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Batman #54: The Better Man

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Series
Batman
Issue number
54
Cover date
2018-11-01
ComicVine ID
683792

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Batman #54: The Better Man stands out in Gotham Vault because the issue title, character tags, and 2018-11-01 cover date create a distinct entry point into Batman. Readers can use it to jump from this issue into Batman (Bruce Wayne), Catwoman (Selina Kyle), Robin (Dick Grayson) and related Batman continuity.

Issue summary

Dick Grayson—the original Robin—gets to spend some quality time fighting crime with his mentor for the first time since Batman popped the question to Catwoman. It’s a walk down memory lane as Bruce Wayne helps Dick get over the loss of his high-flying acrobat parents, which in turn led to his crime-fighting career. Guest artist Matt Wagner (Mage, TRINITY) jumps on board for this special issue! List of covers and their creators: Cover Name Creator(s) Sidebar Location Reg Regular Cover Matt Wagner & Brennan Wagner 1 Var Variant Cover Tim Sale & Brennan Wagner 2

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Batman #54: The Better Man is a Batman issue with cover date 2018-11-01. Gotham Vault links it to Batman (Bruce Wayne), Catwoman (Selina Kyle), Robin (Dick Grayson).

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What comic is Batman #54: The Better Man?

Batman #54: The Better Man is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #54 with a cover date of 2018-11-01.

Who appears in Batman #54: The Better Man?

Gotham Vault currently identifies these characters for this issue: Batman (Bruce Wayne), Catwoman (Selina Kyle), Robin (Dick Grayson).

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