Batman #1: I Am Gotham Part One
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- Series
- Batman
- Issue number
- 1
- Cover date
- 2016-08-31
- ComicVine ID
- 535328
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Batman #1: I Am Gotham Part One stands out in Gotham Vault because the issue title, character tags, and 2016-08-31 cover date create a distinct entry point into Batman. Readers can use it to jump from this issue into Batman (Bruce Wayne), The Joker, Two-Face (Harvey Dent) and related Batman continuity.
Issue summary
“I AM GOTHAM” Chapter One No one has ever stopped the Caped Crusader. Not The Joker. Not Two-Face. Not even the entire Justice League. But how does Batman confront a new hero who wants to save the city from the Dark Knight? CAN’T MISS: Superstar artist David Finch returns to the Dark Knight alongside writer Tom King for this five-part storyline. NOW SHIPPING TWICE MONTHLY! List of covers and their creators: Cover Name Creator(s) Sidebar Location Reg Regular Cover David Finch & Jordie Bellaire 1 Var Variant Cover Tim Sale 7 CON Amazing Las Vegas Comic Convention Exclusive Variant Cover Philip Tan Missing CON Amazing Las Vegas Comic Convention Exclusive Variant Cover B&W Philip Tan Missing RE A Shop Called Quest Exclusive Variant Raphael Grampa Missing RE AspenStore.com Exclusive Variant Cover, Limited to 3000 Michael Turner & Peter Steigerwald 8-9 RE AspenStore.com Exclusive Variant Sketch Cover, Limited to 1500 Michael Turner 10-11 RE Epic Comics Exclusive Variant Cover Tony Daniel 2-3 RE Midtown Comics Exclusive Variant Cover Terry Dodson & Rachel Dodson 5 RE Midtown Comics Exclusive Variant Sketch Cover Terry Dodson 6 2nd Second Printing Cover David Finch & Jordie Bellaire 4
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Batman #1: I Am Gotham Part One is a Batman issue with cover date 2016-08-31. Gotham Vault links it to Batman (Bruce Wayne), The Joker, Two-Face (Harvey Dent).
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What comic is Batman #1: I Am Gotham Part One?
Batman #1: I Am Gotham Part One is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #1 with a cover date of 2016-08-31.
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