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Batman #29: Zero Year: Dark City, Part Five

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Series
Batman
Issue number
29
Cover date
2014-05-31
Story arc
Zero Year
ComicVine ID
447467

Quick answer

Batman #29: Zero Year: Dark City, Part Five is cataloged as part of the Zero Year reading path, giving readers a specific checkpoint in that storyline rather than a generic issue listing. Gotham Vault connects it to Alfred Pennyworth, Batgirl (Barbara Gordon), Batman, Bluebird, Batman, and the broader 2014-05-31 Batman publication timeline.

Issue summary

The “DARK CITY” chapter of “ZERO YEAR” reaches its conclusion in this amazing, extra-sized issue! Now, the next chapter of Zero Year is almost upon us, and we’ve saved the best for last! What corners of Batman’s past will be revealed? And how will they impact his very near future? Find out here! Notes: The Robot Chicken Variant Cover is a homage to the cover of Baffling Mysteries #7 .

Citation summary

Batman #29: Zero Year: Dark City, Part Five is a Batman issue with cover date 2014-05-31. Gotham Vault links it to Alfred Pennyworth, Batgirl (Barbara Gordon), Batman, Bluebird, Cullen Row and the Zero Year story arc.

Characters listed for this issue

Alfred Pennyworth
Alfred PennyworthThe man who raised Batman. Ex-SAS, current butler, permanent father figure. The only one who…VIEW APPEARANCES ›
Batgirl (Barbara Gordon)
Batgirl (Barbara Gordon)The first and greatest Batgirl. The Joker took her legs but not her spirit — she became Orac…VIEW APPEARANCES ›
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BatmanOpen this Gotham Vault character file to see linked appearances, story arcs, and related com…VIEW APPEARANCES ›
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BluebirdOpen this Gotham Vault character file to see linked appearances, story arcs, and related com…VIEW APPEARANCES ›
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Cullen RowOpen this Gotham Vault character file to see linked appearances, story arcs, and related com…VIEW APPEARANCES ›
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Doctor DeathOpen this Gotham Vault character file to see linked appearances, story arcs, and related com…VIEW APPEARANCES ›
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Commissioner Gordon (James Gordon)
Commissioner Gordon (James Gordon)The one good cop in a corrupt city. Keeps the GCPD running and the Bat-Signal lit. Never los…VIEW APPEARANCES ›
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The Riddler (Edward Nygma)
The Riddler (Edward Nygma)Edward Nygma can't help himself — he has to leave clues. Obsessed with proving he's smarter …VIEW APPEARANCES ›
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Thomas WayneOpen this Gotham Vault character file to see linked appearances, story arcs, and related com…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

Story arc / special series

Zero Year — Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo's New 52 origin epic throws a young Batman into a flooded, Riddler-controlled Gotham before the legend is fully formed.

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FAQ

What comic is Batman #29: Zero Year: Dark City, Part Five?

Batman #29: Zero Year: Dark City, Part Five is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #29 with a cover date of 2014-05-31.

Who appears in Batman #29: Zero Year: Dark City, Part Five?

Gotham Vault currently identifies these characters for this issue: Alfred Pennyworth, Batgirl (Barbara Gordon), Batman, Bluebird, Cullen Row.

Is Batman #29: Zero Year: Dark City, Part Five part of a story arc?

This issue is tagged as part of Zero Year. Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo's New 52 origin epic throws a young Batman into a flooded, Riddler-controlled Gotham before the legend is fully formed.

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