Batman: The Dark Knight comic books issue 1

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1st printing. Written by Matthew Cody. Art and cover by Jeannette Arroyo. Batman is back with five more ghostly adventures filled with thrills and chills in this all-new illustrated collection of spooky tales from the dark corners of Gotham City! Gotham City, the home of Batman, is filled with long shadows, sinister characters, and mysterious goings on. This hardcover illustrated chapter book is a collection of scary short stories featuring some of Batman's strangest adventures that end with wild twist and turns-some funny, some spooky, and some maddeningly frightening! Boys and girls ages 6 to 9 will love this illustrated chapter book of these strange stories featuring Batman. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 144 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations)r. All Ages Cover price $12.99.

1st printing.

Written by Cavan Scott. Art and cover by Jeannette Arroyo.

Gotham City, the home of Batman, is filled with dark corners, sinister characters, and mysterious goings on.

This illustrated chapter book is a collection of scary short stories featuring some of Batman's strange adventures that end with wild twist and turns-some funny, some spooky, and some deathly frightening! So curl up under the sheets and find out all about the ancient curses, ghostly racer car drivers, and sinister witches haunting Gotham City along with the World's Greatest Detective... and don't forget your flashlight!

Boys and girls ages 6 to 9 will love this illustrated chapter book of strange tales featuring Batman.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 144 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). All Ages

Cover price $12.99.

1st printing. Collects Batman and Robin (2009-2011) #17-25. Written by PAUL CORNELL, PETER J. TOMASI and JUDD WINICK. Art by SCOTT MCDANIEL, PATRICK GLEASON, GUILLEM MARCH, and GREG TOCCHINI. Cover by PATRICK GLEASON. The Dark Knight and the Boy Wonder face foes new and old, including the mysterious White Knight, the villainous Absence and the renegade Robin of the past, Jason Todd! Hardcover, 208 pages, full color. Cover price $22.99.

1st printing. Collects Batman and Robin (2009-2011) #17-25. Written by PAUL CORNELL, PETER J. TOMASI and JUDD WINICK. Art by SCOTT MCDANIEL, PATRICK GLEASON, GUILLEM MARCH, and GREG TOCCHINI. Cover by PATRICK GLEASON. The Dark Knight and the Boy Wonder face foes new and old, including the mysterious White Knight, the villainous Absence and the renegade Robin of the past, Jason Todd! Softcover, 208 pages, full color. Cover price $16.99.

2nd and later printings. Collects Batman and Robin (2009-2011) #17-25. Written by PAUL CORNELL, PETER J. TOMASI and JUDD WINICK. Art by SCOTT MCDANIEL, PATRICK GLEASON, GUILLEM MARCH, and GREG TOCCHINI. Cover by PATRICK GLEASON. The Dark Knight and the Boy Wonder face foes new and old, including the mysterious White Knight, the villainous Absence and the renegade Robin of the past, Jason Todd! Softcover, 208 pages, full color. Cover price $16.99.

1st printing. Bring the Dark Knight Detective's adventures to full color life in this coloring and activity book that includes word games and puzzles and features appearances by Robin, Batgir, Nightwing, Commissioner Gordon, the Creeper, Clayface, Mr. Freeze, Catwoman, Riddler, Poison Ivy, and the Joker! Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8-in. x 11-in., 32 pages, B&W.

1st printing. Collects Batman (1940-2011) #452-454 and Detective Comics (1937-2011) #629-633. Written by Peter Milligan. Art by Kieron Dwyer, Jim Aparo, Tom Mandrake, Dennis Janke, Steve Leialoha and Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Mike Mignola & George Pratt. Batman is led through an urban labyrinth by the Riddler, who seems to have become a monster determined to drive Batman insane. In his quest, the Riddler is working with an occultist who has summoned a demon to stop Batman - but in the process, the Riddler himself is slowly changing into a nightmarish beast! Softcover, 192 pages, full color. Cover price $16.99.

1st printing. Collects Batman: The Dark Knight Returns (1986) #1-4.

Written by Frank Miller. Art by Frank Miller and Klaus Janson. Cover by Frank Miller.

For the first time, DC Comics collects Frank Miller's unforgettable Dark Knight epic in black and white!

It is ten years after an aging Batman has retired, and Gotham City has sunk into decadence and lawlessness.

Now, as his city needs him most, the Dark Knight returns in a blaze of glory. Joined by Carrie Kelly, a teenaged Robin, Batman takes to the streets to end the threat of the mutant gangs that have overrun the city. And after facing off against The Joker and Two-Face for the final time, Batman finds himself in mortal combat with his former ally, Superman, in a battle that only one will survive.

Hardcover, 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 208 pages, B&W.

Cover price $34.99.

Add to cart Fine $17.75

1st printing. Collects Dark Knight Strikes Again (2001) #1-3. Story and art by FRANK MILLER. It's been three years since the events of The Dark Knight Returns, and everything is fine. At least on the surface. Together with his army of Bat-soldiers, including Carrie Kelley-formerly Robin, and now the new Catgirl-the Dark Knight wages a new war on a diseased world that's become completely lost. Now DC presents the epic three-issue miniseries in black and white for the first time! Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 248 pages, B&W. Cover price $39.99.

1st printing. Collects Batman Adventures (1992-1995 1st Series) #7-12. Written by Kelley Puckett. Art by Mike Parobeck and Rick Burchett. Utilizing a straightforward writing style and clean artistic design, this trade paperback presents Batman in battle with some of his most classic yet dangerous foes. Based on the highly popular animated Batman series, these tales provide gainful insight to the characters that make up the Dark Knight's rogues gallery. As Batman and Batgirl go up against Harley Quinn, the Riddler, Poison Ivy, Clayface, and Killer Croc, fascinating background information about these characters is revealed creating a greater understanding of their life choices and motivations. Softcover, 132 pages, full color. Cover price $7.95.

Add to cart Fine $6.00

2nd and later printings. Batman Adventures (1992-1995 1st Series) #7-12. Written by Kelley Puckett. Art by Mike Parobeck and Rick Burchett. Utilizing a straightforward writing style and clean artistic design, this trade paperback presents Batman in battle with some of his most classic yet dangerous foes. Based on the highly popular animated Batman series, these tales provide gainful insight to the characters that make up the Dark Knight's rogues gallery. As Batman and Batgirl go up against Harley Quinn, the Riddler, Poison Ivy, Clayface, and Killer Croc, fascinating background information about these characters is revealed creating a greater understanding of their life choices and motivations. Softcover, 132 pages, full color. Cover price $7.95.

Reprints Dark Knight Returns (1986) #1. Originally included with McFarlane Toys Page Punchers "Batman" and "Mutant Leader" action figure 2-pack.

(W) Frank Miller (A) Frank Miller (CA) Frank Miller THE START OF THE STORY THAT CHANGED BATMAN FOREVER! Ten years after the last reported sighting of the Batman, a retired Bruce Wayne spends his nights fighting only to honor his vow to stay retired. Amidst the rising threat of a new breed of gang violence, old enemies from the past--and an inner demon that will not stay caged--ensure the Dark Knight’s return in this masterpiece of comics storytelling. Cover price $4.99.

(W) Frank Miller (A) Frank Miller (CA) Frank Miller THE START OF THE STORY THAT CHANGED BATMAN FOREVER! Ten years after the last reported sighting of the Batman, a retired Bruce Wayne spends his nights fighting only to honor his vow to stay retired. Amidst the rising threat of a new breed of gang violence, old enemies from the past--and an inner demon that will not stay caged--ensure the Dark Knight’s return in this masterpiece of comics storytelling. Cover price $5.99.

(W) Frank Miller (A) Frank Miller (CA) Jim Lee THE START OF THE STORY THAT CHANGED BATMAN FOREVER! Ten years after the last reported sighting of the Batman, a retired Bruce Wayne spends his nights fighting only to honor his vow to stay retired. Amidst the rising threat of a new breed of gang violence, old enemies from the past--and an inner demon that will not stay caged--ensure the Dark Knight’s return in this masterpiece of comics storytelling. Cover price $5.99.

(W) Frank Miller (A) Frank Miller (CA) Frank Miller THE START OF THE STORY THAT CHANGED BATMAN FOREVER! Ten years after the last reported sighting of the Batman, a retired Bruce Wayne spends his nights fighting only to honor his vow to stay retired. Amidst the rising threat of a new breed of gang violence, old enemies from the past--and an inner demon that will not stay caged--ensure the Dark Knight’s return in this masterpiece of comics storytelling. Cover price $7.99.

(W) Frank Miller (A) Frank Miller (CA) Blank THE START OF THE STORY THAT CHANGED BATMAN FOREVER! Ten years after the last reported sighting of the Batman, a retired Bruce Wayne spends his nights fighting only to honor his vow to stay retired. Amidst the rising threat of a new breed of gang violence, old enemies from the past--and an inner demon that will not stay caged--ensure the Dark Knight’s return in this masterpiece of comics storytelling. Cover price $5.99.

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.

1st printing. Collects Batman: The Dark Knight Returns (1986) #1-4. Written by Frank Miller. Art and cover by Frank Miller and Klaus Janson. GOTHAM CITY BELONGS TO THE BATMAN. Together with inker Klaus Janson and colorist Lynn Varley, writer/artist Frank Miller completely reinvents the legend of Batman in his saga of a near-future Gotham City gone to rot, 10 years after the Dark Knights retirement. This masterpiece of modern comics storytelling brings to vivid life a dark world and an even darker man. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 200 pages, full color. Teen Cover price $9.99.

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. Written by Matthew K. Manning. Art and cover by Flaviu Pop. Take a tour through the diverse worlds of the DC Multiverse in this comprehensive guidebook detailing the lives of its many Caped Crusaders. Dive into different dimensions and meet countless variations of the Dark Knight-from the Batman Who Laughs to Flashpoint Batman, from Captain Leatherwing to Bizarro-Batman, this book profiles more than 60 iconic iterations of DC's legendary Super Hero alongside striking original art. Thrilling and vibrant, this treasury is a must-have collectible for every Batman fan! Hardcover, 10-in. x 11-in., 112 pages, full color. Cover price $34.99.

1st printing. Bruce Wayne's friends throw him a birthday party. But a surprise guest shows up to spoil the fun—it's the Joker! Can Batman get there in time to save the day? Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 24 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

1st printing. Written by Matthew K. Manning. Art and Cover by Luciano Vecchio. After being released from Arkham Asylum, the Dark Knight's most frightful foe, the Scarecrow, sets out to cure his one and only fear-birds!With a new and improved fear toxin, he's going after Robin, Batman's powerful partner! Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 88 pages, Text (with full color Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $5.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.95

Add to cart Near Mint $5.95

1st printing. Written by Laurie S. Sutton. Art and Cover by Luciano Vecchio. BATMAN finds hundreds of mutated half-human, half-crocodile zombies - along with KILLER CROC himself! He has 24 hours to find a cure, or BATMAN will become one of CROC'S reptilian zombies. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 88 pages, full color. Cover price $5.95.

1st printing. Written by Scott Peterson. Art and Cover by Michael Cavallaro. The JOKER has created a nasty videogame virus, an electronic version of his JOKER VENOM. If BATMAN can't get gamers to put down their handheld gaming devices, JOKER will soon have an army of obedient JOKER-zombies at his command. Softcover, 5-in, x 8-in., 88 pages, text (with full color Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $5.95.

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

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