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Batman #174: The Human Punching Bag

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Series
Batman
Issue number
174
Cover date
1965-09-01
ComicVine ID
7998

Quick answer

Batman #174: The Human Punching Bag stands out in Gotham Vault because the issue title, character tags, and 1965-09-01 cover date create a distinct entry point into Batman. Readers can use it to jump from this issue into Al Cutshaw, Art Saddows, Batman, Big Game Hunter and related Batman continuity.

Issue summary

The Getaway Genius returns to plague Batman, but can the Masked Manhunter evade the deadly trap of... a plastic bag?

Citation summary

Batman #174: The Human Punching Bag is a Batman issue with cover date 1965-09-01. Gotham Vault links it to Al Cutshaw, Art Saddows, Batman, Big Game Hunter, Nightwing (Dick Grayson).

Characters listed for this issue

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Al CutshawOpen this Gotham Vault character file to see linked appearances, story arcs, and related com…VIEW APPEARANCES ›
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Art SaddowsOpen this Gotham Vault character file to see linked appearances, story arcs, and related com…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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Big Game HunterOpen this Gotham Vault character file to see linked appearances, story arcs, and related com…VIEW APPEARANCES ›
Nightwing (Dick Grayson)
Nightwing (Dick Grayson)The first Robin, all grown up. Acrobat, detective, leader. The best of Batman without the da…VIEW APPEARANCES ›
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District Attorney DantonOpen this Gotham Vault character file to see linked appearances, story arcs, and related com…VIEW APPEARANCES ›
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Getaway GeniusOpen this Gotham Vault character file to see linked appearances, story arcs, and related com…VIEW APPEARANCES ›
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Islip GangOpen this Gotham Vault character file to see linked appearances, story arcs, and related com…VIEW APPEARANCES ›
Commissioner Gordon (James Gordon)
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 ›
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Kaye DayeOpen this Gotham Vault character file to see linked appearances, story arcs, and related com…VIEW APPEARANCES ›
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Little PeteOpen this Gotham Vault character file to see linked appearances, story arcs, and related com…VIEW APPEARANCES ›
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Martin TellmanOpen 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 #174: The Human Punching Bag?

Batman #174: The Human Punching Bag is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #174 with a cover date of 1965-09-01.

Who appears in Batman #174: The Human Punching Bag?

Gotham Vault currently identifies these characters for this issue: Al Cutshaw, Art Saddows, Batman, Big Game Hunter, Nightwing (Dick Grayson).

Is Batman #174: The Human Punching Bag part of a story arc?

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