Batman #573: Shellgame: Part 1 - Gambits
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- Series
- Batman
- Issue number
- 573
- Cover date
- 2000-01-01
- Story arc
- No Man's Land
- ComicVine ID
- 98688
Quick answer
Batman #573: Shellgame: Part 1 - Gambits 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, Batman, and the broader 2000-01-01 Batman publication timeline.
Issue summary
LexCorp's move into Gotham to rebuild means the beginning of the end of No Man's Land, but can Luthor be trusted? Meanwhile, Joker has been out of the spotlight for too long and plans to correct this mistake.
Citation summary
Batman #573: Shellgame: Part 1 - Gambits is a Batman issue with cover date 2000-01-01. Gotham Vault links it to Batman (Bruce Wayne), The Joker 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 #573: Shellgame: Part 1 - Gambits?
Batman #573: Shellgame: Part 1 - Gambits is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #573 with a cover date of 2000-01-01.
Who appears in Batman #573: Shellgame: Part 1 - Gambits?
Gotham Vault currently identifies these characters for this issue: Batman (Bruce Wayne), The Joker.
Is Batman #573: Shellgame: Part 1 - Gambits 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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