Batman #43: The Blackbird of Banditry!
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- Series
- Batman
- Issue number
- 43
- Cover date
- 1947-10-01
- ComicVine ID
- 120842
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Batman #43: The Blackbird of Banditry! stands out in Gotham Vault because the issue title, character tags, and 1947-10-01 cover date create a distinct entry point into Batman. Readers can use it to jump from this issue into Batman (Bruce Wayne), The Joker, Catwoman (Selina Kyle), The Penguin (Oswald Cobblepot) and related Batman continuity.
Issue summary
"THE BLACKBIRD OF BANDITRY" Joker and Catwoman are stealing the headlines so Penguin plans a crimes spree themed around fictional birds. "NEXT STOP - DANGER" 2 crooks fleeing batman take over a train. PROF. PIPP "THE FOUR HORSEMEN OF CRIME" four notorious criminals of history are seemingly brought thru time to plague Gotham.
Citation summary
Batman #43: The Blackbird of Banditry! is a Batman issue with cover date 1947-10-01. Gotham Vault links it to Batman (Bruce Wayne), The Joker, Catwoman (Selina Kyle), The Penguin (Oswald Cobblepot).
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FAQ
What comic is Batman #43: The Blackbird of Banditry!?
Batman #43: The Blackbird of Banditry! is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #43 with a cover date of 1947-10-01.
Who appears in Batman #43: The Blackbird of Banditry!?
Gotham Vault currently identifies these characters for this issue: Batman (Bruce Wayne), The Joker, Catwoman (Selina Kyle), The Penguin (Oswald Cobblepot).
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Last updated 2026-05-27. Comic metadata is curated from Gotham Vault’s local database.