Batman #8: Vol. 8: Superheavy
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- Series
- Batman
- Issue number
- 8
- Cover date
- 2016-03-31
- ComicVine ID
- 520168
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Issue summary
After his deadliest battle to date, Batman is bruised, battered and scarred. And forever changed. Now, a figure in an 8-foot mechanized suit of armor roams the streets of Gotham City. More powerful than ever before, Batman’s pursuit of justice has never been more swift or efficient. But who is the new Dark Knight? And why is he...or she here? Plus, learn the secret origin of the strange new villain known as Mr. Bloom! Collects BATMAN #41-45 and a story from DC COMICS DIVERGENCE #1.
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Batman #8: Vol. 8: Superheavy is a Batman issue with cover date 2016-03-31. Gotham Vault links it to Batman (Bruce Wayne).
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What comic is Batman #8: Vol. 8: Superheavy?
Batman #8: Vol. 8: Superheavy is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #8 with a cover date of 2016-03-31.
Who appears in Batman #8: Vol. 8: Superheavy?
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