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Batman #311: Dr. Phosphorus is Back!

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Series: Batman
Issue number: 311
Cover date: 1979-05-31
ComicVine ID: 19475

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Batman #311: Dr. Phosphorus is Back! stands out in Gotham Vault because the issue title, character tags, and 1979-05-31 cover date create a distinct entry point into Batman. Readers can use it to jump from this issue into Batman (Bruce Wayne), Batgirl (Barbara Gordon) and related Batman continuity.

Issue summary

Batman teams with Batgirl to take on Dr. Phosphorus, who threatens to “reign over all” in Gotham City.

Citation summary

Batman #311: Dr. Phosphorus is Back! is a Batman issue with cover date 1979-05-31. Gotham Vault links it to Batman (Bruce Wayne), Batgirl (Barbara Gordon).

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 ›

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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What comic is Batman #311: Dr. Phosphorus is Back!?

Batman #311: Dr. Phosphorus is Back! is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #311 with a cover date of 1979-05-31.

Who appears in Batman #311: Dr. Phosphorus is Back!?

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