Batman #462 is an issue of the series Batman (Volume 1) with a cover date of May, 1991.
Synopsis for "Spirit of the Beast, Part One: To Live and Die in California"
Mr. Rantzen, an acquaintance of Batman's, is murdered in his hobby room. Before he dies, he gives Batman a couple of clues, leading Batman to a man in San Francisco named Gibbons. While in San Francisco, Bruce Wayne visits Gibbons' gallery in an attempt to gather information. He comes back later as Batman in his Batmobile, only to find he's too late. A motorcycle gang has attacked Gibbons and killed him. The trail leads Batman to Las Vegas.
Appearing in "Spirit of the Beast, Part One: To Live and Die in California"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- Commissioner Gordon
- Alfred Pennyworth
- Bob Lundfish
- Cosmo
Antagonists:
- Motorcycle gang
Other Characters:
- Stan Kitch
- Richard Rantzen (Single appearance; dies)
- Walter Gibbons (Single appearance; dies)
- Ace the Bat-Hound (First appearance)
- Black Wolf (First appearance)
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Notes
- This story is reprinted in Batman: The Caped Crusader Vol. 4.
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