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Batman #640: Family Reunion, Part 2: While the Cat's Away

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Series
Batman
Issue number
640
Cover date
2005-07-01
ComicVine ID
122133

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Batman #640: Family Reunion, Part 2: While the Cat's Away stands out in Gotham Vault because the issue title, character tags, and 2005-07-01 cover date create a distinct entry point into Batman. Readers can use it to jump from this issue into Batman (Bruce Wayne) and related Batman continuity.

Issue summary

Family Reunion Part 2: While the cat's away. Batman goes to Metropolis to pay a visit to Superman, he still has doubts on how exactly Superman returned from the dead. Meanwhile in Gotham, The Red Hood and Onyx have teamed-up to beat some guys, but when the Red Hood begins to kill, the relationship and conversation takes another turn.

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Batman #640: Family Reunion, Part 2: While the Cat's Away is a Batman issue with cover date 2005-07-01. Gotham Vault links it to Batman (Bruce Wayne).

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What comic is Batman #640: Family Reunion, Part 2: While the Cat's Away?

Batman #640: Family Reunion, Part 2: While the Cat's Away is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #640 with a cover date of 2005-07-01.

Who appears in Batman #640: Family Reunion, Part 2: While the Cat's Away?

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