Batman Annual Vol 1 15

"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

Batman Annual #15 is an issue of the series Batman Annual (Volume 1) with a cover date of June, 1991.

Appearing in "The Last Batman Story"

Featured Characters:

• Batman

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)

Locations:

• Gotham City
  • Arkham Asylum
  • Wayne Manor
    • Batcave

Items:

• Batarang
• Giant Penny
• Gotham Gazette
• Scarface
• Penguin's Umbrella
• Joker Venom

Vehicles:

• Batmobile
• Jokercopters
  
  

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 founf 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.

Notes

• This story is reprinted in Batman: The Caped Crusader Vol. 4.

Trivia

• No trivia.

See Also

• Discuss Batman Annual Vol 1 15 on the forums
• Cover gallery for the Batman Annual series
• Images from Batman Annual Vol 1 15

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

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