Batman #348: Shadow Play
Read a concise guide to Batman #348: Shadow Play, including cover date, series details, summary, characters, and collector-friendly context. Characters inc
- Series
- Batman
- Issue number
- 348
- Cover date
- 1982-06-30
- ComicVine ID
- 22192
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Batman #348: Shadow Play stands out in Gotham Vault because the issue title, character tags, and 1982-06-30 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) and related Batman continuity.
Issue summary
“SHADOW PLAY!” Batman and Robin return to Wayne Manor but they did not anticipate Man-Bat would be there to welcome them home! Welcome home Batman back to the cave, but are you really ready to play host to your past. A desperate woman, Batman running into the dark with a little girl, Vicki Vale has the identity of the Batman to press, and Robin is nesting through the summer. 25 pages is barely enough to cover this story, and most of all, there are more then just bats in the bat cave.....
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Batman #348: Shadow Play is a Batman issue with cover date 1982-06-30. Gotham Vault links it to Batman (Bruce Wayne), Robin (Dick Grayson).
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What comic is Batman #348: Shadow Play?
Batman #348: Shadow Play is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #348 with a cover date of 1982-06-30.
Who appears in Batman #348: Shadow Play?
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