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Batman #494: Night Terrors

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Series: Batman
Issue number: 494
Cover date: 1993-06-30
ComicVine ID: 37305

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Batman #494: Night Terrors stands out in Gotham Vault because the issue title, character tags, and 1993-06-30 cover date create a distinct entry point into Batman. Readers can use it to jump from this issue into Batman (Bruce Wayne), The Joker, Robin (Dick Grayson), Bane and related Batman continuity.

Issue summary

Robin narrowly escapes a run-in with Bane and Killer Croc in the sewers. Joker and Scarecrow decide to join forces and kidnap the Mayor. Notes: Cover dated Early June 1993. " DC Universe 8 " one page featuring " Drawing Blood! ", " DC Bullets " and " He is Here! or is he? " Part 6 continues in Detective Comics #661 .

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Batman #494: Night Terrors is a Batman issue with cover date 1993-06-30. Gotham Vault links it to Batman (Bruce Wayne), The Joker, Robin (Dick Grayson), Bane, Scarecrow (Jonathan Crane).

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 ›

The JokerThe Clown Prince of Crime. Gotham's chaos agent. No one knows his real story, and that's the…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

Robin (Dick Grayson)Open this Gotham Vault character file to see linked appearances, story arcs, and related com…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

BaneThe man who broke the Bat. Venom-enhanced strength and absolutely no mercy. He wants to dest…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

Scarecrow (Jonathan Crane)Dr. Jonathan Crane weaponizes fear itself with his trademark toxin. Your worst nightmare, bo…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

Killer Croc (Waylon Jones)Waylon Jones was born with a skin condition that turned him into something reptilian. Just w…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

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What comic is Batman #494: Night Terrors?

Batman #494: Night Terrors is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #494 with a cover date of 1993-06-30.

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