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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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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