Batman #436: Year 3 Part 1: Different Roads
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- Series
- Batman
- Issue number
- 436
- Cover date
- 1989-08-01
- ComicVine ID
- 32089
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Batman #436: Year 3 Part 1: Different Roads stands out in Gotham Vault because the issue title, character tags, and 1989-08-01 cover date create a distinct entry point into Batman. Readers can use it to jump from this issue into Batman (Bruce Wayne), Nightwing (Dick Grayson), Alfred Pennyworth and related Batman continuity.
Issue summary
Someone is killing off Gotham's mob bosses, and Batman keeps arriving too late to prevent the murders. Meanwhile, Boss Zucco is up for parole, and Alfred Pennyworth pleads with the parole board not to let him free. Nightwing returns to Gotham, having heard that Batman's sanity is eroding, and sets off in search of his mentor. This comic also introduces Tim Drake.
Citation summary
Batman #436: Year 3 Part 1: Different Roads is a Batman issue with cover date 1989-08-01. Gotham Vault links it to Batman (Bruce Wayne), Nightwing (Dick Grayson), Alfred Pennyworth.
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What comic is Batman #436: Year 3 Part 1: Different Roads?
Batman #436: Year 3 Part 1: Different Roads is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #436 with a cover date of 1989-08-01.
Who appears in Batman #436: Year 3 Part 1: Different Roads?
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