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Batman #159: Chapter Two: The Rook

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Series
Batman
Issue number
159
Cover date
2025-06-01
ComicVine ID
1106022

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Issue summary

"H2SH" WITH JEPH LOEB AND JIM LEE CONTINUES! After the shocking events of the last issue, Batman must make the hardest decision of his life! Guest-starring Nightwing, Batgirl, and Red Hood!

Citation summary

Batman #159: Chapter Two: The Rook is a Batman issue with cover date 2025-06-01. Gotham Vault links it to Batman (Bruce Wayne), Nightwing (Dick Grayson), Batgirl (Barbara Gordon).

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What comic is Batman #159: Chapter Two: The Rook?

Batman #159: Chapter Two: The Rook is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #159 with a cover date of 2025-06-01.

Who appears in Batman #159: Chapter Two: The Rook?

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Last updated 2026-05-27. Comic metadata is curated from Gotham Vault’s local database.