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Batman #569: I Cover the Waterfront

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Series
Batman
Issue number
569
Cover date
1999-09-01
ComicVine ID
45995

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Issue summary

In order to prove herself to Batman, Batgirl has secures a local gas station and awaits for Batman to arrive for its retrieval. However, a rival gang destroys the station with a rocket launcher upon discovery that the station is empty. Batgirl lashes out against the gang in anger and is on the verge of killing a gang member when the owner of the gas station convinces her not to. As a reward he unveils a secret stash of gasoline to power the hospital's generators.

Citation summary

Batman #569: I Cover the Waterfront is a Batman issue with cover date 1999-09-01. Gotham Vault links it to Batman (Bruce Wayne), Batgirl (Barbara Gordon).

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What comic is Batman #569: I Cover the Waterfront?

Batman #569: I Cover the Waterfront is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #569 with a cover date of 1999-09-01.

Who appears in Batman #569: I Cover the Waterfront?

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