I've wondered why I become alive only as the Batman. Now I know that Bruce Wayne is a hollow man, a convenient disguise.
- — Batman
Batman: The Ultimate Evil #1 is an issue of the series Batman: The Ultimate Evil (Volume 1) with a cover date of January, 1996.
Synopsis for "The Ultimate Evil (Part 1)"
Appearing in "The Ultimate Evil (Part 1)"
Featured Characters:
- Batman (Flashback and main story)
Supporting Characters:
- Commissioner Gordon
- Alfred Pennyworth
- Thomas Wayne (Flashback only) (Deceased)
- Martha Wayne (Flashback only) (Deceased)
- Debra Kane (First appearance)
Antagonists:
- Alexander Horton
- William X. Malady (First appearance)
Other Characters:
- Sherwood Trask
- Joe Chill (Flashback only)
Locations:
- United States of America
- Udon Khai
- Mae Ngao
Items:
Vehicles:
Notes
- This story reestablished that Batman did know that Joe Chill murdered his parents but also showed that Chill had died supposedly resisting arrest.
See Also
- Cover gallery for the Batman: The Ultimate Evil series
- Images from Batman: The Ultimate Evil Vol 1 1

