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Batman #635: Under the Hood, Part 1: New Business

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Series
Batman
Issue number
635
Cover date
2005-02-01
ComicVine ID
100890

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Batman #635: Under the Hood, Part 1: New Business stands out in Gotham Vault because the issue title, character tags, and 2005-02-01 cover date create a distinct entry point into Batman. Readers can use it to jump from this issue into Batman (Bruce Wayne), Black Mask (Roman Sionis) and related Batman continuity.

Issue summary

Batman learns that someone unknown has managed a hostile takeover of Kord industries, which is WayneTech's research and development unit, responsible for a number of the items he uses in his war on crime. Meanwhile, as Black Mask continues to increase his grip on Gotham's underworld, a new player makes himself known. The Red Hood, who insists that his drug dealer stay away from kids. In response, Black Mask recruits yet another of Gotham's supercriminals - Mister Freeze.

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Batman #635: Under the Hood, Part 1: New Business is a Batman issue with cover date 2005-02-01. Gotham Vault links it to Batman (Bruce Wayne), Black Mask (Roman Sionis).

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What comic is Batman #635: Under the Hood, Part 1: New Business?

Batman #635: Under the Hood, Part 1: New Business is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #635 with a cover date of 2005-02-01.

Who appears in Batman #635: Under the Hood, Part 1: New Business?

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