Batman #686: Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader?, Part 1
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- Series
- Batman
- Issue number
- 686
- Cover date
- 2009-04-30
- ComicVine ID
- 151795
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Issue summary
âWhatever Happened to the Caped Crusader?â part 1 of 2! Best-selling author Neil Gaiman (THE SANDMAN) and superstar artist Andy Kubert (BATMAN, Marvel 1602) join forces for a special 2-part BATMAN event! âWhatever Happened to the Caped Crusaderâ is a captivating and mysterious tale the likes of which Batman and friends have never experienced before. Delving into the realms of life, death and the afterlife, Gaiman leaves no stone unturned as he explores every facet and era of Bruce Wayneâs life.
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Batman #686: Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader?, Part 1 is a Batman issue with cover date 2009-04-30. Gotham Vault links it to Batman (Bruce Wayne).
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Batman #686: Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader?, Part 1 is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #686 with a cover date of 2009-04-30.
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