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Batman #161: The Bat-Mite Hero

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Series: Batman
Issue number: 161
Cover date: 1964-02-01
ComicVine ID: 6958

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Batman #161: The Bat-Mite Hero stands out in Gotham Vault because the issue title, character tags, and 1964-02-01 cover date create a distinct entry point into Batman. Readers can use it to jump from this issue into Bat-Mite, Batman, Bill Strong, Casey the Cop and related Batman continuity.

Issue summary

Batman with Robin - The New Crimes of the Mad Hatter Letters to the Bat-Cave Batman with Robin - The Bat-Mite Hero Casey the Cop

Citation summary

Batman #161: The Bat-Mite Hero is a Batman issue with cover date 1964-02-01. Gotham Vault links it to Bat-Mite, Batman, Bill Strong, Casey the Cop, Nightwing (Dick Grayson).

Characters listed for this issue

Bat-MiteOpen 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 ›

Bill StrongOpen 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 ›

Frank CollinsOpen 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 ›

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

Mad Hatter (Jervis Tetch)Open this Gotham Vault character file to see linked appearances, story arcs, and related com…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

Story arc / special series

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FAQ

What comic is Batman #161: The Bat-Mite Hero?

Batman #161: The Bat-Mite Hero is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #161 with a cover date of 1964-02-01.

Who appears in Batman #161: The Bat-Mite Hero?

Gotham Vault currently identifies these characters for this issue: Bat-Mite, Batman, Bill Strong, Casey the Cop, Nightwing (Dick Grayson).

Is Batman #161: The Bat-Mite Hero part of a story arc?

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