Batman: The Book of Shadows

"The Book of Shadows": A group of demons preys upon lonely residents of Gotham, killing them in order to summon "the Archon." Batman discovers their plot while investigating a missing boy whose body was found. He is captured and used in their summoning ritual, which is successful.

"The Book of Shadows"
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Batman: The Book of Shadows
July, 1999
Executive Editor	Jenette Kahn
Cover Artists	Duke Mighten
The Book of Shadows
Writers	Pat Mills Debbie Gallagher
Pencilers	Duke Mighten
Inkers	Duke Mighten
Colorists	Digital Chameleon
Letterers	Bill Oakley
Editors	Jordan B. Gorfinkel Dennis O'Neil

Batman: The Book of Shadows is a one-shot with a cover date of July, 1999.

Synopsis for "The Book of Shadows"

A group of demons preys upon lonely residents of Gotham, killing them in order to summon "the Archon." Batman discovers their plot while investigating a missing boy whose body was found. He is captured and used in their summoning ritual, which is successful.

Batman overcomes the Archon when it tries to devour him. The Archon is injured and devours its followers to prevent its decay, but falls into a vat of acid and disintegrates, returning to its home dimension.

Appearing in "The Book of Shadows"

Featured Characters:

• Batman

Supporting Characters:

• Alfred Pennyworth

Antagonists:

• Mr. Innocent (Gerard Machin)
  • Ms. Mercy
  • Mr. Gentle
  • Mrs. Peace
  • Mr. Sincere
• The Archon

Other Characters:

• Rosita
• Jed Foster (Deceased)
• Sammi Rivers
• Nina Kolchek

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Vehicles:

• Batmobile