Comic Title: Batman:The Dark Knight Detective Vol. 1 TPB
Publisher: DC
Cover Date: 2018
On Sale Date: April 4, 2018 Direct Market Date April 4, 2018
Source: ComicList, New Comic Book Releases List for Wednesday, April 4, 2018

Direct Market Date April 4, 2018
Source: Previews, #352

Cover Price: $29.99
Page Count: 306
Editor: Jeb Woodard

See Also: The Guide to Graphic Novels and Collected Editions

Title: "Fear For Sale"
Pages: 22

Feature(s):
Batman (Post-Crisis)

Writer: Mike W. Barr
Penciller: Alan Davis
Inker: Paul Neary
Letterer: John E. Workman, Jr.
Colorist: Adrienne Roy

Reprinted From:
Detective Comics #571 (1987)

Feature Character(s)

• Batman (last appearance in Batman #403; next appearance in Question #2)

Supporting Character(s)

• Robin (last appearance in Batman #403; next appearance in Detective Comics #572)
• Alfred Pennyworth (last appearance in Batman #403; next appearance in Detective Comics #573)

Villain(s)

• Scarecrow (first post-Crisis appearance; next appearance in Secret Origins #23)

Other Character(s)

• Jack Hogan (a race car driver; dies in this story; no further appearances)

Synopsis:
Batman begins following sporting events after two bizarre accidents. At a car race, driver Jack Hogan takes a careless risk and nearly dies in a crash. Batman pulls Hogan out of the car in time to save him. A blood test reveals traces of a drug similar to Scarecrow's fear toxin. This variant neutralizes fear, but also causes a complete disregard for personal safety.

Robin stakes out the hospital where Hogan is being treated. Scarecrow attempts to blackmail Hogan with a cure. Robin tries to stop the villain alone and is captured. Scarecrow then lures Hogan to his death.

When Batman sets a trap for the Scarecrow by disguising himself as daredevil Alvin Kenner, the Scarecrow injects him with the anti-fear drug. He then leads Batman into a trap to rescue Robin. Batman must fight the effects of the drug to avoid putting himself in danger. The crimefighter succeeds in rescuing his partner and apprehends the Scarecrow.