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Batman #684: Batman: Last Rites, Last Days of Gotham Part 2 of 2

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Series: Batman
Issue number: 684
Cover date: 2009-02-01
ComicVine ID: 149279

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Issue summary

"Last Days of Gotham" part 2 of 2! In a world without a Batman, what happens when Commissioner Gordon lights the Bat-signal, in desperate need of assistance against the growing tide of crime sweeping his city? What does Nightwing do when his longtime partner fails to aid him in yet another of Two-Face's villainous assaults against Gotham? Without The Dark Knight to protect its walls, Gotham City may be facing its final days!

Citation summary

Batman #684: Batman: Last Rites, Last Days of Gotham Part 2 of 2 is a Batman issue with cover date 2009-02-01. Gotham Vault links it to Batman (Bruce Wayne), Nightwing (Dick Grayson), Commissioner Gordon (James Gordon), Two-Face (Harvey Dent).

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 ›

Nightwing (Dick Grayson)The first Robin, all grown up. Acrobat, detective, leader. The best of Batman without the da…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

Commissioner Gordon (James Gordon)The one good cop in a corrupt city. Keeps the GCPD running and the Bat-Signal lit. Never los…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

Two-Face (Harvey Dent)Harvey Dent was Gotham's white knight DA until acid and a bad day turned him into something …VIEW APPEARANCES ›

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What comic is Batman #684: Batman: Last Rites, Last Days of Gotham Part 2 of 2?

Batman #684: Batman: Last Rites, Last Days of Gotham Part 2 of 2 is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #684 with a cover date of 2009-02-01.

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