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Batman #308: There'll Be a Cold Time in the Old Town Tonight!

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Series: Batman
Issue number: 308
Cover date: 1979-02-01
ComicVine ID: 19260

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Batman #308: There'll Be a Cold Time in the Old Town Tonight! stands out in Gotham Vault because the issue title, character tags, and 1979-02-01 cover date create a distinct entry point into Batman. Readers can use it to jump from this issue into Batman (Bruce Wayne), Mr. Freeze (Victor Fries) and related Batman continuity.

Issue summary

The Dark Knight takes on Mr. Freeze and his Cold Pack, citizens of Gotham whose brain cells have been frozen, making them living zombies. Note: This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, Superman in "An Unbeatable Power!"

Citation summary

Batman #308: There'll Be a Cold Time in the Old Town Tonight! is a Batman issue with cover date 1979-02-01. Gotham Vault links it to Batman (Bruce Wayne), Mr. Freeze (Victor Fries).

Characters listed for this issue

Batman (Bruce Wayne)The Dark Knight of Gotham. Billionaire by day, vigilante by night. No superpowers, just iron…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 ›

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What comic is Batman #308: There'll Be a Cold Time in the Old Town Tonight!?

Batman #308: There'll Be a Cold Time in the Old Town Tonight! is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #308 with a cover date of 1979-02-01.

Who appears in Batman #308: There'll Be a Cold Time in the Old Town Tonight!?

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