Batman #371: Nine Cradles of Death
Read a concise guide to Batman #371: Nine Cradles of Death, including cover date, series details, summary, characters, and collector-friendly context. Char
- Series
- Batman
- Issue number
- 371
- Cover date
- 1984-05-01
- ComicVine ID
- 24254
Quick answer
Batman #371: Nine Cradles of Death stands out in Gotham Vault because the issue title, character tags, and 1984-05-01 cover date create a distinct entry point into Batman. Readers can use it to jump from this issue into Batman (Bruce Wayne), Robin (Dick Grayson) and related Batman continuity.
Issue summary
Catman escapes jail again with the intention of stealing a statue of the Egyptian cat goddess Bast. Two man are locked up in the same cell, one known as Collins and the other Blake, who is Cat-Man. After a time of self induced catanoia, Blake wagers with Collins over defeating Batman and winning Collins hidden loot, or having to hand over the Cat-Man suit. What ensues is a cat and bat game through Gotham museum. Robin (Jason Todd) is neturalized and less then effective in helping. With Batman disoriented with the sounds of the Cat-Man, he fights for his life. In the end, there is more then one Cat, and the Batman costum is worse for wear.
Citation summary
Batman #371: Nine Cradles of Death is a Batman issue with cover date 1984-05-01. Gotham Vault links it to Batman (Bruce Wayne), Robin (Dick Grayson).
Characters listed for this issue
Story arc / special series
This issue is not currently tagged to a specific Gotham Vault story arc. Use the main database to browse related Batman issues by series, character, and year.
Buy this comic
As an Amazon Associate, Gotham Vault may earn from qualifying purchases.
FAQ
What comic is Batman #371: Nine Cradles of Death?
Batman #371: Nine Cradles of Death is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #371 with a cover date of 1984-05-01.
Who appears in Batman #371: Nine Cradles of Death?
Gotham Vault currently identifies these characters for this issue: Batman (Bruce Wayne), Robin (Dick Grayson).
Is Batman #371: Nine Cradles of Death part of a story arc?
This issue is not currently tagged to a specific Gotham Vault story arc or special series.
Where can I explore more Batman comics like this?
Use Gotham Vault to browse Batman issues by series, character, year, and story arc, or start with the Batman reading guides for a cleaner path through continuity.
Keep exploring Gotham
This issue page is an entry point into the larger Gotham Vault database. From here, readers can jump into related characters, story arcs, reading guides, and Batman comic history.
Open Gotham Vault → · Explore characters → · Start reading Batman →
Why this page exists
Gotham Vault is building a searchable Batman comics guide for readers, collectors, and fans who want fast answers without digging through continuity confusion. This static page is designed to be crawlable, readable, and easy for AI search tools to quote accurately.
Last updated 2026-05-27. Comic metadata is curated from Gotham Vault’s local database.