Batman #504: Dark Dance
Read a concise guide to Batman #504: Dark Dance, including cover date, series details, summary, characters, and collector-friendly context. Characters incl
- Series
- Batman
- Issue number
- 504
- Cover date
- 1994-02-28
- Story arc
- Knightfall
- ComicVine ID
- 38591
Quick answer
Batman #504: Dark Dance is cataloged as part of the Knightfall reading path, giving readers a specific checkpoint in that storyline rather than a generic issue listing. Gotham Vault connects it to Batman (Bruce Wayne), Catwoman (Selina Kyle), Batman, and the broader 1994-02-28 Batman publication timeline.
Issue summary
A "Knightquest" crossover. Batman is hot on Catwoman's trail, believing she's stolen a shipment of nerve gas, Meanwhile, Catwoman is herself in pursuit of the real terrorist. Jean-Paul is being dually tormented by the desire to conquer Catwoman, and his internal demons with Saint Dumas. As Jean-Paul attempts to be better then Bruce Wayne as the Batman, Catwoman is engaged in terrorist plots. The docks are on fire, and the police are closing in on the caped crusader and his quarry. Notes: Story continued from Batman #503 . Story continues in Catwoman #7 .
Citation summary
Batman #504: Dark Dance is a Batman issue with cover date 1994-02-28. Gotham Vault links it to Batman (Bruce Wayne), Catwoman (Selina Kyle) and the Knightfall story arc.
Characters listed for this issue
Story arc / special series
Knightfall — Bane exhausts Batman by unleashing Arkham's inmates, breaks Bruce Wayne, and forces Gotham to confront what happens when someone else wears the cowl.
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FAQ
What comic is Batman #504: Dark Dance?
Batman #504: Dark Dance is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #504 with a cover date of 1994-02-28.
Who appears in Batman #504: Dark Dance?
Gotham Vault currently identifies these characters for this issue: Batman (Bruce Wayne), Catwoman (Selina Kyle).
Is Batman #504: Dark Dance part of a story arc?
This issue is tagged as part of Knightfall. Bane exhausts Batman by unleashing Arkham's inmates, breaks Bruce Wayne, and forces Gotham to confront what happens when someone else wears the cowl.
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