Batman #384: Broken Dates

Quick answer

Batman #384: Broken Dates stands out in Gotham Vault because the issue title, character tags, and 1985-06-01 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), Alfred Pennyworth and related Batman continuity.

Issue summary

Cover by Rick Hoberg. " Broken Dates " written by Doug Moench, penciled by Rick Hoberg, inked by Rudy Nebres, colored by Adrienne Roy and lettered by John Workman. Notes: This is a throwback cover to Detective Comics #71 by Jerry Robinson. Dr Fangs goons have come to the conclusion that Batman has to die for them to profit in Gotham. With a phone call and a match pairing of prey and predator the Calendar man steps up. With a game of crime and celestial days, the Batman is pitted against a foe who may be intent on killing him. Bruce Wayne's romance life takes a hit as Vale severs her ties and Alfred plays match maker. No matter what Batman does, he is always one date and day to late. His mind is at ease tho with a parachute he finds outside of Gotham.-

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 ›

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

Alfred PennyworthThe man who raised Batman. Ex-SAS, current butler, permanent father figure. The only one who…VIEW APPEARANCES ›