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Batman #39: Catwoman Vs. Batman!

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Series: Batman
Issue number: 39
Cover date: 1947-02-28
ComicVine ID: 120795

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Batman #39: Catwoman Vs. Batman! stands out in Gotham Vault because the issue title, character tags, and 1947-02-28 cover date create a distinct entry point into Batman. Readers can use it to jump from this issue into Batman, Captain Tootsie, Catwoman (Selina Kyle), Chief Hot Foot and related Batman continuity.

Issue summary

“THE FRIGHTENED PEOPLE!” Batman and Robin investigate a crime spree in which people are being robbed by a gang of thugs using their worst fears against them! "The Frightened People" "The Man In The Iron Mask" Chief Hotfoot Shorty Willie The Office Boy "A Christmas Tale"

Citation summary

Batman #39: Catwoman Vs. Batman! is a Batman issue with cover date 1947-02-28. Gotham Vault links it to Batman, Captain Tootsie, Catwoman (Selina Kyle), Chief Hot Foot, Nightwing (Dick Grayson).

Characters listed for this issue

BatmanOpen this Gotham Vault character file to see linked appearances, story arcs, and related com…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

Captain TootsieOpen this Gotham Vault character file to see linked appearances, story arcs, and related com…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

Catwoman (Selina Kyle)The world's greatest thief with a heart of... well, sometimes gold. Walks the line between h…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

Chief Hot FootOpen this Gotham Vault character file to see linked appearances, story arcs, and related com…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

Nightwing (Dick Grayson)The first Robin, all grown up. Acrobat, detective, leader. The best of Batman without the da…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

Iron-Hat FerrisOpen this Gotham Vault character file to see linked appearances, story arcs, and related com…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

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 ›

ShortyOpen this Gotham Vault character file to see linked appearances, story arcs, and related com…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

Willie the Office BoyOpen 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 #39: Catwoman Vs. Batman!?

Batman #39: Catwoman Vs. Batman! is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #39 with a cover date of 1947-02-28.

Who appears in Batman #39: Catwoman Vs. Batman!?

Gotham Vault currently identifies these characters for this issue: Batman, Captain Tootsie, Catwoman (Selina Kyle), Chief Hot Foot, Nightwing (Dick Grayson).

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