Batman: Shadow of the Bat Vol 1 39



 One Night in Slaughter Swamp 

Summary
Volume: 1 Issue: 39 Month: June Year: 1995

Credits
Editor in Chief: Jenette Kahn Head Writer: Alan Grant Writers: Writers unknown Cover Artists: Brian Stelfreeze Pencilers: Kevin Walker Inkers: Curt Shoultz and Frank McLaughlin Colourists: Sherilyn Van Valkenberg Editors: Jordan B. Gorfinkel and Denny O'Neil

Synopsis
Cast of Characters:
 * Batman
 * Harvey Bullock
 * James Gordon (cameo)
 * Mackenzie Bock
 * Renée Montoya
 * Sarah Essen Gordon
 * Stan Kitch
 * Solomon Grundy (also in flashback as Cyrus Gold)
 * Billy
 * Jem (in flashback)
 * Karin Rykel
 * Rachel Rykel (in flashback)

Locations:
 * Gotham City
 * Gotham City Police Headquarters
 * Slaughter Swamp

Items:
 * Batmobile

First Appearances: Billy (a young boy); Karin Rykel (a tour guide); Jem (a 19th century pimp); Rachel Rykel (a 19th century prostitute); Final Appearances: Billy; Jem; Karin Rykel (dies in this issue); Rachel Rykel

Synopsis: Synopsis not yet written

Trivia

 * It is never confirmed whether or not Karin Rykel is indeed a descendent of Cyrus Gold in this issue. Although Rachel Rykel claimed to be pregnant with Cyrus' illegitimate child in 1895, it is equally possible that she may have either been lying, or simply wrong. Grundy may also be related to another woman named Chrissie Cavendish. In Green Arrow (Volume 3) #53, Chrissie, a scientist for S.T.A.R. Labs, claims to be the great-great grand-daughter of Cyrus Gold. However, Chrissie's perceptions of Gold's history are extremely biased, and cannot be considered reliable.

Recommended Readings

 * Batman
 * Batman: Shadow of the Bat
 * Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight
 * Detective Comics

Related Articles

 * Batman: Shadow of the Bat cover art gallery
 * Batman image gallery
 * Batman appearances list
 * Batman quotes page
 * Harvey Bullock appearances list
 * James Gordon appearances list
 * Renee Montoya appearances list
 * Solomon Grundy image gallery
 * Solomon Grundy appearances list