Batman #476: The Return of Scarface Part Three: The Gig Heat

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Batman #476: The Return of Scarface Part Three: The Gig Heat stands out in Gotham Vault because the issue title, character tags, and 1992-04-01 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

Continued from Detective Comics #642 . Batman tried to tell Vicki his secret identity, but eventually decided not to. Also, Scarface and his gang decided to get revenge on those who betrayed him, which include the Mexican Turncoats and the Street Demonz. He started his revenge by notifying the police of a trade going on between the two gangs, which he learned from one of the gang's member who was named Brute. While the gangs were exchanging money for drugs, Batman and Gordan's police force, attacked the two gangs and led them into a building. Gordon was almost shot and he lost his glasses while Batman discovered that Scarface had planted a bomb on the building. Batman warned the police and the two gangs to get out, but the gangs did not listen. Batman saved Gordon and escaped the building through a window. The building eventually blew up and the two gangs were taken down.

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 ›