Batman #553: Lifelines - Cataclysm, Part 3
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- Series
- Batman
- Issue number
- 553
- Cover date
- 1998-04-01
- Story arc
- Cataclysm
- ComicVine ID
- 44894
Quick answer
Batman #553: Lifelines - Cataclysm, Part 3 is cataloged as part of the Cataclysm reading path, giving readers a specific checkpoint in that storyline rather than a generic issue listing. Gotham Vault connects it to Batman (Bruce Wayne), Nightwing (Dick Grayson), Commissioner Gordon (James Gordon), Alfred Pennyworth, Batman, and the broader 1998-04-01 Batman publication timeline.
Issue summary
continued from Nightwing #19, continued next in Azreal #40 Shortly after the quake, it appeared Wayne-owned buildings were the only ones left without major structural damage. Bruce Wayne had seen to it that all of his buildings were quake-proof up to 8.5. Wayne Manor and the Batcave were destroyed. With all the exits blocked, Batman strapped on scuba gear and promised Alfred he'd be back soon. Barbara Gordon rallied the police force; Bulloch found Commissioner Gordon. At 8:52, the first aftershock hit.
Citation summary
Batman #553: Lifelines - Cataclysm, Part 3 is a Batman issue with cover date 1998-04-01. Gotham Vault links it to Batman (Bruce Wayne), Nightwing (Dick Grayson), Commissioner Gordon (James Gordon), Alfred Pennyworth, Batgirl (Barbara Gordon) and the Cataclysm story arc.
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Story arc / special series
Cataclysm — A massive earthquake tears Gotham apart and sets the stage for the city's descent into No Man's Land.
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FAQ
What comic is Batman #553: Lifelines - Cataclysm, Part 3?
Batman #553: Lifelines - Cataclysm, Part 3 is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #553 with a cover date of 1998-04-01.
Who appears in Batman #553: Lifelines - Cataclysm, Part 3?
Gotham Vault currently identifies these characters for this issue: Batman (Bruce Wayne), Nightwing (Dick Grayson), Commissioner Gordon (James Gordon), Alfred Pennyworth, Batgirl (Barbara Gordon).
Is Batman #553: Lifelines - Cataclysm, Part 3 part of a story arc?
This issue is tagged as part of Cataclysm. A massive earthquake tears Gotham apart and sets the stage for the city's descent into No Man's Land.
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