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Batman: Gotham Knights 1

BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #1

Cover Date: March 2000
Cover Price: $2.50

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Cover Credits:
Art: Dave Johnson (signed)


Story: "Constants" (23 Pages)

Credits:

StoryDevin K. Grayson
PencilsDale Eaglesham
InksJohn Floyd
LetteringBill Oakley
ColorsPamela Rambo
Color separationsWildstorm FX
EditingDennis O'Neil

Feature Character(s):

Batman (last in Action Comics #766)
Nightwing II (last/next in ???)
Robin III (last/next in ???)
Oracle (last/next in ???)

Supporting Character(s):

Alfred Pennyworth (last in Detective Comics #741)
Harvey Bullock (last in Detective Comics #742; next in Batman Vol. 1 #575)
Renée Montoya (last in Detective Comics #742; next in Batman Vol. 1 #576)

Villain(s):

Xhosa Gang members

Guest Appearance(s):

Huntress II (seen on security camera footage)

Other Character(s):

Barrett Myles (first appearance)
Congressman Kemp (on security camera footage)

Synopsis:

Jack Myles (a Senator) and his wife Eileen have been shot dead in their own kitchen, leaving one witness - their son Barrett. It is assumed that this is the result of him kicking out some members of the Xhosa gang who were living in his house during the No Man's Land. However, Robin fears, watching Batman investigate, that his mentor is suffering from a blind spot where this case is concerned, and calls in Nightwing to help. While Batman watches over Barrett, Nightwing 'talks' with the Xhosa and Robin and Oracle discover an illegal arrangement between Myles and another senator. After much hard work, all suspects are eliminated and Batman becomes desperate, pressing the boy to give him a new lead. However, the truth is as Robin feared, it was Barrett who killed his parents. He has no reason for this, 'they bugged me'. Batman is distraught.


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Second Story: "To Become the Bat" (8 Pages)

Credits:

StoryWarren Ellis
ArtJim Lee
LetteringRichard Starking
EditingMark Chiarello

Feature Character(s):

Batman (next in Batman Vol. 1 #575)

Supporting Character(s):

Alfred Pennyworth (next in Batman Vol. 1 #577)

Synopsis:

A great many experiences prepared Batman for his role as Gotham's protector - he has learnt what sort of wounds different bullets make, he knows the distinctive aroma of every brand of aftershave, he has discovered how every gadget he came in contact with in his youth works. And all of it is essential to some cases, such as tracking down a pregnant prostitute's murderer - a political candidate.


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