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Batman #238: The Masterminds of Crime!

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Series: Batman
Issue number: 238
Cover date: 1972-01-01
ComicVine ID: 11893

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Batman #238: The Masterminds of Crime! stands out in Gotham Vault because the issue title, character tags, and 1972-01-01 cover date create a distinct entry point into Batman. Readers can use it to jump from this issue into Aquaman, Batman, Beast Boy, Beppo and related Batman continuity.

Issue summary

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Citation summary

Batman #238: The Masterminds of Crime! is a Batman issue with cover date 1972-01-01. Gotham Vault links it to Aquaman, Batman, Beast Boy, Beppo, Bouncing Boy.

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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 ›

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What comic is Batman #238: The Masterminds of Crime!?

Batman #238: The Masterminds of Crime! is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #238 with a cover date of 1972-01-01.

Who appears in Batman #238: The Masterminds of Crime!?

Gotham Vault currently identifies these characters for this issue: Aquaman, Batman, Beast Boy, Beppo, Bouncing Boy.

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