Batman #570: The Code, Part 1: Breakin' the Law
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- Series
- Batman
- Issue number
- 570
- Cover date
- 1999-10-01
- Story arc
- No Man's Land
- ComicVine ID
- 46044
Quick answer
Batman #570: The Code, Part 1: Breakin' the Law is cataloged as part of the No Man's Land reading path, giving readers a specific checkpoint in that storyline rather than a generic issue listing. Gotham Vault connects it to Batman (Bruce Wayne), The Joker, Harley Quinn (Harleen Quinzel), Batman, and the broader 1999-10-01 Batman publication timeline.
Issue summary
"No Man's Land" part 31 and "The Code" part 1! Harley returns just as the Joker expands his turf over the broken bodies of two warring gangs. While she uses a philosophy called "The Code" to try to manipulate events to her liking, Joker makes a sweeping move that threatens to tip the balance of power. Continued in DETECTIVE COMICS (1937-2011) #737. The Code Part 1: Breaking The Law Joker and Harley Quinn take over and loot an abandoned and fully furnished apartment building. Harley moves into an empty apartment and flirts with a new henchmen to try and make the Joker jealous and take their relationship seriously. In order to set his turf apart from the others the Joker decided to hold an election against a pig - Detective Petit.
Citation summary
Batman #570: The Code, Part 1: Breakin' the Law is a Batman issue with cover date 1999-10-01. Gotham Vault links it to Batman (Bruce Wayne), The Joker, Harley Quinn (Harleen Quinzel) and the No Man's Land story arc.
Characters listed for this issue
Story arc / special series
No Man's Land — After an earthquake and government abandonment, Gotham becomes a sealed-off war zone where Batman, Gordon, and the city's survivors fight to reclaim civilization.
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FAQ
What comic is Batman #570: The Code, Part 1: Breakin' the Law?
Batman #570: The Code, Part 1: Breakin' the Law is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #570 with a cover date of 1999-10-01.
Who appears in Batman #570: The Code, Part 1: Breakin' the Law?
Gotham Vault currently identifies these characters for this issue: Batman (Bruce Wayne), The Joker, Harley Quinn (Harleen Quinzel).
Is Batman #570: The Code, Part 1: Breakin' the Law part of a story arc?
This issue is tagged as part of No Man's Land. After an earthquake and government abandonment, Gotham becomes a sealed-off war zone where Batman, Gordon, and the city's survivors fight to reclaim civilization.
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