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Batman #233: The Death Cheaters of Gotham City!

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Series
Batman
Issue number
233
Cover date
1971-08-01
ComicVine ID
11575

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Batman #233: The Death Cheaters of Gotham City! stands out in Gotham Vault because the issue title, character tags, and 1971-08-01 cover date create a distinct entry point into Batman. Readers can use it to jump from this issue into Alfred Pennyworth, Aunt Agatha, Batman, Nightwing (Dick Grayson) and related Batman continuity.

Issue summary

A giant-size issue reprinting five exciting stories from Batman’s past that focus on his secret identity of Bruce Wayne. This issue includes: “The Death-Cheaters of Gotham City!”; “The Other Bruce Wayne”; “The Murder of Bruce Wayne!”; “Bruce Wayne’s Aunt Agatha!”; and “The Crime of Bruce Wayne.”

Citation summary

Batman #233: The Death Cheaters of Gotham City! is a Batman issue with cover date 1971-08-01. Gotham Vault links it to Alfred Pennyworth, Aunt Agatha, Batman, Nightwing (Dick Grayson), Donald Penn.

Characters listed for this issue

Alfred Pennyworth
Alfred PennyworthThe man who raised Batman. Ex-SAS, current butler, permanent father figure. The only one who…VIEW APPEARANCES ›
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Aunt AgathaOpen this Gotham Vault character file to see linked appearances, story arcs, and related com…VIEW APPEARANCES ›
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BatmanOpen this Gotham Vault character file to see linked appearances, story arcs, and related com…VIEW APPEARANCES ›
Nightwing (Dick Grayson)
Nightwing (Dick Grayson)The first Robin, all grown up. Acrobat, detective, leader. The best of Batman without the da…VIEW APPEARANCES ›
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Donald PennOpen this Gotham Vault character file to see linked appearances, story arcs, and related com…VIEW APPEARANCES ›
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Gregory OrrickOpen this Gotham Vault character file to see linked appearances, story arcs, and related com…VIEW APPEARANCES ›
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Hack DawesOpen this Gotham Vault character file to see linked appearances, story arcs, and related com…VIEW APPEARANCES ›
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Holmes CaffreyOpen this Gotham Vault character file to see linked appearances, story arcs, and related com…VIEW APPEARANCES ›
Commissioner Gordon (James Gordon)
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 ›
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Jeff SieversOpen this Gotham Vault character file to see linked appearances, story arcs, and related com…VIEW APPEARANCES ›
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John GrantOpen this Gotham Vault character file to see linked appearances, story arcs, and related com…VIEW APPEARANCES ›
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Kathy KaneOpen this Gotham Vault character file to see linked appearances, story arcs, and related com…VIEW APPEARANCES ›
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Roger KeepOpen this Gotham Vault character file to see linked appearances, story arcs, and related com…VIEW APPEARANCES ›
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Squint NealyOpen this Gotham Vault character file to see linked appearances, story arcs, and related com…VIEW APPEARANCES ›
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Stanley DuffOpen this Gotham Vault character file to see linked appearances, story arcs, and related com…VIEW APPEARANCES ›
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The CollectorOpen this Gotham Vault character file to see linked appearances, story arcs, and related com…VIEW APPEARANCES ›
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Tom WeaverOpen 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 #233: The Death Cheaters of Gotham City!?

Batman #233: The Death Cheaters of Gotham City! is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #233 with a cover date of 1971-08-01.

Who appears in Batman #233: The Death Cheaters of Gotham City!?

Gotham Vault currently identifies these characters for this issue: Alfred Pennyworth, Aunt Agatha, Batman, Nightwing (Dick Grayson), Donald Penn.

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