Batman #540: The Spectre of Vengeance, Part 1: Gotham Welcome
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- Series
- Batman
- Issue number
- 540
- Cover date
- 1997-03-01
- ComicVine ID
- 43454
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Issue summary
An arson in New York City sends the Spectre to Gotham City to search for the suspect, who just happens to be going to confront the Black Mask's gang. When an intervention by Batman inadvertently leads to the suspect's death, the suspect claims that Batman is responsible for his death, sending the Spectre in search of Batman. Meanwhile, Batman begins to bolster his Bruce Wayne persona.
Citation summary
Batman #540: The Spectre of Vengeance, Part 1: Gotham Welcome is a Batman issue with cover date 1997-03-01. Gotham Vault links it to Batman (Bruce Wayne), Black Mask (Roman Sionis).
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What comic is Batman #540: The Spectre of Vengeance, Part 1: Gotham Welcome?
Batman #540: The Spectre of Vengeance, Part 1: Gotham Welcome is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #540 with a cover date of 1997-03-01.
Who appears in Batman #540: The Spectre of Vengeance, Part 1: Gotham Welcome?
Gotham Vault currently identifies these characters for this issue: Batman (Bruce Wayne), Black Mask (Roman Sionis).
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