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Batman #693: Life After Death, Part 2: Charades

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Series
Batman
Issue number
693
Cover date
2010-01-31
ComicVine ID
182539

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Batman #693: Life After Death, Part 2: Charades stands out in Gotham Vault because the issue title, character tags, and 2010-01-31 cover date create a distinct entry point into Batman. Readers can use it to jump from this issue into Batman (Bruce Wayne), Catwoman (Selina Kyle), Black Mask (Roman Sionis) and related Batman continuity.

Issue summary

Pandemonium breaks out at the inaugrual ceremony of the new Arkham Asylum. Will the combined forces of Oracle, Huntress, and Catwoman be enough help for Batman? Plus, the debut of both the Gotham Shield Comittee and Black Mask's Ministry of Death!

Citation summary

Batman #693: Life After Death, Part 2: Charades is a Batman issue with cover date 2010-01-31. Gotham Vault links it to Batman (Bruce Wayne), Catwoman (Selina Kyle), Black Mask (Roman Sionis).

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FAQ

What comic is Batman #693: Life After Death, Part 2: Charades?

Batman #693: Life After Death, Part 2: Charades is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #693 with a cover date of 2010-01-31.

Who appears in Batman #693: Life After Death, Part 2: Charades?

Gotham Vault currently identifies these characters for this issue: Batman (Bruce Wayne), Catwoman (Selina Kyle), Black Mask (Roman Sionis).

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Last updated 2026-05-27. Comic metadata is curated from Gotham Vault’s local database.