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Batman: Shadow of the Bat comic books issue 59

  • Issue #59
    Batman Shadow of the Bat (1992) 59

    Cover art by Tom Taggart. Killer Killer Part One Storm Gird, script by Alan Grant, pencils by Dave Taylor, inks by Stan Woch; Arnold Wesker (The Ventriloquist), is tormented by dreams of Scarface while in Blackgate prison; He is upset when an Albatross flies over; The bird has been a sign of impending disaster for him. A guard in Wesker's cell is shot from a rooftop across the courtyard. On his own in Gotham, Rhino has been unable to learn ventriloquism to make Scarface talk; When Rhino is confronted by three vengeful hoods, he is finally able to make Scarface speak. Back in prison, the authorities believe that the guard's death was actually a mistake; A Vigilante known as Killer Killer was actually trying to kill Wesker; After disposing of the hoods, Rhino and Scarface make a deal with The Penguin to break The Ventriloquist from jail; The Batman follows the trail of the Killer Killer. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.