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Batman #117: Manhunt in Outer Space

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Series: Batman
Issue number: 117
Cover date: 1958-08-01
ComicVine ID: 3912

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Batman #117: Manhunt in Outer Space stands out in Gotham Vault because the issue title, character tags, and 1958-08-01 cover date create a distinct entry point into Batman. Readers can use it to jump from this issue into Alfred Pennyworth, Batman, Casey the Cop, Nightwing (Dick Grayson) and related Batman continuity.

Issue summary

Batman and Robin travel the universe to catch an intergalactic criminal

Citation summary

Batman #117: Manhunt in Outer Space is a Batman issue with cover date 1958-08-01. Gotham Vault links it to Alfred Pennyworth, Batman, Casey the Cop, Nightwing (Dick Grayson), The Joker.

Characters listed for this issue

Alfred PennyworthThe man who raised Batman. Ex-SAS, current butler, permanent father figure. The only one who…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

BatmanOpen this Gotham Vault character file to see linked appearances, story arcs, and related com…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

Casey the CopOpen this Gotham Vault character file to see linked appearances, story arcs, and related com…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

Nightwing (Dick Grayson)The first Robin, all grown up. Acrobat, detective, leader. The best of Batman without the da…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

The JokerThe Clown Prince of Crime. Gotham's chaos agent. No one knows his real story, and that's the…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

Warden WillisOpen this Gotham Vault character file to see linked appearances, story arcs, and related com…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

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FAQ

What comic is Batman #117: Manhunt in Outer Space?

Batman #117: Manhunt in Outer Space is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #117 with a cover date of 1958-08-01.

Who appears in Batman #117: Manhunt in Outer Space?

Gotham Vault currently identifies these characters for this issue: Alfred Pennyworth, Batman, Casey the Cop, Nightwing (Dick Grayson), The Joker.

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Last updated 2026-05-27. Comic metadata is curated from Gotham Vault’s local database.