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Batman #457 (1990) · The Collector

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Batman (1940)
#457

DC Comics#457

Batman

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Batman #457

Master of Fear

Publisher: DC Comics
Cover date: December 1990
On sale: Oct 25, 1990
Cover price: $1.00
Pages: 36
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority

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2nd printing · $1.00
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Grand Comics Database issue 48798

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With Batman and Vicki captured by the Scarecrow, Tim risks his potential future as Robin by disobeying Bruce's orders to go rescue them. After successfully rescuing Batman and defeating the Scarecrow, Batman presents to Tim a new Robin costume for him to wear.

2nd

Second Printing - Newsstand

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Newsstand

Printing not stated · $1.00

Credits

Writer: Alan Grant
Penciller: Norm Breyfogle
Inker: Steve Mitchell
Colorist: Adrienne Roy
Letterer: Todd Klein
Cover: Norm Breyfogle
Editor: Denny O'Neil
Assistant editor: Kelley Puckett

Characters

Alfred Pennyworth
Batman
Bruce Wayne
Jonathan Crane
Scarecrow
Tim Drake· Cameo
Vicki Vale

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