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Batman #147: Batman Becomes Bat-Baby

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Series: Batman
Issue number: 147
Cover date: 1962-05-01
ComicVine ID: 5856

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Batman #147: Batman Becomes Bat-Baby stands out in Gotham Vault because the issue title, character tags, and 1962-05-01 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 with Robin - The Plants of Plunder Jail Jests Batman with Robin - The Secret of the Mystery Island Letters to the Bat-Cave Batman with Robin - Batman Becomes Bat-Baby Casey the Cop

Citation summary

Batman #147: Batman Becomes Bat-Baby is a Batman issue with cover date 1962-05-01. Gotham Vault links it to Alfred Pennyworth, Batman, Casey the Cop, Nightwing (Dick Grayson), Commissioner Gordon (James Gordon).

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 ›

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 ›

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FAQ

What comic is Batman #147: Batman Becomes Bat-Baby?

Batman #147: Batman Becomes Bat-Baby is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #147 with a cover date of 1962-05-01.

Who appears in Batman #147: Batman Becomes Bat-Baby?

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

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