Issue Shadow of the Bat  65
Subtitle Illusions part one: The Harder They Fall
Date August 1997
Writer(s) Alan Grant
Artist(s) Norm Breyfogle, Joe Rubinstein
storyline Batman saved a boy from muggers; he explained he was running from his father, Bruce Wayne, who'd threatened to kill him. James Gordon was brought up on charges of corruption and money laundering by Internal Affairs. Bock and Montoya were also charged. Essen asked Batman for help. Penguin's birthday party was spoiled by a shootout.