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Batman #182: The Strange Lives of Batman and Robin

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Series: Batman
Issue number: 182
Cover date: 1966-07-31
ComicVine ID: 8700

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Batman #182: The Strange Lives of Batman and Robin stands out in Gotham Vault because the issue title, character tags, and 1966-07-31 cover date create a distinct entry point into Batman. Readers can use it to jump from this issue into Ace the Bat-Hound, Batman, Batman Robot, Nightwing (Dick Grayson) and related Batman continuity.

Issue summary

The Dynamic Duo are affected by strange gases, making Robin much older and making Batman more youthful. Robin, now the adult member of the team, must try to control his youthful partner’s rashness while tracking down the criminal responsible for the change.

Citation summary

Batman #182: The Strange Lives of Batman and Robin is a Batman issue with cover date 1966-07-31. Gotham Vault links it to Ace the Bat-Hound, Batman, Batman Robot, Nightwing (Dick Grayson), Commissioner Gordon (James Gordon).

Characters listed for this issue

Ace the Bat-HoundOpen 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 ›

Batman RobotOpen 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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FAQ

What comic is Batman #182: The Strange Lives of Batman and Robin?

Batman #182: The Strange Lives of Batman and Robin is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #182 with a cover date of 1966-07-31.

Who appears in Batman #182: The Strange Lives of Batman and Robin?

Gotham Vault currently identifies these characters for this issue: Ace the Bat-Hound, Batman, Batman Robot, Nightwing (Dick Grayson), Commissioner Gordon (James Gordon).

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