Batman #429: A Death in the Family Chapter 6

Quick answer

Batman #429: A Death in the Family Chapter 6 stands out in Gotham Vault because the issue title, character tags, and 1989-01-31 cover date create a distinct entry point into Batman. Readers can use it to jump from this issue into Batman (Bruce Wayne), The Joker and related Batman continuity.

Issue summary

The issue starts with Batman and Superman talking to CIA agent Ralph Bundy about the Joker's diplomatic status. The CIA agent Bundy tries to get Batman to leave the Joker alone, but Batman won't listen and he leaves. Batman shows up at the Joker's hotel room and during their talk the Joker confirms that he killed Jason. He also says he's going to do something at the UN. The Joker pulls a gun, but Batman is already gone. The next night at the UN the Joker tries to poison the audience but Superman is there and he sucks up all the poison and flies out of the room to release it. The Joker activates bombs that have been placed under some of the seats to set up some cover for his escape. Unluckily for him, Batman jumps out of the audience and pursues him. They reach the Joker's escape helicopter and Batman jumps on board. In the battle on the helicopter the Joker is shot and the helicopter crashes. Batman jumps out into the water before it crashes and Superman rescues him from the water. Batman tells Superman to find the Joker's body, but he knows it won't be found.

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 ›

The JokerThe Clown Prince of Crime. Gotham's chaos agent. No one knows his real story, and that's the…VIEW APPEARANCES ›