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Batman #155: Return of the Penguin ; Batman's Psychic Twin

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Series: Batman
Issue number: 155
Cover date: 1963-05-01
ComicVine ID: 123223

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Batman #155: Return of the Penguin ; Batman's Psychic Twin stands out in Gotham Vault because the issue title, character tags, and 1963-05-01 cover date create a distinct entry point into Batman. Readers can use it to jump from this issue into Alfred Pennyworth, Batman, Nightwing (Dick Grayson), Commissioner Gordon (James Gordon) and related Batman continuity.

Issue summary

Countdown on Excellence (a public service message by Jerry and his father / written by Jack Schiff) Batman's Psychic Twin (Batman and Robin, Kathy Kane) The Return of the Penguin (Batman and Robin vs Penguin, with Vicki Vale, Alfred, Commissioner Gordon / written by Bill Finger) "Robin! Look Out! The Penguin had a flame-throwing device set inside the bronze dragon's mouth!" Quick Quiz

Citation summary

Batman #155: Return of the Penguin ; Batman's Psychic Twin is a Batman issue with cover date 1963-05-01. Gotham Vault links it to Alfred Pennyworth, Batman, Nightwing (Dick Grayson), Commissioner Gordon (James Gordon), Jerry.

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 ›

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 ›

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

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

The Penguin (Oswald Cobblepot)Oswald Cobblepot runs the Iceberg Lounge and half the city's underworld. Never underestimate…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

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

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What comic is Batman #155: Return of the Penguin ; Batman's Psychic Twin?

Batman #155: Return of the Penguin ; Batman's Psychic Twin is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #155 with a cover date of 1963-05-01.

Who appears in Batman #155: Return of the Penguin ; Batman's Psychic Twin?

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