Facsimile Edition: Batman #406 is a one-shot with a cover date of February, 2024. It was published on December 19, 2023.
Synopsis for "Batman: Year One - Chapter Three: Black Dawn"
This story is reprinted from Batman #406.
Flaming piles of debris drop down on top of Batman as the Gotham City SWAT team firebombs the derelict apartment building. Flammable materials within his utility belt begin to explode. Batman finds an electrical cover and uses it to mask his presence.
A ground crew enters the building and begins sifting through the rubble. Batman lures them into a lower section of the building and traps them.
Before preparing his escape, Batman uses a remote device to signal a massive flock of bats from the Batcave. The swarm of bats descends on the area giving Batman a chance to use them for cover to mask his escape. Several police squad cars attempt to follow the bat swarm, one of which even drives off Gotham Pier. Dozens of bystanders (including Selina Kyle) are forced to get rabies vaccinations.
Selina Kyle becomes Catwoman
Later, Jim Gordon consults with Sarah Essen over the Batman issue. Sarah suspects that the Batman may in fact be Bruce Wayne. Wayne has an alibi however, citing that he was skiing in Switzerland during the recent incident.
Gordon walks Essen home and the two share a romantic embrace. Jim instantly feels guilty knowing that his pregnant wife is home waiting for him.
In Gotham's East End, Selina Kyle decides to go into a different line of work. She punches out her pimp Stan and takes Holly with her. She fashions a costume for herself and becomes Catwoman for the first time.
Appearing in "Batman: Year One - Chapter Three: Black Dawn"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- Holly Robinson
- James Gordon
- Sarah Essen
- Catwoman (First appearance as Catwoman) (Origin)
Antagonists:
- Branden
- Art, Fenton, Praeger, Pratt, Sussman, Swanson
- Gillian B. Loeb
- Stan the Pimp
Other Characters:
- Barbara Eileen Gordon
- Gotham City Police Department
- Otto the Cat (First appearance)
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Notes
- This comic is part of DC's line of "Facsimile Editions", nearly-exact reprints of vintage comics including original ads and letter columns.
- This issue reprints Batman #406. For further notes, see the original comic.