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Issue: Batman: Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader? The Deluxe Edition #[nn]
Publication Date: September 2009
 
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Issues: #[nn] of 1 Issue
Title:
Variant: unnamed
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Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: DC [swirl]View Brand Images2
Indicia Publisher: DC Comics
On Sale Date: 07/15/2009
Volume: none
Pages: 136
ISBN: 9781401223038
UPC/EAN: 978140122303852499
Price: $27.99 CAD
$24.99 USD
Indicia Frequency: none
Content Items: 23 (7 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Bob Joy
Disclose Notes: Only date given is 2009 copyright date. Date of release from various sources.
No designer is credited beyond Robbin Brosterman, Senior Art Director, in masthead.
Book printed and bound in USA per dustjacket. Cover, text, and compilation copyright 2009 DC Comics, with stories copyright 1989, 1996, and 2009 DC Comics ["A Warner Bros. Entertainment Company"], per indicia.
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Publication Type: Hardcover
Color: color
Dimensions: 7.25" x 11.125"
Paper Stock: glossy
Binding: squarebound; hardcover with dustjacket
Publishing Format: collected edition
Format Notes:  
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Cover, Wraparound
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
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Title Page
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Cover

Illustration  on  Cover, Wraparound
Credits
Letterer(s): Robbin Brosterman ? (design)
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Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Covers are solid black, with no text or art save relief of Batman symbol on front and imprinted lettering on spine.
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Dustjacket

Illustration  on  Dustjacket
Credits
Writer(s): ? (text)
Penciller(s): Andy Kubert
Inker(s): Andy Kubert
Colorist(s): Alex Sinclair
Letterer(s): typeset; Robbin Brosterman ? (design)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman
Character(s): Batman; The Penguin; The Joker; Two-Face; Catwoman; Thomas Wayne; young Bruce Wayne; Martha Wayne
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In Issue: FlagBatman: Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader? #[nn] [unnamed variant] published September 2010
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Pages: 0
Disclose Notes: Front-cover portion has title, illustration, and DC brand. Front flap has blurb about title story. Back flap has bios of Neil Gaiman, Andy Kubert, and Scott Williams. Back-cover portion has blurbs from IGN and Wired, text promoting contents, bar code, prices, and ISBN.
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Endpapers

Blank Page(s)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Pages: 6
Disclose Notes: Inside covers, first two interior pages, and last two interior pages are solid black.
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Title Pages

Credits  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Andy Kubert
Inker(s): Scott Williams
Colorist(s): Alex Sinclair
Letterer(s): typeset; Robbin Brosterman ? (design)
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Batman
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Bat-Girl [Betty Kane]
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In Issue: FlagBatman: Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader? #[nn] [unnamed variant] published September 2010
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Pages: 3
Disclose Notes: Half-title page and double-page title spread present book title and credits against enlarged panels from main story.
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Copyright Page

Credits  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset; Robbin Brosterman ? (design)
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Copyright page has dedications to David Gaiman and Muriel Kubert, masthead, and indicia.
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An Introduction, or a Love Letter

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Neil Gaiman
Letterer(s): typeset; Robbin Brosterman ? (design)
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In Content Item: FlagNeil Gaiman: Leyendas del Universo DC #[nn] published June 2012
as ¿Qué le sucedió al Cruzado Enmascarado?: Introducción (o carta de amor) [Text Article on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: in Batman: Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader? (DC, 2010 series) #[nn]
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Batman 686

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Andy Kubert (signed)
Inker(s): Andy Kubert (signed)
Colorist(s): Alex Sinclair (signed)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Alfred Pennyworth; Catwoman [Selina Kyle; Cat-Woman]; Damian Wayne; Two-Face; The Penguin; The Joker; Poison Ivy; Ra's al Ghul; Barbara Gordon [Oracle]; Commissioner James Gordon; Mister Freeze; The Gentleman Ghost; The Mad Hatter; The Red Hood; The Riddler; others (indistinguishable)
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From Content Item: FlagBatman #686 [Andy Kubert Direct Sales Cover] published April 2009
was Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader? 1 of 2 [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Chapter Break

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Andy Kubert
Inker(s): Scott Williams
Colorist(s): Alex Sinclair
Letterer(s): typeset; Robbin Brosterman ? (design)
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Batman
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]
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In Issue: FlagBatman: Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader? #[nn] [unnamed variant] published September 2010
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: First chapter-break page introduces Part 1 of main story with close-up panel detail. Subsequent chapter breaks use same piece of art but pull back slightly in focus.
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Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader? Part 1 of 2

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Neil Gaiman
Penciller(s): Andy Kubert
Inker(s): Scott Williams
Colorist(s): Alex Sinclair
Letterer(s): Jared K. Fletcher
Editor(s): Mike Marts; Janelle Siegel (assistant)
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Batman
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Selina Kyle [Sadie Kelowski; The Cat; Cat-Woman; Catwoman]; Joe Chill; Alfred Pennyworth; The Red Hood (silent cameo); Two-Face; Commissioner James Gordon; Barbara Gordon [Oracle]; The Riddler [Eddie Nigma; Eddie Nash]; The Joker; Jonathan Crane [Scarecrow] (silent cameo); Ra's al Ghul (silent cameo); Damian Wayne (silent cameo); Poison Ivy (silent cameo); Harley Quinn; The Gentleman Ghost (silent cameo); Mister Freeze (silent cameo); Harvey Bullock; Renee Montoya [The Question]; The Mad Hatter [Jervis Tetch]; The Penguin [Oswald Cobblepot]; Kirk Langstrom [Man-Bat]; Dick Grayson; Thomas Wayne; Martha Wayne; others (indistinguishable)
Synopsis: A crowd of Batman's friends and foes gather for his memorial service. In voiceover, the Dark Knight is confused by what transpires. Selina Kyle is first to speak, describing how he died, but Alfred Pennyworth relates a far different version of his life and death.
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From Content Item: FlagBatman #686 [Andy Kubert Direct Sales Cover] published April 2009
was Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader? Part 1 of 2: The Beginning of the End [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 32
Disclose Notes: Story was subtitled "The Beginning of the End" when originally published and credits included "special thanks" to Kurt Busiek.
Civilian names are only indexed when used in-story, due to non-continuity nature of the tale, or for clarification. Costumed identities are given even if not used in-story to aid in searches and identification. Selina Kyle is referred to by every name indexed.
Story continues in later sequence.
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Detective Comics 853

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Andy Kubert (signed; "after Bob Kane")
Inker(s): Andy Kubert (signed)
Colorist(s): Alex Sinclair (signed)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]
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From Content Item: FlagDetective Comics #853 [Direct Sales] published April 2009
was Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader? 2 of 2 [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: The cover to Detective Comics (DC, 1939 series) #27 is homaged.
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Chapter Break

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Andy Kubert
Inker(s): Scott Williams
Colorist(s): Alex Sinclair
Letterer(s): typeset; Robbin Brosterman ? (design)
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Batman
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]
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In Issue: FlagBatman: Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader? #[nn] [unnamed variant] published September 2010
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Second chapter-break page introduces Part 2 of main story with panel detail.
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Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader? Part 2 of 2

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Neil Gaiman
Penciller(s): Andy Kubert
Inker(s): Scott Williams
Colorist(s): Alex Sinclair
Letterer(s): Jared K. Fletcher
Editor(s): Mike Marts; Janelle Siegel (assistant)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Dick Grayson [Robin]; Alfred Pennyworth (silent cameo); Commissioner James Gordon (silent cameo); Barbara Gordon [Oracle] (silent cameo); Ragman (silent cameo); The Cavalier (silent cameo); The Red Hood (silent cameo); Catwoman [Selina Kyle] (silent cameo); The Joker; Mister Freeze (silent cameo); Jonathan Crane [Scarecrow] (silent cameo); The Mad Hatter; The Penguin (silent cameo); Harley Quinn (silent cameo); Two-Face (silent cameo); Ra's al Ghul; The Riddler (silent cameo); Poison Ivy (silent cameo); Azrael [Jean-Paul Valley] (silent cameo); Bat-Girl [Betty Kane]; Clayface; Harvey Bullock; Superman [Clark Kent; Kal-El]; Martha Wayne; Bane (silent cameo); Man-Bat (silent cameo); Talia al Ghul (silent cameo); Thomas Wayne; Joe Chill; Robin [Tim Drake] (silent cameo); others (indistinguishable)
Synopsis: Bat-Girl, The Joker, Superman, and others offer their versions of Batman's final moments. The spectre of Bruce Wayne that has been observing the proceedings recognizes the other spirit in his company and realizes what is happening.
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From Content Item: FlagDetective Comics #853 [Direct Sales] published April 2009
was Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader? Part 2 of 2 [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 28
Disclose Notes: Civilian names are only indexed when used in-story, due to non-continuity nature of the tale, or for clarification. Costumed identities are given even if not used in-story to aid in searches and identification.
Story continues from earlier sequence.
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Batman 686 Alternate Cover

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Alex Ross
Inker(s): Alex Ross (painting)
Colorist(s): Alex Ross (painting)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman
Character(s): Alfred Pennyworth; Batman (empty cowl)
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From Content Item: FlagBatman #686 [Alex Ross Direct Sales Cover] published April 2009
was Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader? 1 of 2 [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Detective Comics 853 Alternate Cover

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Andy Kubert (signed)
Inker(s): Andy Kubert (signed)
Colorist(s): Alex Sinclair (signed)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]
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From Content Item: FlagDetective Comics #853 [Andy Kubert Cover] published April 2009
was Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader? 2 of 2 [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader? Sketchbook

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Andy Kubert
Letterer(s): typeset; ? (design)
Editor(s): Mike Marts; Janelle Siegel (assistant)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Selina Kyle [Catwoman]; The Penguin; The Joker; Bat-Mite; Alfred Pennyworth; Robin [Tim Drake]; Commissioner James Gordon; Two-Face; Ra's al Ghul; The Riddler; Poison Ivy; The Mad Hatter; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Thomas Wayne; Martha Wayne; Joe Chill
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From Content Item: FlagDetective Comics #853 [Direct Sales] published April 2009
was Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader? Sketchbook by Andy Kubert [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
From Content Item: FlagBatman #686 [Andy Kubert Direct Sales Cover] published April 2009
was Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader? Sketchbook by Andy Kubert [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 10
Disclose Notes: Designs for Batman, Catwoman, Penguin, Joker, and Bat-Mite are presented, along with rough and finished pencils for story pages.
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Chapter Break

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Andy Kubert
Inker(s): Scott Williams
Colorist(s): Alex Sinclair
Letterer(s): typeset; Robbin Brosterman ? (design)
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Batman
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]
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In Issue: FlagBatman: Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader? #[nn] [unnamed variant] published September 2010
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Third chapter-break page introduces the next sequence with panel detail from main story.
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A Black and White World

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Neil Gaiman
Penciller(s): Simon Bisley
Inker(s): Simon Bisley
Letterer(s): John Costanza
Editor(s): Mark Chiarello; Scott Peterson; Darren Vincenzo (assistant)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman
Character(s): Batman; The Joker; Lobo (cameo)
Synopsis: It's just another day at the studio as Batman and The Joker rehearse, perform, and schmooze about a fight scene.
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From Content Item: FlagBatman Black and White #2 published July 1996
was A Black and White World [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 8
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Chapter Break

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Andy Kubert
Inker(s): Scott Williams
Colorist(s): Alex Sinclair
Letterer(s): typeset; Robbin Brosterman ? (design)
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Batman
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]
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In Issue: FlagBatman: Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader? #[nn] [unnamed variant] published September 2010
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Fourth chapter-break page introduces the next sequence with panel detail from main story.
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Pavane

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Neil Gaiman
Penciller(s): Mark Buckingham
Inker(s): Mark Buckingham
Colorist(s): Nansi Hoolahan
Letterer(s): Agustin Mas
Editor(s): Mark Waid
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman
Character(s): Poison Ivy [Pamela Isley]; Inspector Stuart [real name unknown]; Paula Goldblum; Jason Woodrue (silent cameo flashback); Batman [Bruce Wayne] (silent flashback); Robin [Dick Grayson] (silent flashback)
Synopsis: The imprisoned Poison Ivy is interviewed for potential placement in the Suicide Squad program.
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From Content Item: FlagSecret Origins #36 [Direct] published January 1989
was Pavane [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 14
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Chapter Break

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Andy Kubert
Inker(s): Scott Williams
Colorist(s): Alex Sinclair
Letterer(s): typeset; Robbin Brosterman ? (design)
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Batman
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]
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In Issue: FlagBatman: Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader? #[nn] [unnamed variant] published September 2010
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Fifth chapter-break page introduces the remaining sequences with panel detail from main story.
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Original Sins

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Neil Gaiman
Penciller(s): Mike Hoffman
Inker(s): Kevin Nowlan
Colorist(s): Tom McCraw
Letterer(s): Todd Klein
Editor(s): Mark Waid
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Steve Jones; Two-Face [Harvey Dent] (image only); The Riddler [Eddie Nigma] (image only); The Joker (image only)
Synopsis: A documentary crew is in Gotham City to interview its notorious villains; Batman disapproves.
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From Content Item: FlagSecret Origins Special #1 [Direct] published October 1989
was Original Sins [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 8
Disclose Notes: Story continues in following sequence. It and the sequence after next originally bookended three stories, one of which was the following.
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When Is a Door

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Neil Gaiman
Penciller(s): Bernie Mireault
Inker(s): Matt Wagner
Colorist(s): Joe Matt
Letterer(s): Bernie Mireault
Editor(s): Mark Waid
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman
Character(s): The Riddler [Eddie Nigma]; Steve Jones
Synopsis: The Riddler tells the crew stories from the old days while scampering among giant props.
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From Content Item: FlagSecret Origins Special #1 [Direct] published October 1989
was When Is a Door [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 10
Disclose Notes: Story is subtitled "The Secret Origin of the Riddler" in first panel but not chapter-break or title pages. It continues from the previous sequence and into the next.
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Original Sins [Conclusion]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Neil Gaiman
Penciller(s): Mike Hoffman
Inker(s): Kevin Nowlan
Colorist(s): Tom McCraw
Letterer(s): Todd Klein
Editor(s): Mark Waid
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman
Character(s): Steve Jones; John Constantine (cameo); The Joker (cameo)
Synopsis: The documentary crew concludes its filming with grimly laughable results.
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From Content Item: FlagSecret Origins Special #1 [Direct] published October 1989
was Original Sins [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 3
Disclose Notes: Story continues from previous sequence.

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