Batman #596: City On Fire
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- Series
- Batman
- Issue number
- 596
- Cover date
- 2001-12-01
- ComicVine ID
- 83264
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Issue summary
As LAST LAUGH continues to roll out "Jokerized" mayhem across the country, Batman must contend with Zeiss, the Russian Mob and a new villain who knows if you've been bad or good ? Santa Klaus! And that's no joke!
Citation summary
Batman #596: City On Fire is a Batman issue with cover date 2001-12-01. Gotham Vault links it to Batman (Bruce Wayne), The Joker.
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What comic is Batman #596: City On Fire?
Batman #596: City On Fire is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #596 with a cover date of 2001-12-01.
Who appears in Batman #596: City On Fire?
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