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Batman #552: The Greatest Evil

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Series
Batman
Issue number
552
Cover date
1998-03-01
ComicVine ID
44807

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Batman #552: The Greatest Evil stands out in Gotham Vault because the issue title, character tags, and 1998-03-01 cover date create a distinct entry point into Batman. Readers can use it to jump from this issue into Batman (Bruce Wayne) and related Batman continuity.

Issue summary

Gotham is besieged by a wave of hate crimes just as the eerie, mysterious Ragman returns to the city. Is he the culprit or a shabby force for justice? The Ragman is out of control and the rags take a will of their own. A small gang of aryan reich nazis are in danger of being smothered for their hate crimes unless Batman and Rabbi Luria intervene in time.

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Batman #552: The Greatest Evil is a Batman issue with cover date 1998-03-01. Gotham Vault links it to Batman (Bruce Wayne).

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What comic is Batman #552: The Greatest Evil?

Batman #552: The Greatest Evil is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #552 with a cover date of 1998-03-01.

Who appears in Batman #552: The Greatest Evil?

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