Batman Detective Comics # 1000 2019 NM

Detective Comics #1000 (which had a cover date of May 2019 but was released on March 27, 2019) is an anthology featuring multiple short stories by various creators, rather than a single continuous narrative. The main, framing story that kicks off the next major arc is titled "Medieval" by Peter J. Tomasi and Doug Mahnke, which introduces the Arkham Knight character into DC Universe comic continuity. 

Other notable stories in the issue include: 

• "Batman's Longest Case" by Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo, where Batman follows a global mystery leading to a secret organization called the Guild of Detection.
• "Manufacture for Use" by Kevin Smith and Jim Lee, which focuses on Batman's efforts to track down and melt down the gun that killed his parents.
• "The Legend of Knute Brody" by Paul Dini and Dustin Nguyen, a humorous take from the perspective of a recurring, highly incompetent henchman hired by various villains.
• "Return to Crime Alley" by Denny O'Neil and Steve Epting, a sequel to O'Neil's classic 1976 story that re-examines Leslie Thompkins' critique of Batman's methods.
• "I Know" by Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev, a future story where an elderly Penguin reveals he knows Batman's secret identity but chose never to expose him.
• "The Precedent" by James Tynion IV and Alvaro Martinez, focusing on the night Bruce Wayne decides to take Dick Grayson on as his first Robin. 

The overall issue serves as a celebration of Batman's 80th anniversary and showcases different eras and aspects of the character through these diverse short stories.