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| Issue |
Detective 655 |
| Subtitle |
The Anvil of War |
| Date |
January 1993 |
| Writer(s) |
Chuck Dixon |
| Artist(s) |
Michael Netzer,
Scott Hanna |
| storyline |
Batman attempted
to break up a gang war, but his exhaustion kicked in. Barely
surviving, he retreated to the cave. He took a couple days off,
only going out undercover to gather information. He learned the
"General" was leading the unified gangs against the
Gotham City Police. |
|
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| Issue |
Detective 656 |
| Subtitle |
Besieged |
| Date |
February 1993 |
| Writer(s) |
Chuck Dixon |
| Artist(s) |
Tom Mandrake,
Scott Hanna |
| storyline |
They attacked a
police precinct. Batman held them down until reinforcements
could arrive. He delivered the General (a twelve-year-old
military school drop-out) to the police. Bird reported back to
Bane with what was going on. Alfred found Bruce passed out in
Wayne Manor. |
|
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| Issue |
Detective 657 |
| Subtitle |
Null and Void |
| Date |
March 1993 |
| Writer(s) |
Chuck Dixon |
| Artist(s) |
Tom Mandrake,
Scott Hanna |
| storyline |
Alfred insisted
that Bruce take some time off after finding him passed in the
house with his costume on. For the next week, he planned on
devoting himself to Wayne Enterprises. While making sales
pitches, Robin and Azrael did the nightly patrols. They went in
after more industrial espionage against Wayne Enterprises. Robin
had to stop his new partner from going too far with one of the
criminals. Two major CEO's from WE's competition were hypnotized
into suicide. Lucious Fox was thought to be next. |
|
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| Issue |
Detective 658 |
| Subtitle |
Deciphered |
| Date |
April 1993 |
| Writer(s) |
Chuck Dixon |
| Artist(s) |
Michael Netzer,
Luke McDonnell |
| storyline |
After the two
deaths, the feds began shutting down Wayne Enterprises - they
were in association with the other two firms creating a new
technology for the government. It appeared someone was out to
breach it. Batman, Robin, and Azrael went in to stop it. Through
detective work, the trio located and rescued Fox. The attempted
murderer was taken in. |
|
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| Issue |
Detective 659 |
| Subtitle |
Puppets -
Knightfall 2 |
| Date |
early May 1993 |
| Writer(s) |
Chuck Dixon |
| Artist(s) |
Norm Breyfogle |
| storyline |
(continued
from Batman 492)
Ventriloquist and Amygdala teamed up to find Scarface. Batman
went in on a toy store break-in to get them; Robin followed the
second falcon he'd seen that day and was confronted by Bane's
henchman Bird. Bane didn't allow him to take Robin down; Bird
retreated. Batman took down Amygdala. In the Batmobile, they
heard reports that Zsasz had taken hostages in an all girl's
boarding school.
(continued in Batman 493) |
|
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| Issue |
Detective 660 |
| Subtitle |
Crocodile Tears -
Knightfall 4 |
| Date |
late May 1993 |
| Writer(s) |
Chuck Dixon |
| Artist(s) |
Jim Balent, Scott
Hanna |
| storyline |
(continued
from Batman 493)
Robin trailed Bird back to Bane and overheard the group
plotting. When Bane split, Robin followed. Soon after, Bane
captured him. Detective Bulloch found Batman out cold in an
alley near Police Headquarters. Robin awakened tied and
blindfolded in an underground reservoir. Bane questioned him and
was attacked by Killer Croc. Robin tried to escape as the two
brutes battled.
(continued in Batman 494) |
|
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| Issue |
Detective 661 |
| Subtitle |
City on Fire -
Knightfall 6 |
| Date |
early June 1993 |
| Writer(s) |
Chuck Dixon |
| Artist(s) |
Graham Nolan,
Scott Hanna |
| storyline |
(continued
from Batman 494)
Firefly struck. Batman sent Robin to investigate him. As
Batman took down Cavalier, Robin informed him of possible
Firefly targets. Batman caught up with him.
(continued in Batman 495) |
|
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| Issue |
Detective 662 |
| Subtitle |
Burning Questions
- Knightfall 8 |
| Date |
late June 1993 |
| Writer(s) |
Chuck Dixon |
| Artist(s) |
Graham Nolan,
Scott Hanna |
| storyline |
(continued
from Batman 495)
Riddler hijacked a TV talk show. The police and bomb
squad were quick to the site, but Robin took him down. Batman
finally caught Firefly. Huntress captured Riddler's crew at
their heist.
(continued in Batman 496) |
|
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| Issue |
Detective 663 |
| Subtitle |
No Rest for the
Wicked - Knightfall 10 |
| Date |
early July 1993 |
| Writer(s) |
Chuck Dixon |
| Artist(s) |
Graham Nolan,
Scott Hanna |
| storyline |
(continued
from Batman 496)
Batman got the mayor to safety, then stopped to catch his breath
in the darkness of a rooftop. Trogg, one of Bane's men, attacked
him. Batman defeated Trogg, then Bird and Zombie (all of Bane's
men). Back at Wayne Manor, Bruce found Alfred unconscious with
Bane waiting for him.
(continued in Batman 497) |
|
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| Issue |
Detective 664 |
| Subtitle |
Who Rules the
Night - Knightfall 12 |
| Date |
late July 1993 |
| Writer(s) |
Chuck Dixon |
| Artist(s) |
Graham Nolan,
Scott Hanna |
| storyline |
(continued
from Batman 497)
Bane took Batman's unconscious body into the city and tossed him
from a rooftop. Jean Paul, Tim, and Alfred arrived quickly in an
ambulance and carted Batman off. After hearing the news of
Batman, Joker turned on Scarecrow. Back in the cave, Alfred
tried to stabilize Bruce. He sent Azrael and Robin into town for
medication. Robin told Gordon what was happening, and the
medication was ordered by the commissioner.
(continued in Showcase '93 #7) |
|
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| Issue |
Detective 665 |
| Subtitle |
Lightning Changes
- Knightfall 16 |
| Date |
August 1993 |
| Writer(s) |
Chuck Dixon |
| Artist(s) |
Graham Nolan, Dick
Giordano |
| storyline |
(continued
from Batman 498)
Batman and Robin took down some street punks; Robin had
to stop Batman from going too far. Jean Paul Valley reminded
Robin that he was Batman now. They shook down "Tough"
Tony Bressi and got some leads on Bane. Bruce went to see Dr.
Shondra Kinsolving, who was treating Jack Drake. When he got
there, they were being kidnapped. Bruce was hurt further in the
struggle, but Alfred soon arrived.
(continued in Shadow of the Bat 16) |
|
 |
| Issue |
Detective 666 |
| Subtitle |
The Devil You Know
- Knightfall 18 |
| Date |
September 1993 |
| Writer(s) |
Chuck Dixon |
| Artist(s) |
Graham Nolan,
Scott Hanna |
| storyline |
(continued
from Batman 499)
With Bane's men in custody, Batman visited Commissioner Gordon.
He then freed Trogg, Bird, and Zombie; he followed them back to
Bane. The new Batman fought Bane.
(continued in Batman 500) |
|
 |
| Issue |
Detective 667 |
| Subtitle |
Wild, Wild East
(part of Knightquest the Crusade) |
| Date |
October 1993 |
| Writer(s) |
Chuck Dixon |
| Artist(s) |
Graham Nolan,
Scott Hanna |
| storyline |
Az-Bat stopped
some muggers, but was becoming bored with common criminals. Twin
cowboy bandits arrived in Gotham City and joined up with one of
the local mobs. Jean Paul continued to tinker with his Batsuit;
he found Harold's latest creation - a subway rocket. |
|
 |
| Issue |
Detective 668 |
| Subtitle |
Runaway (part of
Knightquest the Crusade) |
| Date |
November 1993 |
| Writer(s) |
Chuck Dixon |
| Artist(s) |
Graham Nolan,
Scott Hanna |
| storyline |
Tim received his
driver's license. Though not yet sixteen, he got a special
permit due to his father's handicap. He broke into the cave to
get the car Bruce promised him and was attacked by Az-Bat.
(continued in Robin 1 and Detective 669) |
|
 |
| Issue |
Detective 669 |
| Subtitle |
Town Tamer (part
of Knightquest the Crusade) |
| Date |
December 1993 |
| Writer(s) |
Chuck Dixon |
| Artist(s) |
Graham Nolan,
Eduardo Barreto |
| storyline |
The "Trigger
Twins" held up and stole the Gotham Subway System's money
train (the train that took in the daily tolls). Az-Bat went
after it and took them in. Joker prepared to make his move. |
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