====batman comic books issue 1

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 This is deep stuff-analyzing art styles, histories, individual panels, cultural concepts, and historical documents.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.

1st printing. Collects Deathstroke (2016 3rd Series) #30-35.

Written by Christopher Priest. Art by Carlo Pagulayan, Roberto Viacara, Jason Paz, Ed Benes and Richard Friend. Cover by Lee Weeks.

When Batman discovers a mysterious package containing DNA test results proving that he is not Damian Wayne's biological father, the Dark Knight sets his sights on his son's true father-Deathstroke! But Damian Wayne can't really be Slade Wilson's son-can he? And who sent the package-and why?

The ultimate custody battle ensues as the World's Greatest Detective and the World's Deadliest Assassin clash!

Hardcover, 152 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

DC/Dark Horse Edition - 1st printing. Collects Batman vs. Predator III Blood Ties (1997) #1-4.

Written by Chuck Dixon. Art by Rodolpho DaMaggio and Robert Campanella.

The ultimate hunter in the universe has returned to stalk the streets of Gotham City. Batman races against the clock to stop this unstoppable killing machine. But why has this Predator targeted Robin, the Boy Wonder? The answer may surprise you.

Includes a cover gallery.

Softcover, 136 pages, full color.

Cover price $7.95.

1st printing.

Cover by Brian Bolland.

THE WORLDS GREATEST DETECTIVE TAKES ON THE CLOWN PRINCE OF CRIME!

Of all the villains that threaten Gotham City, none is more dangerous—or more persistent—than the Harlequin of Hate himself, the Joker!

As Batmans oldest and deadliest foe, this mirthful maniac has served as a fearsome foil to the stoic Dark Knight for decades—and become public enemy number one in the process! More deranged, murderous and resourceful than all of Gothams other rogues put together, the Joker wont quit until the entire world sinks with him into insanity—something that Batman will never allow! Neither one will rest until the other is defeated—and so the battle continues!

Featuring career-defining work from such legendary talents as Neal Adams, Dennis O'Neil, Marshall Rogers, Steve Englehart, Jim Starlin, Jim Lee, Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo, Brian Azzarello, and Jim Aparo, BATMAN VS. THE JOKER collects seven of these iconic antagonists most memorable confrontations for the first time in a single volume — originally only available exclusively from Barnes & Noble!

Softcover, 168 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

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 Near Mint $115.00

Add to cart Near Mint $115.00

1st printing. Collects Batgirl (2000-2006 1st Series) #53 and 55-57, Batman (1940-2011) #631-634 and 642-644, Batman Allies Secret Files and Origins (2005), Batman Villains Secret Files (2005), Batman Gotham Knights (2000-2006) #56-58, Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight (1989-2007) #183-184, Batman The 12-Cent Adventure (2004), Catwoman (2002-2010 3rd Series) #34-36, Detective Comics (1937-2011 1st Series) #790- 800 and 809-810, Nightwing (1996-2009 DC) #96-98, Robin (1993-2009 DC) #126-131, and a story from Solo (2004-2006 DC) #10. Written by Dylan Horrocks, Bill Willingham, Andersen Gabrych, Russell Lissau, Will Pfeifer, A.J. Lieberman, Ed Brubaker, Shane McCarthy, and Devin Grayson. Art by Dave Ross, Sean Phillips, Mike Huddleston, Kinsun Massengill, Paul Lee, Chris Marrinan, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Brad Walker, Pete Woods, Al Barrionuevo, Paul Gulacy, Mike Lilly, Jesse Delperdang, Nathan Massengill, Aaron Sowd, Brian Horton, Andrew Pepoy, Sandra Hope, Francis Portella, Troy Nixey, Jimmy Palmiotti, Tommy Castillo, Rodney Ramos, and Andy Owens. Cover by James Jean. Back Cover by Jock. WAR is coming to Gotham City… When a skirmish between ri8val gangs boiled over to the entire Gotham underworld, Batman and his allies struggle to contain the conflict. As chaos erupts, Tim Drake abandons his role as Robin, and Batman gets an unexpected – and unwelcome – replacement in the form of Stephanie Brown, otherwise known as the vigilante Spoiler and Tims erstwhile girlfriend. From the shadows, one criminal mastermind emerges to take advantage of the chaos and consolidate the underworld under his leadership. But who is responsible for this sudden chaos, and what does the new Robin have to do with it? The Gotham Underworld is changed forever in this single massive volume! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in.x 11-in., 1,120 pages, full color. Teen Cover price $125.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $4.00

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 Very Fine $15.50

1st printing. Collects The Batman Who Laughs (2018 DC) #1-7 and The Batman Who Laughs: The Grim Knight (2019 DC). Written by Scott Snyder and James Tynion IV. Art by Jock and Eduardo Risso. Cover by Jock. He unleashed the Dark Multiverse in the epic series DARK NIGHTS: METAL. Now superstar writer Scott Snyder reunites with acclaimed artist Jock to set that evil alternate reality's deadliest denizen loose in Gotham City. Half Batman. Half Joker. Combining everything that makes the Caped Crusader a hero and the Clown Prince a killer, the Batman Who Laughs is the Dark Multiverse's deadliest criminal mastermind. Now he's come to Gotham to turn Bruce Wayne's home into an incubator for evil. And he hasn't come alone. Emerging from another of the Dark Multiverse's myriad realities comes the Grim Knight. This vicious vigilante will use any weapon at his disposal to ensure those he has marked for death stay down. A war like no other—a war of the Batmen—has begun. This deluxe edition collects the full seven-issue miniseries and the one-shot special THE BATMAN WHO LAUGHS: THE GRIM KNIGHT, and features a brand-new wraparound cover by Jock! Hardcover, 280 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

2nd (Expanded) Edition - 1st printing. Collects Detective Comics (1937-2011) #575-578 and Batman: Full Circle (1991). Written by MIKE W. BARR. Art by ALAN DAVIS, TODD MCFARLANE, PAUL NEARY, ALFREDO ALCALA, and MARK FARMER. A new edition of this highly-requested collection of BATMAN: YEAR TWO also includes the one-shot sequel, BATMAN: FULL CIRCLE. This chronicling of the Dark Knight's second year of crimefighting finds Batman in violent conflict with Gotham City's first vigilante - now a brutal killer. Now Batman has no choice but to make a desperate alliance with his parents' murderer! For more information, see the feature article. Softcover, 176 pages, full color. Cover price $17.95.

2nd (Expanded) Edition - 2nd and later printings. Collects Detective Comics (1937-2011) #575-578 and Batman: Full Circle (1991). Written by MIKE W. BARR. Art by ALAN DAVIS, TODD MCFARLANE, PAUL NEARY, ALFREDO ALCALA, and MARK FARMER. A new edition of this highly-requested collection of BATMAN: YEAR TWO also includes the one-shot sequel, BATMAN: FULL CIRCLE. This chronicling of the Dark Knight's second year of crimefighting finds Batman in violent conflict with Gotham City's first vigilante - now a brutal killer. Now Batman has no choice but to make a desperate alliance with his parents' murderer! For more information, see the feature article. Softcover, 176 pages, full color. Cover price $17.95.

1st printing. Collects Batman (1940-2011) #0 and 511, Batman: Shadow of the Bat (1992-2000) #0 and 31, Detective Comics (1937-2011 1st Series) #0 and 678, Catwoman (1993-2001 2nd Series) #0 and 14, Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight (1989-2007) #0 and Robin (1993-2009) #0 and 10. Written by Doug Moench, Alan Grant, Chuck Dixon, Jo Duffy, and Archie Goodwin. Art by Mike Manley, Joe Rubinstein, Bret Blevins, Graham Nolan, Jim Balent, Tom Grummett, and Archie Goodwin. The Dark Knight stories tying into ZERO HOUR are now collected in their entirety. Time is collapsing upon itself! The villainous Extant has ushered in a series of black holes that are swallowing the universe, past, present and future! And like everyone else in the DC Universe, the Bat-family has seen time loops affect their lives. The result? The return of Barbara Gordon, Batgirl! Softcover, 288 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

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! 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. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $4.95

Add to cart VF- 7.5 $3.70

1st printing.

Written by Sholly Fisch. Art and cover by Christopher Uminga.

Batman is a great detective, but he rarely works alone. His sidekicks Robin and Batgirl, his butler Alfred, and the police of Gotham City all play a role in helping him keep his city safe. You can too!

Look for clues! Analyze evidence! Solve riddles! Learn history! Help the Batman as he goes on his adventures and see if you can spot the answers to these mysteries before he logs them into his casebook.

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 144 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $9.99.

1st printing. Written by James Robinson. Art by John Estes. Unknowingly possessed by an evil spirit, Batman brutally slaughters a restaurant full of customers. Regaining consciousness with no recollection of the events, the Dark Knight Detective must solve the mystery of his own killing spree. Aided by the mystical Deadman, Batman begins to piece together the clues of his possession. But as the involvement of malevolent mages and a supernatural emissary of Satan is discovered, Batman must find a way to combine his human abilities with Deadman's paranormal powers to defeat this unholy evil. Softcover, 92 pages, full color. Cover price $12.95.

1st Edition - 1st printing. Collects Batman/Huntress: Cry for Blood (2000) #1-6. Written by Greg Rucka. Art by Rick Burchett and Terry Beatty. Cover by Rick Burchett. In the aftermath of "No Man's Land," the Huntress becomes the prime suspect for the murder of a mafia capo, who is killed with a crossbow - Huntress' signature weapon. On the run from the police and Batman's vigilante force, she's determined to find out who's framing her. But what will she do when she discovers the shocking truth? Guest-starring Nightwing and the Question. Softcover, 144 pages, full color. Teen Cover price $12.95.

1st printing. Written by WARREN ELLIS. Art and cover by JOHN CASSADAY. Planetary, the archaeologists of the unknown, cross paths with Batman on the trail of a killer in this new, Deluxe Edition hardcover. When Planetary - Jakita Wagner, Elijah Snow and the Drummer - travel to Gotham City, they mean business. Wagner, Snow and the Drummer track an amoral killer to Gotham City, prepared for battle. What they aren't prepared for is the Dark Knight! Of course, Batman doesn't exist on the same Earth as Planetary, which means the killer has worked in some very strange ways! Now the killer's reality-distorting technology is pulling, twisting and shifting the heroes through untold versions of Gotham City - and Batman! This new hardcover also features Warren Ellis's script for this story. Hardcover, 7 1/2-in . x 11-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $22.99.

New Edition - 1st printing. Collects Batman/Superman/Wonder Woman: Trinity (2003) #1-3.

Story and art by Matt Wagner.

In this new edition of the classic adventure, when Ra's al Ghul recruits Bizarro and a renegade Amazon warrior to help him create global chaos, the Dark Knight Detective suddenly finds himself working with the Man of Steel and the Amazon Princess.

Looking to thwart the madman's plot to simultaneously destroy all satellite communications as well as all of the world's oil reserves, Earth's greatest heroes are forced to band together-if they can work out their differences!

Softcover, 208 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. Collects Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2015 DC) #1-6 and #1 the Director's Cut edition.

Written by James TynionIV. Art and cover by Freddie Williams.

It's the crossover you never saw coming! Join Batman and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles as they try to save their cities from the baddest of the bad guys! The Caped Crusader joins forces with Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo, Raphael and Master Splinter to take down the most vicious villains from two dimensions! This deluxe edition includes scripts, variant covers and more behind-the-scenes materials!

Hardcover, 224 pages, full color.

NOTE: Co-published with IDW. Cover price $39.99.

1st printing. Collects Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II (2017 DC) #1-6.

Written by James TynionIV. Art and cover by Freddie Williams II.

While the Shredder is locked away at Riker's Island, the Foot Civil War rages through New York City. Each branch of the Foot is determined to kill the Turtles first, to prove their rightful claim to power. Meanwhile, Batman and Robin are back in the DC Universe, dealing with the repercussions of a massive Arkham Asylum breakout that freed Bane! When Bane is unexpectedly transported to the Turtles' New York City, he swiftly takes control of the town, and Batman and the Turtles must join forces to defeat their common enemy!

Hardcover, 160 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. Collects Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II (2017 DC) #1-6.

Written by James TynionIV. Art and cover by Freddie Williams II.

While the Shredder is locked away at Riker's Island, the Foot Civil War rages through New York City. Each branch of the Foot is determined to kill the Turtles first, to prove their rightful claim to power. Meanwhile, Batman and Robin are back in the DC Universe, dealing with the repercussions of a massive Arkham Asylum breakout that freed Bane! When Bane is unexpectedly transported to the Turtles' New York City, he swiftly takes control of the town, and Batman and the Turtles must join forces to defeat their common enemy!

Softcover, 160 pages, full color.

Cover price $16.99.

2nd and later printings. Collects Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II (2017 DC) #1-6.

Written by James TynionIV. Art and cover by Freddie Williams II.

While the Shredder is locked away at Riker's Island, the Foot Civil War rages through New York City. Each branch of the Foot is determined to kill the Turtles first, to prove their rightful claim to power. Meanwhile, Batman and Robin are back in the DC Universe, dealing with the repercussions of a massive Arkham Asylum breakout that freed Bane! When Bane is unexpectedly transported to the Turtles' New York City, he swiftly takes control of the town, and Batman and the Turtles must join forces to defeat their common enemy!

Softcover, 160 pages, full color.

Cover price $16.99.

1st printing. Collects Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III (2019 DC) #1-6.

Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Freddie Williams II and Kevin Eastman. Cover by Freddie Williams II.

Our heroes have battled the Foot Clan in Gotham City and Bane in New York, but now Krang has gotten his hands on the most dangerous technologies in the DC Universe-and no universe is safe from his wrath! As Krang's true power is revealed, it's up to Batman and the Turtles to stop him, but their only hope lies with a strange, yet familiar, visitor from another world!

Hardcover, 160 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. Collects Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III (2019 DC) #1-6.

Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Freddie Williams II and Kevin Eastman. Cover by Freddie Williams II.

Our heroes have battled the Foot Clan in Gotham City and Bane in New York, but now Krang has gotten his hands on the most dangerous technologies in the DC Universe - and no universe is safe from his wrath! As Krang's true power is revealed, it's up to Batman and the Turtles to stop him, but their only hope lies with a strange, yet familiar, visitor from another world!

Softcover, 160 pages, full color.

Cover price $17.99.

Add to cart VF+ 8.5 $75.00 View scans Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

1st printing. Collects Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2015 DC) #1-6, Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II (2017 DC) #1-6, and Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III (2019 DC) #1-6. Written by James TynionIV. Art by Freddie Williams II and Kevin Eastman. Cover by Kevin Eastman. New York City's Heroes in a Half Shell and Gotham's Caped Crusader join forces against their greatest enemies—Krang, the Shredder, The Joker, and more— in a trio of tales that mash up the dimensions of the Turtles and Batman... putting all of reality in jeopardy! This massive omnibus includes plus hundreds of pages of behind-the-scenes material from artist Freddie E. Williams II and a brand-new introduction by Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles co-creator Kevin Eastman! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 576 pages, full color. Cover price $99.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $99.99

Add to cart Near Mint $99.99

2nd and later printings. Collects Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2015 DC) #1-6, Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II (2017 DC) #1-6, and Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III (2019 DC) #1-6. Written by James TynionIV. Art by Freddie Williams II and Kevin Eastman. Cover by Kevin Eastman. New York City's Heroes in a Half Shell and Gotham's Caped Crusader join forces against their greatest enemies—Krang, the Shredder, The Joker, and more— in a trio of tales that mash up the dimensions of the Turtles and Batman... putting all of reality in jeopardy! This massive omnibus includes plus hundreds of pages of behind-the-scenes material from artist Freddie E. Williams II and a brand-new introduction by Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles co-creator Kevin Eastman! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 576 pages, full color. Cover price $99.99.

1st printing. Collects Batman/The Shadow (2017 DC) #1-6 and material from Batman (2016 3rd Series) Annual #1.

Written by Scott Snyder and Steve Orlando. Art by Riley Rossmo.

While investigating the murder of a Gothamite, Batman identifies his prime suspect as Lamont Cranston. But there are two problems with that: first, Batman is not aware of Lamont's alter ego as the master detective known as the Shadow; second, and more importantly, Cranston seems to have died over half a century ago!

Softcover, 168 pages, full color. Rated T

NOTE Co-published with Dynamite.

Cover price $16.99.

1st printing. Written by Michael Dahl. Art and cover by Ethen Beavers. When a dark night comes to the big city, one little super hero prepares for a great adventure - bedtime! He dons his pajama uniform, speeds upstairs, cleans up the nightly grime, and keeps watch from his towering bunk bed. Written by award-winning author Michael Dahl (Goodnight Baseball, Goodnight Football, and Goodnight Hockey) and illustrated by Ethen Beavers (DC Super Friends), this bedtime tale will have Batman fans, young and old, delighting in their nightly routines. Bedtime for Batman is the perfect way to say goodnight to your little Dark Knight. Softcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 32 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $9.99.

1st printing.

Written by Marc Tyler Nobleman. Art and cover by Ty Templeton.

Every Batman story is marked with the words "Batman created by Bob Kane." But that isn't the whole truth.

A struggling writer named Bill Finger was involved from the beginning. Bill helped invent Batman, from concept to costume to character. He dreamed up Batman's haunting origins and his colorful nemeses. Despite his brilliance, Bill worked in obscurity. It was only after his death that fans went to bat for Bill, calling for acknowledgment that he was the co-creator of Batman.

Based on original research, Bill the Boy Wonder is the first-ever book about the unsung man behind the Dark Knight.

Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, Text (with full color illustrations and photos).

NOTE: "This is an absolute must read for any comic book fan, writer, and artist. Afterwards, seek out the documentary Batman and Bill. Here, the heartbreaking story of Bill Finger finally gets a much deserved happy ending." - Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist

Cover price $17.95.

2nd and later printings.

Written by Marc Tyler Nobleman. Art and cover by Ty Templeton.

Every Batman story is marked with the words "Batman created by Bob Kane." But that isn't the whole truth.

A struggling writer named Bill Finger was involved from the beginning. Bill helped invent Batman, from concept to costume to character. He dreamed up Batman's haunting origins and his colorful nemeses. Despite his brilliance, Bill worked in obscurity. It was only after his death that fans went to bat for Bill, calling for acknowledgment that he was the co-creator of Batman.

Based on original research, Bill the Boy Wonder is the first-ever book about the unsung man behind the Dark Knight.

Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, Text (with full color illustrations and photos).

NOTE: "This is an absolute must read for any comic book fan, writer, and artist. Afterwards, seek out the documentary Batman and Bill. Here, the heartbreaking story of Bill Finger finally gets a much deserved happy ending." - Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist

Cover price $17.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

1st printing.

By Michael E. Uslan.

When he was 8, Michael Uslan fell in love with Batman. He watched unhappily as the dark, serious superhero he knew and loved was turned into a campy goofball in the '60s TV show starring Adam West, and in 1979 he purchased the film rights to Batman. After ten years of desperately pitching a film that no one wanted, he sold and then produced Tim Burton's critically acclaimed and phenomenally popular Batman.

Having produced every Batman film to date, Uslan recounts his story here, in a memoir that will draw in all the boys and girls (of all ages) throughout the world who love Batman.

Hardcover, 320 pages, full color.

Cover price $29.95.

1st printing. The Batman. The very words conjure up vivid images of dark alleyways, filth-infested streets and the vermin taht plague the grimmer parts of out cities. He is the creature of the night, the dark night that haunts our worst nightmares - to protect us from evil. His visage can easily scare the good as well as the bad but it was designed to strike fear in the hearts of evildoers, a modern day Shadow. The good need not fear for he is their protector. In this volume you will find the vision come to life in profiles, histories, and interviews. Featuring a look at the works of Jerry Robinson, Bill Finger, Bob Kane, Denny O'Neil, Neal Adams, Steve Englehart, Marshall Rogers, Frank Miller and David Mazzuchelli. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 68 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.95.

1st printing.

Written by Paul Dini. Art and cover by Eduardo Risso.

The Caped Crusader has been an icon of justice and authority for generations. But in this surprising original graphic novel, now in trade paperback for the first time, we see Batman in a new light-as the savior who helps a discouraged man recover from a brutal attack that left him unable to face the world.

In the 1990s, Eisner Award-winning writer Paul Dini had a flourishing career writing the hugely popular Batman: The Animated Series and Tiny Toon Adventures. Walking home one evening, he was jumped and viciously beaten to within an inch of his life. His recovery process was arduous, hampered by the imagined antics of the villains he was writing for television, including The Joker, Harley Quinn and the Penguin. But Dini also always imagined the Batman at his side during his darkest moments.

DARK NIGHT: A TRUE BATMAN STORY is the harrowing and eloquent autobiographical tale of Dini's courageous struggle to overcome a desperate situation.

It is a Batman story like none other and one that will truly resonate with fans, with art by Eduardo Risso (100 BULLETS).

Softcover, 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $16.99.

1st printing. Collects Batman (1940-2011) #404-407. Written by Frank Miller. Art by David Mazzucchelli. In 1986, Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli produced this groundbreaking reinterpretation of the origin of Batman: who he is and how he came to be. Sometimes careless and naive, this Dark Knight is far from the flawless vigilante he is today. In his first year on the job, Batman feels his way around a Gotham City far darker than the one he left. His solemn vow to extinguish the town's criminal element is only half the battle. Along with Lieutenant James Gordon, the Dark Knight must also fight a police force more corrupt than the scum in the streets. Batman: Year One stands next to Batman: The Dark Knight Returns on the mantle of greatest Batman graphic novels of all time. The entire groundbreaking story is included in this 14 x 21 inch collection, the same size as most of the pages were drawn. This edition includes the complete graphic novel and a new introduction by David Mazzucchelli. Hardcover, 14 1/2-in. x 21-in., 144 pages, B&W.

Add to cart FN/VF 7.0 $7.00

Add to cart FN/VF 7.0 $7.00

Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Greg Capullo and Jonathan Glapion. Cover by Greg Capullo. The epic 'Death of the Family' begins in this story, reprinted for just $1.00 from BATMAN #13, with pages from the 2016 edition of the DC ESSENTIALS CATALOGUE! 64 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $1.00.

Add to cart Fine $3.00

Add to cart FN 6.0 $3.00

Written by Frank Miller. Art and Cover by David Mazzucchelli. Batman's 75th anniversary celebration continues with another promotionally priced special presenting one of the Dark Knight's greatest tales plus related pages from the 2014 DCE Essential Graphic Novels catalogue! This special kicks off the acclaimed, best-selling tale of Bruce Wayne's first year as the Dark Knight. 64 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $1.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

Add to cart Very Fine $6.40

(W) Kelley Puckett & Various (A) Ty Templeton & Various (CA) Mike Parobeck, Rick Burchett Some of the best all-ages Batman stories ever are back in this new title collecting BATMAN ADVENTURES #2 and 27, BATMAN: GOTHAM ADVENTURES #2 and 4, and a short tale from ADVENTURES IN THE DC UNIVERSE #3. Guest-starring Catwoman, The Joker, Two-Face and more! Cover price $7.99.

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Add to cart Fine $6.00

Written by DENNIS O'NEIL, ALAN GRANT and PAUL GRIST Art by CURT SWAN, JOHN DELL, RICK TAYLOR, FRANK TERAN, CARL CRITCHLOW, KOI TURNBULL and DAN DAVIS Cover by GEORGE PEREZ Don't miss this collection of classic, creepy tales of Arkham Asylum, wrenched from the pages of BATMAN CHRONICLES #6, BATMAN: ARKHAM ASYLUM - TALES OF MADNESS #1, BATMAN VILLAINS SECRET FILES #1 and JUSTICE LEAGUES: JUSTICE LEAGUE OF ARKHAM #1! Cover price $7.99.

Written by DOUG MOENCH and A.J. LIEBERMAN Art by BARRY KITSON and GREG SCOTT Cover by BARRY KITSON Jordy is big and simple. He would never use his enormous strength to hurt someone - but inside him lurks something bad. Can Batman remove the demonic Bad without destroying Jordy? Reprinted from BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #146-148, plus a tale from LOTDK #179 starring Fat Man and Little Boy. Cover price $7.99.

Written by TOM PEYER Art by TONY HARRIS, WADE VON GRAWBADGER and WAYNE FAUCHER Cover by TONY HARRIS In a 3-part tale from BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #169-171 featuring art by Tony Harris, The Dark Knight encounters Frank Sharp, an exceptionally ugly man who has the ability to make people do whatever he wants just by shaking their hand. Sharp is out to make a name for himself in Gotham City's worlds of politics and crime - if Batman doesn't stop him first. Plus, a tale illustrated by Harris from HOURMAN #22, guest-starring Young Justice! On sale MARCH 16 • 96 pg, FC Cover price $7.99.

1st printing. Collects Batman vs. Predator (1991 1st series) #1-3, Batman vs. Predator II: Bloodmatch (1994) #1-4 and Batman vs. Predator III: Blood Ties (1997) #1-4.

Written by Dave Gibbons, Doug Moench, and Chuck Dixon. Art by Andy Kubert, Adam Kubert, Paul Gulacy, Terry Austin, Rodolpho DaMaggio and Robert Campanella. Cover by Mike Mignola.

After investigating a series of gruesome murders, Batman realizes that these crimes aren't perpetrated by anyone from Gotham City...or even this planet. Soon, the Dark Knight finds his real enemy-the intergalactic hunter called the Predator!

Softcover, 408 pages, full color.

Cover price $34.99.

1st printing.

Written by Billy Wrecks. Art by Ethan Beavers.

The DC Super Friends are big heroes for little boys! Boys and girls 2-5 will feel like they are part of the action as Batman, Superman, and the other Super Friends save the day! This Little Golden Book is the perfect way to introduce young readers to the world's greatest super heroes.

Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 8-in., 24 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $4.99.

2nd and later printings.

Written by Billy Wrecks. Art by Ethan Beavers.

The DC Super Friends are big heroes for little boys! Boys and girls 2-5 will feel like they are part of the action as Batman, Superman, and the other Super Friends save the day! This Little Golden Book is the perfect way to introduce young readers to the world's greatest super heroes.

Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 8-in., 24 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $4.99.

1st printing. Written by Eric Fein. Art and Cover by Gregg Schigiel. It's Valentine's Day in Gotham, but not everyone is celebrating. Victor Fries (aka Mr. Freeze) has never gotten over the death of his wife, Nora, and he's not about to let anyone enjoy this painful holiday. Only Batman can stop the cold-hearted criminal before Victor refrigerates the city! Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 56 pages, Text (with full color Chapter Illustrations) Cover price $4.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $4.95

Add to cart Near Mint $4.95

1st printing. Written by Eric Fein. Art by Eric Doescher and Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Eric Doescher. It's fall in Gotham City. The air is getting colder, the leaves are changing color, and the people are turning into monsters! These evil creatures are taking over the city, and the problem appears to be spreading. Luckily, Batman and his teenage crime-fighting partner, Robin, are investigating. Soon, they trace this monster mess back to the Gotham City Clinic. Apparently, the evil Hugo Strange has been posing as a physician and turning his patients into troublesome terrors. The Dynamic Duo must work together to stop the creature chaos and put this monster medic out of business. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 56 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $4.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.95

Add to cart Near Mint $5.95

1st printing. Written by Paul Weissburg. Art by Luciano Vecchio. Cover by Tim Levins. The Cosmic Obliterator, a doomsday weapon capable of destroying entire planets, has gone missing! Batman is on the case, but so far the only clue is a ticket to the Super-Villain Crime Convention. That's one place the Dark Knight can't go - so he decides to attend as the mobster, Matches Malone, instead! 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 Fine $3.49

1st printing. Written by J. E. Bright. Art and Cover by Luciano Vecchio. CATWOMAN has stolen an ancient flute that calls all of GOTHAM CITY'S cats to her command. When BATMAN swoops in to stop the kitty kidnapper, he's overwhelmed by hundreds of cross cats under CATWOMAN'S command! Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 88 pages, Text (with full color Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $5.95.

Add to cart Fine $2.65

Reprinting Batman Shadow of the Bat (1992) #1U. The Last Arkham: Part 1 of 4 - Written by Alan Grant. Art by Norm Breyfogle. Cover by Brian Stelfreeze. Continues in Batman Shadow of the Bat (1992) #2. Batman enters Arkham Asylum! Arkham Asylum has a new warden, Jeremiah Arkham, the nephew of the asylum's founder, Amadeus. And Jeremiah's big plans for Gotham's madhouse include incarcerating Batman. Characters in this issue: Batman; Robin [Tim Drake]; Nightwing; Mr. Zsasz (first appearance); Jeremiah Arkham; Cornelius Stirk; Scarecrow. 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $1.00.

Add to cart Fine $4.00

1st printing. By Robert Greenberger. "The ultimate guide to the man behind the mask...and the mythology behind the man!" Featuring complete details of Batman's origins as well as biographies of almost every character in the Batman universe, this comprehensive, fully illustrated encyclopedia contains everything Batman and comic book fans ever wanted to know about the Dark Knight. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 388 pages, B&W. Cover price $29.95.

Add to cart Very Good $7.00

2nd and later printings. By Robert Greenberger. "The ultimate guide to the man behind the mask...and the mythology behind the man!" Featuring complete details of Batman's origins as well as biographies of almost every character in the Batman universe, this comprehensive, fully illustrated encyclopedia contains everything Batman and comic book fans ever wanted to know about the Dark Knight. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 388 pages, B&W. Cover price $29.95.

Add to cart Fine $8.00

1st printing. "The Greatest Covers of Detective Comics from the '30s to the '50s!" By Joe Desris. Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 12-in., 144 pages, full color.