Gordon calls Arkham to check and the administrator (whose face we never see) assures him that all the inmates are locked away where they’re supposed to be. He goes to see Commissioner Gordon, who tells him about the murder from last issue that has all the hallmarks of Kid Gloves McConnell, another psycho who’s supposed to be incarcerated at Arkham. Turns out he is a maniac Batman recognizes him as Mad Dog Markham, a psycho who’s supposed to be locked up at Arkham Asylum. But Batman gets a faceful of helmet for his trouble and the thief gets away, laughing like a maniac. The guy actually gives Batman a bit of a fight before the Caped Crusader uses the old “stick in the spokes” trick to crash the motorbike. After almost pounding an innocent store owner, he finds a real thief robbing a jewelry store on a motorbike. Later, Batman goes on patrol, hoping for some action to work off his frustrations. After Selina leaves, Bruce wonders if his life as Batman has made it impossible to have a real relationship-and if being Batman is worth losing that. It’s obvious they both love each other, but they just can’t get past their trust issues. Bruce tries to apologize, but Selina says they’re through and heads out of town. Selina’s pissed off that Bruce didn’t trust her when she was dying and was accused of robbing the museum. This one starts with Selina (Catwoman) Kyle breaking up with Bruce Wayne. Batman #326 – “This Way Lies Madness” – Len Wein/Irv Novick/Frank McLaughlin
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