Batman #163: Bat-Girl -- Batwoman II! / The Joker Jury!

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Batman #163: Bat-Girl -- Batwoman II! / The Joker Jury! stands out in Gotham Vault because the issue title, character tags, and 1964-05-01 cover date create a distinct entry point into Batman. Readers can use it to jump from this issue into Alfred Pennyworth, Batman, Batman Junior, Bette Kane and related Batman continuity.

Issue summary

Cover by Shelley Moldoff. " Bat-Girl -- Batwoman II! " written by Bill Finger, penciled by Chic Stone and inked by Charles Paris. Reprinted in: DC's Greatest Imaginary Stories #2 . " The Joker Jury! " written by Bill Finger, penciled by Shelley Moldoff and inked by Charles Paris. Reprinted in The Greatest Joker Stories Ever Told . In the lead story, Batman and Robin are captured by the Joker, who promptly puts them on trial with himself as the Judge! But wait a minute - who are the members of the jury - they are all the Joker as well! (Actually they are the Joker's henchmen wearing masks). Can the Dynamic Duo escape their sentences? " Bat-Girl -- Batwoman II! " In the second story, Alfred Pennyworth continues his imaginary tales as he tell of how Batgirl will one day grow up to be Batwoman II. Crystal ball clearly not working, Alfred.

Characters listed for this issue

Alfred PennyworthThe man who raised Batman. Ex-SAS, current butler, permanent father figure. The only one who…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

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

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

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Bette KaneOpen 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 ›

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