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{{DC Database:Comic Template
  
{{DC Database:Comic Template
 
| Title = Detective Comics
  
| Title = Detective Comics
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| Event = Knightquest
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| Event = Batman: Knightquest
 
| Image = Detective Comics 668.jpg
  
| Image = Detective Comics 668.jpg
 
| Volume = 1
  
| Volume = 1
 
| Issue = 668
  
| Issue = 668
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| Day = 28 <!-- readcentertainment -->
 
| Month = November
  
| Month = November
 
| Year = 1993
  
| Year = 1993
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| Executive Editor = Jenette Kahn
  
| Executive Editor = Jenette Kahn
 
| CoverArtist1 = Kelley Jones
  
| CoverArtist1 = Kelley Jones
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| CoverArtist2 = Bob Le Rose
   
 
| Editor1_1 = Scott Peterson
  
| Editor1_1 = Scott Peterson
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| StoryTitle1 = Runaway
  
| StoryTitle1 = Runaway
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| Synopsis1 = The incredible technology of [[Harold Allnut (New Earth)|Harold]]'s [[Batsubway Rocket|subway rocket]] saves [[Jean-Paul Valley (New Earth)|Batman]] from instant death in a seemingly inevitable collision with a night train, in the depths of the [[Gotham City]] Subway System.<br/>
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| Synopsis1 = The incredible technology of [[Harold Allnut (New Earth)|Harold]]'s [[Batsubway Rocket|subway rocket]] saves [[Jean-Paul Valley (New Earth)|Batman]] from instant death in a seemingly inevitable collision with a night train, in the depths of the [[Gotham City]] Subway System.
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The next morning, at [[Drake Manor]], [[Timothy Drake (New Earth)|Tim Drake]] receives his driver's license in the mail, even though he's still not sixteen years old yet. Despite [[Mrs. McIlvaine (New Earth)|Mrs. McIlvaine]]'s protests, Tim rushes over to [[Wayne Manor]] to get behind the wheel of a certain car. <br/>
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The next morning, at [[Drake Manor]], [[Timothy Drake (New Earth)|Tim Drake]] receives his driver's license in the mail, even though he's still not sixteen years old yet. Despite [[Mrs. McIlvaine (New Earth)|Mrs. McIlvaine]]'s protests, Tim rushes over to [[Wayne Manor]] to get behind the wheel of a certain car.
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After paying them for killing his rival Manny Deech, Dan Doyle persuades the '[[Trigger Twins II|Trigger Twins]]' to take on a massive train robbery. The Gotham City Subway System carries over one million people per day, with fares totalling nearly 3 million dollars which is collected and carried back to the station by four night trains. Doyle has ten years worth of planning done for the job, and he passes on his knowledge to the Twins. <br/>
  
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Robin recalls that he got his role by sneaking into the [[Batcave]], after now being forced to do so again due to Jean-Paul Valley's independence. Robin is disturbed by the fact that Jean-Paul has left much of the damage and mess in the cave following [[Bane (New Earth)|Bane]]'s intrusion untouched. He is further disturbed to find that Jean-Paul has installed a shooting range in the cave, making lethal shots with his shuriken. <br/>
  
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After paying them for killing his rival Manny Deech, Dan Doyle persuades the '[[Trigger Twins II (New Earth)|Trigger Twins]]' to take on a massive train robbery. The Gotham City Subway System carries over one million people per day, with fares totalling nearly 3 million dollars which is collected and carried back to the station by four night trains. Doyle has ten years worth of planning done for the job, and he passes on his knowledge to the Twins.
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Somewhere in [[Los Angeles]], a movie producer receives a call from the [[Joker (New Earth)|Joker]], who pitches an idea for an autobiographical film about a criminal mastermind. <br/>
  
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While Robin attempts to retrieve the [[Redbird (Vehicle)|Redbird]], he trips a sonic alarm which notifies Jean-Paul of his presence. Their confrontation is unpleasant, and Jean-Paul makes it clear that this Batman has no need for a Robin. The confrontation soon escalates to a physical one, and Robin is at a serious disadvantage...
 
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Robin recalls that he got his role by sneaking into the [[Batcave]], after now being forced to do so again due to Jean-Paul Valley's independence. Robin is disturbed by the fact that Jean-Paul has left much of the damage and mess in the cave following [[Bane (New Earth)|Bane]]'s intrusion untouched. He is further disturbed to find that Jean-Paul has installed a shooting range in the cave, making lethal shots with his shuriken.
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Somewhere in [[Los Angeles]], a movie producer receives a call from the [[Joker (New Earth)|Joker]], who pitches an idea for an autobiographical film about a criminal mastermind.
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While Robin attempts to retrieve the [[Redbird (vehicle)|Redbird]], he trips a sonic alarm which notifies Jean-Paul of his presence. Their confrontation is unpleasant, and Jean-Paul makes it clear that this Batman has no need for a Robin. The confrontation soon escalates to a physical one, and Robin is at a serious disadvantage...
   
 
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'''Supporting Characters:'''
  
'''Supporting Characters:'''
 
* {{a|[[Timothy Drake (New Earth)|Robin (Tim Drake)]]}}
  
* {{a|[[Timothy Drake (New Earth)|Robin (Tim Drake)]]}}
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'''Villains:'''
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'''Antagonists:'''
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* {{a|[[Trigger Twins II|Trigger Twins]]}} {{1stas|The Trigger Twins}}
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* {{a|[[Trigger Twins II (New Earth)|Trigger Twins]]}} {{1stas|The Trigger Twins}}
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:* {{a|[[Thaddeus Trigger (New Earth)|Tad Trigger]]}}
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** {{a|[[Thaddeus Trigger (New Earth)|Tad Trigger]]}}
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:* {{a|[[Thomas Trigger (New Earth)|Tom Trigger]]}}
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** {{a|[[Thomas Trigger (New Earth)|Tom Trigger]]}}
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* {{apn|[[Joker (New Earth)|The Joker]]|Showcase '94 #2}}
  
 
* Dan Doyle
  
* Dan Doyle
 
'''Other Characters:'''
  
'''Other Characters:'''
 
* {{a|[[Mrs. McIlvaine (New Earth)|Mrs. McIlvaine]]}}
  
* {{a|[[Mrs. McIlvaine (New Earth)|Mrs. McIlvaine]]}}
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* {{apn|[[Joker (New Earth)|The Joker]]|Showcase '94 #2}} {{Cameo}}
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* Calvin Berkowitz
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* Calvin Berkowitz {{1st}}
 
'''Locations:'''
  
'''Locations:'''
 
* {{a|[[Gotham City]]}}
  
* {{a|[[Gotham City]]}}
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:* {{a|[[Drake Manor]]}}
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** {{a|[[Gotham Subway]]}}
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:* {{a|[[Batcave]]}}
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* {{a|[[Bristol Township]]}}
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:* {{a|[[Los Angeles]]}}
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** {{a|[[Drake Manor]]}}
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** {{a|[[Batcave]]}}
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* {{a|[[Los Angeles]]}}
 
'''Items:'''
  
'''Items:'''
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* {{a|[[Batsuit]]}}
  
 
* {{a|[[Batrope]]}}
  
* {{a|[[Batrope]]}}
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* {{a|[[Giant Joker Card]]}}
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* {{a|[[Giant Penny]]}}
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* {{a|[[Batman's T-Rex|Mechanical Dinosaur]]}}
 
* {{a|[[Robin's Battle Staff]]}}
  
* {{a|[[Robin's Battle Staff]]}}
 
'''Vehicles:'''
  
'''Vehicles:'''
 
* {{a|[[Batmobile]]}}
  
* {{a|[[Batmobile]]}}
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* {{a|[[Redbird (Vehicle)|Redbird]]}}
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* {{a|[[Redbird (vehicle)|Redbird]]}} {{1st}}
 
* {{a|[[Batsubway Rocket]]}}
  
* {{a|[[Batsubway Rocket]]}}
   
 
| Notes =
 
| Notes =
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* The ending of this story leads into [[Robin Vol 4 1|Robin #1]]
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* The ending of this story leads into {{c|Robin Vol 2 1}}.
 
* This issue is part of the "[[Knightquest]]: The Crusade" crossover event.
  
* This issue is part of the "[[Knightquest]]: The Crusade" crossover event.
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* This issue is reprinted in ''[[Batman: Knightfall Vol 2 2|Batman: Knightfall Volume Two: Knightquest]]''.
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* This issue is reprinted in {{co|Batman: Knightfall Volume Two - Knightquest (Collected)}}.
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| Trivia =
 
| Trivia =
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* The display case of [[Jason Todd (New Earth)|Jason Todd's]] costume is still in broken pieces.
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* Dan Doyle names the Trigger brothers as ''Trigger Twins'' after a comic book he read when he was a kid. This is a possible reference to the original [[Trigger Twins I (New Earth)|Trigger Twins]].
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* During the fight between Robin and Jean-Paul in the Batcave, several versions of the Batmobile can be spotted. These include the Batmobiles from the 40s, the 50s, the 60's [[Batman (1966 TV Series)|Batman TV Show]], the 70s and lastly the current Batmobile.
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| Recommended =
 
| Recommended =
 
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{{Knightfall Saga}}
  
{{Knightfall Saga}}
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[[Category:Knightquest Crossover]]
  
[[Category:Knightquest Crossover]]

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"Runaway": The incredible technology of Harold's subway rocket saves Batman from instant death in a seemingly inevitable collision with a night train, in the depths of the Gotham City Subway System.

Quote1 The transformation is complete. The crusade begins. The mantle is mine now. And the cave and the city. I took it from Bane. It's mine and I've decided-- you're no use to me. Quote2
— Batman (Jean-Paul Valley)

Detective Comics #668 is an issue of the series Detective Comics (Volume 1) with a cover date of November, 1993. It was published on September 28, 1993.

Synopsis for "Runaway"

The incredible technology of Harold's subway rocket saves Batman from instant death in a seemingly inevitable collision with a night train, in the depths of the Gotham City Subway System.

The next morning, at Drake Manor, Tim Drake receives his driver's license in the mail, even though he's still not sixteen years old yet. Despite Mrs. McIlvaine's protests, Tim rushes over to Wayne Manor to get behind the wheel of a certain car.

After paying them for killing his rival Manny Deech, Dan Doyle persuades the 'Trigger Twins' to take on a massive train robbery. The Gotham City Subway System carries over one million people per day, with fares totalling nearly 3 million dollars which is collected and carried back to the station by four night trains. Doyle has ten years worth of planning done for the job, and he passes on his knowledge to the Twins.

Robin recalls that he got his role by sneaking into the Batcave, after now being forced to do so again due to Jean-Paul Valley's independence. Robin is disturbed by the fact that Jean-Paul has left much of the damage and mess in the cave following Bane's intrusion untouched. He is further disturbed to find that Jean-Paul has installed a shooting range in the cave, making lethal shots with his shuriken.

Somewhere in Los Angeles, a movie producer receives a call from the Joker, who pitches an idea for an autobiographical film about a criminal mastermind.

While Robin attempts to retrieve the Redbird, he trips a sonic alarm which notifies Jean-Paul of his presence. Their confrontation is unpleasant, and Jean-Paul makes it clear that this Batman has no need for a Robin. The confrontation soon escalates to a physical one, and Robin is at a serious disadvantage...

Appearing in "Runaway"

Featured Characters:

Supporting Characters:

Antagonists:

Other Characters:

  • Mrs. McIlvaine
  • Template:Apn (Cameo)
  • Calvin Berkowitz (First appearance)

Locations:

Items:

Vehicles:

Notes

Trivia

  • The display case of Jason Todd's costume is still in broken pieces.
  • Dan Doyle names the Trigger brothers as Trigger Twins after a comic book he read when he was a kid. This is a possible reference to the original Trigger Twins.
  • During the fight between Robin and Jean-Paul in the Batcave, several versions of the Batmobile can be spotted. These include the Batmobiles from the 40s, the 50s, the 60's Batman TV Show, the 70s and lastly the current Batmobile.


See Also

Recommended Reading

Links and References
Batman 492
Knightfall Saga Crossover
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This comic issue is a part of the massive Knightfall crossover event. Knightfall consisted of three parts, Knightfall, Knightquest, and KnightsEnd. The trilogy involved Batman's back being broken by Bane, the debut and subsequent descent into madness of Bruce Wayne's successor Batman Jean-Paul Valley, and Bruce Wayne's recovery and reclamation of his former title, combatting Valley himself. This template will categorize articles that include it into the "Knightfall Crossover" category.

Knightfall
Batman #492 • Detective Comics #659 • Batman #493 • Detective Comics #660 • Batman #494 • Detective Comics #661 • Batman #495 • Detective Comics #662 • Batman #496 • Detective Comics #663 • Batman #497 • Detective Comics #664 • Showcase '93 #7 • Showcase '93 #8 • Batman #498 • Detective Comics #665 • Shadow of the Bat #16 • Shadow of the Bat #17 • Shadow of the Bat #18 • Batman #499 • Detective Comics #666 • Batman #500
Knightquest
The Crusade
Detective Comics #667 • Detective Comics #668 • Shadow of the Bat #19 • Shadow of the Bat #20 • Batman #501 • Batman #502 • Detective Comics #669 • Batman #503 • Batman #504 • Catwoman #7 • Detective Comics #671 • Detective Comics #672 • Detective Comics #673 • Shadow of the Bat #24 • Batman #505 • Shadow of the Bat #25 • Batman #506 • Batman #507 • Shadow of the Bat #26 • Shadow of the Bat #27 • Detective Comics #674 • Batman #508 • Shadow of the Bat #28 • Detective Comics #675
The Search
Detective Comics #670 • Catwoman #6 • Justice League Task Force #5 • Justice League Task Force #6 • Shadow of the Bat #21 • Shadow of the Bat #22 • Shadow of the Bat #23 • Legends of the Dark Knight #59 • Legends of the Dark Knight #60 • Legends of the Dark Knight #61 • Robin #7
KnightsEnd
Batman #509 • Shadow of the Bat #29 • Detective Comics #676 • Legends of the Dark Knight #62 • Robin #8 • Catwoman #12 • Batman #510 • Shadow of the Bat #30 • Detective Comics #677 • Legends of the Dark Knight #63 • Robin #9 • Catwoman #13 • Showcase '94 #10
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