Batman #498: Knights in Darkness
Read a concise guide to Batman #498: Knights in Darkness, including cover date, series details, summary, characters, and collector-friendly context. Charac
- Series
- Batman
- Issue number
- 498
- Cover date
- 1993-08-31
- ComicVine ID
- 37599
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Issue summary
With Batman down, Bane began attacking and absorbing gangs across Gotham City. Dr. Kinsolving was asked to be Bruce Wayne's personal doctor for the immediate future while he recovered from his "car accident." Bane's crew caught Catwoman; she was asked to pay Bane tribute. With Bruce's blessing, Tim asked Jean Paul to fill in as Batman. Notes: " DeeCee 11 " one page featuring " Rube's Soapdish ", " The Bull's Utter "and " Gripline: Don't Even Wait For It " Part 14 continues from Showcase '93 #8 . Part 16 continues in Detective Comics #665 .
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Batman #498: Knights in Darkness is a Batman issue with cover date 1993-08-31. Gotham Vault links it to Batman (Bruce Wayne), Catwoman (Selina Kyle), Bane.
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What comic is Batman #498: Knights in Darkness?
Batman #498: Knights in Darkness is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #498 with a cover date of 1993-08-31.
Who appears in Batman #498: Knights in Darkness?
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