts (colors)

Feature Character(s):

Batman

Supporting Character(s):

Thomas Wayne
Martha Wayne

 


Eleventh Story: "Medieval" (8 Pages)

Credits:

StoryPeter J. Tomasi
PencilsDoug Mahnke
InksJaime Mendoza, Doug Mahnke
LetteringRob Leigh
ColorsDavid Baron
EditingDave Wielgosz, Chris Conroy
Group editingJamie S. Rich

Feature Character(s):

Arkham Knight (first appearance; last in flashback in issue #1004)

Cameo Appearance(s):

Batman
Robin
Bane
Catwoman
Clayface
Harley Quinn
Hush
Joker
Killer Croc
Man-Bat
Mister Freeze
Penguin
Poison Ivy
Ra's al Ghul
Talia al Ghul
Talon
Two-Face
NoBody
Nora Fries

Comment(s):

This story is told by the Arkham Knight. All other characters appear only in splash-page flashbacks with no context making chronological placement impossible.


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Additional Variant Covers

Cover E
(Batman 80 years (1960s) Variant)
Art: Jim Steranko (signed)
Cover F
(Batman 80 years (1970s) Variant)
Art: Bernie Wrightson (signed)
Colors: Alex Sinclair
Cover G
(Batman 80 years (1980s) Variant)
Art: Frank Miller (signed)
Colors: Alex Sinclair (signed)
Cover H
(Batman 80 years (1990s) Variant)
Art: Tim Sale (signed)
Colors: Brennan Wagner (signed)
Cover I
(Batman 80 years (2000s) Variant)
Art: Jock (signed)
Cover J
(Batman 80 years (2010s) Variant)
Art: Greg Capullo (signed)
Colors: FCO Plascencia (signed)
Cover K
(Batman 80 years (Blank) Variant)