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Batman #698: Riddle Me This, Part 1: Black Magic Tricks

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Series: Batman
Issue number: 698
Cover date: 2010-06-30
ComicVine ID: 206605

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Batman #698: Riddle Me This, Part 1: Black Magic Tricks stands out in Gotham Vault because the issue title, character tags, and 2010-06-30 cover date create a distinct entry point into Batman. Readers can use it to jump from this issue into Batman (Bruce Wayne), Robin (Dick Grayson), The Riddler (Edward Nygma), Black Mask (Roman Sionis) and related Batman continuity.

Issue summary

Only two months until BATMAN #700! As the landmark issue nears, Dick Grayson's life as The Dark Knight heats up in a big way. With Black Mask out of the way for good, the Falcone crime family attempts to fill that void – with no regard for the safety of Gotham City's citizens! And what's going on with the Riddler?

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Batman #698: Riddle Me This, Part 1: Black Magic Tricks is a Batman issue with cover date 2010-06-30. Gotham Vault links it to Batman (Bruce Wayne), Robin (Dick Grayson), The Riddler (Edward Nygma), Black Mask (Roman Sionis).

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 ›

Robin (Dick Grayson)Open this Gotham Vault character file to see linked appearances, story arcs, and related com…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

The Riddler (Edward Nygma)Edward Nygma can't help himself — he has to leave clues. Obsessed with proving he's smarter …VIEW APPEARANCES ›

Black Mask (Roman Sionis)Roman Sionis. Crime boss who wears a black skull mask carved from his father's coffin. Bruta…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

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What comic is Batman #698: Riddle Me This, Part 1: Black Magic Tricks?

Batman #698: Riddle Me This, Part 1: Black Magic Tricks is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #698 with a cover date of 2010-06-30.

Who appears in Batman #698: Riddle Me This, Part 1: Black Magic Tricks?

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