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Batman #16: Castle of Cards; Judgement

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Series: Batman
Issue number: 16
Cover date: 2013-03-31
Story arc: Death of the Family
ComicVine ID: 380426

Quick answer

Batman #16: Castle of Cards; Judgement is cataloged as part of the Death of the Family reading path, giving readers a specific checkpoint in that storyline rather than a generic issue listing. Gotham Vault connects it to Batgirl (Barbara Gordon), Batman, Clayface (Karlo), Robin (Damian Wayne), Batman, and the broader 2013-03-31 Batman publication timeline.

Issue summary

“DEATH OF THE FAMILY” continues! Batman heads into his showdown with The Joker as the madman’s plan is finally revealed – in Arkham Asylum! It all lead’s into next month’s terrifying conclusion! And in the backup story, in the midst of The Joker’s assault on Batman and his allies, get a secret glimpse into what started The Crown Prince of Crime on his horrifying journey!

Citation summary

Batman #16: Castle of Cards; Judgement is a Batman issue with cover date 2013-03-31. Gotham Vault links it to Batgirl (Barbara Gordon), Batman, Clayface (Karlo), Robin (Damian Wayne), Nightwing (Dick Grayson) and the Death of the Family story arc.

Characters listed for this issue

Batgirl (Barbara Gordon)The first and greatest Batgirl. The Joker took her legs but not her spirit — she became Orac…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

BatmanOpen this Gotham Vault character file to see linked appearances, story arcs, and related com…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

Clayface (Karlo)Open this Gotham Vault character file to see linked appearances, story arcs, and related com…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

Robin (Damian Wayne)Bruce Wayne's son with Talia al Ghul. Raised by assassins. Arrogant, deadly, desperate to pr…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

Nightwing (Dick Grayson)The first Robin, all grown up. Acrobat, detective, leader. The best of Batman without the da…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

DollmakerOpen this Gotham Vault character file to see linked appearances, story arcs, and related com…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

Red Hood (Jason Todd)The Robin who died and came back angry. Now walks the line Batman won't — guns, killing, no …VIEW APPEARANCES ›

The JokerThe Clown Prince of Crime. Gotham's chaos agent. No one knows his real story, and that's the…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

Mr. Freeze (Victor Fries)Victor Fries just wanted to save his wife. Now trapped in a subzero suit, unable to feel hum…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

The Penguin (Oswald Cobblepot)Oswald Cobblepot runs the Iceberg Lounge and half the city's underworld. Never underestimate…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

The Riddler (Edward Nygma)Edward Nygma can't help himself — he has to leave clues. Obsessed with proving he's smarter …VIEW APPEARANCES ›

Scarecrow (Jonathan Crane)Dr. Jonathan Crane weaponizes fear itself with his trademark toxin. Your worst nightmare, bo…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

Robin (Tim Drake)The third Robin, the detective. Figured out Batman's identity on his own. Always thinking th…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

Two-Face (Harvey Dent)Harvey Dent was Gotham's white knight DA until acid and a bad day turned him into something …VIEW APPEARANCES ›

Story arc / special series

Death of the Family — The Joker returns with a brutal attack on Batman's allies, trying to prove that the Bat-family makes Batman weak.

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FAQ

What comic is Batman #16: Castle of Cards; Judgement?

Batman #16: Castle of Cards; Judgement is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #16 with a cover date of 2013-03-31.

Who appears in Batman #16: Castle of Cards; Judgement?

Gotham Vault currently identifies these characters for this issue: Batgirl (Barbara Gordon), Batman, Clayface (Karlo), Robin (Damian Wayne), Nightwing (Dick Grayson).

Is Batman #16: Castle of Cards; Judgement part of a story arc?

This issue is tagged as part of Death of the Family. The Joker returns with a brutal attack on Batman's allies, trying to prove that the Bat-family makes Batman weak.

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