SPOILERS: ‘Detective Comics’ Just Killed Off A Major Batman Supporting Character

Peter J. Tomasi and Doug Mahnke recently kicked off their Detective Comics run and have not held back since the start. This time around, the story found Dr. Leslie Thompkins attacked by an immense creature as she was leaving Park Row Clinic.

This incident had the Dark Knight focus all he had towards saving his longtime friend, but things were not easy for the hero. In Detective Comics #995, Batman must face what is now known to be the inevitable. After helping Dr. Thompkins escape death with the creature she was attacked, she was somehow infected with The Joker’s infamous laughing gas. Due to this altercation, Batman uses all his efforts to transport Dr. Thompkins to his Batcave so that she can receive an antitoxin to counter the laughing gas.

Alfred had already begun working on synthesizing several toxins to help Dr. Thompkins as Batman rushed to the Batcave. As soon as Batman arrives, they start introducing the antitoxin to Dr. Thompkins, but unfortunately it takes no effect. Alfred gives it three attempts with the antitoxin but begins to believe that she may have been infected with a mutated toxin variation.

Bruce stands near as his longtime friend shares a few thoughts with Alfred. As the toxin is taking a toll on her with tears in her eyes, Dr. Thompkins tells him to look after Bruce and that she is very proud of him. Bruce refuses to believe that this is the end and attempts to resuscitate her, but he can’t bring her back. Bruce realizes what has happened and lays a last kiss on Dr. Thompkins’ forehead. The Dark Knight then asks to be left alone to mourn the loss of his friend.

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Detective Comics #995 is now available.

Source: CBR