

Minor Key
Detective Comics #880
WHY THIS ISSUE IS KEY
A major chapter in The Black Mirror, featuring one of the modern era’s most acclaimed Batman stories.
Why this comic matters
Batman faces a turning point that changes the direction of the ongoing story. The issue builds the milestone into an active conflict with consequences for the character’s relationships, identity or status quo, while leaving the major beats of the ending unspoiled.
Key issue facts
PublisherDC
Publication year2011
Key classificationMinor Key
CharactersBatman
Collector significance
As a minor key, the issue is included for a meaningful character, story or continuity milestone rather than being presented as a top-tier first appearance. Collector interest can vary significantly by printing, edition, condition and grade, so this guide does not assign a market value.
Characters connected to this issue
How this issue connects to the movies
The movie guides below are connected through Batman. They are discovery links between the comic and film sections of SLABS N' STACKS; inclusion here does not by itself mean a film directly adapts this specific issue.
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