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Detective Comics 1051 (2022) (digital) (zone-em... -

A flashback reveals Hayden’s long-standing connection to Dr. Tobias Wear , grounded in their history as con artists in Gotham.

Following the previous issue's cliffhanger, it's confirmed that Roger Hayden (Psycho-Pirate) is the power behind the tower's pacified patients.

Detective Comics #1051 (2022) is a pivotal installment in the event, marking the explosive start of Act Two . This issue peels back the layers of the mysterious Arkham Tower, centering on the manipulation of the classic multiversal villain Psycho-Pirate . Core Story: "The Tower," Part 5

As Wear faces pressure from creditors like The Penguin , he forces Psycho-Pirate to manipulate Mayor Nakano into providing more funding.

Written by with art by Fernando Blanco , this acclaimed backup continues the tragic journey of "The Boy". Detective Comics #1051 Review - Weird Science DC Comics