Batman: Gotham Knights #42 is an issue of the series Batman: Gotham Knights (Volume 1) with a cover date of August, 2003. It was published on June 18, 2003.
Synopsis for "20 Days Less One"
Leslie Thompkins announces that Alfred Pennyworth contracted a mutated form of the Clench from the bats in the Batcave. While she treats Alfred and quarantines the other members of the Batfamily, other superheroes pitch in to help.
Felix Desidero comes to question Bruce Wayne regarding the death of Jason Todd and the possible abuse of Dick Grayson, but Bruce slams the door in his face. Desidero decides to come back with a subpoena.
In the end, Alfred is cured. Bruce, Dick, Cassandra, and Tim treat the bats for the Clench by gassing the closed-off Cave with the cure. They don't know Aaron Langstrom is hiding inside.
Appearing in "20 Days Less One"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- Leslie Thompkins
- Alfred Pennyworth (Flashback and main story)
- Robin (Flashback and main story)
- Nightwing
- Batgirl
- Birds of Prey
- Oracle
- Black Canary (Cameo)
- Justice League of America
- Superman
- Wonder Woman (Cameo)
- Martian Manhunter (Cameo)
- Plastic Man (Cameo)
- Atom
Antagonists:
- Riddler (Cameo)
Other Characters:
- Green Lantern (Cameo)
- Comissioner Akins (Cameo)
- James Gordon (Cameo)
- Bane (Cameo)
- Felix Desidero (First appearance)
- Aaron Langstrom (Cameo)
Locations:
Items:
- Batcomputer
- Bat-Signal
- Batman enviromental suit (First appearance)
- Pan Antiviral vaccine
Vehicles:
Synopsis for "Gargoyles of Gotham"
Bruce speaks to Georgina Gerstner at an exhibition for her photographs of Gotham City's gargoyles. He silently recalls encountering each gargoyle while investigating the Ashmore kidnapping and, out loud, names one wearing glasses "Clark," to the confusion of his companions.
Appearing in "Gargoyles of Gotham"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- Georgina Gerstner
- JD
- Leonard Oldman
- James Gordon
Antagonists:
- kidnappers
Other Characters:
- Ashmore kid
Locations:
- Wright Strickfadden Fine Arts
Items:
Vehicles:
Notes
- Some printings of this issue did not include the second black and white story.
- "Gargoyles of Gotham" is reprinted in Batman: Black & White, Vol. 3.
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