Absolute Batman comic books issue 1

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1st printing. Collects Batman and Robin (2009-2011) #1-16, Batman: Return of Bruce Wayne (2010) #1-6, and Batman: The Return (2010 DC). Written by Grant Morrison. Art by Frank Quitely, Philip Tan, Jonathan Glapion, Cameron Stewart, Andy Clarke, Scott Hanna, Chris Sprouse, Karl Story, Frazier Irving, Yanick Paquette, Michael Lacombe, Georges Jeanty, Walden Wong, Ryan Sook, Pere Perez, Mick Gray, Lee Garbett, Alejandro Sicat, Chris Burnham, David Finch, Ryan Winn, and Matt Banning. Cover by Frank Quitely. Foreword by Mike Marts. DICK GRAYSON IS BATMAN. DAMIAN WAYNE IS ROBIN. AND BRUCE WAYNE IS LOST IN TIME! EXPERIENCE THE EPIC LIKE NEVER BEFORE, IN ABSOLUTE EDITION. From Grant Morrisons legendary Batman saga comes his renowned run on the dynamic duo. In the wake of Batman's death, Dick Grayson must take on the mantle of Batman and tutelage the unpredictable Damian Wayne as the new Robin. As Gotham adjusts to its new dynamic duo, Bruce battles through time--from caveman to pirate to gunslinger--racing back to the present. Past and future collide in this mind-bending epic of legacy, identity, and destiny. Hardcover, 8 1/8-in. x 12 1/4-in., 712 pages, full color. Teen Cover price $125.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $90.00

Add to cart Near Mint $90.00

1st printing. Collects DC Universe Zero (2008), Batman (1940-2011) #676-683, and 700-702. Written by Grant Morrison. Art by Tony Daniel and Sandu Florea. Cover by Alex Ross. THE MASTERWORK BY GRANT MORRISON AND TONY S. DANIEL IS FINALLY BROUGHT TO THE ABSOLUTE FORMAT! Most people fear losing their mind... Batman weaponized it. From the genius of Grant Morrison and acclaimed artistry of Tony S. Daniel comes a psychological showdown unlike any before. BATMAN: R.I.P.: ABSOLUTE EDITION collects the landmark storyline from DC UNIVERSE #0 and BATMAN #676-681, the missing chapter from BATMAN #701-702, and bonus issue BATMAN #700. Featuring a brand new introduction and painting by Tony S. Daniel, along with the complete original art from R.I.P. Hardcover (with Slipcase), 8-in. x 10 1/2-in., 432 pages, full color. Cover price $100.00.

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2nd and later printings. Collects Batman (1940-2011) #404-407. Written by Frank Miller. Art and cover by David Mazzucchelli. ABSOLUTE BATMAN: YEAR ONE presents one of DC Comics' most lauded tales in two hardcover volumes contained by a slipcase. The first volume will reprint the recolored version of the story from previous collected editions, remastered with new, high-resolution scans of the original coloring by David Mazzucchelli and Richmond Lewis. The second volume will reprint the original 1987 version of the story as it ran in BATMAN #404-407, reproduced from scans made by Mazzucchelli and Lewis from the printed comic book pages, presented on stock that simulates the look and feel of the original comics. This volume will include Miller's complete scripts and Mazzucchelli's complete pencil layouts for all four chapters! Together, the two volumes will include more than 60 pages of bonus material, including everything seen in the existing hardcover and trade paperback collections. Hardcover (2 Volumes with Slipcase), 9-in. x 12-in., 288 pages (Total), full color. Cover price $99.99.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $250.00 View scans Paper: White Italy/Bueno Variant Cover. Label #4693196004 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

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Italian Reprint Series. Variant Cover by Alvaro Martinez Bueno. Reprints Material from Absolute Batman (2024 DC) #1. Story by Scott Snyder. Art by Nick Dragotta. Italian Language.

Add to cart Near Mint $69.00

Add to cart Near Mint $125.00

2nd Edition - 1st printing. Collects Dark Knight III: Master Race (2015-2017) #1-9 and Dark Knight Returns The Last Crusade (2016 DC). Written by Frank Miller and Brian Azzarello. Art by Andy Kubert, Frank Miller, John Romita, Jr. and Peter Steigerwald. Cover by Andy Kubert. It's been three years since the Batman defeated Lex Luthor and saved the world from tyranny. Three years since anyone has seen Gotham City's guardian alive. All of the Dark Knight's allies--Wonder Woman, Hal Jordan, Superman--have retreated from the front lines of the war against injustice. But now a new war is beginning. An army of unimaginable power, led by Superman's own daughter, is preparing to claim Earth as its new world. The only force that can stop this master race--Batman--is dead. Long live the new Batman... Written by comics legends Frank Miller (300) and Brian Azzarello (Wonder Woman), the sequel to the groundbreaking The Dark Knight Returns series features incredible artwork from superstar artist Andy Kubert (Flashpoint), as well as Klaus Janson (The Dark Knight Returns), John Romita Jr. (All-Star Batman), Eduardo Risso (100 Bullets) and Frank Miller himself! This volume collects Dark Knight III: The Master Race #1-9, all of the Dark Knight Universe Presents tie-in issues, and the prequel story Dark Knight Returns: The Last Crusade #1. Also includes over 150 variant covers and a sketchbook gallery packed with behind-the-scenes extras. Hardcover (with Slipcase), 9 1/2-in. x 13-in., 624 pages, full color. Cover price $125.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $105.00

Add to cart Near Mint $105.00

2023 Edition - 1st printing. Collects Batman: The Dark Knight Returns (1986) #1-4 and The Dark Knight Strikes Again (2001) #1-3. Written by Frank Miller. Art by Frank Miller and Klaus Janson. Cover by Frank Miller. Hailed as a comics masterpiece, Frank Miller's THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS - and its equally provocative sequel THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN - get the oversized Absolute treatment in a giant one-volume, slipcased edition! This Absolute edition features an extended sketch section from THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN with commentary by Miller, a look at the plot and pencils from the legendary finale to THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, a new introduction by Miller, striking new cover and slipcase art by Miller, and more! Includes Extras. Hardcover (with Slipcase), 512 pages, 8 1/2-in. x 12 1/2-in., full color. Cover price $125.00.

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Add to cart Very Fine $15.99

1st printing. Collects Superman/Batman (2003-2011) #14-18. Written by Jeph Loeb. Art and cover by Carlos Pacheco & Jesus Merino. Don't miss a gorgeous hardcover collecting the blockbuster story "Absolute Power," written by Jeph Loeb (BATMAN: HUSH) with stunning art by Carlos Pacheco & Jesus Merino (JLA/JSA: VIRTUE & VICE) originally presented in SUPERMAN/BATMAN #14-18! In this reality-bending tale, Superman and Batman rule the earth with an iron fist, with humanity bending to their will. Before long, the World's Finest Duo is sent careening through a series of bizarre alternate earths, facing an assortment of classic DC characters including Kamandi, Sgt. Rock, Haunted Tank, Jonah Hex, and many more! Hardcover, 128 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

Auction Item: NM- 9.2 View scan Auction opens November 9

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Spanish reprint of Absolute Batman (2024 DC) #1. Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Nick Dragotta. Cover by Nick Dragotta. BATMAN LEGEND SCOTT SNYDER AND ICONIC ARTIST NICK DRAGOTTA TRANSFORM THE DARK KNIGHT'S TALE FOR THE MODERN AGE! Without the mansion...without the money...without the butler...what's left is the Absolute Dark Knight! 52 pages, full color, Spanish language.

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United Arab Emirates Reprint Edition. 2nd printing. Comic Mint Exclusive Foil Edition Homage Virgin Cover by Philip Tan. Reprints material from Absolute Batman (2024 DC) #1. Story by Scott Snyder. Art by Nick Dragotta. Intended to be read "right-to-left". 48 pages, full color, Arabic Language.

Add to cart Near Mint $150.00

Add to cart Near Mint $150.00

1st printing. Collects Batman (1940-2011) #655-658, 663-669, and 672-675, and Batman Incorporated (2012 2nd Series) #5. Written by Grant Morrison. Art by Andy Kubert, J.H. Williams III, Tony S. Daniel, John Van Fleet, Ryan Benjamin, Chris Burnham, Jesse Delperdang, Sandu Florea, Jonathan Glapion, Mark Irwin, and Saleem Crawford. Cover by Adam Kubert. Introduction by Andy Kubert. The status quo in the Bat-Family was forever changed when Damian Wayne--the son of Bruce Wayne and Talia al Ghul--was introduced to the Batman mythos. Determined not to let Damian succumb to the murderous ways of the League of Assassins, Bruce takes in his son and tries to teach him how to be a hero. But Damian's indoctrination from birth as a lethal killing machine may prove to be too much for even the Caped Crusader to undo. And how will Bruce's attempts to bond with his biological son affect his relationships with his adopted wards? From the inspired minds of comics guru Grant Morrison (Action Comics, All-Star Superman) and artists Andy Kubert (Flashpoint), J.H. Williams III (Batwoman), and Tony S. Daniel (Detective Comics) comes several astonishing tales of the Dark Knight--plus a future glimpse of Damian Wayne taking up the mantle of Batman--in this Absolute Edition of Batman and Son. Cover price $150.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $99.99

Add to cart Near Mint $99.99

1st printing. Collects Detective Comics (2011-2016 2nd Series) #1 and Batman (2011-2016 2nd Series) #13-17. Written by Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV, and Tony S. Daniel. Art by Greg Capullo, Jock, Tony S. Daniel, Jonathan Glapion, and Ryan Winn. Cover by Greg Capullo. The Joker is back, and he has transformed into something more deadly and insidious than ever before. Targeting those closest to Batman, The Clown Prince of Crime will unleash his most unpredictable, vicious, and psychotic assault on the Dark Knight ever! Experience Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo's genre-defining, #1 New York Times bestselling story in the brand-new prestigious, oversized Absolute edition. Hardcover (with Slipcase), 9-in. x 12 1/2-in., 232 pages, full color. Teen Cover price $100.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $41.00

Add to cart Near Mint $41.00

1st printing. Written by Alan Moore and Brian Bolland. One of the most popular graphic novels of all time, this twisted tale of insanity and perseverance is presented as an Absolute Edition for the first time. 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. This edition collects BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE with Bolland's reimagined colors and the original edition's colors, a story from BATMAN BLACK AND WHITE and Joker artwork from Bolland's long career with DC, including never-before-published artwork. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 12 1/2-in., 288 pages, PC/PB&W.

NOTE: Featuring the event that tragically changed Barbara Godon/Batgirl's (and future Oracle) life forever (At least until the New 52). - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $49.99.

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1st printing. Collects Batman: Three Jokers (2020 DC) #1-3. Written by Geoff Johns. Art and cover by Jason Fabok. Batman doesn't understand how or why, but the fact is certain: the man he has spent a lifetime chasing isn't one man at all. There are three Jokers. Now that he knows the unbelievable truth, Bruce needs real answers. Joined by Barbara Gordon and Jason Todd, two former victims of The Joker's brutality, the Dark Knight is finally on a path to defeat the madman once and for all. Every last one of him. Geoff Johns (Doomsday Clock, Batman: Earth One) and Jason Fabok (Justice League: The Darkseid War) reunite to present one of the most overwhelming comics events in years. Hardcover (with Slipcase), 248 pages, full color. Cover price $100.00.

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Add to cart Very Good $9.99

1st printing. Collects Superman/Batman (2003-2011) #14-18.

Written by Jeph Loeb. Art and cover by Carlos Pacheco and Jesus Merino.

In this reality-bending tale, Superman and Batman rule Earth with an iron fist. Before long, the World's Finest Duo is sent careening through a series of bizarre alternate earths, facing an assortment of classic DC characters including Kamandi, Sgt. Rock, Haunted Tank, Jonah Hex, and many more!

Softcover, 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $15.75

2nd and later printing. Collects Superman/Batman (2003-2011) #14-18.

Written by Jeph Loeb. Art and cover by Carlos Pacheco and Jesus Merino.

In this reality-bending tale, Superman and Batman rule Earth with an iron fist. Before long, the World's Finest Duo is sent careening through a series of bizarre alternate earths, facing an assortment of classic DC characters including Kamandi, Sgt. Rock, Haunted Tank, Jonah Hex, and many more!

Softcover, 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $120.00

1st printing. Collects Batman and Robin (2009) #1-16 and Batman the Return (2010 DC) #1.

Written by Grant Morrison. Art by Frank Quitely and Frazier Irving. Cover by Frank Quitely.

The entire run of BATMAN AND ROBIN by writer GRANT MORRISON is collected in an oversized, slipcased ABSOLUTE EDITION! The DYNAMIC DUO battle the CIRCUS OF STRANGE and investigate the abduction of a child by the mysterious DOMINO KILLER! With BRUCE WAYNE absent from GOTHAM CITY, the new Batman and Robin must deal with the deadly return of THE JOKER!

Hardcover (with slipcase), 8 1/2-in. x 12 1/2-in., 488 pages, full color

Cover price $99.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $99.99

Add to cart Near Mint $99.99

35th Anniversary Edition

1st printing. Written by Grant Morrison. Art and cover by Dave McKean. he lunatics take control of the asylum and the Dark Knight descends into the heart of madness alongside them in Batman: Arkham Asylum, one of the most successful graphic novels of all time. Written by legendary comics creator Grant Morrison (All-Star Superman) and stunningly illustrated by Dave McKean (The Sandman), this dark and cerebral tale remains as captivating now as when it was first published. Every page has been painstakingly revived to its true color and quality by the artist, leaving a breathtaking final product that matches his original painted artwork. Also includes more than 100 pages of behind-the-scenes content, including the complete annotated script, sketches, pinup gallery, and afterwords by Morrison, McKean, and series editor Karen Berger. Hardcover (with Slipcase), 9 1/2-in. x 13-in., 232 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $100.00.

Add to cart Very Good $50.00

1st Edition - 1st printing. Collects Batman (1940-2011) #608-619.

Written by Jeph Loeb. Art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams.

The complete 12-part saga written by Jeph Loeb (SUPERMAN/BATMAN, Smallville) with art by fan-favorites Jim Lee & Scott Williams (SUPERMAN, Uncanny X-Men) collected together for the first time in the oversized Absolute format! This slipcased edition includes BATMAN #608-619 as well as the the 2-page origin of Batman (originally seen only on dccomics.com) and the special story from Wizard: The Comics Magazine. The year-long "Hush" - an epic tale of friendship, trust, and betrayal that spans a lifetime - reinvigorated the Dark Knight, pitting him against the deadliest members of his Rogue's Gallery and introducing his newest foe! This Absolute edition includes an all-new cover by Lee & Williams, a Jim Lee Sketchbook, and issue-by-issue commentary by the creative team!

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 8 1/2-in. x 12 1/2-in., 320 pages, full color. Cover price $49.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Superman Batman (2003-2011) #1-13.

Written by Jeph Loeb. Art by Ed McGuinness, Michael Turner, Pat Lee. Cover by Ed McGuinness, and Dexter Vines.

The iconic Super Heroes unite when Lex Luthor, now president of the United States, accuses Superman of a crime against humanity, and assembles a top-secret team of powerhouse heroes to bring Superman in-dead or alive. And in the second story, prepare for the arrival of Supergirl! Batman has discovered something strange on the bottom of Gotham Bay, which leads him to a mysterious and powerful teenaged girl bent on destroying Gotham City!

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 9-in. x 13-in., 464 pages, Full Color.

Cover price $99.99.