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Batman #381: Darkly Moved the Pawns

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Series
Batman
Issue number
381
Cover date
1985-03-01
ComicVine ID
124727

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Batman #381: Darkly Moved the Pawns stands out in Gotham Vault because the issue title, character tags, and 1985-03-01 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) and related Batman continuity.

Issue summary

With his memory restored, Batman has a final encounter with Night-Slayer and Hamilton Hill, with Robin and Nocturna in his corner.

Citation summary

Batman #381: Darkly Moved the Pawns is a Batman issue with cover date 1985-03-01. Gotham Vault links it to Batman (Bruce Wayne), Robin (Dick Grayson).

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What comic is Batman #381: Darkly Moved the Pawns?

Batman #381: Darkly Moved the Pawns is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #381 with a cover date of 1985-03-01.

Who appears in Batman #381: Darkly Moved the Pawns?

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Last updated 2026-05-27. Comic metadata is curated from Gotham Vault’s local database.