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52 #30

Jan 2007 · DC · 2.50 USD; 3.50 CAD
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In "Dark Knight Down," Batman, Nightwing, and Robin are deep in North Africa, where Batman confronts the roots of his training, while Nightwing and Robin uncover ties to unfolding crises in Gotham. As the Question's health declines and Montoya struggles to support him, Batwoman seeks aid from a long-absent ally in her fight against Intergang. Written by Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka, and Mark Waid, with art by Keith Giffen and Joe Bennett and colors by David Baron, this pivotal issue delivers a tense, character-driven chapter in the larger saga. The cover by J. G. Jones captures the weight of the moment with stark, evocative detail.

Contains 2 stories
Dark Knight Down
20 pp · Superhero
Renée MontoyaQuestion [Vic Sage]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Batwoman [Kate Kane]Nightwing [Dick Graysonalso as Robin]Robin [Tim Drake]AbbotBane (cameo)Barbara Gordon (cameo)Joker (cameo)Alfred Pennyworth (cameo)Red Hood [Jason Toddalso as Robin] (cameo)

In "Dark Knight Down," Batman ventures into North Africa to confront the roots of his past, retracing the steps of his training while Nightwing and Robin uncover unsettling ties to Gotham’s present turmoil. As the Question's health declines and Montoya struggles to keep up, Kate finds herself caught between duty and compassion, while Batwoman reaches out to a long-absent ally to face Intergang’s growing threat.

The Origin of the Metal Men
2 pp · Superhero
GoldIronLeadMercuryWill MagnusPlatinumTinChemo

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CGC 9.8 · 7 in census $56*
CGC 9.6 · 2 in census $30*
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VF $3 VF $3 VF/NM $3 FN $3.96 NM $5.19 NM $5.99 NM $24 CGC 9.6 · Newsstand $40
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Full credits

writer Greg Rucka
writer Mark Waid
artist, inker Joe Bennett
inker Ruy José
colorist David Baron
letterer Phil Balsman
cover pencils, inks J. G. Jones

Reprints

Reprinted in 52 #3 (2007), 52: The Covers #[nn] (2007), 52 #8 (2008), DC Universe: Origins #[nn] (2010), The 52 Omnibus #[nn] (2013), 52 #2 (2017), DC Comics Graphic Novel Collection Premiumband #7 (2017), Batman by Grant Morrison Omnibus #1 (2018), Batman by Grant Morrison #1 (2024)

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