Batman #436 (Aug 1989), 6.5 FN+

Batman #436, published in Aug 1989, is a Copper Age DC Comics comic featuring Batman, written by Marv Wolfman with cover art by George Perez.

Entitled Batman Year 3 (Part 1): Different Roads, the story(s) continues The Dark Knight's Copper Age adventures as Batman faces Gotham’s criminals, mysteries, and shifting threats.

It is regarded as a key Batman comic due to the following significant event: 1st appearance of Tim Drake (later Robin III).

Featured appearances include Batman (Bruce Wayne), Dick Grayson (Nightwing), The Flying Graysons, Commissioner Gordon and other characters from Batman’s world.

A Copper Age Batman comic, this issue showcases a more modern Gotham tone, with evolving storylines, deeper character focus, and fan-favourite Batman storytelling.

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