Cover by Brian Bolland. "When the Earth Dies Chapter Two: Underworlds," script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo
Still wounded from his previous encounter with the NKVDemon, Batman attends a hockey game in the Soviet Union; The Demon is somewhere in the stadium, looking to assassinate the 10 people he believes are responsible for ruining his country.
The Demon (not Etrigan) is murdering leading members of the communist party, and his final target is Premier Mikhail Gorbachev in "Earth Day! Demon Night!" Part 3 of 3, continued from the previous issue.
Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Jim Aparo & Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Brian Bolland.
"The Penguin Affair: Pawns." Part 1 of 3 The Penguin has the brilliant Harold create for him a technology that can control birds. Continued in Detective Comics (1937-) #615.
Plot by Marv Wolfman & Alan Grant. Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Jim Aparo & Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Norm Breyfogle.
Part 3 of the 3-part 'The Penguin Affair,' continued from Detective Comics (1937- ) #615. The Penguin threatens the security of the United States...and there's not a thing Batman can do to stop him.
Written by Marv Wolfman and Alan Grant, with art by Mark Bright and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Norm Breyfogle.
Batman and a vicious killer meet on the very spot where Thomas and Martha Wayne were murdered. And Commissioner Gordon thinks he's found a new lease on life in the form of Sarah Essen...but things may not be as rosy as Gordon believes.
Written by Alan Grant, with art by Norm Breyfogle and Steve Mitchell. Cover by Breyfogle.
Part 2 of 3, continued from the previous issue. The mystery that brought Batman to San Francisco deepens. A fated encounter with an aged Native American and his huge canine companion in Death Valley will change his life. Continued next issue.
Written by Alan Grant, with art by Norm Breyfogle and Steve Mitchell. Cover by Breyfogle.
Part 3 of 3, continued from the previous issue. Batman, Black Wolf and Dog join forces to prevent an horrific act of mystical vengeance deep in the caverns of the Grand Canyon, leaving the Dark Knight at battle's end with...a new partner?
Written by Alan Grant, with art by Norm Breyfogle and Steve Mitchell. Cover by Breyfogle.
Robin is separated from Batman and trapped in a Heroes Museum with a gun-toting killer. Can he find inspiration in the deeds of past champions in time to save his own life?
Written by Alan Grant, with art by Norm Breyfogle and Steve Mitchell. Cover by Breyfogle.
Part 1 of the 3-part 'Shadow Box.' In this special sequel to the best-selling ROBIN mini-series (see Robin (1991 Limited Series) #1-5), the Boy Wonder learns that his adversary, King Snake, didn't die in Hong Kong...he survived and has come to Gotham seeking revenge! Continued next issue. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Tom Lyle and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Lyle.
Part 3 of the 3-part 'Shadow Box,' continued from the previous issue. King Snake wants Robin dead, but he'll have to go through Batman to get him...while the murderous Lynx does her best to help destroy the Boy Wonder.
Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Tom Lyle and Scott Hanna. Cover by Lyle.
War of the Gods Part 15. At Wonder Woman's request, the Dark Knight embarks on a search for a goblet essential to the survival of mankind...but it's in the hands of the evil Maxie Zeus.
Written by Alan Grant, with art by Norm Breyfogle and Rick Burchett. Cover by Breyfogle.
"The Idiot!" Part 1 of 4. Story by Peter Milligan. Story continued in Detective Comics #639.
Batman travels to an abandoned temple in the heart of the Amazon to confront the Idiot, the master of unreality.
Cover by Norm Breyfogle. "The Idiot!" Part 3 of 4, script by Peter Milligan, art by Norm Breyfogle
Held captive, Batman tries to reason with Dr. Crosby, but Crosby is too deluded by the Idiot's promises to listen; Before he can inject Batman with the idiot root extract, he's attacked by Zeno.
The Destroyer, Part 1 of 3. Batman investigates the destruction of prominent Gotham City buildings. Designs by Anton Furst are incorporated into Gotham as a part of this storyline, which continues in Batman Legends of the Dark Knight (1989-2007) #27 and concludes in Detective Comics (1937- ) #641.
Written by Alan Grant, with art by Norm Breyfogle. Cover by Breyfogle and Furst.
"Mustache Pete is Dead!" Pt. 1. Story by Alan Grant. Art by Norm Breyfogle.
Fresh out of jail, the Ventriloquist and Scarface hit the streets looking to renew their scandalous ways. However, a new gang of toughs have moved into their old territory and are not looking to share the wealth. Scarface is beaten, broken and left for dead.
Part 3 of the 3-part 'The Return of Scarface,' continued from Detective Comics (1937- ) #642. A warehouse somewhere in Gotham is about to explode. Trapped inside by Scarface are the Street Demonz and Commissioner Gordon. Where's Batman? Revealing his identity to Vicki Vale?!
Written by Alan Grant, with art and cover by Norm Breyfogle.
Part 1 of the 2-part 'A Gotham Tale.' Batman is trapped in a vault with two other people, with only enough air for two! As they wait for workers to break them free, each of the victims explains why he should survive. Continued next issue.
Written by John Wagner, with art by Cam Kennedy. Photo cover by Tom Taggart.
Part 2 of the 2-part 'A Gotham Tale,' continued from the previous issue. One of the people trapped in the vault with Batman reveals the truth about the blood-sucking nightmare, the Gargoyle.
Written by John Wagner, with art by Cam Kennedy. Photo cover by Tom Taggart.
In "Pagan," a new vigilante appears in Gotham City, exacting justice from those who have committed crimes against women.
Written by Alan Grant, with art and cover by Tom Mandrake.
The Harpy delivers Maxie Zeus' message to his gang, but they don't take heed at their own peril in "Messenger of Zeus." Part 1 of 2, continued next issue.
Written by Doug Moench. Art & cover by Jim Aparo.
The Harpy tracks down members of the Maxie Zeus gang one by one and unleashes the "Vengeance of the Harpy." Part 2 of 2, continued from the previous issue.
Written by Doug Moench. Art & cover by Jim Aparo.
Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. At long last, the Black Mask returns! He wants to reclaim his old position as Gotham's mob boss...and to finally get revenge on the man who brought him down - Bruce Wayne.
Written by Doug Moench, with art by Tom Grindberg and Trevor Scott. Cover by Michael Golden.
Part 2 of 2, continued from the previous issue. Trying to save Lucius Fox, Batman is caught in the lair of Black Mask.
Written by Doug Moench, with art by Tom Grindberg and Trevor Scott. Cover by Michael Golden
Written by Doug Moench. Art by Jim Aparo. Cover by Ed Hannigan & Aparo.
A contract's out on Jim Gordon's life, and the assassin known as Headhunter never misses in "Box of Blood."
