Batman #10: Major Character Death and Political Upheaval in Gotham
By
Rich Johnston
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Summary
Batman #10 by Matt Fraction and Jorge Jimenez continues a dramatic storyline in Gotham City, featuring Vandal Savage as Police Commissioner, Poison Ivy as Mayor, and the destruction of Wayne Manor. The issue also includes the death of a longstanding member of Batman's rogue gallery, one of the earliest villains predating even The Joker. The article discusses these plot developments and teases deeper narrative layers.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledWe've seen Vandal Savage made Police Commissioner of Gotham, Poison Ivy made Gotham Mayor, Barbara Gordon banged up, and Wayne Manor blown up.
And now we have the death of a longstanding member of Batman's Rogue gallery as well.
One of the very first, even before The Joker… but there's more, much more, to dig into.
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