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Batman #329: Twice Dies the Batman!; Case of the Hijacked Head

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Series: Batman
Issue number: 329
Cover date: 1980-11-01
ComicVine ID: 20761

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Batman #329: Twice Dies the Batman!; Case of the Hijacked Head stands out in Gotham Vault because the issue title, character tags, and 1980-11-01 cover date create a distinct entry point into Batman. Readers can use it to jump from this issue into Batman (Bruce Wayne), Robin (Dick Grayson), Two-Face (Harvey Dent) and related Batman continuity.

Issue summary

Two-Face has Batman locked up in court and sentenced to death! Plus, a back-up story featuring Batman and Robin. The labyrinthine mystery of "Carl Ternion" twists and turns to a stunning conclusion as Gilda Stevens' new beau is revealed to be her ex-husband: Harvey Dent, AKA Two-Face! But why did Dent take on the new identity, and what's the real reason he avenged her husband's murder at the hands of the mysterious Anton Karoselle? Two-Face, Batman, and Gilda's paths all meet inside the old Gotham Courthouse for an emotionally-charged, heartwrenching finale in "Twice Dies the Batman!" Back-Up Story: "The Case of the Hijacked Heart"

Citation summary

Batman #329: Twice Dies the Batman!; Case of the Hijacked Head is a Batman issue with cover date 1980-11-01. Gotham Vault links it to Batman (Bruce Wayne), Robin (Dick Grayson), Two-Face (Harvey Dent).

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 ›

Robin (Dick Grayson)Open this Gotham Vault character file to see linked appearances, story arcs, and related com…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

Two-Face (Harvey Dent)Harvey Dent was Gotham's white knight DA until acid and a bad day turned him into something …VIEW APPEARANCES ›

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FAQ

What comic is Batman #329: Twice Dies the Batman!; Case of the Hijacked Head?

Batman #329: Twice Dies the Batman!; Case of the Hijacked Head is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #329 with a cover date of 1980-11-01.

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