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Batman #235: Swamp Sinister

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Series
Batman
Issue number
235
Cover date
1971-09-30
ComicVine ID
11636

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Batman #235: Swamp Sinister stands out in Gotham Vault because the issue title, character tags, and 1971-09-30 cover date create a distinct entry point into Batman. Readers can use it to jump from this issue into Albert Maunch, Alfred Pennyworth, Batman, Nightwing (Dick Grayson) and related Batman continuity.

Issue summary

The Dark Knight must do the unthinkable and team-up with Ra's al Ghul to find the Daughter of the Demon before it's too late. It's the return of Talia in "Swamp Sinister." Story One: Swamp Sinister Batman follows a deadly trail back to his old foe, Talia Al Ghul. Story Two: The Outcast Society featuring Robin Robin comes across a commune where the members hold their own court. Story Three: A Castle with Wall To Wall Danger Reprinting a tale originally presented in Detective Comics #329

Citation summary

Batman #235: Swamp Sinister is a Batman issue with cover date 1971-09-30. Gotham Vault links it to Albert Maunch, Alfred Pennyworth, Batman, Nightwing (Dick Grayson), Frank Pragnel.

Characters listed for this issue

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Albert MaunchOpen this Gotham Vault character file to see linked appearances, story arcs, and related com…VIEW APPEARANCES ›
Alfred Pennyworth
Alfred PennyworthThe man who raised Batman. Ex-SAS, current butler, permanent father figure. The only one who…VIEW APPEARANCES ›
B
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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Frank PragnelOpen 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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Nanci BeekerOpen this Gotham Vault character file to see linked appearances, story arcs, and related com…VIEW APPEARANCES ›
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Pat WhalonOpen this Gotham Vault character file to see linked appearances, story arcs, and related com…VIEW APPEARANCES ›
Ra's al Ghul
Ra's al GhulThe Demon's Head. Leader of the League of Assassins. Centuries old and wants Batman to be hi…VIEW APPEARANCES ›
S
Solomon T. LondonOpen this Gotham Vault character file to see linked appearances, story arcs, and related com…VIEW APPEARANCES ›
Talia al Ghul
Talia al GhulDaughter of the Demon. Trained to lead, to kill, to seduce. Caught between her love for Batm…VIEW APPEARANCES ›
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Terri BergstromOpen this Gotham Vault character file to see linked appearances, story arcs, and related com…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

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What comic is Batman #235: Swamp Sinister?

Batman #235: Swamp Sinister is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #235 with a cover date of 1971-09-30.

Who appears in Batman #235: Swamp Sinister?

Gotham Vault currently identifies these characters for this issue: Albert Maunch, Alfred Pennyworth, Batman, Nightwing (Dick Grayson), Frank Pragnel.

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