Batman #30: The War of Jokes & Riddles Interlude: The Ballad of Kite Man Part 2
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- Series
- Batman
- Issue number
- 30
- Cover date
- 2017-11-30
- Story arc
- War of Jokes and Riddles
- ComicVine ID
- 619564
Quick answer
Batman #30: The War of Jokes & Riddles Interlude: The Ballad of Kite Man Part 2 is cataloged as part of the War of Jokes and Riddles 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 2017-11-30 Batman publication timeline.
Issue summary
“THE BALLAD OF KITE MAN” part two! In our second “War of Jokes and Riddles” interlude, it’s the making of a super-villain! He’s been pushed by Batman to snitch on The Joker, and cajoled by The Joker to betray Batman—now, the flunky who would be Kite Man finally snaps. He’s lost everything, and a life of crime is the only way to go. List of covers and their creators: Cover Name Creator(s) Sidebar Location Reg Regular Cover Mikel Janin 1 Var Variant Cover Tim Sale & Brennan Wagner 2
Citation summary
Batman #30: The War of Jokes & Riddles Interlude: The Ballad of Kite Man Part 2 is a Batman issue with cover date 2017-11-30. Gotham Vault links it to Batman (Bruce Wayne), The Joker and the War of Jokes and Riddles story arc.
Characters listed for this issue
Story arc / special series
War of Jokes and Riddles — Joker and Riddler divide Gotham's villains into a citywide gang war while Batman revisits one of his darkest early failures.
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FAQ
What comic is Batman #30: The War of Jokes & Riddles Interlude: The Ballad of Kite Man Part 2?
Batman #30: The War of Jokes & Riddles Interlude: The Ballad of Kite Man Part 2 is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #30 with a cover date of 2017-11-30.
Who appears in Batman #30: The War of Jokes & Riddles Interlude: The Ballad of Kite Man Part 2?
Gotham Vault currently identifies these characters for this issue: Batman (Bruce Wayne), The Joker.
Is Batman #30: The War of Jokes & Riddles Interlude: The Ballad of Kite Man Part 2 part of a story arc?
This issue is tagged as part of War of Jokes and Riddles. Joker and Riddler divide Gotham's villains into a citywide gang war while Batman revisits one of his darkest early failures.
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