Absolute Batman comic books issue 1

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Add to cart Near Mint $90.00

30th Anniversary Edition - 1st printing.

Written by Grant Morrison. Art and cover by Dave McKean.

One of the greatest Batman stories ever told, BATMAN: ARKHAM ASYLUM is celebrated in this new 30th anniversary slipcased edition featuring new cover art by Dave McKean!

The inmates of Arkham Asylum have taken over and are demanding Batman in exchange for their hostages. Accepting their demented challenge, Batman is forced to endure the personal hells of The Joker, the Scarecrow, Poison Ivy, Two-Face and many other sworn enemies in order to save the innocents and retake the prison.

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 9 1/2-in. x 13-in., 232 pages, full color. MATURE READERS

Cover price $75.00.

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 Near Mint $105.00

Add to cart Very Fine $90.00

2nd Edition - 1st printing. Collects Batman (2011 2nd Series) #1-11. Written by Scott Snyder and James TynionIV. Art by Greg Capullo and Jonathan Glapion. Cover by Greg Capullo. Introduction by Scott Snyder. A brutal assassin is sinking his razor-sharp talons into Gotham City's best and brightest, as well as its most dangerous and deadly. If the dark legends are true, his masters are more powerful predators than the Batman could ever imagine—and their nests are everywhere. From the superstar team of writer Scott Snyder (American Vampire) and artist Greg Capullo (Batman/Spawn), Batman: The Court of Owls is a soaring saga of mystery and terror that kicked off one of the decade's most successful comic book runs! Includes character sketches, the full script and pencils to BATMAN #1. Hardcover (with Slipcase), 384 pages, full color. Cover price $125.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $86.00

Add to cart Near Mint $86.00

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.

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.

1st Edition - 1st printing. Collects Batman: Dark Victory (1999) #0-13.

Written by Jeph Loeb. Art and cover by Tim Sale.

Presenting the classic tale of the Dark Knight from writer Jeph Loeb and artist Tim Sale for the first time in DC's upscale Absolute format! This epic continues the story of THE LONG HALLOWEEN. It is early in Batman's crimefighting career, when James Gordon, Harvey Dent, and the vigilante himself were all just beginning their roles as Gotham's protectors. Once a town controlled by organized crime, Gotham City suddenly finds itself being run by lawless freaks, such as Poison Ivy, Mr. Freeze, and the Joker. Witnessing his city's dark evolution, the Dark Knight completes his transformation into the city's greatest defender. He faces multiple threats, including the seeming return of a serial killer called Holiday. Batman's previous investigation of Holiday's killings revealed that more than one person was responsible for the murders. So the question remains: who is committing Holiday's crimes this time? And how many will die before Batman learns the truth?

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 9-in. x 12-in., 408 pages, full color. Cover price $99.99.

1st Edition - 1st printing. Collects Batman: Madness (1994 Legends of the Dark Knight Special), Batman: Ghosts (1995 Legends of the Dark Knight Special), Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight - Halloween Special (1993) and Catwoman: When in Rome (2004) #1-6.

Written by Jeph Loeb. Art and cover by Tim Sale.

In this new Absolute edition by the team of writer Jeph Loeb and artist Tim Sale, Batman faces off against his most demented and wicked foes. Taking place on the most evil of holidays, Halloween, the Dark Knight confronts his deepest fears as he tries to stop the madness and horror created by Scarecrow, the Mad Hatter, the Penguin, Poison Ivy and The Joker.

Hardcover (with slipcase), 9 1/2-in. x 13-in., 336 pages, full color. Teen

Cover price $99.95.

1st printing. Collects Batman: Ego (2000), Batman/The Spirit (2006), Catwoman: Selinas Big Score GN (2003 DC), Catwoman (2002-2010 3rd Series) #1-4, Solo (2004-2006 DC) #5, stories from Batman: Gotham Knights (2000-2006) #23 and 33, Detective Comics (1937-2011 1st Series) #759-762, Harley Quinn Holiday Special (2014), Just Imagine Catwoman (2002), and New Talent Showcase (1984) #19. Written by Darwyn Cooke, Ed Brubaker, Jeph Loeb, Paul Grist, and Amanda Conner. Art by Darwyn Cooke, J.Bone, Mike Allred, and Bill Wray Cover by Darwyn Cooke. EXPERIENCE THE BRILLIANCE OF DARWYN COOKE'S BATMAN AND CATWOMAN ADVENTURES IN THE ABSOLUTE FORMAT, LIKE NEVER BEFORE! The masterworks of Darwyn Cooke printed in the biggest format ever! Escape into the brilliance of Darwyn Cooke (DC: The New Frontier) in this massive, one-of-a-kind Absolute Edition celebrating his life, work, and legacy. Includes his first published story from Talent Showcase #19. Featuring an extensive gallery of covers and original art, along with an introduction and essays by artist and longtime editor for Cooke Mark Chiarello, essays by friends and collaborators, and so much more! Hardcover (with Slipcase), 9 1/2-in. x 12-in., 544 pages, full color. Teen Cover price $100.00.

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.

1st Edition - 2nd and later printings. 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.

1st printing. Collects Batman Incorporated (2010-2011 1st Series) #1-8, Batman Incorporated: Leviathan Strikes (2011), Batman Incorporated (2012-2013 2nd Series DC) #1-13 and Batman Incorporated Special (2013 DC).

Written by Grant Morrison. Art by Yanick Paquette. Cover by Chris Burnham.

Grant Morrison's Batman saga is collected here in its entirety! After Bruce Wayne publicly announces the worldwide franchise of Batmen, he is joined in the war on crime by Knight and Squire, El Gaucho and Batwing. But as soon as Batman creates his own crimefighting force, another organization rises to challenge him: Leviathan. As the war between the two forces reaches its apex, Bruce Wayne will face the greatest tragedy of his life.

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 9 1/2-in. x 12-in., 608 pages, full color.

Cover price $125.00.

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.

1st printing. Collects Detective Comics (1937-2011) #871-881.

Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Jock and Francesco Francavilla. Cover by Jock.

This epic from the writer of JUSTICE LEAGUE and BATMAN forces the Dark Knight to confront one of Gotham City's oldest evils! Plu, the corpse of a killer whale shows up on the floor of one of Gotham City's foremost banks, setting a deadly mystery in motion!

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 320 pages, full color. Cover price $99.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $135.00

1st Edition - 1st printing. Collects Batman (2011 2nd Series) #1-11. Written by Scott Snyder and James TynionIV. Art by Greg Capullo and Jonathan Glapion. Cover by Greg Capullo. The explosive "Court of Owls" storyline gets the Absolute Edition treatment! It all begins when a series of brutal murders rocks not only Gotham City to its core but also the Caped Crusader himself when the prime suspect is one of Batman's closest allies - Dick Grayson! After a series of deadly discoveries, Bruce Wayne has learned that the Court of Owls is real - and a deadly threat out to control Gotham City! Hardcover (with Slipcase), 384 pages, full color. Cover price $99.99.

1st 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.

One of the most highly anticipated sequels of all time is collected in a new Absolute edition! In a world gone awry, left in the aftermath of the toppling of Lex Luthor and the apparent death of Batman himself, who will save Gotham City and the rest of the planet from the mysterious Master Race? This Absolute edition includes the entire nine-issue series with each issue's minicomic presented at the same size.

Includes DARK KNIGHT III: THE MASTER RACE #1-9, including the insert comics reproduced at the same size as the main comics, plus THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS: THE LAST CRUSADE #1.

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 9 1/2-in. x 13-in., 624 pages, full color.

Cover price $125.00.

1st Edition - 1st printing. Collects Batman: The Long Halloween (1997) #1-13 plus tons of extras. Written by Jeph Loeb. Art and cover by Tim Sale. Don't miss the latest ABSOLUTE EDITION from DC, collecting the landmark, award-winning 13-issue miniseries written by Jeph Loeb (BATMAN: HUSH) with art by Tim Sale (SUPERMAN FOR ALL SEASONS)! As the Dark Knight struggles to find an elusive, mysterious serial killer who strikes only on holidays, he discovers no shortage of suspects in a Gotham City beset by mobsters and freakish costumed criminals, any one of whom could be his prey. This volume includes a host of extras, including an interview with Loeb and Sale, a section on the LONG HALLOWEEN action figure line, and a look at the series proposal, plus sketches by Sale! Also, this edition will feature a 4-page sequence cut from the original miniseries and previously released only in script/breakdown format! Hardcover, 8 1/4-in. x 12 1/2-in., 400 pages, full color. Cover price $75.00.

1st Edition - 2nd and later printings. Collects Batman: The Long Halloween (1997) #1-13 plus tons of extras. Written by Jeph Loeb. Art and cover by Tim Sale. Don't miss the latest ABSOLUTE EDITION from DC, collecting the landmark, award-winning 13-issue miniseries written by Jeph Loeb (BATMAN: HUSH) with art by Tim Sale (SUPERMAN FOR ALL SEASONS)! As the Dark Knight struggles to find an elusive, mysterious serial killer who strikes only on holidays, he discovers no shortage of suspects in a Gotham City beset by mobsters and freakish costumed criminals, any one of whom could be his prey. This volume includes a host of extras, including an interview with Loeb and Sale, a section on the LONG HALLOWEEN action figure line, and a look at the series proposal, plus sketches by Sale! Also, this edition will feature a 4-page sequence cut from the original miniseries and previously released only in script/breakdown format! Hardcover, 8 1/4-in. x 12 1/2-in., 400 pages, full color. Cover price $75.00.

Add to cart Very Fine $43.00

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.

1st printing. Collects Batman: White Knight (2017) #1-8. Story and art by Sean Gordon Murphy. THE FIRST CHAPTER OF SEAN MURPHY'S WHITE KNIGHT UNIVERSE ARRIVES IN ABSOLUTE FORMAT IN A STUNNING TWO-BOOK COLLECTOR'S SET! Writer/artist Sean Murphys thrilling contribution to the Batman mythos introduces a Jack Napier who has been cured of his villainous Joker persona. After Jack reconciles with Harley Quinn, he attempts to further atone for his past sins by running for Gothams city council so that he can bring about reforms that will end corruption and make everyone accountable to the law...including Batman! But while Jack may be cured, he isnt above using The Jokers cunning tactics to discredit Batman and turn public opinion against him. And when Jacks spurned former protégé decides that Gotham always needs a Joker, Jack and Batman must do the unthinkable and team up to save the city they cherish. This Absolute Edition presents BATMAN: WHITE KNIGHT #1-8 in oversize format, featuring a brand-new cover, a new introduction, development sketches, and more. Also included is a second volume showcasing the entire story in black and white, highlighting Murphy's dynamic art style. Hardcover (with Slipcase), 9 1/2-in. x 13-in., 400 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $100.00.

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, Y. Clarke, Dustin Nguyen, Scott Hanna, Frazier Irving, and David Finch. Cover by Frank Quitely. 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 Batmans 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.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "1967-1970!" Collects Stories from World's Finest (1941-1986) #175-176; The Brave and the Bold (1955-1983 1st Series DC) #79-86; Detective Comics (1937-2011 1st Series) #395, 397, 400, and 402; and Batman (1940-2011) #219. Written by Leo Dorfman, Bob Haney, Denny O'Neil, and Frank Robbins. Art by Neal Adams, Irv Novick, Dick Giordano, Vince Colletta, and Joe Kubert. Cover by Neal Adams. PRESENTING THE COMPLETE WORKS OF NEAL ADAMS ON BATMAN! FINALLY REMASTERED AND RECOLORED TO MATCH THE ORIGINAL PRINTING AND ARTWORK! Experience the complete works of Neal Adams on Batman from 1968 to 1970 in the oversize, beautiful, Absolute format. Includes an extensive cover gallery and more! Return to the original art and colors in this celebratory volume (one of two). Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 12-in., 400 pages, full color. Teen Cover price $100.00.

1st printing. Collects Batman: Gotham by Gaslight (1989 DC) and Batman: Master of the Future GN (1991 DC) Elseworlds. Written by Brian Augustyn. Art by Mike Mignola, P. Craig Russell, and Eduardo Barreto. Cover by Mike Mignola. Back Cover by Eduardo Barreto. Afterword by Mark Waid. THE FIRST-EVER ELSEWORLDS TALE RECEIVES A LONG-AWAITED ABSOLUTE EDITION. It was the story that redefined the limits of when or where a Batman tale could take place. What if the Dark Knight Detective encountered one of history's most notorious serial killers, who had arrived on Gotham's shores? In Gotham by Gaslight, writer Brian Augustyn and artists Mike Mignola and P. Craig Russell pitted a rookie Victorian-age Batman against Jack the Ripper. With only the tools and technology of the era at his disposal, would the green Caped Crusader be able to match wits with a killer who had evaded the greatest minds of Scotland Yard? This Absolute edition of the very first Elseworlds tale offers an immersive look into Batman: Gotham by Gaslight, presented in oversize Absolute format for the first time ever with a brand-new cover and foreword by Mike Mignola, plus an afterword by Augustyn's frequent collaborator and friend Mark Waid. This edition also includes Augustyn's sequel to Gotham by Gaslight--Batman: Master of the Future, with artist Eduardo Barreto, original scans of Mignola and Russell's inked pages, and much more. Hardcover (with Slipcase), 9 1/2-in. x 13-in., 232 pages, full color. Teen Cover price $100.00.