Cover: Norm Breyfogle

Batman #456

Nov 1990 · DC · 1.00 USD; 1.25 CAD; 0.50 GBP

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“Identity Crisis, Part Two: Without Fear of Consequence...”

In "Identity Crisis, Part Two: Without Fear of Consequence...", Batman races against time to rescue Vicki Vale after she’s taken captive while investigating a wave of sudden, violent attacks on ordinary citizens. With Tim uncovering the truth but cut off from Batman, the Dark Knight must navigate a city unraveling under unseen pressure—while the mystery deepens. Written by Alan Grant and illustrated by Norm Breyfogle, with inks by Steve Mitchell, colors by Adrienne Roy, and lettering by Todd Klein, this 1990 issue features a cover by Norm Breyfogle.

writer Alan Grant · artist Norm Breyfogle · inker Steve Mitchell · colorist Adrienne Roy · letterer Todd Klein · cover Norm Breyfogle

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Cast · 11 characters

Alfred Pennyworth Batman Commissioner James Gordon Dick Grayson Jason Todd Jonathan Crane Lieutenant Stan Kitch Robin Scarecrow Tim Drake Vicki Vale

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writer Alan Grant

artist Norm Breyfogle

inker Steve Mitchell

colorist Adrienne Roy

letterer Todd Klein

cover pencils, inks Norm Breyfogle

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Vicki Vale is captured as she tracks down those responsible for causing ordinary people to go on sudden killing sprees. Batman attempts to rescue her. Meanwhile Tim has discovered the culprit, but is unable to reach Batman to let him know who he is up against.

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