You want the truth? Or vengeance?
- — Batman
Detective Comics #1038 is an issue of the series Detective Comics (Volume 1) with a cover date of August, 2021. It was published on June 22, 2021.
Synopsis for Batman: "The Neighborhood, Part 5"
Appearing in Batman: "The Neighborhood, Part 5"
Featured Characters:
- Batman (Bruce Wayne) (Apparent death)
Supporting Characters:
- Deb Donovan (Apparent death)
- Huntress (Helena Bertinelli) (Apparent death)
- Lady Clayface (Impersonates Sarah Worth)
- Oracle (Barbara Gordon)
Antagonists:
- Hue Vile (Flashback and main story)
- Vile Parasites
- The Penguin
- Roland Worth
Other Characters:
- Doug the Cat (Cameo)
- Gotham City Police Department
- Mayor Nakano
- Amy (First appearance)
- Chief Hubbord (Mentioned only)
- Lydia Warren (Deceased) (Mentioned only)
- Neil Betterman (Deceased) (Mentioned only)
- Sam Tern (Deceased) (Mentioned only)
- Sarah Worth (Deceased) (Mentioned only)
Locations:
- Gotham City (Flashback and main story)
- GCPD Headquarters (Flashback and main story)
- Gotham City Hall
- Gotham Clock Tower
- Gotham Sewers
- Helena Bertinelli's Apartment
- Wayne Manor (Mentioned only)
Items:
- Batarang
- Batcomputer
- Batsuit
- Huntress' Crossbow
- Mr. Worth's Rocket Launcher
Vehicles:
- Mr. Worth's Limo
Concepts:
- A-Day (Mentioned only)
Synopsis for The Penguin: "March of the Penguin"
Appearing in The Penguin: "March of the Penguin"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- Penguin's Gang
- Tommy (Single appearance; dies)
Antagonists:
- Batgirl (Cassandra Cain)
- Batgirl (Stephanie Brown)
- Gotham City Police Department (Behind the scenes)
- Gotham Gazette Journalist (Single appearance; dies) (Unnamed)
Other Characters:
- Arno (Mentioned only)
- Batman (Bruce Wayne) (Mentioned only)
- Oracle (Barbara Gordon) (Mentioned only)
- Roland Worth (Mentioned only)
Locations:
- North America
- Gotham City
- Iceberg Lounge
- Gotham Gazette (Mentioned only)
- Gotham City
- Antarctica (Mentioned only)
Items:


