Batman #118: The Abyss, Part 1: "Now It's a Party!"
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- Series
- Batman
- Issue number
- 118
- Cover date
- 2022-02-01
- Story arc
- Fear State
- ComicVine ID
- 897152
Quick answer
Batman #118: The Abyss, Part 1: "Now It's a Party!" is cataloged as part of the Fear State reading path, giving readers a specific checkpoint in that storyline rather than a generic issue listing. Gotham Vault connects it to Batman (Bruce Wayne), Batman, and the broader 2022-02-01 Batman publication timeline.
Issue summary
New creative team! Start of a new story arc as Batman leaves Gotham! “Abyss” part one! As Gotham celebrates surviving Fear State, Batman retreats alone into the darkness. But when he learns of a mystery involving Batman Inc., it forces the Caped Crusader to leave Gotham for a brand-new adventure! Thrills, chills, and international intrigue await! The Dark Knight begins a new story with superstar artist Jorge Molina and new writer Joshua Williamson!
Citation summary
Batman #118: The Abyss, Part 1: "Now It's a Party!" is a Batman issue with cover date 2022-02-01. Gotham Vault links it to Batman (Bruce Wayne) and the Fear State story arc.
Characters listed for this issue
Story arc / special series
Fear State — Scarecrow and the Magistrate push Gotham into paranoia and authoritarian control, forcing Batman and his allies to fight fear as a system.
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FAQ
What comic is Batman #118: The Abyss, Part 1: "Now It's a Party!"?
Batman #118: The Abyss, Part 1: "Now It's a Party!" is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #118 with a cover date of 2022-02-01.
Who appears in Batman #118: The Abyss, Part 1: "Now It's a Party!"?
Gotham Vault currently identifies these characters for this issue: Batman (Bruce Wayne).
Is Batman #118: The Abyss, Part 1: "Now It's a Party!" part of a story arc?
This issue is tagged as part of Fear State. Scarecrow and the Magistrate push Gotham into paranoia and authoritarian control, forcing Batman and his allies to fight fear as a system.
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