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Batman #140: The Eighth Wonder of Space

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Series: Batman
Issue number: 140
Cover date: 1961-06-01
ComicVine ID: 5321

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Batman #140: The Eighth Wonder of Space stands out in Gotham Vault because the issue title, character tags, and 1961-06-01 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

Can the Dynamic Duo really have been turned into aliens? Batman with Robin - The Ghost of the Joker Batman with Robin - The Charmed Life of Batman Letter to the Bat-Cave Lefty Looie Batman with Robin - The Eighth Wonder of Space

Citation summary

Batman #140: The Eighth Wonder of Space is a Batman issue with cover date 1961-06-01. Gotham Vault links it to Ace the Bat-Hound, Alfred Pennyworth, Batman, Nightwing (Dick Grayson), Commissioner Gordon (James Gordon).

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 ›

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 ›

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

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

SupermanOpen 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 #140: The Eighth Wonder of Space?

Batman #140: The Eighth Wonder of Space is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #140 with a cover date of 1961-06-01.

Who appears in Batman #140: The Eighth Wonder of Space?

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

Is Batman #140: The Eighth Wonder of Space part of a story arc?

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