Batman #3: Volume 3: Death of the Family
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- Series
- Batman
- Issue number
- 3
- Cover date
- 2013-10-31
- Story arc
- Death of the Family
- ComicVine ID
- 431430
Quick answer
Batman #3: Volume 3: Death of the Family 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 Batman (Bruce Wayne), The Joker, Batman, and the broader 2013-10-31 Batman publication timeline.
Issue summary
After having his face sliced off, The Joker makes his horrifying return to Gotham City in this epic from issues #13-17 that shook Batman to his core! But even for a man who's committed a lifetime of murder, he's more dangerous than ever before. How can Batman protect his city and those he's closest to? This new hardcover features an acetate dust jacket showcasing the face of The Joker as it appeared on the die-cut covers of the "Death of the Family" comics - and under that dust jacket lies the horror that is The Joker's skinless skull!
Citation summary
Batman #3: Volume 3: Death of the Family is a Batman issue with cover date 2013-10-31. Gotham Vault links it to Batman (Bruce Wayne), The Joker and the Death of the Family story arc.
Characters listed for this issue
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 #3: Volume 3: Death of the Family?
Batman #3: Volume 3: Death of the Family is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #3 with a cover date of 2013-10-31.
Who appears in Batman #3: Volume 3: Death of the Family?
Gotham Vault currently identifies these characters for this issue: Batman (Bruce Wayne), The Joker.
Is Batman #3: Volume 3: Death of the Family 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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