← Back to Gotham Vault
Comic Issue Guide

Batman #445: When the Earth Dies Chapter One: Red Square! Bloody Square!

Read a concise guide to Batman #445: When the Earth Dies Chapter One: Red Square! Bloody Square!, including cover date, series details, summary, characters

Series
Batman
Issue number
445
Cover date
1990-03-31
ComicVine ID
32477

Quick answer

Batman #445: When the Earth Dies Chapter One: Red Square! Bloody Square! stands out in Gotham Vault because the issue title, character tags, and 1990-03-31 cover date create a distinct entry point into Batman. Readers can use it to jump from this issue into Batman (Bruce Wayne) and related Batman continuity.

Issue summary

Batman travels to the Soviet Union to track down the KGBeast's protege the NKVDemon who is on a murdering spree. The brutal fight that ensues nearly costs Batman his life.

Citation summary

Batman #445: When the Earth Dies Chapter One: Red Square! Bloody Square! is a Batman issue with cover date 1990-03-31. Gotham Vault links it to Batman (Bruce Wayne).

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 #445: When the Earth Dies Chapter One: Red Square! Bloody Square!?

Batman #445: When the Earth Dies Chapter One: Red Square! Bloody Square! is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #445 with a cover date of 1990-03-31.

Who appears in Batman #445: When the Earth Dies Chapter One: Red Square! Bloody Square!?

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

Is Batman #445: When the Earth Dies Chapter One: Red Square! Bloody Square! 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.