Batman #217: One Bullet Too Many!
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- Series
- Batman
- Issue number
- 217
- Cover date
- 1969-12-31
- ComicVine ID
- 10542
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Issue summary
Does Batman quit? And where is Robin? Find out in this extra-long issue of BATMAN! It is a time of endings and new beginnings. Recent High school Grad Dick Grayson is on his way to college. He has been accepted at Hudson University. "All is in readiness" Alfred tells Bruce Wayne who s been sitting ion Dick's room. They both head down stairs to meet the young man who's been like a son to them. With the luggage packed in the trunk of the awaiting taxi cab Dick Grayson says a quick goodbye as he heads to the airport alone. After Dick is gone , Bruce and Alfred also are making a move to the center of Gotham and will now be residing in the Wayne Foundation building instead of Wayne Manor. Together they talk of how all this affects Batman for the better.
Citation summary
Batman #217: One Bullet Too Many! is a Batman issue with cover date 1969-12-31. Gotham Vault links it to Alfred Pennyworth, Batman, Nightwing (Dick Grayson), Dr. Jonah Fielding, Dr. Susan Fielding.
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What comic is Batman #217: One Bullet Too Many!?
Batman #217: One Bullet Too Many! is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #217 with a cover date of 1969-12-31.
Who appears in Batman #217: One Bullet Too Many!?
Gotham Vault currently identifies these characters for this issue: Alfred Pennyworth, Batman, Nightwing (Dick Grayson), Dr. Jonah Fielding, Dr. Susan Fielding.
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