Batman #658: Batman & Son, Part 4: Absent Fathers
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- Series
- Batman
- Issue number
- 658
- Cover date
- 2006-12-01
- ComicVine ID
- 108509
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Issue summary
Damian's presence at Wayne Manor is proving quite the distraction for Batman. In his efforts to prove himself to his father, Damian has assaulted Alfred, murdered the Spook and nearly killed Robin. But Bruce still has to stop Talia from using an army of Man-Bats against the British government and save the prime minister's kidnapped wife. Since leaving him at home is potentially too dangerous, Batman has no choice but to take his son into the fight with him.
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Batman #658: Batman & Son, Part 4: Absent Fathers is a Batman issue with cover date 2006-12-01. Gotham Vault links it to Batman (Bruce Wayne), Robin (Dick Grayson), Alfred Pennyworth, Talia al Ghul.
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What comic is Batman #658: Batman & Son, Part 4: Absent Fathers?
Batman #658: Batman & Son, Part 4: Absent Fathers is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #658 with a cover date of 2006-12-01.
Who appears in Batman #658: Batman & Son, Part 4: Absent Fathers?
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