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Batman #629: As the Crow Flies, Part Four: Shotgun

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Series
Batman
Issue number
629
Cover date
2004-08-01
Story arc
Hush
ComicVine ID
91398

Quick answer

Batman #629: As the Crow Flies, Part Four: Shotgun is cataloged as part of the Hush 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, Robin (Dick Grayson), Alfred Pennyworth, Batman, and the broader 2004-08-01 Batman publication timeline.

Issue summary

Synopsis Batman, though prepared for the fear gas, was infected. He was able to escape by jumping through a window and calling the Batmobile to him. Though Alfred tried to calm him, Batman saw Joker in his passenger seat. Alfred got worried and called Robin in to help Batman. Two-Face appeared to him in the car. As Tim neared the car, Batman saw him as Jason / Hush. He was able to hang on as the car got back to the cave. Batman was knocked unconscious and Alfred dosed him. Nine hours later, Bruce awakened. The Scarebeast was attacking Wayne Manor.

Citation summary

Batman #629: As the Crow Flies, Part Four: Shotgun is a Batman issue with cover date 2004-08-01. Gotham Vault links it to Batman (Bruce Wayne), The Joker, Robin (Dick Grayson), Alfred Pennyworth, Two-Face (Harvey Dent) and the Hush story arc.

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Story arc / special series

Hush — A mystery manipulator targets Bruce Wayne from every angle, pulling Batman through allies, enemies, romance, and betrayal across Gotham.

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FAQ

What comic is Batman #629: As the Crow Flies, Part Four: Shotgun?

Batman #629: As the Crow Flies, Part Four: Shotgun is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #629 with a cover date of 2004-08-01.

Who appears in Batman #629: As the Crow Flies, Part Four: Shotgun?

Gotham Vault currently identifies these characters for this issue: Batman (Bruce Wayne), The Joker, Robin (Dick Grayson), Alfred Pennyworth, Two-Face (Harvey Dent).

Is Batman #629: As the Crow Flies, Part Four: Shotgun part of a story arc?

This issue is tagged as part of Hush. A mystery manipulator targets Bruce Wayne from every angle, pulling Batman through allies, enemies, romance, and betrayal across Gotham.

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