Batman #58: The State-Bird Crimes!
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- Series
- Batman
- Issue number
- 58
- Cover date
- 1950-04-01
- ComicVine ID
- 120801
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Batman #58: The State-Bird Crimes! stands out in Gotham Vault because the issue title, character tags, and 1950-04-01 cover date create a distinct entry point into Batman. Readers can use it to jump from this issue into Batman, Nightwing (Dick Grayson), Little Pete, The Penguin (Oswald Cobblepot) and related Batman continuity.
Issue summary
"THE STATE BIRD CRIMES" : (Batman) Penguin goes on another bird-themed crime spree. "THE BRAND OF A HERO" : (Batman) after a friend presents a mystery to Bruce he and dick get their old friend Professor Nichols to send them back to the old west. DEATH DANCE : DAFFY & DOODLE: (humor strip) "ULTRAVIOLET BULLETS" : (text article) "THE BLACK DIMOND" : (Batman) LITTLE PETE : (humor strip)
Citation summary
Batman #58: The State-Bird Crimes! is a Batman issue with cover date 1950-04-01. Gotham Vault links it to Batman, Nightwing (Dick Grayson), Little Pete, The Penguin (Oswald Cobblepot), Professor Carter Nichols.
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What comic is Batman #58: The State-Bird Crimes!?
Batman #58: The State-Bird Crimes! is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #58 with a cover date of 1950-04-01.
Who appears in Batman #58: The State-Bird Crimes!?
Gotham Vault currently identifies these characters for this issue: Batman, Nightwing (Dick Grayson), Little Pete, The Penguin (Oswald Cobblepot), Professor Carter Nichols.
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