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Batman #519: Black Spider: Web of Scars

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Series: Batman
Issue number: 519
Cover date: 1995-06-01
ComicVine ID: 40928

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Batman #519: Black Spider: Web of Scars stands out in Gotham Vault because the issue title, character tags, and 1995-06-01 cover date create a distinct entry point into Batman. Readers can use it to jump from this issue into Batman (Bruce Wayne), Commissioner Gordon (James Gordon), Black Mask (Roman Sionis) and related Batman continuity.

Issue summary

The Dark Knight must find out whom the Black Spider is planning to assassinate before gang warfare erupts across Gotham City. James Gordon quits the Gotham police force. His wife Sarah Essen succeeds him as Commissioner. Black Spider reported to his real boss, "Ottoman Turk." Mayor Krol, hoping to help his reelection bid, demoted James Gordon and replaced him with his wife, Sarah Essen-Gordon. The former Commissioner single-handedly took down Gotham's most wanted - Tommy "Mangles." After the collar, he turned in his badge. Batman got on the trail of Black Spider and his two bosses. He easily took him down, but Black Mask escaped.

Citation summary

Batman #519: Black Spider: Web of Scars is a Batman issue with cover date 1995-06-01. Gotham Vault links it to Batman (Bruce Wayne), Commissioner Gordon (James Gordon), Black Mask (Roman Sionis).

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 ›

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 ›

Black Mask (Roman Sionis)Roman Sionis. Crime boss who wears a black skull mask carved from his father's coffin. Bruta…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

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What comic is Batman #519: Black Spider: Web of Scars?

Batman #519: Black Spider: Web of Scars is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #519 with a cover date of 1995-06-01.

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