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Batman #179: Clay Pigeon for a Killer; The Riddle-Less Robberies of the Riddler!

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Series: Batman
Issue number: 179
Cover date: 1966-03-01
ComicVine ID: 8397

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Batman #179: Clay Pigeon for a Killer; The Riddle-Less Robberies of the Riddler! stands out in Gotham Vault because the issue title, character tags, and 1966-03-01 cover date create a distinct entry point into Batman. Readers can use it to jump from this issue into Batman, Casey the Cop, Nightwing (Dick Grayson), Commissioner Gordon (James Gordon) and related Batman continuity.

Issue summary

The Riddler’s back with a new batch of zany puzzles to drive Batman and Robin batty!

Citation summary

Batman #179: Clay Pigeon for a Killer; The Riddle-Less Robberies of the Riddler! is a Batman issue with cover date 1966-03-01. Gotham Vault links it to Batman, Casey the Cop, Nightwing (Dick Grayson), Commissioner Gordon (James Gordon), The Riddler (Edward Nygma).

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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 ›

The Riddler (Edward Nygma)Edward Nygma can't help himself — he has to leave clues. Obsessed with proving he's smarter …VIEW APPEARANCES ›

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

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

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What comic is Batman #179: Clay Pigeon for a Killer; The Riddle-Less Robberies of the Riddler!?

Batman #179: Clay Pigeon for a Killer; The Riddle-Less Robberies of the Riddler! is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #179 with a cover date of 1966-03-01.

Who appears in Batman #179: Clay Pigeon for a Killer; The Riddle-Less Robberies of the Riddler!?

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

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