Gotham Central / Rucka, Greg

The police of Gotham City attempt to prove their abilities and their mettle by defeating Mister Freeze before Batman can get involved.

Follows the adventures of Detective Renee Montoya and the Special Crimes Unit who fight crime and supervillains in the shadow of Batman in Gotham City, including investigating the murder of one of Gotham City PD's own and Two-Face's kidnapping of Renee Montoya.

After a tragic mistake, the Dark Knight becomes a wanted man in Gotham and the Bat-Signal is removed from the roof of the police station, but when the police must track down a super-villain, they realize they still have to rely on Batman to protect their city.

Tensions between the Gotham City police department and the Dark Knight rise when dead bodies dressed as Robin begin appearing around the city, but the two opposing sides must find a way to work together to stop a murderer before he can strike again.

Living in the shadow of the Dark Knight makes the detectives of Gotham's police force determined to prove they have what it takes to enforce the law in a city rife with criminals--with or without Batman's help.

Renee Montoya is implicated in a murder and her deepest secret is revealed, she must track down the one man who can prove her innocence and put him behind bars before he can destroy Gotham City. Presented in graphic novel form.