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Batman #97: The Return of the Bat-Hound

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Series: Batman
Issue number: 97
Cover date: 1956-02-01
ComicVine ID: 2288

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Batman #97: The Return of the Bat-Hound stands out in Gotham Vault because the issue title, character tags, and 1956-02-01 cover date create a distinct entry point into Batman. Readers can use it to jump from this issue into Ace the Bat-Hound, Batman, Casey the Cop, Nightwing (Dick Grayson) and related Batman continuity.

Issue summary

Batman with Robin - The Joker Announces Danger Casey the Cop Batman with Robin - Doom on Channel 14 Shorty Casey the Cop New Gadget to Fight Crime (text story) Batman with Robin - The Return of the Bat-Hound

Citation summary

Batman #97: The Return of the Bat-Hound is a Batman issue with cover date 1956-02-01. Gotham Vault links it to Ace the Bat-Hound, Batman, Casey the Cop, Nightwing (Dick Grayson), Commissioner Gordon (James Gordon).

Characters listed for this issue

Ace the Bat-HoundOpen this Gotham Vault character file to see linked appearances, story arcs, and related com…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

BatmanOpen this Gotham Vault character file to see linked appearances, story arcs, and related com…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

Casey the CopOpen this Gotham Vault character file to see linked appearances, story arcs, and related com…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

Nightwing (Dick Grayson)The first Robin, all grown up. Acrobat, detective, leader. The best of Batman without the da…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

Commissioner Gordon (James Gordon)The one good cop in a corrupt city. Keeps the GCPD running and the Bat-Signal lit. Never los…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

The JokerThe Clown Prince of Crime. Gotham's chaos agent. No one knows his real story, and that's the…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

Marty KirkOpen this Gotham Vault character file to see linked appearances, story arcs, and related com…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

ShortyOpen this Gotham Vault character file to see linked appearances, story arcs, and related com…VIEW APPEARANCES ›

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FAQ

What comic is Batman #97: The Return of the Bat-Hound?

Batman #97: The Return of the Bat-Hound is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #97 with a cover date of 1956-02-01.

Who appears in Batman #97: The Return of the Bat-Hound?

Gotham Vault currently identifies these characters for this issue: Ace the Bat-Hound, Batman, Casey the Cop, Nightwing (Dick Grayson), Commissioner Gordon (James Gordon).

Is Batman #97: The Return of the Bat-Hound part of a story arc?

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