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"The Blazing Heart": Firefly escapes from Blackgate Penitentiary causing a great explosion and it's up to Batman and Robin find him and stop him. Firefly requires to enter the [[False Face Society (New E

Quote1 Because to me...arson is an art form. Quote2
Firefly

Detective Comics #689 is an issue of the series Detective Comics (Volume 1) with a cover date of September, 1995.

Synopsis for "The Blazing Heart"

Firefly escapes from Blackgate Penitentiary causing a great explosion and it's up to Batman and Robin find him and stop him. Firefly requires to enter the False Face Society to serve as Black Mask's top arsonist. Commissioner Sarah Essen demands that the person responsible for Lynns' escape is punished; and Bruce Wayne along with Lucius Fox plans to help Marion Grange's campaign in order to help James Gordon be reinstated as police commissioner.

Batman and Robin interrogate Firebug and Bruce disguises himself as Matches Malone in order to get more info on Lynns plans. The dynamic duo are led to a building but when they arrive; the building is already on fire. Batman managed to tackle Firefly but before Batman could disable him, Lynns sets himself on fire and escapes by creating a big explosion. Batman and Robin are left without a clue of Lynns whereabouts.

Later; Lynns is back in his rented apartment. He survived the fire thanks to his suit, with just a burnt hand. He decided to ask his lady neighbour on a date.

Appearing in "The Blazing Heart"

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Other Characters:

  • Clarkie (Wayne Enterprises employee) (Single appearance)
  • Jackie (Wayne Enterprises employee) (Single appearance)
  • Deelia Withers (First appearance)

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Notes

  • Staz Johnson begins his run as penciller of Detective Comics starting with this issue.



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