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Batman #145: Dark Prisons, Part One; Doctor's Orders

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Series
Batman
Issue number
145
Cover date
2024-05-01
Story arc
The Joker: Year One
ComicVine ID
1047042

Quick answer

Batman #145: Dark Prisons, Part One; Doctor's Orders is cataloged as part of the The Joker: Year One reading path, giving readers a specific checkpoint in that storyline rather than a generic issue listing. Gotham Vault connects it to Batman (Bruce Wayne), The Joker, Batman, and the broader 2024-05-01 Batman publication timeline.

Issue summary

A THRILLING NEW ARC IS HERE... "DARK PRISONS" BEGINS! Following The Joker: Year One’s stunning reveals, Batman must engineer an escape from Zur’s prison...but what dark secret does Zur now hold that's a game changer for the Dark Knight and the entire DC Universe?!

Citation summary

Batman #145: Dark Prisons, Part One; Doctor's Orders is a Batman issue with cover date 2024-05-01. Gotham Vault links it to Batman (Bruce Wayne), The Joker and the The Joker: Year One story arc.

Characters listed for this issue

Story arc / special series

The Joker: Year One — A modern look at the early formation of the Joker legend and the trauma he spreads through Batman's world.

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FAQ

What comic is Batman #145: Dark Prisons, Part One; Doctor's Orders?

Batman #145: Dark Prisons, Part One; Doctor's Orders is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #145 with a cover date of 2024-05-01.

Who appears in Batman #145: Dark Prisons, Part One; Doctor's Orders?

Gotham Vault currently identifies these characters for this issue: Batman (Bruce Wayne), The Joker.

Is Batman #145: Dark Prisons, Part One; Doctor's Orders part of a story arc?

This issue is tagged as part of The Joker: Year One. A modern look at the early formation of the Joker legend and the trauma he spreads through Batman's world.

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