Batman: Gotham Adventures Vol 1 6

"Last Chance": Deadman narrates the story of his death, beginning with him preparing to perform at Haly's Circus alongside Dick Grayson. Before the show starts, Vashnu, a mystic, warns Deadman that there will be danger. However, Deadman igno

"Last Chance"
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Batman: Gotham Adventures Vol 1 #6
November, 1998
Executive Editor	Jenette Kahn
Cover Artists	Ty Templeton
Last Chance
Writers	Ty Templeton
Pencilers	Rick Burchett
Inkers	Terry Beatty
Colourists	Lee Loughridge
Letterers	Tim Harkins
Editors	Darren Vincenzo
Previous Issue	Batman: Gotham Adventures # 5
Next Issue	Batman: Gotham Adventures # 7

What's the use in "walking among humanity" if I can't do anything but watch?

— Deadman

Batman: Gotham Adventures #6 is an issue of the series Batman: Gotham Adventures (Volume 1) with a cover date of November, 1998.

Synopsis for "Last Chance"

Deadman narrates the story of his death, beginning with him preparing to perform at Haly's Circus alongside Dick Grayson. Before the show starts, Vashnu, a mystic, warns Deadman that there will be danger. However, Deadman ignores the premonition. As Dick and Deadman perform the Double Double Flip, Deadman is shot and killed in midair by a man with a hook. Although his body is still, his spirit remains able to move and witness the aftermath of his death.

Rama Kushna, the spirit of being, appears in the form of Vashnu and tells Deadman that he will be given one last chance for balance. He is given the power to walk among humanity until he has found his murderer. Deadman watches as Batman and his team track down the killer. They find the hideout of the Sensei and start fighting members of a sect in Gotham City. However, Hook is about to shoot Batman when Deadman possesses Batman's body and avoids the shot. He interrogates Hook about his death and learns that it was part of an initiation into the League of Assassins. Hook then tries to suicide by jumping to his death, but Deadman possesses him and safely lands. He then confesses as Hook and tells Batman to lock him up for life. As a result, Deadman's spirit leaves the body and fades, although Deadman questions if he actually solved his murder or if it was just a dream.

Appearing in "Last Chance"

Featured Characters:

• Batman
• Deadman (Origin)
• Batgirl
• Robin
• Nightwing

Supporting Characters:

• Renee Montoya
• Vashnu
• Rama Kushna (Behind the scenes)
• Bernardo Agro

Antagonists:

• Society of Assassins (First appearance)
• Sensei (First appearance)
• The Hook (First appearance)

Other Characters:

• Mr. Haley

Locations:

• Gotham City
  • Haly's Circus
  • Mammoth Studios

Items:

Vehicles:

Notes

• Deadman refers to the last time he and Dick performed together, which was in The Batman and Robin Adventures Vol 1 15.

See Also

• Cover gallery for the Batman: Gotham Adventures series
• Images from Batman: Gotham Adventures Vol 1 6

Recommended Reading

• DC Animated Universe Recommended Reading
  • Adventures in the DC Universe (Volume 1)
  • The Batgirl Adventures #1
  • Batman Adventures (Volume 1)
  • Batman Adventures (Volume 2)
  • The Batman Adventures: The Lost Years (Volume 1)
  • The Batman Adventures: Mad Love
  • The Batman and Robin Adventures (Volume 1)
  • Batman and Superman Adventures: World's Finest
  • Batman Beyond (Volume 1)
  • Batman Beyond (Volume 2)
  • Batman Beyond (Volume 4)
  • Batman Beyond Unlimited (Volume 1)
  • Batman Beyond Universe (Volume 1)
  • Batman: Gotham Adventures (Volume 1)
  • Batman: Harley and Ivy (Volume 1)
  • Batman: Mask of the Phantasm - The Animated Movie #1
  • Gotham Girls (Volume 1)
  • Justice League Adventures (Volume 1)
  • Justice League Unlimited (Volume 1)
  • Superman Adventures (Volume 1)
  • Superman & Batman Magazine (Volume 1)