Batman #153: The Dying City, Part One
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- Series
- Batman
- Issue number
- 153
- Cover date
- 2024-12-01
- ComicVine ID
- 1072169
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Batman #153: The Dying City, Part One stands out in Gotham Vault because the issue title, character tags, and 2024-12-01 cover date create a distinct entry point into Batman. Readers can use it to jump from this issue into Batman (Bruce Wayne), The Riddler (Edward Nygma) and related Batman continuity.
Issue summary
A BRAND-NEW EPIC BATMAN STORY ARC STARTS HERE! Batman is back with a vengeance and Bruce Wayne's new public initiatives have Gotham on the verge of finally becoming a great city! Does that bright future include the Riddler, who's seemingly gone legit? Or the new, unnerving hero, Commander Star? And can Gotham survive the shocking murder of one of its greatest citizens? The Dying City starts here with a case that only Batman can solve, but the answers may unravel his world and all of Gotham!
Citation summary
Batman #153: The Dying City, Part One is a Batman issue with cover date 2024-12-01. Gotham Vault links it to Batman (Bruce Wayne), The Riddler (Edward Nygma).
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What comic is Batman #153: The Dying City, Part One?
Batman #153: The Dying City, Part One is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #153 with a cover date of 2024-12-01.
Who appears in Batman #153: The Dying City, Part One?
Gotham Vault currently identifies these characters for this issue: Batman (Bruce Wayne), The Riddler (Edward Nygma).
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