Batman Annual (Volume 1) with a cover date of June, 1991.
Synopsis for "The Last Batman Story"
While stopping a random crime, Batman is touched by Waverider, who uses his powers to look into the future of Batman. The Dark Knight witnessess how he will turn himself to the authorities after killing the Penguin and he is found guilty of murdering many of his other enemies. Eventually, the truth comes out and it is revealed that Joker was behind it all and he kills himself in the final confrontation with Batman.
Back in the present, Waverider explains that he needed to look into Batman's future as to make sure he is not the hero who would become a tyrant known as Monarch. After revealing the truth to Batman, Waverider leaves and the Dark Knight finds comfort in knowing that time is on his side.
Appearing in "The Last Batman Story"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- Robin (Tim Drake)
- Catwoman (Dies)
- Anarky
- Waverider
Antagonists:
- The Joker (Dies)
- The Penguin (Dies)
- Killer Croc
Other Characters:
- Commissioner Gordon
- Sarah Essen
- Alfred Pennyworth
- Batman Villains
- Scarecrow (Dies)
- Killer Moth (Dies)
- The Ventriloquist (Dies)
- The Riddler (Dies)
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Notes
- This story is reprinted in Batman: The Caped Crusader Vol. 4.
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Links and References
Armageddon 2001 Crossover
This comic issue is a part of the "Armageddon 2001" crossover event that took place throughout all of DC's Annuals in 1991. This template will categorize articles that include it into the "Armageddon 2001 Crossover" category. Issues
Armageddon 2001 #1 • Superman Annual #3 • Batman Annual #15 • Justice League America Annual #5 • Action Comics Annual #3 • The Flash Annual #4 • Hawkworld Annual #2 • New Titans Annual #7 • Detective Comics Annual #4 • Adventures of Superman Annual #3 • L.E.G.I.O.N. Annual #2 • Hawk and Dove Annual #2 • Justice League Europe Annual #2 • Armageddon 2001 #2 • Action Comics #670 |