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Batman #194: The Blockbuster Goes Bat-Mad

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Series: Batman
Issue number: 194
Cover date: 1967-08-01
ComicVine ID: 9581

Quick answer

Batman #194: The Blockbuster Goes Bat-Mad 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 Art Saddows, Batman, Blockbuster, Nightwing (Dick Grayson) and related Batman continuity.

Issue summary

By chance, a reformed Mark Desmond sees a Batman display at a local department store and reverts back to his Blockbuster persona, upon which he goes out to destroy anything related to the Caped Crusader.

Citation summary

Batman #194: The Blockbuster Goes Bat-Mad is a Batman issue with cover date 1967-08-01. Gotham Vault links it to Art Saddows, Batman, Blockbuster, Nightwing (Dick Grayson), District Attorney Danton.

Characters listed for this issue

Art SaddowsOpen 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 ›

BlockbusterOpen 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 ›

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

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

Hugh RankinOpen 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 ›

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

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

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

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

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

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

Solomon GrundyOpen 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 #194: The Blockbuster Goes Bat-Mad?

Batman #194: The Blockbuster Goes Bat-Mad is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #194 with a cover date of 1967-08-01.

Who appears in Batman #194: The Blockbuster Goes Bat-Mad?

Gotham Vault currently identifies these characters for this issue: Art Saddows, Batman, Blockbuster, Nightwing (Dick Grayson), District Attorney Danton.

Is Batman #194: The Blockbuster Goes Bat-Mad part of a story arc?

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