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Batman #87: Their Dark Designs Part 2

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Series
Batman
Issue number
87
Cover date
2020-03-01
ComicVine ID
734530

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Batman #87: Their Dark Designs Part 2 stands out in Gotham Vault because the issue title, character tags, and 2020-03-01 cover date create a distinct entry point into Batman. Readers can use it to jump from this issue into Batman (Bruce Wayne), The Riddler (Edward Nygma), Bane and related Batman continuity.

Issue summary

The Riddler has been lying low since his humiliating defeat as part of Bane’s army- but as costumed assassins start to make their way into Gotham City, Edward Nygma may have the answers he’s been looking for. Or at least, the answer to why Deathstroke is trying to kill him! Is it possible that Batman’s tussle with Slade Wilson was all just a ruse to get the killer closer to his true target? List of covers and their creators: Cover Name Creator(s) Sidebar Location Reg Regular Cover Tony Daniel & Tomeu Morey 1 Var Variant Cover Francesco Mattina 2

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Batman #87: Their Dark Designs Part 2 is a Batman issue with cover date 2020-03-01. Gotham Vault links it to Batman (Bruce Wayne), The Riddler (Edward Nygma), Bane.

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What comic is Batman #87: Their Dark Designs Part 2?

Batman #87: Their Dark Designs Part 2 is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #87 with a cover date of 2020-03-01.

Who appears in Batman #87: Their Dark Designs Part 2?

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