Absolute Batman #19 brings the Scarecrow to Gotham
The Scarecrow appears, and one of Batman’s staunchest allies will not survive the encounter, in DC’s Absolute Batman #19.

The Scarecrow appears, and one of Batman’s staunchest allies will not survive the encounter, in DC’s Absolute Batman #19.
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