Batman #512: Prodigal Part 1: Robin and Batman

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Batman #512: Prodigal Part 1: Robin and Batman stands out in Gotham Vault because the issue title, character tags, and 1994-11-01 cover date create a distinct entry point into Batman. Readers can use it to jump from this issue into Batman (Bruce Wayne), Robin (Dick Grayson), Commissioner Gordon (James Gordon), Alfred Pennyworth and related Batman continuity.

Issue summary

"Prodigal" part 1! Bruce Wayne has once again relinquished the role of the Dark Knight. Now a new Batman must show he is up to the task as his first adventure pits him against Killer Croc, who is again on the loose and plotting revenge against a Batman he's never met! Continued in BATMAN: SHADOW OF THE BAT #32. Prodigal Part 1: Robin and Batman Bruce, Dick, and Tim are standing in the Batcave. Bruce tells Dick that he needs him to step in as Batman for a while because he needs to leave town and take care of some things. Dick asks if he’s sure and Bruce tells him that he is. Dick seems a bit nervous. At the Gotham River, a bum is drinking a beer, when suddenly Killer Croc sneaks up on him and pulls him underwater. Only bloody water is seen when Killer Croc comes up with his arm healed. He swims towards Gotham City. At Wayne Manor, Dick and Tim walk through the house talking about how weird it is for Alfred to be gone. Dick has a flashback to when he was a kid and was spying on one of Bruce’s dinner parties and Alfred tells him to go to sleep. Tim says that he’s hungry and Dick cooks them both up some food. At the bridge, Mayor Krol and Commissioner Gordon are talking about whether or not there are two Batmen. On top of Police Headquarters, Dick and Tim meet with Gordon as Batman and Robin. He gives them a file for a crime involving an aquatic predator with bite marks that don’t…

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 ›

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

Commissioner Gordon (James Gordon)The one good cop in a corrupt city. Keeps the GCPD running and the Bat-Signal lit. Never los…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

Alfred PennyworthThe man who raised Batman. Ex-SAS, current butler, permanent father figure. The only one who…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

Two-Face (Harvey Dent)Harvey Dent was Gotham's white knight DA until acid and a bad day turned him into something …VIEW APPEARANCES ›

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

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