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Batman #121: The Ice Crimes of Mr. Zero

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Series: Batman
Issue number: 121
Cover date: 1959-02-01
ComicVine ID: 4194

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Batman #121: The Ice Crimes of Mr. Zero stands out in Gotham Vault because the issue title, character tags, and 1959-02-01 cover date create a distinct entry point into Batman. Readers can use it to jump from this issue into Alec Wyre, Batman, Dan Dolson, Nightwing (Dick Grayson) and related Batman continuity.

Issue summary

The first appearance and origin of Mr. Freeze (known as Mr. Zero in this issue). Batman with Robin - The Body in the Bat-Cave Warden Willis Batman with Robin - Crime Rides the Rails Homicide in Hollywood (text story) Shorty Batman with Robin - The Ice Crimes of Mr. Zero Mystery of the Golden Bean Bag

Citation summary

Batman #121: The Ice Crimes of Mr. Zero is a Batman issue with cover date 1959-02-01. Gotham Vault links it to Alec Wyre, Batman, Dan Dolson, Nightwing (Dick Grayson), Duds Decker.

Characters listed for this issue

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

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

Dan DolsonOpen 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 ›

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

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

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

Mr. Freeze (Victor Fries)Victor Fries just wanted to save his wife. Now trapped in a subzero suit, unable to feel hum…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

ShortyOpen this Gotham Vault character file to see linked appearances, story arcs, and related com…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 #121: The Ice Crimes of Mr. Zero?

Batman #121: The Ice Crimes of Mr. Zero is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #121 with a cover date of 1959-02-01.

Who appears in Batman #121: The Ice Crimes of Mr. Zero?

Gotham Vault currently identifies these characters for this issue: Alec Wyre, Batman, Dan Dolson, Nightwing (Dick Grayson), Duds Decker.

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