Batman #203: The Secrets of the Batcave!

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Batman #203: The Secrets of the Batcave! stands out in Gotham Vault because the issue title, character tags, and 1968-08-01 cover date create a distinct entry point into Batman. Readers can use it to jump from this issue into Batman, Cap, Nightwing (Dick Grayson), Commissioner Gordon (James Gordon) and related Batman continuity.

Issue summary

“THE 1,000 SECRETS OF THE BATCAVE!” An escaped criminal breaks into Wayne Manor and discovers a shocking secret…the Batcave! This "80 Page Giant G-49" is a collection reprints about Batman's super-sanctum, The Batcave! Plus a 2 page view of the Batcave, and a Batmobile story are also included. The 1000 Secrets of the Batcave! (Batman, Robin, Commissioner Gordon / written by Bill Finger : reprinted from: Batman #48) An escaped convict accidentally finds the Batcave. Will he tell the world his discovery? Cap's Hobby Hints (by Henry Boltinoff) The Birth of Batplane II! (Batman, Robin / written by David Vern Reed : reprinted from: Batman #61) Secrets of the Batcave - 1968 Gives a big, 2 page view of the Batcave. The next 2 pages are various Bat-gadgets. The Secret of Batmans Utility Belt! (Batman, Robin / written by David Reed?) The 100 Batarangs of Batman (Batman, Robin, Commissioner Gordon / written by Bill Finger : reprinted from: Detective Comics #244) Who stole the film that shows Batman using various Batarangs? The Secret of the Batmobile (Batman, Robin, Vicki Vale / written by Bill Finger : reprinted from: Batman #98) Vicki takes a picture of the Batmobile in action. What secrets could that picture reveal? The Flying Bat-Cave! (Batman, Robin : reprinted from: Detective Comics #186) A flying prototype of the Batcave is made.

Characters listed for this issue

B

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C

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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 ›

V

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