Batman #696: Life After Death, Part 5: Mind Games
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- Series
- Batman
- Issue number
- 696
- Cover date
- 2010-04-30
- ComicVine ID
- 197348
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Issue summary
Batman at the mercy of the Black Mask! While trapped in the crime lord's headquaters, The Dark Knight must find a way to escape before all of Gotham City falls prey to the Mask's lethal toxins. Guest-starring Catwoman, Penguin, Robin, and the Reaper!
Citation summary
Batman #696: Life After Death, Part 5: Mind Games is a Batman issue with cover date 2010-04-30. Gotham Vault links it to Batman (Bruce Wayne), Catwoman (Selina Kyle), Robin (Dick Grayson), The Penguin (Oswald Cobblepot), Black Mask (Roman Sionis).
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What comic is Batman #696: Life After Death, Part 5: Mind Games?
Batman #696: Life After Death, Part 5: Mind Games is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #696 with a cover date of 2010-04-30.
Who appears in Batman #696: Life After Death, Part 5: Mind Games?
Gotham Vault currently identifies these characters for this issue: Batman (Bruce Wayne), Catwoman (Selina Kyle), Robin (Dick Grayson), The Penguin (Oswald Cobblepot), Black Mask (Roman Sionis).
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