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Batman #333: The China Syndrome [The Lazarous Affair] ; Shangahaied!

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Series: Batman
Issue number: 333
Cover date: 1981-03-01
ComicVine ID: 21071

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Batman #333: The China Syndrome [The Lazarous Affair] ; Shangahaied! stands out in Gotham Vault because the issue title, character tags, and 1981-03-01 cover date create a distinct entry point into Batman. Readers can use it to jump from this issue into Batman (Bruce Wayne), Catwoman (Selina Kyle), Robin (Dick Grayson), Talia al Ghul and related Batman continuity.

Issue summary

Traveling the world together, Batman and Talia end up in Hong Kong! Then, Catwoman and Robin team up!

Citation summary

Batman #333: The China Syndrome [The Lazarous Affair] ; Shangahaied! is a Batman issue with cover date 1981-03-01. Gotham Vault links it to Batman (Bruce Wayne), Catwoman (Selina Kyle), Robin (Dick Grayson), Talia al Ghul.

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 ›

Catwoman (Selina Kyle)The world's greatest thief with a heart of... well, sometimes gold. Walks the line between h…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

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

Talia al GhulDaughter of the Demon. Trained to lead, to kill, to seduce. Caught between her love for Batm…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

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What comic is Batman #333: The China Syndrome [The Lazarous Affair] ; Shangahaied!?

Batman #333: The China Syndrome [The Lazarous Affair] ; Shangahaied! is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #333 with a cover date of 1981-03-01.

Who appears in Batman #333: The China Syndrome [The Lazarous Affair] ; Shangahaied!?

Gotham Vault currently identifies these characters for this issue: Batman (Bruce Wayne), Catwoman (Selina Kyle), Robin (Dick Grayson), Talia al Ghul.

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