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Batman: Shadow of the Bat#58
Cover: Duncan Fegredo

Batman: Shadow of the Bat #58

Jan 1997 · DC · 1.95 USD; 2.75 CAD
“Leaves of Grass, Part 3: Comedown!”

In "Leaves of Grass, Part 3: Comedown!", Tim Drake confronts the consequences of his friend Norris’s hallucinogenic experience, triggered by the Floronic Man’s experimental cannabis. As Batman battles the plant-based villain and his allies, Poison Ivy’s unexpected kiss leaves a lasting effect—her escape hinges on a paralysis that only she can control. Written by Alan Grant and illustrated by Dave Taylor, with inks by Stan Woch and colors by Pam Rambo and Android Images, the issue’s striking cover by Duncan Fegredo captures the tension and surrealism of the moment.

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writer Alan Grant · artist Dave Taylor · inker Stan Woch · colorist Pam Rambo · colorist Android Images · letterer Bill Oakley · cover Duncan Fegredo

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Full credits

writer Alan Grant
inker Stan Woch
colorist Pam Rambo
letterer Bill Oakley
cover pencils, inks Duncan Fegredo

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Tim Drake's friend Norris hallucinates under the influence of the marijuana created by the Floronic Man. Poison Ivy kisses Batman, releases him and watches as he and the Floronic Man fight. Batman wins the fight by shocking the Floronic Man and cutting off his head (which doesn't kill him, he's a plant). The Batman easily dispatches Holly and Eva. However, Poison Ivy escapes due to paralysis induced by the kiss she shared with Batman earlier in the story. Tim Drake stands before his class and explains why he will never take drugs.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).