Batman #440: A Lonely Place of Dying Part 1: Suspects
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- Series
- Batman
- Issue number
- 440
- Cover date
- 1989-10-01
- Story arc
- A Lonely Place of Dying
- ComicVine ID
- 32093
Quick answer
Batman #440: A Lonely Place of Dying Part 1: Suspects is cataloged as part of the A Lonely Place of Dying reading path, giving readers a specific checkpoint in that storyline rather than a generic issue listing. Gotham Vault connects it to Batman (Bruce Wayne), Robin (Dick Grayson), Nightwing (Dick Grayson), Two-Face (Harvey Dent), Batman, and the broader 1989-10-01 Batman publication timeline.
Issue summary
"A Lonely Place of Dying" part 1! Batman pushes the limits following Jason Todd's death. Meanwhile, a mysterious individual stalks Batman and Nightwing. Continued in The New Titans #60 . Batman continues to act in an uncontrolled and undisciplined manner, unaware that Two-Face is trying to have him killed, or that someone has been tailing him and taking photos. This same someone attempts to find Dick Grayson, and hearing that Haly's Circus is closing, assumes that this will be Dick's destination.
Citation summary
Batman #440: A Lonely Place of Dying Part 1: Suspects is a Batman issue with cover date 1989-10-01. Gotham Vault links it to Batman (Bruce Wayne), Robin (Dick Grayson), Nightwing (Dick Grayson), Two-Face (Harvey Dent) and the A Lonely Place of Dying story arc.
Characters listed for this issue
Story arc / special series
A Lonely Place of Dying — In the aftermath of Jason Todd's death, Tim Drake deduces Batman and Nightwing's identities and argues that Batman needs Robin to keep from losing himself.
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FAQ
What comic is Batman #440: A Lonely Place of Dying Part 1: Suspects?
Batman #440: A Lonely Place of Dying Part 1: Suspects is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #440 with a cover date of 1989-10-01.
Who appears in Batman #440: A Lonely Place of Dying Part 1: Suspects?
Gotham Vault currently identifies these characters for this issue: Batman (Bruce Wayne), Robin (Dick Grayson), Nightwing (Dick Grayson), Two-Face (Harvey Dent).
Is Batman #440: A Lonely Place of Dying Part 1: Suspects part of a story arc?
This issue is tagged as part of A Lonely Place of Dying. In the aftermath of Jason Todd's death, Tim Drake deduces Batman and Nightwing's identities and argues that Batman needs Robin to keep from losing himself.
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