← Back to Gotham Vault
Comic Issue Guide

Batman #424: The Diplomat's Son

Read a concise guide to Batman #424: The Diplomat's Son, including cover date, series details, summary, characters, and collector-friendly context. Charact

Series
Batman
Issue number
424
Cover date
1988-10-31
ComicVine ID
30123

Quick answer

Batman #424: The Diplomat's Son stands out in Gotham Vault because the issue title, character tags, and 1988-10-31 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

Robin vows to take down Felipe Garzonas for abusing a beautiful young woman, even if the justice system stands in the Boy Wonder's way. Robin vows to take down Felipe Garzonas for his crimes, no matter the cost . After finding a beautiful young woman, abused and battered in the bed of Felipe Garzonas, Robin is sure that he is going to jail. But when Garzona walks because of Diplomatic Immunity, a collision is set as Jason sets out for vengeance with dire unexpected results. Notes: Ranked #28 in Wizard Magazine's list of "100 Best Single Issue Comics Since You Were Born".

Citation summary

Batman #424: The Diplomat's Son is a Batman issue with cover date 1988-10-31. Gotham Vault links it to Batman (Bruce Wayne), Robin (Dick Grayson).

Characters listed for this issue

Story arc / special series

This issue is not currently tagged to a specific Gotham Vault story arc. Use the main database to browse related Batman issues by series, character, and year.

Browse the Batman comics database →

Buy this comic

Buy on Amazon ↗

As an Amazon Associate, Gotham Vault may earn from qualifying purchases.

FAQ

What comic is Batman #424: The Diplomat's Son?

Batman #424: The Diplomat's Son is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #424 with a cover date of 1988-10-31.

Who appears in Batman #424: The Diplomat's Son?

Gotham Vault currently identifies these characters for this issue: Batman (Bruce Wayne), Robin (Dick Grayson).

Is Batman #424: The Diplomat's Son part of a story arc?

This issue is not currently tagged to a specific Gotham Vault story arc or special series.

Where can I explore more Batman comics like this?

Use Gotham Vault to browse Batman issues by series, character, year, and story arc, or start with the Batman reading guides for a cleaner path through continuity.

Keep exploring Gotham

This issue page is an entry point into the larger Gotham Vault database. From here, readers can jump into related characters, story arcs, reading guides, and Batman comic history.

Open Gotham Vault → · Explore characters → · Start reading Batman →

Why this page exists

Gotham Vault is building a searchable Batman comics guide for readers, collectors, and fans who want fast answers without digging through continuity confusion. This static page is designed to be crawlable, readable, and easy for AI search tools to quote accurately.

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