BATMAN #426

COVER TAGLINE: Robin begins a quest for his identity. His mother awaits him somewhere in the middle east. But sudden and violent death is waiting for him. And the most tragic secret of all. Will The Batman be in time? TITLE: A Death in the Family, Chapters 1 & 2 STORY ARC: A Death in the Family RELEASE DATE: October, 1988 COVER DATE: December, 1988 WRITER: Jim Starlin ARTIST: Jim Aparo INKER: Mike DeCarlo COLORS: Adrienne Roy LETTERS: John Costanza EDITORS: Dennis 'Denny' O'Neil COVER: Mike Mignola PRICE: $.75 U.S. CHARACTERS: Batman (Bruce Wayne); Joker; Robin (Jason Todd); Alfred Pennyworth Interior Art Original Ad PLOT: Jason Todd receives information indicating that his biological mother is currently residing in the Middle East. Against the advice of Batman, Jason departs to search for his mother. But little does he know that he is being set up by the Joker! Can Batman reach Jason in time to protect him from the cruel fate that awaits him?

Continued In Batman #427

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