Batman #509: KnightsEnd Part 1 Spirit of the Bat
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- Series
- Batman
- Issue number
- 509
- Cover date
- 1994-07-31
- Story arc
- Knightfall
- ComicVine ID
- 39315
Quick answer
Batman #509: KnightsEnd Part 1 Spirit of the Bat 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), Robin (Dick Grayson), Batman, and the broader 1994-07-31 Batman publication timeline.
Issue summary
KnightsEnd: Part One. Bruce Wayne tries to regain his fighting spirit by training with Lady Shiva. Problem, he cannot trust her. Notes: 48 page issue. Story continues from Robin #7 . Story continues in Batman: Shadow of the Bat #29 .
Citation summary
Batman #509: KnightsEnd Part 1 Spirit of the Bat is a Batman issue with cover date 1994-07-31. Gotham Vault links it to Batman (Bruce Wayne), Robin (Dick Grayson) 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 #509: KnightsEnd Part 1 Spirit of the Bat?
Batman #509: KnightsEnd Part 1 Spirit of the Bat is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #509 with a cover date of 1994-07-31.
Who appears in Batman #509: KnightsEnd Part 1 Spirit of the Bat?
Gotham Vault currently identifies these characters for this issue: Batman (Bruce Wayne), Robin (Dick Grayson).
Is Batman #509: KnightsEnd Part 1 Spirit of the Bat 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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