Batman #457: Master of Fear
Read a concise guide to Batman #457: Master of Fear, including cover date, series details, summary, characters, and collector-friendly context. Characters
- Series
- Batman
- Issue number
- 457
- Cover date
- 1990-12-31
- ComicVine ID
- 33486
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Issue summary
While Batman tries to fight the effects of Scarecrow's fear toxins, Tim Drake must overcome his own fears if he hopes to rescue the Caped Crusader. Tim Drake becomes Robin. While Batman tries to fight the effects of Scarecrow's fear toxins, Tim Drake must overcome his own fears if he hopes to rescue the caped crusader in "Master of Fear." Notes: Reprinted in Robin: A Hero Reborn #1 . Cameo hallucination appearances of Joe Chill, Thomas and Martha Wayne, Jack and Janet Drake and Obeah Man, Dick Grayson and Jason Todd. "Special thanks to Kevin Breyfogle."
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Batman #457: Master of Fear is a Batman issue with cover date 1990-12-31. Gotham Vault links it to Batman (Bruce Wayne), Robin (Dick Grayson), Scarecrow (Jonathan Crane).
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What comic is Batman #457: Master of Fear?
Batman #457: Master of Fear is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #457 with a cover date of 1990-12-31.
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