Batman: Black and White #1 is an issue of the series Batman: Black and White (Volume 1) with a cover date of June, 1996.
Synopsis for "Perpetual Mourning"
Batman conducts an autopsy on a woman killed by a mugger.
Appearing in "Perpetual Mourning"
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Synopsis for "Two of a Kind"
Two-Face has his face reconstructed and is seemingly rehabilitated, but is tempted back to the dark side by a femme fatale.
Appearing in "Two of a Kind"
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Supporting Characters:
- Dr. Marilyn Crane (Single appearance; dies)
Antagonists:
- Two-Face
- Madeline Crane (Single appearance; dies)
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Synopsis for "The Hunt"
A surrealist take on Batman defeating a gang of criminals led by a woman.
Appearing in "The Hunt"
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Antagonists:
- Blondie (Single appearance)
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Synopsis for "Petty Crimes"
Batman hunts a murderous vigilante who is lethally punishing people for lack of manners and civil respect.
Appearing in "Petty Crimes"
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Antagonists:
- Civic Virtue (Single appearance)
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Synopsis for "The Devil's Trumpet"
A jazz musician's search for a legendary trumpet said to have special powers leads him into the path of the Batman.
Appearing in "The Devil's Trumpet"
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Antagonists:
- Lester Farrell (Single appearance)
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Items:
- The Devil's Trumpet
Notes
- Inside covers (pin ups) by Michael Allred (front) & Moebius (back).
- The entire issue is reprinted in Batman: Black and White Vol 1.
- Two of a Kind is reprinted in Two-Face: A Celebration of 75 Years and Batman: Mad Love and Other Stories.
- The Devil's Trumpet is reprinted in Tales of the Batman: Archie Goodwin.
See Also
Recommended Reading
- Batman: Gotham Knights
- Batman: Black and White, Vol. 1 (Trade Paperback)
- Batman: Black and White, Vol. 2 (Trade Paperback)
- Batman: Black and White, Vol. 3 (Trade Paperback)