- When it stops making you sick is the time to hang up the old cape, Sir.
Detective Comics #631 is an issue of the series Detective Comics (Volume 1) with a cover date of July, 1991.
Synopsis for "The Golem of Gotham, Part One"
There have been several acts of violence against immigrants on the East Hamilton District and the responsibles are a group of white supremacists. An old Jewish man remembers World War II and fearing that history might repeat itself, he uses the Book of Yetsirah to summon a Golem, a massive being made of clay that would protect him and the minorities at East Hamilton.
Unfortunately, the Golem is fueled by hatred and goes on a rampage, killing both criminals and innocents. Batman is drawn to East Hamilton as a result of the racist attacks, but he soon gets involved in the strange destruction caused by the Golem, much to his confusion and shock.
Appearing in "The Golem of Gotham, Part One"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- Alfred Pennyworth
- Saul Zwemer (First appearance)
Antagonists:
- The Golem (First appearance)
- Joe (Single appearance; dies)
- Frank
- Steve
Other Characters:
- Jacob (Flashback only)
- Ricky Matthews (Single appearance; dies)
- Nazi Party (Flashback only)
Locations:
- Gotham City
- Wayne Manor
- East Hamilton District
Items:
- Batcomputer
- Batrope
- Utility Belt
- Book of Yetsirah
Notes
- This story is reprinted in the Batman: Dark Knight, Dark City trade paperback and in Batman: The Dark Knight Detective Vol. 6.
See Also
Recommended Reading
- Batman Recommended Reading
- Batman (Volume 1)
- Batman (Volume 2)
- Batman (Volume 3)
- Batman and Robin (Volume 1)
- Batman and Robin (Volume 2)
- Batman and Robin (Volume 3)
- Batman Confidential (Volume 1)
- Batman: Gotham Knights (Volume 1)
- Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight (Volume 1)
- Batman: Shadow of the Bat (Volume 1)
- Batman: Streets of Gotham (Volume 1)
- Batman Incorporated (Volume 1)
- Batman Incorporated (Volume 2)
- Batman/Superman (Volume 1)
- Batman/Superman (Volume 2)
- Batman/Superman: World's Finest (Volume 1)
- Batman: The Dark Knight (Volume 1)
- Batman: The Dark Knight (Volume 2)
- The Brave and the Bold (Volume 1)
- Detective Comics (Volume 1)
- Detective Comics (Volume 2)
- Superman/Batman (Volume 1)
- World's Finest (Volume 1)