Batman comic books issue 1

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Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

1st printing. Collects Batman Secret Files: The Signal (2021 DC), Batman Secret Files: Huntress (2021 DC), Batman Secret Files: Clownhunter (2021 DC), Batman Secret Files: Peacekeeper-01 (2021 DC), Batman Secret Files: Miracle Molly (2021 DC), and Batman Secret Files: the Gardener (2021 DC).

Written by Tony Patrick, Mariko Tamaki, Ed Brisson, and James Tynion IV. Art by Christian Duce, David Lapham, Rosi Kampe, Joshua Nixson, Dani, and Christian Ward. Cover byChristian Ward.

Batman and Detective Comics scribes James Tynion IV and Mariko Tamaki are joined by a cadre of incredible collaborators to tell the heretofore-untold origin stories of some of Batmans greatest allies and archrivals. Discover the mysteries of breakout characters from Fear State and Joker War such as Miracle Molly, Clownhunter, and the Gardener!

Softcover, 208 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $125.00

Variant Edition

1st printing. Art and cover by Sam Kieth. Sam Kieth's unforgettable depiction of the Dark Knight fills the pages on the new BATMAN: SECRETS-SAM KIETH GALLERY EDITION. Focusing on Kieth's artwork from the 124-page BATMAN: SECRETS series, this large-format, Smythe-sewn hardcover edition is sourced from and captures the look and feel of the original boards. Rounding out this 248- page presentation is the complete art from BATMAN: CONFIDENTIAL #40, BATMAN/LOBO #1, Kieth's eight-page story from BATMAN #38 and an extensive gallery section containing covers and pages from SCRATCH, ARKHAM ASYLUM: MADNESS and BATMAN: THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS. Graphitti Designs' Gallery Editions replicate the look, feel and attitude of the original artwork. Every page is reproduced at full board size on heavy paper stock to provide fans and collectors with museum-quality reproductions that are unobtainable from any other source. Containing samples of Kieth's art from his early days (1992) to the present (2015), this book gives the fan, collector and art student a never-before-seen overview of his incredible work. Hardcover, 9-in. x 13-in., 248 pages, B&W.

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Add to cart Good $2.50

Small Edition - 1st printing. Written by Benjamin Bird. Art and cover by Ethen Beavers. The Bat-Signal is a circle. A tall building is a rectangle. A safe in the bank is a square. Batman is the perfect super hero to guide young learners through his nightly patrol and help them identify familiar shapes along the way! Hardcover (Boardbook), 6-in. x 6-in., 20 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $5.99.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $250.00 View scans Paper: Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back; Plastic debris between case and inner well New Zealand Mint Replica of the Original 1940 Batman #1 Cover Label #3855101017 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

New Zealand Mint produced replica of the original 1940 Batman #1 cover. Made from 35g of .999 fine silver. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart VF+ 8.5 $13.00 View scan

Canadian edition with $1.50 cover price. Origin and first appearance of the Wrath in "The Player on the Other Side!" Script by Mike Barr, pencils by Michael Golden, inks by Golden and Mike DeCarlo. Batman origin retold. Golden cover. NOTE: Threads of this story carry over into Batman Confidential (2006) #13-16. Cover price $1.50.

Add to cart Very Fine $18.25

1st printing. Collects Batman: Streets of Gotham (2009) #12-14 and 16-20. Written by PAUL DINI. Art by DUSTIN NGUYEN and DEREK FRIDOLFS. Cover by DUSTIN NGUYEN. Cracking under the strain of living as Bruce Wayne, Tommy Elliot plans his final, murderous revenge on Dick Grayson, Selina Kyle and other members of Bruce's friends and allies. Can Dick and Damian thwart Tommy's plans - or will the end of Hush require the return of Bruce Wayne? Hardcover, 176 pages, full color. Cover price $22.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.95

1st printing. Written by Brandon Terrell. Art and cover by Ethen Beavers. Mr. Freeze blankets Gotham City in a blizzard, turning the city into an enormous snow globe. Should the Dark Knight take the case or turn to the police instead? Will Mr. Freeze go easily or put up a fight? Does Batman use his brains or his brawn to stop the super-villain? In this interactive story, You Choose the path Batman should take. With your help, hell melt the super-villains Summer Freeze! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 112 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $6.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.95

Add to cart Near Mint $2.95

1st printing. Written by John Sazaklis. Art and cover by Ethen Beavers. A wave of crime has hit Gotham City and the ferocious Bane is behind the spree. The super-villain wants to defeat the Caped Crusader and prove to all of Gotham that he is the ultimate fighter. Should Batman take the case on his own, or go to Commissioner Gordon for help? Where should he investigate first? Will the Dark Knight have the strength and wits to defeat Bane, or will the powerful criminal finally beat the bat? In this interactive story, you choose the path Batman should take. With your help, he'll solve the puzzle of The Super-Villain Smackdown! Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 112 pages, full color. Cover price $6.95.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

BATMAN: THE 12-CENT ADVENTURE Written by Devin Grayson Art by Ramon Bachs & Raul Fernandez Cover by Jason Pearson The explosive three-month Batman event WAR GAMES kicks off here, in a special low-priced comic! Stephanie Brown has patrolled the streets of Gotham as Spoiler, and more recently as Robin. But tonight she's flying solo, and a seemingly easy mission is about to turn deadly! Meanwhile, Bruce Wayne attends a hospital dedication where an old foe lurks with an apocalyptic new mission. Before this night is over, the face of Gotham will be changed forever, as the stage is set for a bloody gang war! Be sure to follow the story through the Batman titles this month, starting in DETECTIVE COMICS #797! Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart Very Fine $17.00

Add to cart Very Fine $17.00

Add to cart Fine $11.00

1st printing. Collects Batman (1940-2011) #667-669 and 672-675.

Written by Grant Morrison. Art by J.H. Williams III, Tony Daniel and Jonathan Glapion. Cover by J.H. Williams.

The prequel to Batman R.I.P.! - Writer Grant Morrison (ALL STAR SUPERMAN, FINAL CRISIS) brings Batman and a group of global heroes to a mysterious island to face a killer! Then, Batman relives a defining adventure in the life of young Bruce Wayne: the hunt for his parents' killer.

Hardcover, 176 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $15.75

1st printing. Collects Batman The Brave and the Bold (2008-2010) #13-14, 16, 18-19 and 21.

Written by LANDRY WALKER and SHOLLY FISCH. Art by ERIC JONES and ROBERT POPE. Cover by ERIC JONES.

Batman battles evil with the help of Green Lantern, Green Arrow, Wonder Woman, Martian Manhunter and more!

Softcover, 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

1st printing. Written by Matt Wayne. Art by Andy Suriano and Dan Davis. A composite monster, controlled by the evil Lex Luthor, is on the rampage in England. Batman and Power Girl team up to stop it! Guest-starring Power Girl and Aquaman! Hardcover, 32 pages, full color.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

1st printing. Get ready for action starring Batman in this awesome book that combines an exciting story with more than a dozen wall clings. In this adventure, Batman teams up with Superman and Wonder Woman against each of their arch-enemies: Joker, Lex Luthor, and Cheetah. After they are done reading, kids can use the wall clings to recreate the story and decorate their rooms. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 16 pages, full color. Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart Very Good $18.00

1st printing. By Les Daniels. Following on the heels of Superman: The Complete History, author Les Daniels spotlights another crimefighter - Batman. This is a definitive account of Batman's heroic exploits, from his creation and runaway success in 1989, to the campy antics of the Adam West TV show, to the emergence of Frank Miller's Dark Knight, to the billion-dollar movie franchise and beyond. Illustrated with archival comic book art and rare Batman paraphernalia, Batman: The Complete History also includes a comic book story colored by animator Bruce Timm especially for this book. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 212 pages, full color. Note: Do Not Confuse with the special edition of this book which includes more pages than this book. This book also has a cover price while the other doesn't. Cover price $29.95.

Add to cart Very Good $14.00

Add to cart Very Good $14.00

Collector's Edition - 1st printing. By Les Daniels. Following on the heels of Superman: The Complete History, author Les Daniels spotlights another crime fighter - Batman. This is a definitive account of Batman's heroic exploits, from his creation and runaway success in 1989, to the campy antics of the Adam West TV show, to the emergence of Frank Miller's Dark Knight, to the billion-dollar movie franchise and beyond. Illustrated with archival comic book art and rare Batman paraphernalia, Batman: The Complete History also includes a comic book story colored by animator Bruce Timm especially for this book. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 228 pages, full color. This edition of this book contains an additional 16 pages of cover art from DC's Batman comic books. Note: Do Not Confuse with the regular version of this book. This book does not have a cover price and the ISBN is different as well.

Add to cart Fine $11.75

No Slipcase Edition - 1st printing. I"1943-1946!" In 1943, Bob Kane's Batman, one of the most famous creations in comic book history, first entered the pages of newspapers across America. Because of wartime paper restrictions, the strip was sparesely circulated by only a few dailies. Now, this rarely seen work is gathered in a complete, generously-sized collection that every fan will welcome. Here, Batman is a newly minted hero in a world of hoods, heels, and two bit-crooks; the dark, atmospheric style of these black-and-white strips anticipates Hollywood's films noir of the late 40s and 50s. Also making an early appearance: the Joker. This deluxe edition presents the first four years of the classic strips, exactly as written and illustrated by the Caped Crusader's most famous writers and artists. Hardcover, 11-in. x 8 1/2-in., 178 pages, B&W. NOTE: No Slipcase Edition. Cover price $20.00.

Add to cart Very Fine $14.00

Add to cart Fine $9.00

Add to cart Very Good $8.00

Add to cart Very Good $8.00

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "1943-1944!"

Cover by Pete Poplaski.

This volume of the Batman daily newspaper strips from October 25, 1943 through October 28, 1944 features the Dark Knight's first newspaper-strip battle with the Joker.

Softcover, 10 3/4-in. x 8 1/2-in., 176 pages, B&W.

Cover price $12.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $16.00

1st printing.

Cover by Frank Miller.

Frank Miller's return to the world of the Dark Knight inspired covers by dozens of comics' top artists.

Now, DC collects these covers together in an unparalleled gallery of images that pay tribute to Miller's iconic take on the world of the Dark Knight. This book is a true who's who of comics greats, with art by Frank Miller, Jim Lee, Bill Sienkiewicz, Greg Capullo, Gabriel Dell'Otto, Darwyn Cooke, Tim Sale, Neal Adams, Rafael Albuquerque, Dave Johnson, Adam

Hughes, Tony Harris, Brian Bolland, Gary Frank, Sean Murphy, Ivan Reis, Paul Pope, Francis Manapul, Brian Stelfreeze, Eduardo Risso, David Finch, Matt Wagner and more!

Hardcover, 176 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $24.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $14.00

Add to cart Near Mint $14.00

1st printing. Collects Batman: The Imposter (2021 DC) #1-3.

Written by Mattson Tomlin. Art and cover by Andrea Sorrentino.

Bruce Waynes mission as the Batman has only been under way for a year or so, but he can tell hes making a difference. Unfortunately, hes made some powerful enemies. All the traditional power brokers of Gotham resent the disruption the Batman has brought to town…and it seems one of them has a plan to neutralize him.

Theres a second Batman haunting Gothams rooftops and alleys—and this one has no qualms about murdering criminals, live and on tape. With the entire might of the Gotham City Police Department and Gothams rich and powerful coming down on his head, Batman must find this imposter and somehow clear his name…but how can you prove your innocence from behind a mask?

Hardcover, 168 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $29.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $25.00

Indigo Exclusive - 1st printing. Collects Batman: The Imposter (2021 DC) #1-3.

Written by Mattson Tomlin. Art and cover by Andrea Sorrentino.

Bruce Waynes mission as the Batman has only been under way for a year or so, but he can tell hes making a difference. Unfortunately, hes made some powerful enemies. All the traditional power brokers of Gotham resent the disruption the Batman has brought to town…and it seems one of them has a plan to neutralize him.

Theres a second Batman haunting Gothams rooftops and alleys—and this one has no qualms about murdering criminals, live and on tape. With the entire might of the Gotham City Police Department and Gothams rich and powerful coming down on his head, Batman must find this imposter and somehow clear his name…but how can you prove your innocence from behind a mask?

Hardcover, 168 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $29.99.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Add to cart Fine $11.75

Add to cart Very Good $7.99

1st printing. "1943-1946!" 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! Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 208 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $19.95.

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.

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.

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.

Add to cart Fine $11.99

Add to cart Good $4.00

1st printing. Collects Detective Comics (1937-2011) #66, 68, 80, and 187, Batman (1940-2011) #81, 234, 527-528, and 653, and Batman: Black and White (1996) #1.

Written by Bill FInger, Dennis O'Neil, and Len Wein. Art by Bob Kane, Dick Sprang, and Neal Adams. Cover by Simone Bianchi.

Presenting the Dark Knight Detective's greatest battles against Two-Face! Includes the Two-Face's origin story from COUNTDOWN TO FINAL CRISIS #29.

Softcover, 176 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $26.00

Add to cart Fine $14.00

Add to cart Fine $22.00

Add to cart Very Good $13.00

1st printing. Collects Detective Comics (1937-2011 1st Series) #790-796 and Robin (1993-2009) #126-128.

Written by Bill Willingham and Andersen Gabrych. Art by Pete Woods, Damion Scott, Brad Walker, Cam Smith, and Troy Nixey. Cover by James Jean.

War has hit Gotham City...but the stage was set in the startling prelude to 2004's "War Games.

A talented pop star goes missing and Leslie Thompkins, the most important woman in Bruce Wayne's life, vanishes. Batman is drawn into an all-out battle for the section of Gotham City known as The Hill, but is taxed to the limit by new threats and trouble within his circle of allies.

And when Tim Drake gives up his Robin identity after his father discovers his secret, Batman gets an unexpected - and unwelcome - replacement in the form of Spoiler!

Softcover, 256 pages full color.

Cover price $17.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $14.00

Add to cart Fine $13.00

Add to cart Very Good $11.99

2nd and later printings. Collects Detective Comics (1937-2011 1st Series) #790-796 and Robin (1993-2009) #126-128.

Written by Bill Willingham and Andersen Gabrych. Art by Pete Woods, Damion Scott, Brad Walker, Cam Smith, and Troy Nixey. Cover by James Jean.

War has hit Gotham City...but the stage was set in the startling prelude to 2004's "War Games.

A talented pop star goes missing and Leslie Thompkins, the most important woman in Bruce Wayne's life, vanishes. Batman is drawn into an all-out battle for the section of Gotham City known as The Hill, but is taxed to the limit by new threats and trouble within his circle of allies.

And when Tim Drake gives up his Robin identity after his father discovers his secret, Batman gets an unexpected - and unwelcome - replacement in the form of Spoiler!

Softcover, 256 pages full color.

Cover price $17.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

1st printing.

Written by Maggie Testa. Art by Patrick Spaz Spaziante.

The Joker is up to his usual mischief and now Robin is missing! Can Batman find him in time? Find out in this Ready-to-Go! Ready-to-Read starring everyone's favorite caped crusader! Perfect for kids at the beginning of their reading journeys, Where Is Robin? was written for children who have learned the alphabet and are ready to start reading! And what better way to get kids excited than with a fun story with words they can actually read and starring their favorite super hero?

Each Ready-to-Go!

Ready-to-Read includes a note to parents explaining what their child can expect, a guide at the beginning for readers to become familiar with the words they will encounter in the story, and reading comprehension questions at the end. Each Ready-to-Go! story contains about 100 words and features sight words, rhyming words, and repetition to help children reinforce their new reading skills.

In this book, readers will learn eleven sight words and five words from two word families. So come on and get reading with Batman!

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 32 pages, full color.

Cover price $17.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $4.99

1st printing.

Written by Maggie Testa. Art by Patrick Spaz Spaziante.

The Joker is up to his usual mischief and now Robin is missing! Can Batman find him in time? Find out in this Ready-to-Go! Ready-to-Read starring everyone's favorite caped crusader! Perfect for kids at the beginning of their reading journeys, Where Is Robin? was written for children who have learned the alphabet and are ready to start reading! And what better way to get kids excited than with a fun story with words they can actually read and starring their favorite super hero?

Each Ready-to-Go! Ready-to-Read includes a note to parents explaining what their child can expect, a guide at the beginning for readers to become familiar with the words they will encounter in the story, and reading comprehension questions at the end. Each Ready-to-Go! story contains about 100 words and features sight words, rhyming words, and repetition to help children reinforce their new reading skills. In this book, readers will learn eleven sight words and five words from two word families. So come on and get reading with Batman!

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Add to cart Fine $14.00

Add to cart Very Good $8.00

Warner Books Edition

1st printing. Collects Batman (1940-2011) #404-407.

Written by Frank Miller. Art by David Mazzucchelli and Richmond Lewis.

Featuring the early days of Batman by the man who brought you his last. A 25-year-old Bruce Wayne returns to Gotham after 12 years abroad, while Lieutenant James Gordon joins a corrupt Gotham police force. Bruce Wayne dons the cape and cowl for the first time to take the fight to the criminal element. Harvey Dent appears as Assistant District Attorney and Selina Kyle becomes Catwoman.

Softcover, 100 pages, full color.

Cover price $9.95.

Add to cart Fine $9.00

Add to cart Fine $9.00

Warner Books Edition

2nd and later printings. Collects Batman (1940-2011) #404-407.

Written by Frank Miller. Art by David Mazzucchelli and Richmond Lewis.

Featuring the early days of Batman by the man who brought you his last. A 25-year-old Bruce Wayne returns to Gotham after 12 years abroad, while Lieutenant James Gordon joins a corrupt Gotham police force. Bruce Wayne dons the cape and cowl for the first time to take the fight to the criminal element. Harvey Dent appears as Assistant District Attorney and Selina Kyle becomes Catwoman.

Softcover, 100 pages, full color.

Cover price $9.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $20.00

Add to cart Near Mint $20.00

1st printing. By Matt MacNabb. Learn about the coolest gear used by the Dark Knight. For the first time, the entire scope and history of the Bat arsenal, from the famous cowl, the awesome Batmobile, the catacomb-like Batcave to the tank-like Tumbler is documented in this encyclopedic chronicle. Matt MacNabb unravels the how and why of each significant piece of the Batman toolbox, along with intimate behind the scenes stories and knowledgeable commentary by the people who designed them. Softcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 320 pages, PC. Cover price $32.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

1st printing. Written by Kelly Plunkett. Art and cover by Jon J. Muth. The mystery of how Bruce Wayne became Batman, illustrated by Caldecott Honor artist Jon J. Muth! In advance of the new Batman vs. Superman movie coming out in March, here comes a larger, hardcover version of Batman's Dark Secret! The cover features a new illustration by Caldecott Honor winner Jon J. Muth! One day, a lonely orphan named Bruce Wayne finds himself in a dangerous situation. He defends himself against a monster bat - and wins. From that time on, he is determined to fight evil. He becomes Batman! Batman's Dark Secret is an inspiring story of how a young child overcame his fear of the dark and became a crime-fighting superhero. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 32 pages, full color. Cover price $17.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

1st printing.

By Michael Teitelbaum.

The Dark Knight of Gotham, the world's greatest detective, takes young readers behind-the-scenes in the world of law enforcement, showing how the world's police catch the bad guys.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9 1/2-in., 48 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.99.