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1027November 2020
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Detective Comics #1027

DC · November 2020 · on sale 2020-09-15

First appearance: Christopher Nakano57 variants
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Identification plate

Series
Detective Comics (DC, 2011 series)
Issue
#1027
Publication date
November 2020
Key date
2020-11-00
On-sale date
2020-09-15
Indicia publisher
DC Comics
Price
$9.99
Pages
148
Barcode
76194134373002711
Rating
Ages 13+

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Why this issue matters

First appearance of Christopher Nakano - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

The evidence

Claims here come from the story records for this issue, listed under Sources at the bottom of the file. Character hubs with full evidence tables are coming to this site.

Contents

SeqStoryTypePagesCreditsCharacters
0The Epic 1,000-Issue Anniversary of the Dark Knightcover2pencils: Andy Kubert; inks: Andy Kubert; colors: Brad AndersonBatman, Dick Grayson, Alfred Pennyworth, Robin, Bruce Wayne, Martha Wayne, Thomas Wayne
1-table of contents1pencils: Bob Kane; inks: Bob KaneBatman, Bruce Wayne
2Blowbackcomic story12script: Peter J. Tomasi; pencils: Brad Walker; inks: Andrew Hennessy; colors: Nathan Fairbairn; letters: Rob LeighBatgirl, Batman, Catwoman, Clayface, Oswald Cobblepot, Jonathan Crane, Deathstroke, Harvey Dent, Victor Fries, Barbara Gordon, Commissioner James Gordon, Dick Grayson, Harley Quinn, Pamela Isley
3The Master Classcomic story12script: Brian Michael Bendis; pencils: David Marquez; inks: David Marquez; colors: Alejandro Sánchez; letters: Josh ReedBatgirl, Batman, Stephanie Brown, Tim Drake, Barbara Gordon, Commissioner James Gordon, Dick Grayson, Waylon Jones, Killer Croc, Nightwing, Red Hood, Red Robin, Robin, Spoiler
4Many Happy Returnscomic story12script: Matt Fraction; pencils: Chip Zdarsky; inks: Chip Zdarsky; colors: Chip Zdarsky; letters: Aditya BidikarBarry Allen, Batman, Beast Boy, Harvey Bullock, Oswald Cobblepot, Crazy Quilt, Cyborg, Paul Dekker, The Flash, Commissioner James Gordon, Dick Grayson, Joker, Waylon Jones, Killer Croc
5Rookiecomic story12script: Greg Rucka; pencils: Eduardo Risso; inks: Eduardo Risso; colors: Eduardo Risso; letters: Tom NapolitanoBatman, Oswald Cobblepot, Commissioner James Gordon, Penguin, Bruce Wayne
6Ghost Storycomic story12script: James Tynion IV; pencils: Riley Rossmo; inks: Riley Rossmo; colors: Ivan Plascencia; letters: AndWorld DesignBatman, Boston Brand, Deadman, Don Diego de la Vega, Dick Grayson, Robin, Bruce Wayne, Martha Wayne, Zorro
7Art by José Luis García-López and Trish Mulvihillillustration1pencils: José Luis García-López; inks: José Luis García-López; colors: Trish MulvihillBane, Batman, Catwoman, Oswald Cobblepot, Jonathan Crane, Deathstroke, Harvey Dent, Victor Fries, Harley Quinn, Pamela Isley, Joker, Selina Kyle, Mr. Freeze, Edward Nigma
8Forecomic story12script: Kelly Sue DeConnick; pencils: John Romita Jr.; inks: Klaus Janson; colors: Arif Prianto; letters: ALW's Troy PeteriCommissioner James Gordon, Bruce Wayne
9Art by Jamal Campbellillustration1pencils: Jamal Campbell; inks: Jamal Campbell; colors: Jamal CampbellBatman, Dick Grayson, Nightwing, Alfred Pennyworth, Bruce Wayne
10Odysseycomic story12script: Marv Wolfman; pencils: Emanuela Lupacchino; inks: Bill Sienkiewicz; colors: Jordie Bellaire; letters: Carlos M. MangualBruce Wayne
11Detective #26comic story8script: Grant Morrison; pencils: Chris Burnham; inks: Chris Burnham; colors: Nathan Fairbairn; letters: Steve WandsBatman, Slam Bradley, Steve Carson, The Crimson Avenger, Rod Gaynor, Lee Travis, Bruce Wayne, The Whip
12Legacycomic story12script: Tom King; pencils: Walter Simonson; inks: Walter Simonson; colors: Laura Martin; letters: John WorkmanBatman, Oswald Cobblepot, Doctor Phosphorus, Joker, Selina Kyle, Edward Nigma, Penguin, Riddler, Dr. Alex Sartorius, Bruce Wayne
13As Always.comic story12script: Scott Snyder; pencils: Ivan Reis; inks: Joe Prado; colors: Marcelo Maiolo; letters: Tom NapolitanoThe Anti-Monitor, Batman, Darkseid, Commissioner James Gordon, Alec Holland, Jon Kent, Mobius, Superboy, Supergirl, Swamp Thing, Bruce Wayne, Zatanna, Kara Zor-El
14Art by Jim Cheung and Alejandro Sanchezillustration1pencils: Jim Cheung; inks: Jim Cheung; colors: Alejandro SánchezBatman, Bruce Wayne
15Art by Lee Bermejoillustration1pencils: Lee Bermejo; inks: Lee BermejoBatman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]
16Generations: Fracturedcomic story12script: Dan Jurgens; pencils: Dan Jurgens, Kevin Nowlan; inks: Kevin Nowlan; colors: Hi-Fi; letters: AndWorld DesignBatman, Calendar Man, Julian Day, Bruce Wayne, Martha Wayne, Thomas Wayne
17A Giftcomic story12script: Mariko Tamaki; pencils: Dan Mora; inks: Dan Mora; colors: Tamra Bonvillain; letters: Tom NapolitanoBatman, Lucius Fox, Christopher Nakano First, Bruce Wayne
18Art by Olivier Coipelillustration1pencils: Olivier Coipel; inks: Olivier CoipelBatman, Batman, Batman, Batman, Bruce Wayne

Printings and variants

EditionHow to tell
Jim Lee, Scott Williams, and Alex Sinclair Variant Coverbarcode 76194134373002761
J. Scott Campbell and Sabine Rich Variant Coverbarcode 76194134373002731
Gabriele Dell'Otto Variant Coverbarcode 76194134373002791
Stanley "Artgerm" Lau Variant Coverbarcode 76194134373002741
Olivier Coipel Variant Coverbarcode 76194134373002781
Marc Silvestri and Bryan Valenza Variant Coverbarcode 76194134373002722
Lee Bermejo Variant Coverbarcode 76194134373002721
Frank Quitely Variant Coverbarcode 76194134373002751
Jim Cheung and Romulo Fajardo Jr. Variant Coverbarcode 76194134373002771
Adam Hughes Variant Coverbarcode 76194134373002701
Blank Variant Coverbarcode 76194134373002723
Torpedo Comics Frank Cho Trade Dress Variant Coverbarcode 76194134373002724
Torpedo Comics Simone Bianchi Trade Dress Variant Coverbarcode 76194134373002734
Torpedo Comics Arthur Adams Trade Dress Wraparound Variant Coverbarcode 76194134373002729
Torpedo Comics Tony S. Daniel Trade Dress Variant Coverbarcode 76194134373002726
Torpedo Comics Lee Bermejo Trade Dress Variant Coverbarcode 76194134373002728
Unknown Comics Jay Anacleto Trade Dress Variant Coverbarcode 76194134373002742
Frankie's Comics Peach Momoko Trade Dress Variant Coverbarcode 76194134373002736
Torpedo Comics Ben Oliver Trade Dress Variant Coverbarcode 76194134373002733
Torpedo Comics Terry & Rachel Dodson Trade Dress Variant Coverbarcode 76194134373002727
Torpedo Comics Bill Sienkiewicz Trade Dress Variant Coverbarcode 76194134373002725
Unknown Comics Kael Ngu Trade Dress Variant Coverbarcode 76194134373002739
Torpedo Comics Mark Brooks Trade Dress Variant Coverbarcode 76194134373002732
Comic Mint Mike Mayhew Color Trade Dress Coverbarcode 76194134373002738
Play the Game Read the Story Mike Allred Trade Dress Variant Coverbarcode 76194134373002745
Comics Elite Tyler Kirkham Trade Dress Variant Cover Abarcode 76194134373002735
Bulletproof Comics Gabriele Dell'Otto Color Trade Dress Variant Coverbarcode 76194134373002744
Comics Conspiracy Mitch Gerads Trade Dress Variant Coverbarcode 76194134373002743
Multiversum J. G. Jones Trade Dress Variant Coverbarcode 76194134373002746
Unknown Comics Jay Anacleto Virgin Variant Coverbarcode 76194134373002777
Unknown Comics Kael Ngu Virgin Variant Coverbarcode 76194134373002776
Bulletproof Comics Exclusive Gabriele Dell'Otto Color Virgin Variant Coverbarcode 76194134373002779
Unknown Comics Jay Anacleto Black and White Variant Coverbarcode 76194134373002778
Comics Elite Tyler Kirkham Virgin Variant Cover Bbarcode 76194134373002772
Frankie's Comics Peach Momoko Virgin Variant Coverbarcode 76194134373002774
Comics Elite Tyler Kirkham Virgin Variant Cover Cbarcode 76194134373002773
Comic Mint Mike Mayhew Color Virgin Variant Coverbarcode 76194134373002775
Torpedo Comics Arthur Adams Black and White Wraparound Variant Coverbarcode 76194134373002759
Torpedo Comics Ben Oliver Black and White Variant Coverbarcode 76194134373002765
Torpedo Comics Bill Sienkiewicz Black and White Variant Coverbarcode 76194134373002749
Torpedo Comics Frank Cho Black and White Variant Coverbarcode 76194134373002747
Torpedo Comics Terry & Rachel Dodson Black and White Variant Coverbarcode 76194134373002755
Torpedo Comics Lee Bermejo Black and White Variant Coverbarcode 76194134373002757
Torpedo Comics Mark Brooks Black and White Variant Coverbarcode 76194134373002763
Torpedo Comics Simone Bianchi Black and White Variant Coverbarcode 76194134373002768
Torpedo Comics Tony S. Daniel Black and White Variant Coverbarcode 76194134373002753
Torpedo Comics Arthur Adams Virgin Wraparound Variant Coverbarcode 76194134373002762
Torpedo Comics Ben Oliver Virgin Variant Coverbarcode 76194134373002766
Torpedo Comics Bill Sienkiewicz Virgin Variant Coverbarcode 76194134373002752
Torpedo Comics Frank Cho Virgin Variant Coverbarcode 76194134373002748
Torpedo Comics Lee Bermejo Virgin Variant Coverbarcode 76194134373002758
Torpedo Comics Mark Brooks Virgin Variant Coverbarcode 76194134373002764
Torpedo Comics Simone Bianchi Virgin Variant Coverbarcode 76194134373002767
Torpedo Comics Terry & Rachel Dodson Virgin Variant Coverbarcode 76194134373002756
Torpedo Comics Tony S. Daniel Virgin Variant Coverbarcode 76194134373002754
Torpedo Comics Puzzle Virgin Variant Coverbarcode 76194134373002769
Frankie's Comics Blank Yellow Coverbarcode 76194134373002737

Where to read it

CollectionYear
Detective Comics #1027 The Deluxe Edition #[nn]
ISBN 978-1-77950-674-0		2021On eBay ›
The Joker War
ISBN 978-1-77950-922-2		2021On eBay ›
DC Comics: Generations #[nn]
ISBN 978-7-77951-009-9		2021On eBay ›
Ghost Stories
ISBN 978-1-77951-063-1		2021On eBay ›
Batman by John Ridley: The Deluxe Edition #[nn]
ISBN 978-1-77951-126-3		2021On eBay ›
DC Comics: Generations #[nn]
ISBN 978-1-77951-500-1		2022On eBay ›
Batman / Catwoman #[nn]
ISBN 978-1-77951-707-4		2023On eBay ›
Ghost Stories
ISBN 978-1-77952-318-1		2023On eBay ›
The Joker War
ISBN 978-1-77952-112-5		2023On eBay ›

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Series context

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Sources

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