Know that the mask destroys one identity while creating anoter. Know that the mask recreates its wearer. Know that, through the sublimation of personality, inhibitions die and the nature of the wearer is altered--so that deeper drives and more primitive instincts rise to the surface. 
Batman #484 is an issue of the series Batman (Volume 1) with a cover date of September, 1992. It was published on July 23, 1992.
Synopsis for "Warpaint"
As Bruce Wayne realizes he has lost some of his edge; Roman Sionis - Black Mask - is back in Gotham City and is ordering arson attacks on various properties owned by Bruce Wayne's companies. Batman infiltrates his gang, but there is soon an additional twist to the situation - Black Mask has Lucius Fox kidnapped.
Appearing in "Warpaint"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
Antagonists:
- Black Mask
- False Face Society
- Tattoo
- Tupeng
- Thespis
Other Characters:
Locations:
- Gotham City
- GCPD Headquarters
- Batcave
- Drake Manor
- Ravenswood Cementery
- Wayne Enterprises
Items:
- Utility Belt
- Bat-Signal
- Batcomputer
- Toxic Waterproof Compound
Vehicles:
Notes
- This issue is the start of the prelude to "Knightfall" Saga as it shows the first signs of Batman losing his edge.
- This story is reprinted in:
Trivia
- Black Mask's initiation room contains masks of - among others - Darth Vader, Medusa, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, The Invisible Man, and the Joker.