Batman: Shadow of the Bat Vol 1 25

"Joe Public: The Birth of a Hero"

Part of the "Batman: Knightquest" event.

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Batman: Shadow of the Bat Vol 1 #25

"Joe Public: The Birth of a Hero"

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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:

Other Characters:

Mortimer Kadaver (Mentioned only)

Locations:

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

Items:

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.

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.

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