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Cover: Norm Breyfogle

Batman: The Caped Crusader #4

Jul 2020 · DC · 34.99 USD; 45.99 CAD
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This 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.

Contains 12 stories
Identity Crisis: Part One
22 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Vicki ValeTim DrakeAlfred PennyworthLegsFozzyBeekerJosef Macky (death)Obeah Man (flashback)Dick Grayson [Nightwing]Jack DrakeLieutenant Stan Kitch

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.

Identity Crisis, Part Two: Without Fear of Consequence...
22 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Lieutenant Stan KitchVicki ValeRico MarcuseYazzJakeTim DrakeAlfred PennyworthCommissioner James GordonScarecrow [Jonathan Crane] (villain)Robin [Dick Grayson] (spectral image)Robin [Jason Todd] (spectral image)Joker (flashback)Penguin [Oswald Cobblepot] (flashback)Two-Face [Harvey Dent] (flashback)Ra's Al Ghul (flashback)Poison Ivy [Pamela Isley] (flashback)Riddler [Edward Nigma] (flashback)Killer Moth [Drury Walker] (flashback)Anarchy [Lonnie Machin] (flashback)Catwoman [Selina Kyle] (flashback)Tweedle Dum (flashback)Tweedle Dee (flashback)Ventriloquist [Arnold Weskeralso as Scarface] (flashback)

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.

Master of Fear
22 pp · Superhero
Rico MarcuseHammyLeonJoe Chill (Scarecrow fear image)Thomas Wayne (Scarecrow fear image)Martha Wayne (Scarecrow fear image)Obeah Man (Scarecrow fear image)Jack Drake (Scarecrow fear image)Janet Drake (Scarecrow fear image)Jeremy (Scarecrow fear image)Robin [Jason Todd] (Scarecrow fear image)Robin [Dick Grayson] (Scarecrow fear image)

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.

Night Monsters
22 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Commissioner James GordonStreet Demonz (gang)Sarah EssenHaroldMelissaPaul (Melissa's dad)Bob

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.

Saturday Night at the Movies
22 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Commissioner James GordonDetective Sarah EssenHaroldAlfred PennyworthSpades MilliganFreak CurtisF. Joseph LeonardPeterDanny RasslerZorro (in movie)Thomas Wayne (flashback)Martha Wayne (flashback)

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.

Sisters in Arms, Part One: It's a Man's World
22 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Detective Sarah EssenVicki ValeCommissioner James GordonCatwoman [Selina Kyle]Joe PotatoArizonaAndy (television news anchor)Dr. Bill Perkins (voice only)LegsLeo LondisChanKano

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.

Sisters in Arms Part Two: Ladies' Night
22 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Detective Sarah EssenVicki ValeCatwoman [Selina Kyle]ArizonaJoe PotatoHarrySpikeLeo LondisChanKanoAndy (television news anchor)

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.

Spirit of the Beast, Part One: To Live and Die in California
22 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Lieutenant Stan KitchCommissioner James GordonDetective Sarah Essen (photo)Alfred PennyworthRichard Rantzen (death)Bob LundfishCosmoWalter F. Gibbons (death)Black WolfDog [Ace]Little Joe (death)Coyote (death)
Spirit of the Beast Part Two: Ghost
22 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Black WolfDog [Ace]ManitouTwo-HeartsCosmo
Spirit of the Beast Part Three: Sacrifice
22 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Two-HeartsBlack Wolf (death)Dog [Ace]ManitouTwisted BillyKaren UreDavid BishopCosmo (voice on phone)
Debut
22 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Tim Drake]Commissioner James GordonDetective Sarah EssenAlfred PennyworthHaroldAceVicki ValeChicoLarryGinny GrayDuval Pesney [Bob Dane]Arlene (soap opera character)Miss Meara
The Last Batman Story
56 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Superman (flashback)Green Lantern [Hal Jordan] (flashback)Wonder Woman (flashback)The Flash [Wally West] (flashback)The Joker (villain)Robin [Timothy Drake]Scarecrow (flashback)Killer Moth (flashback)The Ventriloquist (flashback)The Riddler (flashback)Killer CrocCommissioner James GordonSarah EssenCatwoman [Selina Kyle]Anarky [Lonnie Machin]Alfred PennyworthWaverider [Matthew Ryder]

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Full credits

writer Alan Grant
colorist Adrienne Roy
letterer Todd Klein
cover pencils, inks Norm Breyfogle

Reprints

↩ Reprints Batman #455 (1990), Batman #456 (1990), Batman #457 (1990), Batman #458 (1991), Batman #459 (1991), Batman #460 (1991), Batman #461 (1991), Batman #462 (1991), Batman #463 (1991), Batman Annual #15 (1991), Batman #464 (1991), Batman #465 (1991)

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