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Batman #125: King Batman the First

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Series: Batman
Issue number: 125
Cover date: 1959-08-01
ComicVine ID: 4418

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Batman #125: King Batman the First stands out in Gotham Vault because the issue title, character tags, and 1959-08-01 cover date create a distinct entry point into Batman. Readers can use it to jump from this issue into Ace the Bat-Hound, Alfred Pennyworth, Batman, Nightwing (Dick Grayson) and related Batman continuity.

Issue summary

Batman with Robin - The Secret Life of Bat-Hound Crime Punishment Batman with Robin - The Last Days of Batman Warden Willis Letters to the Bat-Cave Batman with Robin - King Batman the First

Citation summary

Batman #125: King Batman the First is a Batman issue with cover date 1959-08-01. Gotham Vault links it to Ace the Bat-Hound, Alfred Pennyworth, Batman, Nightwing (Dick Grayson), El Bolo.

Characters listed for this issue

Ace the Bat-HoundOpen this Gotham Vault character file to see linked appearances, story arcs, and related com…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

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 ›

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

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

Commissioner Gordon (James Gordon)The one good cop in a corrupt city. Keeps the GCPD running and the Bat-Signal lit. Never los…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

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

Professor Carter NicholsOpen 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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What comic is Batman #125: King Batman the First?

Batman #125: King Batman the First is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #125 with a cover date of 1959-08-01.

Who appears in Batman #125: King Batman the First?

Gotham Vault currently identifies these characters for this issue: Ace the Bat-Hound, Alfred Pennyworth, Batman, Nightwing (Dick Grayson), El Bolo.

Is Batman #125: King Batman the First part of a story arc?

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