Batman Detective Comics #844: Curtains

by Paul Dini

Other authorsDustin Nguyen (Illustrator), Dustin Nguyen (Cover artist), John Kalisz (Colourist), Derek Fridolfs (Inker), Jeanine Schaefer (Editor), Mike Marts (Editor), Sal Cipriano (Letterer)
Comic book, July 2008

Series

Detective Comics Vol. 1 (1937-2011) (844)

Genres

Tags

fiction, comic, DCU, super heroes, Batman, Batman Detective Comics, multiple personalities, Peyton Riley (Sugar (Scarface (DC))), creepy doll trope, Zatanna, mafia, Matthew Atkins (DC), The Ventriloquist (Scarface (DC)), Frederick Rhino (DC), Moosie Rhino (DC), origin, forced marriage, Bruce Wayne (DC), Detective Comics (issues)

Language

English

Original language

English

Publication

DC (2008), 24 pages

Local notes

The final half of a two-part story, started in the previous issue. The mystery of Scarface's new Ventriloquist, "Sugar", who has been recurring throughout Dini's run, is finally revealed, including her engagement to Bruce Wayne's late friend Matthew Atkins from Detective Comics #821 "Beautiful People" and #828 "Sharkbite".

This issue retcons new information into "Face the Face" and the death of Arnold Wesker.

Library's rating

Rating

½ (2 ratings; 3.8)

User reviews

LibraryThing member comfypants
A satisfying conclusion to a two-parter. It did seem a bit rushed, though - villain's origin story and defeat all within a few pages.

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