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Batman #213: The Origin of Robin

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Series: Batman
Issue number: 213
Cover date: 1969-08-01
ComicVine ID: 10331

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Batman #213: The Origin of Robin stands out in Gotham Vault because the issue title, character tags, and 1969-08-01 cover date create a distinct entry point into Batman. Readers can use it to jump from this issue into Alfred Pennyworth, Anthony Zucco, Batman, Clayface (Karlo) and related Batman continuity.

Issue summary

A giant-size “30th Anniversary Special” featuring five classic tales, including “The Origin of Robin,” “Here Comes Alfred,” “The Game of Death,” “The Man Behind the Red Hood,” and “The Challenge of Clay-Face.” Notes An all reprint issue. The cover is a homage to the cover of Detective Comics #38 .

Citation summary

Batman #213: The Origin of Robin is a Batman issue with cover date 1969-08-01. Gotham Vault links it to Alfred Pennyworth, Anthony Zucco, Batman, Clayface (Karlo), Nightwing (Dick Grayson).

Characters listed for this issue

Alfred PennyworthThe man who raised Batman. Ex-SAS, current butler, permanent father figure. The only one who…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

Anthony ZuccoOpen 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 ›

Clayface (Karlo)Open 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 ›

H. Bennington ScreenmoreOpen this Gotham Vault character file to see linked appearances, story arcs, and related com…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

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

The JokerThe Clown Prince of Crime. Gotham's chaos agent. No one knows his real story, and that's the…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

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

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What comic is Batman #213: The Origin of Robin?

Batman #213: The Origin of Robin is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #213 with a cover date of 1969-08-01.

Who appears in Batman #213: The Origin of Robin?

Gotham Vault currently identifies these characters for this issue: Alfred Pennyworth, Anthony Zucco, Batman, Clayface (Karlo), Nightwing (Dick Grayson).

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