Batman comic books issue 1

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Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

1st printing. Written by Gary Collinson. Since the Caped Crusader first made the leap from comics to silver screen in the early 1940s, generations of audiences have been captivated by the screen adventures of Batman. This book begins with the early movie serials of the 1940s and charts the development of Batman's many exploits across both live action and animation, presenting a comprehensive overview of his illustrious screen career. From the classic 1960s television series starring Adam West and Burt Ward to the hugely successful blockbuster feature films as well as animated outings, this book explores the evolution of Batman on a journey that has taken him from camp crime fighter to Dark Knight. Softcover, 8 1/2 in. x 8 1/2-in., 256 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

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1st printing. Written by Will Brooker. Will Brookers in depth investigation into Batman Begins and The Dark Knight uncovers the complex relationship between popular films, audiences, and producers in our age of media convergence. He addresses a myriad of questions raised by these films: did Batman Begins end when The Dark Knight began? Does its story include Burger Kings Dark Whopper, the Gotham Knight DVD, or the Why So Serious viral marketing campaign? Is it separate from the parallel narratives of the Arkham Asylum videogame, the monthly comic books, the animated series and the graphic novels? Can the brightly campy incarnations of the Batman ever be fully repressed by The Dark Knight, or are they an intrinsic part of the character? In other words, do all of these various manifestations feed into a single Batman metanarrative? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 256 pages, text only.

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1st printing. LEGO Batman blasts his way into theaters February 10, 2017, with an all-star voice cast and out-of-this-world animation. In The LEGO Batman Movie, Will Arnett returns as the brooding voice of LEGO Batman and is joined by Michael Cera (Robin), Zach Galifianakis (The Joker), Rosario Dawson (Batgirl), Ralph Fiennes (Alfred), and more! A sticker book book based on the animated film. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $12.99.

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1st printing. By Richard Ashley Hamilton. The world of the LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes is never going to be the same when LEGO Superman and LEGO Batman swap powers and personalities. Will they be able to pull themselves together in time to save the world? This illustrated hardcover chapter book series that's perfect for 6-to-9-year-old Super Heroes fans features LEGO Batman and the LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes like you have never seen them before! Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 7-in., 128 pages, Text (with B&W Illustrations). All Ages Cover price $9.99.

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1st printing. Discover everything there is to know about The LEGO Batman Movie with this exciting guide to its key events and characters! The perfect companion to LEGO Batman's first solo movie, The LEGO Batman Movie: The Essential Guide showcases the full range of exciting LEGO Batman sets and minifigures that will be released to tie in with the film's release. Heroes, villains, vehicles, and locations are all explored in classic DK style, with lively and informative nonfiction text to annotate and expand upon lavish reference images of LEGO Batman sets and scenes from the movie. Hardcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 64 pages, full color. Cover price $12.99.

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1st printing. Edited by Roberta E. Pearson and William Uricchio. Presenting critical appraoches to a super hero and his media. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 214 pages, Text Only. Cover price $13.95.

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1st printing. Edited by Kevin Durand and Mary Leigh. From his first comic-book appearance in 1939 through his many incarnations on the big screen, the archetypal superhero known as The Batman has never been far from the American consciousness. Beyond shaping the way we read comics and graphic novels, Batman has also captured the scholarly imagination, telling us much about our society and ourselves. These essays examine Batman through a wide range of disciplines - philosophy, literature, psychology, pop culture, and more. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 224 pages, B&W. Cover price $40.00.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. By James Van Hise. THE BATMAN with ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER are among the world's most popular comic strip adventure heroes and have been for over four decades. THE BATMAN AND ROBIN SERIAL was the second screen appearance of this popular duo. Now, for the first time, the complete story of the rare serial is told along with a profile of the comic book origins of the characters. Screen credits are included for the completist. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, Text (with B&W Photos). Cover price $14.95.

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1st printing. By Alex M. Wainer. This is a book about the comics genre and language, how these were used to create Batman, and how that character's longevity is largely due to the medium's unique formal qualities. It argues that Batman's core appeal is his mythic nature which allows him to transcend changes in reader tastes, the vicissitudes of the comics industry, and the changing media landscape. It is a study of how the formal aspects of comics are able to evoke uniquely mythic qualities that have made Batman such a long-lived cultural phenomenon. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 208 pages, Text. Cover price $40.00.

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1st printing. Collects Superman/Batman (2003-2011) #50-56.

Written by MICHAEL GREEN and MIKE JOHNSON. Art by ED BENES, RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE, RAGS MORALES and JOHN DELL. Cover by ETHAN VAN SCIVER.

Collecting three titanic tales, including the Li'l League's big DCU adventure and what happens when The Dark Knight gains The Man of Steel's powers.

Softcover, 192 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

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1st printing. Collects Superman/Batman (2003-2011) #1-6. Written by JEPH LOEB. Art by ED MCGUINNESS, DEXTER VINES and TIM SALE. Cover by MCGUINNESS. Comics' most iconic characters join forces in this fantastic hardcover collecting the first six issues of the fan-favorite series! Jeph Loeb and artists Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines joined forces for this fantastic tale that pits the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight against a top-secret team backed by Lex Luthor! Can our heroes take down a team composed of such powerhouses as Captain Marvel, Hawkman, Power Girl, and Black Lightning? You better believe it! Plus, a 2-page story by Loeb & Tim Sale and a new cover and sketchbook section by McGuinness! Hardcover, 160 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

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1st printing. 1st printing. Collects stories from SHOWCASE '94 #3-4, Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight (1989-2007) #32-34, Batman: Shadow of the Bat (1992-2000) #7-9, Solo (2004-2006 DC) #1 and Batman: Black and White (1996). Written by Darwyn Cooke, James Robinson, Kelley Puckett and Alan Grant. Art and cover by Tim Sale and Jimmy Palmiotti. Over the years, many artists have contributed to the look of one of the most iconic characters in popular culture: Batman. One of the influential and popular illustrators of the Dark Knight is Tim Sale , who, in addition to providing artwork for the hit TV series Heroes, illustrated the Eisner Award-winning graphic novels BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN, BATMAN: DARK VICTORY and SUPERMAN FOR ALL SEASONS. Sale's distinctive vision of the Dark Knight put the iconic hero back in the shadows and updated his image for a new generation of fans. Now, for the first time ever, these Batman tales drawn by Tim Sale early in his career are collected in one sensational volume. Hardcover, 240 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

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1st printing. Collects Detective Comics (1937-2011) #327-347, Brave and the Bold (1955-1983 1st Series DC) # 172, 183, 190 and 194, and material from DC Comics Presents: Batman (2004). Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Carmine Infantino. Cover by Carmine Infantino and Murphy Anderson. The "new look" Batman made his debut in 1964, and featured artwork by Carmine Infantino's powerful design sense! Hardcover, 520 pages, full color. Cover price $49.99.

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1N Does not include cassette tape. Untold Legend of the Batman MPI Audio Edition is full color, 28 pages, 6 x 9 inches. 3 issues in series. Reprints material from the Untold Legend of the Batman Mini-Series.

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1st printing. By Tracy Hickman. Wayne of Gotham is the story two men separated by a generation of tragedy: Thomas, the rebellious heir to the vast Wayne Empire and Bruce, his son whose life is forever altered by witnessing Thomas' death. Written in a noir-style, Wayne of Gotham is set both in the present and in the turbulent decades of the 1950's and 1960's: a time of paranoia, protests, HUAC, corrupt police and even more corrupt politicians, utopian, idealism, assassination, civil unrest, and the Vietnam War. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 336 pages, Text. Cover price $26.99.

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1st printing.

By Michael Burgan and Jake Murray.

His aliases include the Caped Crusader, the Dark Knight, and World's Greatest Detective, but he's best known as Batman, and he's leaping from the night sky onto the page in this fun biography.

Bruce Wayne, a wealthy American philanthropist and business owner, and Batman, his crime-fighting alter ego, have been entertaining audiences since 1939. Author Michael Burgan details the history of Batman, from his tragic origin story and his infamous arch enemies to his depictions in television and film.

This book shows readers why this superhero with no superpowers is so beloved around the world.

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 112 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). All Ages

Cover price $6.99.