Batman #403: One Batman Too Many
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- Series
- Batman
- Issue number
- 403
- Cover date
- 1987-01-31
- ComicVine ID
- 27626
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Issue summary
Tommy Carma escapes from Arkham Asylum and discovers a mysterious cave...a cave with a giant penny and dinosaur... The former cop who was convinced that he was Batman (see Batman 402 ) escaped Arkham after killing two guards who he thought was Joker and Two-Face. He happened upon the Batcave, stole an outfit, and stole the car. The real Batman realized what was going on and tracked the impostor down. After a short fight, the true Batman won. ** Reprinted twice - one has no date on cover, other has DC Multi-pack after indica **
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Batman #403: One Batman Too Many is a Batman issue with cover date 1987-01-31. Gotham Vault links it to Batman (Bruce Wayne), The Joker, Two-Face (Harvey Dent).
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What comic is Batman #403: One Batman Too Many?
Batman #403: One Batman Too Many is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #403 with a cover date of 1987-01-31.
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