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Batman #55: Beasts of Burden Part 1

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Series
Batman
Issue number
55
Cover date
2018-11-01
ComicVine ID
685808

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Batman #55: Beasts of Burden Part 1 stands out in Gotham Vault because the issue title, character tags, and 2018-11-01 cover date create a distinct entry point into Batman. Readers can use it to jump from this issue into Batman (Bruce Wayne), Mr. Freeze (Victor Fries) and related Batman continuity.

Issue summary

The KGBeast lives! The Russian super-assassin is back—but under whose orders? Does he have a specific mission, or is this simply some leftover Cold War mayhem? Nyet, comrade—it has to do with Bruce Wayne’s recent court case involving Mr. Freeze. Something is rotten in Gotham, and you can still smell it, even if it’s on ice! List of covers and their creators: Cover Name Creator(s) Sidebar Location Reg Regular Cover Tony S. Daniel & Tomeu Morey 1 Var Variant Cover Francesco Mattina 2

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Batman #55: Beasts of Burden Part 1 is a Batman issue with cover date 2018-11-01. Gotham Vault links it to Batman (Bruce Wayne), Mr. Freeze (Victor Fries).

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What comic is Batman #55: Beasts of Burden Part 1?

Batman #55: Beasts of Burden Part 1 is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #55 with a cover date of 2018-11-01.

Who appears in Batman #55: Beasts of Burden Part 1?

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Last updated 2026-05-27. Comic metadata is curated from Gotham Vault’s local database.