Batman: The Caped Crusader #4
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis volume collects issues from the Batman: The Caped Crusader series, focusing on the Dark Knight's early adventures with Robin (Tim Drake) and allies like Alfred Pennyworth and Vicki Vale. The stories feature classic rogues such as the Scarecrow (Jonathan Crane), blending detective work with street-level action in Gotham City.
In "Identity Crisis: Part One," Batman's pursuit of a drug dealer takes a sudden, personal turn when he crosses paths with a gunman and a young family leaving the movies—just as Commissioner Gordon and Sarah Essen share a quiet moment at the theater. Written by Alan Grant and illustrated by Norm Breyfogle, with inks by Steve Mitchell, colors by Adrienne Roy, and letters by Todd Klein, this 2020 issue weaves tension and memory into a moment that lingers long after the screen fades. The cover, by Norm Breyfogle, captures the quiet unease of the scene.
In "Identity Crisis: Part One," Tim grapples with grief over his mother’s passing, believing he’s ready to take on the mantle of Robin—only for Batman to challenge that belief. As a wave of inexplicable violence sweeps Gotham, ordinary citizens are suddenly consumed by murderous impulses, testing the limits of both hero and vigilante.
In "Identity Crisis, Part Two: Without Fear of Consequence..." from Batman: The Caped Crusader #4, Vicki Vale finds herself in peril as she investigates a wave of sudden, violent attacks by ordinary citizens. Batman races to save her, while Tim, who’s uncovered the truth behind the chaos, struggles to warn him in time.
In "Master of Fear," Tim takes a bold stand when he defies Bruce’s orders to save Batman and Vicki from the Scarecrow’s grasp. Facing the villain’s psychological terror head-on, Tim proves his courage—and earns a new role in Gotham’s war on crime.
In "Night Monsters," a missing girl sparks a desperate vigilante effort among a group of parents, while Commissioner Gordon contemplates past choices as he prepares to meet an old acquaintance. The story weaves tension between personal guilt and collective action, set against the shadowed streets of Gotham.
In "Saturday Night at the Movies," Commissioner Gordon and Sarah Essen share a quiet evening at the cinema, their rekindled connection unfolding under the flicker of the screen, while Batman shadows a drug dealer through Gotham’s streets. The night takes a sudden turn when a gunman opens fire near the theater, sending a young family fleeing—and pulling Batman into a confrontation that forces him to confront the haunting echoes of his parents’ murder.
In "Sisters in Arms, Part One: It's a Man's World," Catwoman returns to Gotham with a high-stakes heist on her mind, targeting a priceless emerald cat at a museum exhibit. While Joe Potato seeks Batman’s help with a dangerous human trafficking ring, Sarah Essen steps in to track Catwoman—just as Jim Gordon recovers from a heart attack and the city’s defenses are stretched thin.
In "Sisters in Arms Part Two: Ladies' Night" from Batman: The Caped Crusader #4, Vick Vale and Sarah Essen race to track Catwoman, who’s drawn to a priceless emerald cat—unaware it’s a lure in a trap set by a human trafficking ring. With Batman and Joe Potato closing in on the operation from another angle, the hunt becomes a high-stakes game of cat and mouse where loyalty, instinct, and danger collide.
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