Batman #644: War Crimes, Part 4 of 4: Judgment at Gotham
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- Series
- Batman
- Issue number
- 644
- Cover date
- 2005-10-01
- ComicVine ID
- 122287
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Issue summary
In War Crimes part 4, Black Mask and The Black Mask appear. As this arc concludes it's only fitting there be a moment of silence of Stephanie Brown and her death at the hands of Black Mask...but did he act alone? As Batman brings Black Mask and The Joker to justice, we all wonder did Stephanie Brown have to die? and if so, was there no way to save her?
Citation summary
Batman #644: War Crimes, Part 4 of 4: Judgment at Gotham is a Batman issue with cover date 2005-10-01. Gotham Vault links it to Batman (Bruce Wayne), The Joker, Black Mask (Roman Sionis).
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What comic is Batman #644: War Crimes, Part 4 of 4: Judgment at Gotham?
Batman #644: War Crimes, Part 4 of 4: Judgment at Gotham is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #644 with a cover date of 2005-10-01.
Who appears in Batman #644: War Crimes, Part 4 of 4: Judgment at Gotham?
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