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Batman #586: Penguin Dreams

Read a concise guide to Batman #586: Penguin Dreams, including cover date, series details, summary, characters, and collector-friendly context. Characters

Series
Batman
Issue number
586
Cover date
2001-02-01
ComicVine ID
98701

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Batman #586: Penguin Dreams stands out in Gotham Vault because the issue title, character tags, and 2001-02-01 cover date create a distinct entry point into Batman. Readers can use it to jump from this issue into Batman (Bruce Wayne), The Penguin (Oswald Cobblepot) and related Batman continuity.

Issue summary

It's a duel to the death between Batman and Oswald Cobblepot, the avian gangster known as the Penguin...and you'll never guess the outcome. OK, we'll give you a hint ? "This Issue: Batman Dies!!!"

Citation summary

Batman #586: Penguin Dreams is a Batman issue with cover date 2001-02-01. Gotham Vault links it to Batman (Bruce Wayne), The Penguin (Oswald Cobblepot).

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What comic is Batman #586: Penguin Dreams?

Batman #586: Penguin Dreams is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #586 with a cover date of 2001-02-01.

Who appears in Batman #586: Penguin Dreams?

Gotham Vault currently identifies these characters for this issue: Batman (Bruce Wayne), The Penguin (Oswald Cobblepot).

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