Batman comic books issue 1

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Frank Miller. Art by Frank Miller and Klaus Janson. Cover by Frank Miller. The anniversary celebration of Frank Miller's epic interpretation of the Dark Knight's future continues with this new DC Deluxe Edition trim size Hardcover of each issue of the original DARK KNIGHT RETURNS miniseries! Hardcover, 52 pages, full color. NOTE: Originally only available in the Collectors Edition Box Set.

1st printing. Collects Batman: The Dark Knight Returns (1986) #1-4. Written by Frank Miller. Art by Frank Miller and Klaus Janson. Commemorate the 30th anniversary of one of the most defining works in comics history with the BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS - FRANK MILLER Gallery Edition. Sourced from the original art that has been scanned from collectors worldwide, this is the collection we've all been waiting for. Featured within the hardcovers of this Smythe-sewn edition is Miller's artwork from DKR #1-4, scanned in full color from the original black-and-white pages. Also included are the covers, related art and previously unpublished pieces showcasing Miller's artwork as never seen before. Graphitti Designs' Gallery Editions replicate the look, feel and attitude of the artwork. Every page is reproduced at original size on heavy paper stock to provide the fan and collector with museum-quality reproductions that are obtainable nowhere else. Though we were unable to locate every original from this story, we are pleased to present to fans everywhere the best presentation of the artwork from this historic series ever seen. This is your only opportunity to see the artwork that truly changed Batman forever. Hardcover, 9-in. x 13-in., 216 pages, B&W.

1st printing. Collects Batman: The Dark Knight Returns (1986) #1-4. Written by Frank Miller. Art by Frank Miller and Klaus Janson. Introduction by Alan Moore. This trade paperback edition re-presents the landmark mini-series, with a new cover by Miller and 28 pages of new material, including a new introduction, endpapers and chapter headings by Miller, the original covers to the mini-series and Warner Books edition, the plot to The Dark Knight Falls, and material from Miller's sketchbook. Softcover, 224 pages, full color. NOTE: Includes a protective cardstock sleeve. Cover price $12.95.

Batman The Dark Knight Special includes issues 6 and 7 of Batman The Dark Knight (2011 2nd Series). Cover by David Finch (W) Paul Jenkins (A) David Finch, Richard Friend Batman's darkest fears resurface in this stunning conclusion to the opening epic as the Dark Knight confronts the mastermind behind the toxin being injected into Gotham City's criminals. But the conspiracy behind the toxin runs deeper than he could possibly have imagined. And what happens to The Flash and Poison Ivy? Time is running out - and the entire structure of Gotham City's society is at risk, unless Batman can find a path to overcome the man who once broke his back: Bane!

1st printing. Collects material from Batman: The Dark Knight (2010 1st Series DC)#1-3, Batman: The Return (2010 DC) #1 and Batman: The Dark Knight (2011-2014 2nd Series) #1-7 and 9. Story and art by David Finch. This fantastic unwrapped collection features tales of the Dark Knight written and pencilled by superstar artist David Finch from the pages of BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT, BATMAN: THE RETURN and BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT Vol. 2, all in pencil form. Hardcover, 288 pages, B&W. Cover price $34.99.

1st printing. Collects Batman #232 and 242-244. Written by Denny O'Neil and Len Wein,. Art by Neal Adams and Dick Giordano. Softcover, 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

1st printing. Adapted by R.J. Cregg. Art by Patrick Spaziante. The Joker is stirring up trouble again in Gotham City, but this time he has an ace up his sleeve: a computer virus that can wipe out all Gotham City's technology in an instant! Can Batman Thwart the Joker's plans? It's the ultimate showdown between the Dark Knight Detective and the Clown Prince of Crime - or shall we say King of Crime?! Softcover, 8-in. x 8-in., 24 pages, full color.

NOTE: This book was originally only available as part of the Storytime with Batman Storybook Box Set.

1st printing. Written by Laurie S. Sutton. Art and cover by Ethen Beavers. The Joker transforms dozens of Gotham City citizens into laughing (and robbing) fools! Is the Dark Knight outnumbered, or can he even the odds? Should he use a Batarang or another high-tech weapon? Can the Caped Crusader save the city, or will the Clown Prince have the last laugh? In this interactive story, You Choose the path Batman should take. With your help, hell take down The Joker's Dozen! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 112 pages, full color. Cover price $6.95.

Batman "The Jokers Happy Victims" (1966 Mini) 3 of 6 Kellogg's Poptarts Mini Cimics. The Clown Prince of Crime is back and can even the Dynamic Duo of Batman and Robin stop him this time. 16 pages, full color.5.5-in. x 3-in.

1st printing. Collects Joker: Last Laugh (2001) #1-6. Written by Chuck Dixon and Scott Beatty. Art by Ron Randall, Marcos Martin, and Walter McDaniel. Cover by Brian Bolland. The Joker, thinking he's dying, concocts a scheme to carry on his legacy by transforming his fellow villains into "jokerized" versions of themselves in this exciting volume collecting the 6-issue miniseries (2001)! Softcover, 192 pages, full color. Cover price $17.99.

1st Printing. Titan Books UK Edition. Batman matches wits with his arch nemesis The Joker in this critically acclaimed, prestige format one-shot. He also laughs at one of his jokes. The book is infamous for the scene in which The Joker shoots and cripples Barbara Gordon, effectively ending her crime fighting career as Batgirl. Written by Alan Moore, with art by Brian Bolland. NOTE: 1st Printing, title is printed in lime green embossed ink. All others are later printings.

2nd or later printing (Title any color but lime green). Titan Books UK Edition. Alan Moore script. Brian Bolland art.

Add to cart Near Mint $18.00

1st printing.

Based on the graphic novel by Alan Moore and Brian Bolland. Adapted by Christa Faust and Gary Phillips.

A criminal is immersed in chemicals that disfigure him, driving him mad and giving birth to the Joker. As Joker sets out to break Commissioner Gordon, shooting and crippling Gordon's daughter, Batman races to rescue him. This edgy adaptation by Hard Case Crime novelist Christa Faust expands and adds intricate layers to the cast and events of the graphic novel, further examining the nature of morality.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 336 pages, Text Only.

Cover price $24.95.

1st printing. Collects Batman: The Killing Joke (1988) and stories from Batman Black and White (1996) #4 and Countdown (to Final Crisis 2007 DC) #31. Written by Alan Moore and Brian Bolland. Art and cover by Brian Bolland. Introduction by John Higginse. The groundbreaking Batman tale is back in a new edition. Looking to prove that any man can be pushed past his breaking point to madness, The Joker attempts to drive Commissioner Gordon insane. Refusing to give up, Gordon struggles to maintain his sanity with the help of Batman in a desperate effort to best the madman. Includes: a Who's Who entry and Origin for the Joker by Mark Waid and Brian Bolland, the story behind the iconic cover for THE KILLING JOKE, preliminary pencils for "An Innocent Guy" from the pages of Batman: Black and White, and 18-page cover gallery featuring the beautiful art of Brian Boland, and dossiers for the creative team. Hardcover, 96 pages, PC/PB&W.

1st printing.

Based on the graphic novel by Alan Moore and Brian Bolland. Adapted by Christa Faust and Gary Phillips.

A criminal is immersed in chemicals that disfigure him, driving him mad and giving birth to the Joker. As Joker sets out to break Commissioner Gordon, shooting and crippling Gordon's daughter, Batman races to rescue him. This edgy adaptation by Hard Case Crime novelist Christa Faust expands and adds intricate layers to the cast and events of the graphic novel, further examining the nature of morality.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 336 pages, Text Only.

Cover price $12.95.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

1st Printing - Joker is on the loose in Gotham City and The Batman isn't in the mood for laughing. Hardcover, 4.5" x 6", 6 carboard pages, full color.

1st printing. Collects Batman: The Knight (2022 DC) #1-10. Written by Chips Zdarsky. Art and Cover by Carmine Di Giandomenico. How did an angry, damaged young man grow into the most accomplished detective and crime-fighter the world has ever known? How did the Dark Knight...begin? On Bruce Wayne's journey toward becoming the Dark Knight, he has many hard lessons to learn before his education is complete. His adventure begins in the City of Lights, Paris, where he'll train with a world-renowned cat burglar and come into contact with a horrifying serial killer stalking the city's wealthy elite. Will this first test for the young Batman prove deadly? Softcover, 320 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $5.49

1st printing. Written by John Sazaklis. Art and cover by Ethen Beavers. Ra's Al Ghul plans to unleash an undead army and cleanse humanity from the earth! Can Batman follow the clues to track down the super-villain in time to stop his evil plans? Will the Dark Knight be outnumbered, or will he be able to even the odds? Can he use his high-tech gadgets or will he need to rely on his wits to stop Ra's and save the world? Multiple endings and scenarios encourage re-reads again and again! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 112 pages, full color. Cover price $6.95.

Signed by Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale - 1st printing. Collects Batman: The Long Halloween (1997) #1-13. Written by Jeph Loeb. Art by Tim Sale. It also features an introduction by Jeph Loeb and a few "deleted scenes." Told in film noir-ish style, Long Halloween is about a serial killer who strikes on holidays. The timeline runs from Halloween to the next Halloween, hence the name. This collected edition is dedicated to the late Archie Goodwin, who edited the original series. Hardcover, 368 pages, full color. NOTE: Limited to 2,500 copies, includes a certificate of authenticity. Cover price $29.95.

Titan Books - 1st printing. Collects Batman: The Long Halloween (1997) #1-13. Written by Jeph Loeb. Art by Tim Sale. It also features an introduction by Jeph Loeb and a few "deleted scenes." Told in film noir-ish style, Long Halloween is about a serial killer who strikes on holidays. The timeline runs from Halloween to the next Halloween, hence the name. Softcover, 368 pages, full color. NOTE: See also Batman Haunted Knight TPB (1996) and Batman: Dark Victory TPB (2002) Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Fine $24.00

Titan Books - 2nd and later printings. Collects Batman: The Long Halloween (1997) #1-13. Written by Jeph Loeb. Art by Tim Sale. It also features an introduction by Jeph Loeb and a few "deleted scenes." Told in film noir-ish style, Long Halloween is about a serial killer who strikes on holidays. The timeline runs from Halloween to the next Halloween, hence the name. Softcover, 368 pages, full color. NOTE: See also Batman Haunted Knight TPB (1996) and Batman: Dark Victory TPB (2002) Cover price $14.99.

Batman "The Man in the Iron Mask" (1966 Mini) 1 of 6 Kellogg's Poptarts Mini Cimics. Can the combined might of Batman and Robin stop the menace of Iron Hat Ferris, the Man in the Iron Mask? Art by Al Plastino. 16 pages, full color. 5.5-in. x 3-in.

Based on the story by Sam Hamm. Adapted by Craig Shaw Gardner. Read by Roddy McDowall. This is the audio novelization of the movie that was directed by Tim Burton and starred Michael Keaton as the Caped Crusader and Jack Nicholson as the Clown Prince of Crime. It is read by veteran actor of the stage and screen Roddy McDowall, star of such classic movies as Planet of the Apes, Fright Night, and Dead Winter. 1 Cassette with protective case, Aprox. running time 1 Hour, 30 Minutes.

1st printing. By Sam Hamm. This is the Revised 1st Draft of the screenplay for the movie that would be directed by Tim Burton and starring Michael Keaton and Jack Nicholson. Softcover (Clip-Bound), 9 1/2-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, Text Only.

Batman "The Penguins Fowl Play" (1966 Mini) 2 of 6 Kellogg's Poptarts Mini Cimics. Batman and Robin must stop the latest scheme of the villainous Penguin. 16 pages, full color.5.5-in. x 3-in.

Batman, "The Peril of the Penguin!" is a 16-page full color mini comic (4-1/2 x 3-1/2 inches). Published in 1979 as a cereal box giveaway item from Post Cereals. No cover price.

1st printing. Written by Blake A. Hoena. Art and cover by Ethen Beavers. At a Gotham City charity event, The Riddler kidnaps a wealthy businessman and demands a huge ransom. Can Batman decipher the villains riddles, or will he be stumped? Does the Dark Knight call for backup or take the case alone? Will he find the businessman or be lost himself? In this interactive story, You Choose the path Batman should take. With your help, hell solve the puzzle of The Riddler's Ransom! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 112 pages, full color. Cover price $6.95.

Add to cart Fine $9.49

1st printing. Story and art by Ralph Cosentino. Have no fear, the Dark Knight is here! Young readers can learn how Bruce Wayne became the tireless crime-fighter, Batman, in this fully illustrated introduction to the beloved cultural icon. Hardcover, 9-in. x 9-in., 36 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $15.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

2nd and later printings. Story and art by Ralph Cosentino. Have no fear, the Dark Knight is here! Young readers can learn how Bruce Wayne became the tireless crime-fighter, Batman, in this fully illustrated introduction to the beloved cultural icon. Hardcover, 9-in. x 9-in., 36 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $15.99.

1st printing. Collects Detective Comics (1937-2011 1st Series) #347, World's Finest (1941-1986) #184 and 269, Brave and the Bold (1955-1983 1st Series) #115, Batman (1940-2011) #291-294, Batman Chronicles (1995-2001) #8 and Nightwing (1996-2009) #52.

Written by Gardner Fox and Gerry Conway. Art by John Calnan, Carmine Infantino, Jim Aparo, Curt Swan, and Rich Buckler. Cover by Jim Aparo.

Collecting classic tales featuring the seeming death of The Dark Knight!

Softcover, 160 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. By Jack Burnley, Don Cameron, Whit Ellsworth, Bill Finger, Bob Kane, Stan Kaye, Win Mortimer, Charles Paris, Ray Perry, Fred Ray, Jarry Robinson Jack Schiff, Ira Schnapp, Alvin Schwartz, and Dick Sprang. For the first time, the rare sunday color pages are reprinted in a generously sized format. In this book you'll meet some of the Caped Crusader's most famous villains, including the Joker, Catwoman, Penguin and Two-Face! Hardcover (with Slipcase), 9-in. x 13-in., 208 pages, PC/PB&W.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.95

Add to cart Near Mint $2.95

1st printing. Written by Laurie S. Sutton. Art and cover by Ethen Beavers. It's a triple threat! Catwoman, Poison Ivy, and Harley Quinn have crashed a charity fundraiser and made off with all the cash. Which villain should Batman chase first? Should he search the Fairgrounds or the Gotham Seaport? Does the Caped Crusader jump onto a speeding train, or get grabbed by a monstrous vine? In this interactive story, you choose the path Batman should take. With your help, he'll solve the puzzle of The Terrible Trio! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 112 pages, full color. Cover price $6.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $30.00

Add to cart Very Fine $23.00

Add to cart Fine $18.00

1st printing. Collects Batman (1940-2011) #53, 73, 121, 140, 169 and 171 and Detective Comics (1937-2011 1st Series) #230, 346 and 359. Written by Bill Finger. Art by Bob Kane. Cover by Amanda Conner. For the first time, DC Comics collects Batman stories originally published between 1948 and 1966 that were adapted into specific episodes of the classic Batman TV series! Starring The Joker, The Penguin, The Riddler and Mr. Freeze (here called "Mr. Zero"), and featuring the debut of Batgirl, these stories have never been collected together before. Hardcover, 160 pages, full color.

1st printing.

By Matthew K. Manning.

DC's Dark Knight first emerged from the shadows in the pages of Detective Comics in 1939, when young Bruce Wayne vowed to avenge his parents' murder and fight for justice in crime-ridden, corrupt Gotham City.

Packed with information on the Dark Knight, including how he was created and evolved over the decades, this in-world celebration of DC's most popular super-hero explores his world and brings Batman's thrilling story right up to date with full details of his exploits in recent DC storylines such as Rebirth, Dark Nights: Metal and Dark Nights: Death Metal.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 216 pages, full color.

Cover price $30.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $12.00

Add to cart Near Mint $12.00

2nd and later printings.

By Matthew K. Manning.

DC's Dark Knight first emerged from the shadows in the pages of Detective Comics in 1939, when young Bruce Wayne vowed to avenge his parents' murder and fight for justice in crime-ridden, corrupt Gotham City.

Packed with information on the Dark Knight, including how he was created and evolved over the decades, this in-world celebration of DC's most popular super-hero explores his world and brings Batman's thrilling story right up to date with full details of his exploits in recent DC storylines such as Rebirth, Dark Nights: Metal and Dark Nights: Death Metal.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 216 pages, full color.

Cover price $30.00.

Add to cart Fine $7.00

Add to cart Fine $7.00

1st printing. Call him the Gotham Guardian, the Caped Crusader, or the Dark Knight -- Batman is one of the greatest comic book super-heroes of all time. Created in full collaboration with DC Comics, this comprehensive guide reveals details of all major characters, original comic book artwork, and the secret workings of key installments and equipment. Hardcover, 10 1/2-in. x 12-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

Add to cart Very Good $7.99

2nd Printing. Call him the Gotham Guardian, the Caped Crusader, or the Dark Knight -- Batman is one of the greatest comic book super-heroes of all time. Created in full collaboration with DC Comics, this comprehensive guide reveals details of all major characters, original comic book artwork, and the secret workings of key installments and equipment. Hardcover, 10 1/2-in. x 12-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

Add to cart Very Good $9.99

Updated Edition - 3rd and later printings. By Scott Beatty. Revised and updated with 16 new pages packed with new photographs and illustrations! Call him the Gotham Guardian, the Caped Crusader, or the Dark Knight -- Batman is one of the greatest comic book super-heroes of all time. Created in full collaboration with DC Comics, this comprehensive guide reveals details of all major characters, original comic book artwork, and the secret workings of key installments and equipment. Hardcover, 10 1/2-in. x 12-in., 144 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

Add to cart Very Good $9.99

OnStar Commemorative Edition - 1st printing. Call him the Gotham Guardian, the Caped Crusader, or the Dark Knight -- Batman is one of the greatest comic book super-heroes of all time. Created in full collaboration with DC Comics, this comprehensive guide reveals details of all major characters, original comic book artwork, and the secret workings of key installments and equipment. Hardcover, 10 1/2-in. x 12-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $19.00

Add to cart Very Fine $15.00

1st printing.

Follow every punch, kick, twist, and turn of the Dark Knight's story in Batman: The World of the Dark Knight. Tracing Batman's entire career, with full detail of his significant adventures, battles, loves, allies, and enemies, this ultimate guide will leave nothing unexplored.

DK's Batman: The World of the Dark Knight includes everything from how Batman came to be created and how the character was developed through the decades to key events in Batman's life that have continued to develop his story over the years.

With a new, fresh look featuring intricate full-color comic book art, Batman: The World of the Dark Knight is a comic enthusiast's dream come true!

Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 200 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $14.00

Add to cart Near Mint $14.00

Add to cart Fine $7.00

2nd and later printings.

Follow every punch, kick, twist, and turn of the Dark Knight's story in Batman: The World of the Dark Knight. Tracing Batman's entire career, with full detail of his significant adventures, battles, loves, allies, and enemies, this ultimate guide will leave nothing unexplored.

DK's Batman: The World of the Dark Knight includes everything from how Batman came to be created and how the character was developed through the decades to key events in Batman's life that have continued to develop his story over the years.

With a new, fresh look featuring intricate full-color comic book art, Batman: The World of the Dark Knight is a comic enthusiast's dream come true!

Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 200 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

New Edition - 1st printing. Collects Thrillkiller: Batgirl and Robin (1997) #1-3 and Thrillkiller '62 (1998).

Written by Howard Chaykin. Art and Cover by Daniel Brereton.

Back in print at last! It's 1961: a world of jazz and smoky cafes, Italian suits and skinny ties, beatniks and bohemians. In Gotham City, two thrill-crazed youths calling themselves Batgirl and Robin are making headlines. But when Dick's family is murdered, mere mischief becomes serious business as Batgirl and Robin arm themselves and set out to get justice. At it's up to Detective Bruce Wayne to stop the young thrill-seekers and solve the mystery of the Grayson murders.

Includes a new introduction by Howard Chaykin and never-before-published art by Dan Brereton.

Softcover, 128 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. Written by BRUCE JONES. Art and cover by SAM KIETH. In this original graphic novel, Batman meets his foe The Mad Hatter for the very first time - landing The Dark Knight in a Wonderland he could never have imagined, hot on the heels of a white rabbit. But is this strange place real or a hallucination? Robin and Alfred believe he's deep in delirium - but if that's the case, how does he manage to resolve several mysteries that have plagued Gotham City for decades...

This fantastic tale is spun by renowned comics writer Bruce Jones (THE INCREDIBLE HULK) with surreal art by Sam Kieth (THE MAXX, BATMAN: ARKHAM ASYLUM - MADNESS, LOBO).

Softcover, 112 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

2nd Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. "I am Gotham!" Collects Batman Rebirth (2016) and Batman (2016 3rd Series) #1-6. Written by Tom King and Scott Snyder. Art by David Finch, Ivan Reis, and Mikel Janinh. Cover by David Finch. He is Gotham City's hero. He is Batman. And he is not alone. There are two new heroes in town--a pair of masked metahumans with the powers of Superman and a devotion to preserving all that is good about this twisted city. Gotham and Gotham Girl have saved Batman's life, fought by his side, and learned from his example. But what happens if Gotham's new guardians go bad? Softcover, 192 pages, full color. Teen Cover price $16.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Batman (1940-2011) #655-658, #663-675, and stories from 52 #30 and #47. Written by Grant Morrison. Art by Andy Kubert, Jesse Delperdang, John Van Fleet, J.H. Williams III, Tony Daniel, Jonathan Glapion, Sandu Florea, Ryan Benjamin, and Saleem Crawford. Cover by Andy Kubert. One of the greatest storytellers of his generation, Grant Morrison's arrival in the world of the dark knight changed the character forever. Witness the deconstruction of a hero and the beginning of one of comic's greatest epics. Softcover, 448 pages, full color. Teen Cover price $39.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Near Mint $9.95

Add to cart Fine $5.99

1st printing. "Vigilantes, Jokers, and Heroes in Gotham City!" Edited by Dennis O'Neil. Compiled by veteran comic book writer Dennis O'Neil, this collection of essays explores Batman's motivations and actions, as well as those of his foes. Batman Unauthorized covers both the silly and the solemn, asking questions like "Why is the Joker so good at pushing Batman's buttons?" "What does Batman's technology say about the times?" "Why are Batman's villains crazier than average?" and "Why is Batman the perfect, iconic American hero?" Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 220 pages, Text Only. Cover price $17.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $6.50

Add to cart Very Fine $6.50

Add to cart Fine $6.30

1st printing. Batman Legends of the Dark Knight (1989-2007) #168, Batman #512 and 666, Batman Beyond (1999 1st Series) #1, Detective Comics #665 and Teen Titans (2003- 3rd Series) #18. Written by Bill Willingham, Grant Morrison, Geoff Johns, and Chuck Dixon. Art by Tom Fowler, Andy Kubert, Jesse Delperdang, Mike McKone, and Marlo Alquiza. Cover by Andy Kubert. Don't miss this new collection featuring stories of the different men that have taken up the Mantle of the Bat. Softcover, 144 pages, full color. Cover price $17.99.

Add to cart Very Good $6.00

1st printing.

By Will Brooker.

A work of scholarship and a labor of love.

A historical, detailed, deep analysis of Batman as a cultural icon in America. This isn't a simple polemic or surface-shallow analysis. This is deep stuff-analyzing art styles, histories, individual panels, cultural concepts, and historical documents. plenty of startling revelations and analyses This is a stunningly well-done, intelligent book. It's proof that comics are not throwaway ephemera, but real, vital, analyzable parts of our culture.

Over the sixty years of his existence, Batman has encountered an impressive array of cultural icons and has gradually become one himself. This fascinating book examines what Batman means and has meant to the various audiences, groups and communities who have tried to control and interpret him over the decades. Brooker reveals the struggles over Batman's meaning by shining a light on the cultural issues of the day that impacted on the development of the character. They include: patriotic propaganda of the Second World War; the accusation that Batman was corrupting the youth of America by appearing to promote a homosexual lifestyle to the fans of his comics; Batman becoming a camp, pop culture icon through the ABC TV series of the sixties; fans' interpretation of Batman in response to the comics and the Warner Bros. franchise of films.

Hardcover, 358 pages, Text Only.

Cover price $27.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $10.00

1st printing.

By Will Brooker.

A work of scholarship and a labor of love.

A historical, detailed, deep analysis of Batman as a cultural icon in America. This isn't a simple polemic or surface-shallow analysis. This is deep stuff-analyzing art styles, histories, individual panels, cultural concepts, and historical documents. plenty of startling revelations and analyses This is a stunningly well-done, intelligent book. It's proof that comics are not throwaway ephemera, but real, vital, analyzable parts of our culture.

Over the sixty years of his existence, Batman has encountered an impressive array of cultural icons and has gradually become one himself. This fascinating book examines what Batman means and has meant to the various audiences, groups and communities who have tried to control and interpret him over the decades. Brooker reveals the struggles over Batman's meaning by shining a light on the cultural issues of the day that impacted on the development of the character. They include: patriotic propaganda of the Second World War; the accusation that Batman was corrupting the youth of America by appearing to promote a homosexual lifestyle to the fans of his comics; Batman becoming a camp, pop culture icon through the ABC TV series of the sixties; fans' interpretation of Batman in response to the comics and the Warner Bros. franchise of films.

Softcover, 368 pages, Text Only.

Cover price $19.95.

With 100 pages of behind-the-scenes secrets and interviews with cast and creators, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice: the Official Movie Magazine brings you everything you need to know about the most anticipated movie event of the year! 100 pages, full color. Cover price $9.99.