Batman #193: Ride, Bat-Hombre, Ride

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Batman #193: Ride, Bat-Hombre, Ride stands out in Gotham Vault because the issue title, character tags, and 1967-08-01 cover date create a distinct entry point into Batman. Readers can use it to jump from this issue into Alfred Pennyworth, Bat-hombre, Batman, Blair Graeme and related Batman continuity.

Issue summary

The sickly president of a Latin American nation implores the Caped Crusaders to come to his country and train a Batman to keep law and order there. Ride, Bat-Hombre, Ride Come down with us, amigos, to the land of the gaucho and the wildest bandits in the world - and thrill to the exploits of Bat·Hombre! The Armored Batman The famed crimefighters face a mysterious menace so formidable that they adopt unique costumes for special protection! His Majesty, King Batman The king of lawmen is suddenly transformed into real royalty when a devious and dangerous conspiracy hurtles him into a new risky role! Batman and The Vikings The dynamic duo speeds back into the past to unravel the riddle of a Viking coward who looks exactly like Bruce Wayne! Mayor Bruce Wayne Batman's secret identity is at stake as a cunning criminal concocts a diabolical scheme to end Batman's career once and for all! The Flying Batman In this incredible adventure, Batman and Robin are whisked into the lost valley of birdmen - where Batman acquires real wings!

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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Bat-hombreOpen 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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Blair GraemeOpen this Gotham Vault character file to see linked appearances, story arcs, and related com…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

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

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

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

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

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Deuce ChalmersOpen 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 ›

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El PapagayoOpen 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 ›

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Joe P. AbernathyOpen this Gotham Vault character file to see linked appearances, story arcs, and related com…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

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

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

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

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

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