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Batman #196: The Psychic Super-Sleuth!; The Purloined Parchment Puzzle

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Series
Batman
Issue number
196
Cover date
1967-11-01
ComicVine ID
9723

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Batman #196: The Psychic Super-Sleuth!; The Purloined Parchment Puzzle stands out in Gotham Vault because the issue title, character tags, and 1967-11-01 cover date create a distinct entry point into Batman. Readers can use it to jump from this issue into Batman, Nightwing (Dick Grayson), Commissioner Gordon (James Gordon) and related Batman continuity.

Issue summary

The Dynamic Duo team up with someone they believe to be a psychic detective, but they soon learn that he is an imposter and his men are holding the real Dubrov captive.

Citation summary

Batman #196: The Psychic Super-Sleuth!; The Purloined Parchment Puzzle is a Batman issue with cover date 1967-11-01. Gotham Vault links it to Batman, Nightwing (Dick Grayson), Commissioner Gordon (James Gordon).

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What comic is Batman #196: The Psychic Super-Sleuth!; The Purloined Parchment Puzzle?

Batman #196: The Psychic Super-Sleuth!; The Purloined Parchment Puzzle is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #196 with a cover date of 1967-11-01.

Who appears in Batman #196: The Psychic Super-Sleuth!; The Purloined Parchment Puzzle?

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