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 ...

Elegy of Sand continues, and Batman's hallucinatory trek across a desert between worlds becomes ever more dangerous as he finds himself face-to-face against...well, you'll just have to wait and find out. Meanwhile, in Gotham, a strange Utopia is blooming as the Orghams continue to hypnotize the public into believing that Batman never existed. And ...

WITNESS THE FINAL CURTAIN OF RAM VS GOTHIC OPERA! It began with a melody, strange and haunting, drawing Batman deeper and deeper into a demonic odyssey. From the sewers under Gotham to a hallucinatory desert, from the brink of death to a strange rebirth, from the iron grip of order to the deadly blades of chaos, it has all led to this moment. And ...

1st appearance of Beast Boy. The World's Strangest Heroes meet the wildest, weirdest teen tornado: Beast Boy! In Garfield Logan's first comics appearance, see how he encountered the Doom Patrol and showcased his amazing powers that would prove invaluable in his adventures as a full-fledged member of their team, and later on as a member of the Teen ...

Batman versus Superman! Witness the interrogation of the decade as Bruce Wayne tears into Superman to find the missing piece of the Leviathan puzzle they both need. It's a battle of wits and wills as the greatest detectives in the universe get together to figure out the why and how of Leviathan before it's too late. And when that doesn't work…in c ...

"An East Wind Blowing." After stopping a tornado, Ronnie Raymond and Martin Stein discover they can no longer become Firestorm

"A Gathering of Hate." Multiplex, Hyena, Slipknot, and Mindboggler battle Firestorm

"Deadly Prelude." Firestorm battles Hyena, Slipknot, Multiplex, Mindboggler, and Bolt. Blue Devil guest stars. Story continues in Blue Devil #23

Firestorm and Blue Devil must contend with Multiplex, Slipknot, Hyena and Mindboggler, while Ronnie's dad and Felicity are still trapped in the Civic Center in "Dead Devils Don't Wear Blue!" Part 3 of 3, continued from Blue Devil #23

"Moonbow Rising." A female archer named Moonbow battles pushers in Pittsburgh while Firestorm is in court

50th Anniversary issue. "Vows." In this giant sized issue, someone from the past threatens the life of Ed Raymond, who is going to marry Felicity Smoak. Naturally, Firestorm investigates. With this issue, the logo changes to Firestorm, The Nuclear Man

Challenge of the Cardboard Criminal! A villain that a boy draws springs to life and battles Flash. A full-page message for fans by newly appointed DC publisher Jenette Kahn. Batman Hostess Fruit Pies ad, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Worlds Finest and G.I. Combat Dollar Comics ad. Amazing World of DC Comics ad. DC merchandise ad, i ...