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Batman #690: Long Shadows, Part Three: Tripwires

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Series: Batman
Issue number: 690
Cover date: 2009-11-30
ComicVine ID: 169367

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Batman #690: Long Shadows, Part Three: Tripwires stands out in Gotham Vault because the issue title, character tags, and 2009-11-30 cover date create a distinct entry point into Batman. Readers can use it to jump from this issue into Batman (Bruce Wayne), Two-Face (Harvey Dent), The Penguin (Oswald Cobblepot) and related Batman continuity.

Issue summary

Penguin ups the ante in his bid to become Gotham's top crook and enlists a few of Arkham's finest to keep Batman busy. Meanwhile a mysterious presence enters the scene to aid the Penguin - or is there another motive at play? And Two-Face takes a massive leap forward in uncovering one of Batman's greatest secrets.

Citation summary

Batman #690: Long Shadows, Part Three: Tripwires is a Batman issue with cover date 2009-11-30. Gotham Vault links it to Batman (Bruce Wayne), Two-Face (Harvey Dent), The Penguin (Oswald Cobblepot).

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 ›

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

The Penguin (Oswald Cobblepot)Oswald Cobblepot runs the Iceberg Lounge and half the city's underworld. Never underestimate…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

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What comic is Batman #690: Long Shadows, Part Three: Tripwires?

Batman #690: Long Shadows, Part Three: Tripwires is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #690 with a cover date of 2009-11-30.

Who appears in Batman #690: Long Shadows, Part Three: Tripwires?

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