- "I'm Killer Croc! This brain ain't for fryin'!"
- ―Killer Croc
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Batman | |
Title: | "Requiem for a Killer" |
Volume: | 1 |
Number: | 471 |
Cover price: | $1.00 |
Cover date: | November, 1991 |
Publisher: | DC Comics |
Credits | |
Chief: | Jenette Kahn |
Ex. Ed: | Dick Giordano |
Writers: | Alan Grant |
Pencilers: | Norm Breyfogle |
Inkers: | Norm Breyfogle |
Cover artists: | Norm Breyfogle |
Cover inker: | Norm Breyfogle |
Cover letterer: | Todd Klein |
Colorists: | Adrienne Roy |
Letterers: | Todd Klein |
Assistants: | Kelley Puckett |
Editors: | Dennis O'Neil |
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"Requiem for a Killer" is the 471st issue of the first Batman ongoing comic book series published by DC Comics. The story was written by Alan Grant with artwork and inks by Norm Breyfogle. Breyfogle also rendered the cover art illustration. Coloring was by Adrienne Roy and it was lettered by Todd Klein. The story was edited by Dennis O'Neil with Kelley Puckett as assistant editor. This issue shipped with a November, 1991 cover date and carries a cover price of $1.00 per copy (US).
"Requiem for a Killer"[]
Killer Croc is having a nightmare wherein he sees himself being tortured by the orderlies at Arkham Asylum. Lashing out, he attacks one of his new friends in his underground shelter. An elderly woman named Aunt Marcy consoles Croc and convinces him to release the frightened homeless man. Croc calms down and sets to improving the living conditions for his new acquaintances. Aunt Marcy's son asks Croc about his missing dog Spot. Croc tells him that he will look for the animal for him.
Meanwhile, Batman investigates a break-in at Taylor's Exclusive Shopping outlet. He finds a hidden stairwell behind one of the snack machines and descends it. Batman radios Robin at the Batcave who provides him with schematics of the entire Gotham City underground maintenance system. Batman tells him that he suspects that Killer Croc may be responsible for the robbery, and Robin warns him to stay clear of the water tunnels. The city is implementing a new delivery system, and the tunnels are scheduled to be flooded at midnight.
Batman takes Ace the Bat-Hound with him and together they begin exploring the labyrinthine tunnels. Ace runs into a sewer pipe and finds a lost dog named Spot. He saves Spot from a pack of hungry rats. Batman catches up with Ace and soon discovers a weakened section of wall. He breaks it down and finds that it leads to the fallout shelter where Killer Croc's friends reside. Croc catches Batman's scent and attacks him. The two begin fighting and Batman barely manages to evade Croc's crushing blows. Suddenly, he hears the sound of rushing water. Batman shouts to Croc, warning him that the tunnels are going to be flooded. Croc presses up against the weakened wall, enabling Batman the chance to get Aunt Marcy and the others to higher ground. The water bursts through the crumbling mortar and Croc is washed away. Aunt Marcy and the others believe that he dies in the flood.
Featured characters
Supporting characters
Villains
Minor characters
- Aunt Marcy
- Dave
- Spot the Dog
Organizations
- Taylor's Exclusive Shopping security staff
Races & Animals
Locations
- Arkham Asylum (In a dream only)
- Crest Hill
- 21st Street
- Al's Originals
- Barb's Spa
- Keebee's
- LeRose
- O'Neil Institute
- Puckett's
- Taylor's Exclusive Shopping
Items
Vehicles
- Batmobile
- Bulldozer
- Dirigible (Cover only)
- Helicopter (Cover only)
Powers
Miscellaneous
Notes & Trivia[]
- Batman was created by comic book writer Bill Finger and graphic artist Bob Kane. He first appeared in Detective Comics #27 in May, 1939. He received his first ongoing series, Batman, in the Spring, 1940 beginning with Batman #1.
- This issue carries the approval stamp of the Comics Code Authority.
- This issue shipped to retailers on September 19th, 1991.
- This issue shipped in both direct market and newsstand editions.
- The tagline of this issue is "Beneath the Streets of Gotham City... a killer stalks!"
- This is the first issue of Norm Breyfogle's run as inker on Batman.
- Batman appeared last in War of the Gods #4. He appears next in Detective Comics #638.
- Robin appeared last in War of the Gods #4.
- Killer Croc appeared last in The Demon, Volume 3 #11. Appearances to the contrary, Killer Croc survives the flood from this issue. He appears next in Batman #489.
- Ace the Bat-Hound appears next in Batman #480.
- Alfred Pennyworth appears next in Detective Comics #638.
- The song that Aunt Marcy sings throughout this issue is "Hush, Little Baby", which is a lullaby with lyrics that promise rewards in exchange for the target of the lullaby, a child, to remain quiet or go to sleep.