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Batman #642: Breaking the Skin : Into the Jaws of Killer Croc!

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Series: Batman
Issue number: 642
Cover date: 2005-09-01
ComicVine ID: 122221

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Batman #642: Breaking the Skin : Into the Jaws of Killer Croc! stands out in Gotham Vault because the issue title, character tags, and 2005-09-01 cover date create a distinct entry point into Batman. Readers can use it to jump from this issue into Batman (Bruce Wayne), Killer Croc (Waylon Jones) and related Batman continuity.

Issue summary

"The Mad Hatter's implant is driving Killer Croc-well, mad! Can Batman save the reptilian rogue before he shreds himself into an early grave? And can the Dark Knight save the Hatter from bloody, bestial retribution?"

Citation summary

Batman #642: Breaking the Skin : Into the Jaws of Killer Croc! is a Batman issue with cover date 2005-09-01. Gotham Vault links it to Batman (Bruce Wayne), Killer Croc (Waylon Jones).

Characters listed for this issue

Batman (Bruce Wayne)The Dark Knight of Gotham. Billionaire by day, vigilante by night. No superpowers, just iron…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

Killer Croc (Waylon Jones)Waylon Jones was born with a skin condition that turned him into something reptilian. Just w…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

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What comic is Batman #642: Breaking the Skin : Into the Jaws of Killer Croc!?

Batman #642: Breaking the Skin : Into the Jaws of Killer Croc! is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #642 with a cover date of 2005-09-01.

Who appears in Batman #642: Breaking the Skin : Into the Jaws of Killer Croc!?

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