Batman #520: Fades to Black
Read a concise guide to Batman #520: Fades to Black, including cover date, series details, summary, characters, and collector-friendly context. Characters
- Series
- Batman
- Issue number
- 520
- Cover date
- 1995-07-01
- ComicVine ID
- 41064
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Batman #520: Fades to Black stands out in Gotham Vault because the issue title, character tags, and 1995-07-01 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
While Harvey Bullock finds romance with a nurse and James Gordon struggles to preserve his marriage to the woman who took his job, Batman prowls the city's darkest alleys trying to prevent the Black Mask gang's next murder. The issue features Batman searching for Black Mask. But the villain does not actually appear.
Citation summary
Batman #520: Fades to Black is a Batman issue with cover date 1995-07-01. Gotham Vault links it to Batman (Bruce Wayne), Commissioner Gordon (James Gordon), Black Mask (Roman Sionis).
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What comic is Batman #520: Fades to Black?
Batman #520: Fades to Black is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #520 with a cover date of 1995-07-01.
Who appears in Batman #520: Fades to Black?
Gotham Vault currently identifies these characters for this issue: Batman (Bruce Wayne), Commissioner Gordon (James Gordon), Black Mask (Roman Sionis).
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