Batman: Shadow of the Bat Vol 1 25

""Joe Public: The Birth of a Hero"": The Corrosive Man escapes from his incarceration at S.T.A.R. Labs, determined to get revenge on Mort Kadaver. Meanwhile, Joe Public tries to get a start as a hero i

"Joe Public: The Birth of a Hero"
Part of the "Batman: Knightquest" event.
Batman: Shadow of the Bat Vol 1 #25
March, 1994
Executive Editor	Jenette Kahn
Cover Artists	Brian Stelfreeze
"Joe Public: The Birth of a Hero"
Writers	Alan Grant
Pencilers	Bret Blevins
Inkers	John Beatty
Colourists	Adrienne Roy
Letterers	Todd Klein
Editors	Dennis O'Neil Jordan B. Gorfinkel
Previous Issue	Batman: Shadow of the Bat # 24
Next Issue	Batman: Shadow of the Bat # 26

Take my tip--give up the hero business--before your bungling kills somebody!

— Batman (Jean-Paul Valley)

Batman: Shadow of the Bat #25 is an issue of the series Batman: Shadow of the Bat (Volume 1) with a cover date of March, 1994.

Synopsis for "Joe Public: The Birth of a Hero"

The Corrosive Man escapes from his incarceration at S.T.A.R. Labs, determined to get revenge on Mort Kadaver. Meanwhile, Joe Public tries to get a start as a hero in Gotham City, but finds that Batman is less than encouraging of this idea.

When they hear of Corrosive Man's escape, both men head out to find him, discovering that he plans to reach the hospital where Kadaver is being treated. However, Batman notices that Mitchell's approach to the hospital could be deadly as there is a gas tank on his way. Batman confronts Corrosive Man and his armour can only barely survive contact with his, forcing Joe Public to painfully absorb his power until Batman can cover him with sand, neutralizing him. Once again, Batman tells Joe Public to give up being a hero, then retires to the Batcave and upgrades his costume once more.

Appearing in "Joe Public: The Birth of a Hero"

Featured Characters:

• Batman (Jean-Paul Valley)

Supporting Characters:

• Joe Public

Antagonists:

• The Corrosive Man
• Street Demonz

Other Characters:

• Mortimer Kadaver (Mentioned only)

Locations:

• Gotham City
  • S.T.A.R. Labs
  • Wayne Manor
    • Batcave

Items:

• Batsuit
• Giant Penny

Vehicles:

• Batmobile
  

Notes

• This issue is part of the "Knightquest: The Crusade" crossover event.
• This issue is reprinted in Batman: Knightfall Volume Two - Knightquest and Batman: Knightquest - The Crusade Vol. 2.

See Also

• Cover gallery for the Batman: Shadow of the Bat series
• Images from Batman: Shadow of the Bat Vol 1 25

Recommended Reading

• Batman Recommended Reading
  • Batman (Volume 1)
  • Batman (Volume 2)
  • Batman (Volume 3)
  • Batman and Robin (Volume 1)
  • Batman and Robin (Volume 2)
  • Batman Confidential (Volume 1)
  • Batman: Gotham Knights (Volume 1)
  • Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight (Volume 1)
  • Batman: Shadow of the Bat (Volume 1)
  • Batman: Streets of Gotham (Volume 1)
  • Batman Incorporated (Volume 1)
  • Batman Incorporated (Volume 2)
  • Batman/Superman (Volume 1)
  • Batman/Superman (Volume 2)
  • Batman: The Dark Knight (Volume 1)
  • Batman: The Dark Knight (Volume 2)
  • The Brave and the Bold (Volume 1)
  • Detective Comics (Volume 1)
  • Detective Comics (Volume 2)
  • Superman/Batman (Volume 1)
  • World's Finest (Volume 1)

Links and References

Knightfall Saga Crossover This comic issue is a part of the massive Knightfall crossover event. Knightfall consisted of three parts, Knightfall, Knightquest, and KnightsEnd. The trilogy involved Batman's back being broken by Bane, the debut and subsequent descent into madness of Bruce Wayne's successor Batman Jean-Paul Valley, and Bruce Wayne's recovery and reclamation of his former title, combatting Valley himself. This template will categorize articles that include it into the "Knightfall Crossover" category. Knightfall Batman #492 • Detective Comics #659 • Batman #493 • Detective Comics #660 • Batman #494 • Detective Comics #661 • Batman #495 • Detective Comics #662 • Batman #496 • Detective Comics #663 • Batman #497 • Detective Comics #664 • Showcase '93 #7 • Showcase '93 #8 • Batman #498 • Detective Comics #665 • Shadow of the Bat #16 • Shadow of the Bat #17 • Shadow of the Bat #18 • Batman #499 • Detective Comics #666 • Batman #500 Knightquest The Crusade Detective Comics #667 • Detective Comics #668 • Shadow of the Bat #19 • Shadow of the Bat #20 • Batman #501 • Batman #502 • Detective Comics #669 • Batman #503 • Batman #504 • Catwoman #7 • Detective Comics #671 • Detective Comics #672 • Detective Comics #673 • Shadow of the Bat #24 • Batman #505 • Shadow of the Bat #25 • Batman #506 • Batman #507 • Shadow of the Bat #26 • Shadow of the Bat #27 • Detective Comics #674 • Batman #508 • Shadow of the Bat #28 • Detective Comics #675 The Search Detective Comics #670 • Catwoman #6 • Justice League Task Force #5 • Justice League Task Force #6 • Shadow of the Bat #21 • Shadow of the Bat #22 • Shadow of the Bat #23 • Legends of the Dark Knight #59 • Legends of the Dark Knight #60 • Legends of the Dark Knight #61 • Robin #7 KnightsEnd Batman #509 • Shadow of the Bat #29 • Detective Comics #676 • Legends of the Dark Knight #62 • Robin #8 • Catwoman #12 • Batman #510 • Shadow of the Bat #30 • Detective Comics #677 • Legends of the Dark Knight #63 • Robin #9 • Catwoman #13 • Showcase '94 #10