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Batman #398: About Faces!

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Series: Batman
Issue number: 398
Cover date: 1986-08-01
ComicVine ID: 27034

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Batman #398: About Faces! stands out in Gotham Vault because the issue title, character tags, and 1986-08-01 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), Two-Face (Harvey Dent) and related Batman continuity.

Issue summary

Continued from Detective Comics #564 . Batman, Robin, and Catwoman take on the team of Circe and Two-Face. Batman and Catwoman discussed their feelings toward each other, and the Robin issue. Circe helped Harvey while Batman lurked behind. They attempt to bring the Harvey side back to the forefront failed. Batman, Robin, and Catwoman had to take him out. Circe got away; Selina tried to decide whether or not to pursue the relationship with Batman.

Citation summary

Batman #398: About Faces! is a Batman issue with cover date 1986-08-01. Gotham Vault links it to Batman (Bruce Wayne), Catwoman (Selina Kyle), 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 ›

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 ›

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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What comic is Batman #398: About Faces!?

Batman #398: About Faces! is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #398 with a cover date of 1986-08-01.

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