====batman comic books issue 1

Batman "The Jokers Happy Victims" (1966 Mini) 3 of 6 Kellogg's Poptarts Mini Cimics. The Clown Prince of Crime is back and can even the Dynamic Duo of Batman and Robin stop him this time. 16 pages, full color.5.5-in. x 3-in.

1st printing. Written by David "Dave" Croatto. Art and cover by Jason Angelone. Batman saves the day in this Funko POP! Little Golden Book featuring the classic 1989 Batman! The classic 1989 Batman meets the quirky and loveable Funko POP! art style in this delightful Little Golden Book featuring Gotham City's favorite super-hero. When The Joker throws a sinister parade for Gotham City, it's up to Batman to stop his antics! Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 8-in., 24 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $5.99.

Add to cart NM 9.4 $108.00 View scans

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $150.00 View scans Paper: White Label #4663019005 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Add to cart VF+ 8.5 $70.00 View scan Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

A Super Sugar Crisp cereal premium. Full color, 16 pages, 3.25-in. x 4.25. Art (inks at least) by Vince Colletta.

1st printing. Collects Batman # 219, 234, and 251 and World's Finest (1941-1986) #175-176. Written by Bob Haney, Denny O'Neil, and Mike Friedrich. Art by Dick Giordano and Neal Adams. The Caped Crusader matches wits witht he Clown Prince of Crime. Softcover, 128 pages, full color. Cover price $5.95.

Writer: Alan Moore, Artist: Brian Bolland, Cover Artist: Brian Bolland EXPERIENCE THE STORY THAT DEFINED BATMAN FOR A GENERATION! One bad day. According to The Joker, that's all that separates the sane from the psychotic. Freed once again from the confines of Arkham Asylum, he's out to prove his deranged point--and he's going to use Commissioner Jim Gordon and his brilliant and beautiful daughter Barbara to do it. Now Batman must race to stop his archnemesis before his reign of terror claims two of the Dark Knight's closest friends. Cover price $4.99.

Foil Cover. Writer: Alan Moore, Artist: Brian Bolland, Cover Artist: Brian Bolland EXPERIENCE THE STORY THAT DEFINED BATMAN FOR A GENERATION! One bad day. According to The Joker, that's all that separates the sane from the psychotic. Freed once again from the confines of Arkham Asylum, he's out to prove his deranged point--and he's going to use Commissioner Jim Gordon and his brilliant and beautiful daughter Barbara to do it. Now Batman must race to stop his archnemesis before his reign of terror claims two of the Dark Knight's closest friends. Cover price $7.99.

Foil Cover. Writer: Alan Moore, Artist: Brian Bolland, Cover Artist: Blank Sketch EXPERIENCE THE STORY THAT DEFINED BATMAN FOR A GENERATION! One bad day. According to The Joker, that's all that separates the sane from the psychotic. Freed once again from the confines of Arkham Asylum, he's out to prove his deranged point--and he's going to use Commissioner Jim Gordon and his brilliant and beautiful daughter Barbara to do it. Now Batman must race to stop his archnemesis before his reign of terror claims two of the Dark Knight's closest friends. Cover price $5.99.

1st Printing. Titan Books UK Edition. Batman matches wits with his arch nemesis The Joker in this critically acclaimed, prestige format one-shot. He also laughs at one of his jokes. The book is infamous for the scene in which The Joker shoots and cripples Barbara Gordon, effectively ending her crime fighting career as Batgirl. Written by Alan Moore, with art by Brian Bolland. NOTE: 1st Printing, title is printed in lime green embossed ink. All others are later printings.

2nd or later printing (Title any color but lime green). Titan Books UK Edition. Alan Moore script. Brian Bolland art.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $40.00 View scans Paper: White La Mole Comic Con Edition. Label #4622859017 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Mexican Reprint Edition. La Mole Comic Con Exclusive Foil Edition Cover by Brian Bolland. Reprints Batman The Killing Joke (1988). Story by Alan Moore. Art by Brian Bolland. Spanish Language.

1st printing. Collects Batman: The Killing Joke (1988) and stories from Batman Black and White (1996) #4 and Countdown (to Final Crisis 2007 DC) #31. Written by Alan Moore and Brian Bolland. Art and cover by Brian Bolland. Introduction by John Higginse. The groundbreaking Batman tale is back in a new edition. 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. Includes: a Who's Who entry and Origin for the Joker by Mark Waid and Brian Bolland, the story behind the iconic cover for THE KILLING JOKE, preliminary pencils for "An Innocent Guy" from the pages of Batman: Black and White, and 18-page cover gallery featuring the beautiful art of Brian Boland, and dossiers for the creative team. Hardcover, 96 pages, PC/PB&W.

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.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 336 pages, Text Only.

Cover price $12.95.

Add to cart Fine $2.65

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.

1st printing. Collects Catwoman: When in Rome (2004) #1-6.

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

In this sequel to Batman: The Long Halloween, an Eisner Award-winning creative team takes Catwoman on a mysterious trip to Italy to hunt the deadly Falcone crime family.

Collects the six-issue miniseries with a gallery of behind-the-scenes extras.

Hardcover, 168 pages, full color.

Cover price $49.99.

1st Edition - 1st printing. Collects Batman: The Long Halloween (1997) #1-13.

Written by Jeph Loeb. Art and cover 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. This collected edition is dedicated to the late Archie Goodwin, who edited the original series.

Hardcover, 368 pages, full color.

NOTE: See also Batman Haunted Knight TPB (1996) and Batman: Dark Victory TPB (2002).

Cover price $29.95.

NO DUST JACKET - 1st printing. 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. This collected edition is dedicated to the late Archie Goodwin, who edited the original series. Hardcover, 368 pages, full color. NOTE: See also Batman Haunted Knight TPB (1996) and Batman: Dark Victory TPB (2002) Cover price $29.95.

Signed by Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale - 1st printing. 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. This collected edition is dedicated to the late Archie Goodwin, who edited the original series. Hardcover, 368 pages, full color. NOTE: Limited to 2,500 copies, includes a certificate of authenticity. Cover price $29.95.

1st printing. Collects Batman: The Long Halloween - The Last Halloween (2024 DC) #0-10. Written by Jeph Loeb. Art by Tim Sale, Eduardo Risso, Klaus Janson, Mark Chiarello, Cliff Chiang, Bill Sienkiewicz, Enrico Marini, Dave Johnson, Becky Cloonan, and Chris Samnee. Cover by Tim Sale. THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED SAGA THAT STANDS AS THE MOST INFLUENTIAL BATMAN STORY OF ITS ERA MAKES ITS TRIUMPHANT RETURN! Art by Tim Sale, Eduardo Risso, Bill Sienkiewicz and More In 1996, you thought you knew the whole story of Batman: The Long Halloween. Now, acclaimed writer Jeph Loeb presents the much-anticipated final chapter: The Last Halloween, a captivating new mystery. Each issue pairs Loeb with one of the industry's foremost artists, creating a stunning homage to the artistry and legacy of Tim Sale. Featuring art by Eduardo Risso, Klaus Janson, Mark Chiarello, Cliff Chiang, Bill Sienkiewicz, Enrico Marini, Dave Johnson, Becky Cloonan, Chris Samnee, Matteo Scalera, and Dave Stewart. Gotham City will come to fear Halloween once more! In a city of liars, masked vigilantes, and criminals...can anyone be trusted? Includes the final collaboration between Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale, THE LAST HALLOWEEN #0. Hardcover, 336 pages, full color. Teen Cover price $39.99.

Titan Books - 1st printing. 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.

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.

Batman "The Mad Hatters Hat Crimes" (1966 Mini) 5 of 6 Kellogg's Poptarts Mini Cimics. The Dynamic Duo of Batman and Robin must somehow overcome the gimmicks and traps of the sinister Mad Hatter. 16 pages, full color.5.5-in. x 3-in.

Batman "The Man in the Iron Mask" (1966 Mini) 1 of 6 Kellogg's Poptarts Mini Cimics. Can the combined might of Batman and Robin stop the menace of Iron Hat Ferris, the Man in the Iron Mask? Art by Al Plastino. 16 pages, full color. 5.5-in. x 3-in.

Based on the story by Sam Hamm. Adapted by Craig Shaw Gardner. Read by Roddy McDowall. This is the audio novelization of the movie that was directed by Tim Burton and starred Michael Keaton as the Caped Crusader and Jack Nicholson as the Clown Prince of Crime. It is read by veteran actor of the stage and screen Roddy McDowall, star of such classic movies as Planet of the Apes, Fright Night, and Dead Winter. 1 Cassette with protective case, Aprox. running time 1 Hour, 30 Minutes.

1st printing. By Sam Hamm. This is the Revised 1st Draft of the screenplay for the movie that would be directed by Tim Burton and starring Michael Keaton and Jack Nicholson. Softcover (Clip-Bound), 9 1/2-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, Text Only.

1st printing. Collects Batman Movie (1989), Batman Returns (1992 Movie), Batman Forever (1995 Movie), and Batman and Robin (1997 Movie). Written by Dennis O'Neil. Based upon the original screenplays, these stories depict the Caped Crusader's legendary battles against the Joker, Two-Face, the Riddler, Catwoman, the Penguin, Mr. Freeze, and Poison Ivy. Also featuring the heroism of Batgirl and Robin, these tales include slight variations and extra scenes from the movies. Softcover, 254 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

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.

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1st printing.

By John Marriott.

Take a behond the scenes look at the 1989 Batman movie, directed by Tim Burton and starred Michael Keaton as the Caped Crusader, Kim Bassinger as Vickie Vale, and Jack Nicholson as the Clown Prince of Crime.

Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 96 pages, full color.

2nd and later printings.

By John Marriott.

Take a behond the scenes look at the 1989 Batman movie, directed by Tim Burton and starred Michael Keaton as the Caped Crusader, Kim Bassinger as Vickie Vale, and Jack Nicholson as the Clown Prince of Crime.

Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 96 pages, full color.

Batman "The Penguins Fowl Play" (1966 Mini) 2 of 6 Kellogg's Poptarts Mini Cimics. Batman and Robin must stop the latest scheme of the villainous Penguin. 16 pages, full color.5.5-in. x 3-in.

1st printing. Collects Batman Annual #26, Batman #670-671, Robin (1993- ) #168-169, Robin Annual #7, Nightwing (1996- ) #138-139, and Detective Comics #838-839. Written by Peter Milligan, Grant Morrison, Fabian Nicieza, Paul Dini, and Keith Champagne. Art by Don Kramer, Jason Pearson, Tony Daniel, David Lopez, Freddie Williams II, and Ryan Benjamin. Cover by Andy Kubert. Batman's immortal foe, Ra's Al Ghul, should be dead at last - so how has he returned to haunt The Dark Knight? Find out in this volume collecting every bit of the intense tale. Ra's al Ghul is back...but what does his return have to do with Batman's teenaged son, Damian - whose mother is Ra's al Ghul's daughter, Talia? It will take the combined skills of Batman, Robin and Nightwing to get to the bottom of these mysteries and stop Ra's al Ghul's insidious plans! Hardcover, 256 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

1st printing. Written by Blake A. Hoena. Art and cover by Ethen Beavers. At a Gotham City charity event, The Riddler kidnaps a wealthy businessman and demands a huge ransom. Can Batman decipher the villains riddles, or will he be stumped? Does the Dark Knight call for backup or take the case alone? Will he find the businessman or be lost himself? In this interactive story, You Choose the path Batman should take. With your help, hell solve the puzzle of The Riddler's Ransom! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 112 pages, full color. Cover price $6.95.

1st printing. Collects Legends of the DC Universe (1998-2001) #7-9 and Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight (1989-2007) #127-131. Written by Dennis O'Neil. Art by Greg Land, Dick Giordano, and Sergio Cariello. Painted Cover by Jon Foster. Green Arrow provides the focal point for two stories set early in the careers of Batman, Green Lantern and the Emerald Archer. Writer Dennis O'Neil contributes an introduction. Softcover, 192 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $99.99

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Batman (1940-2011) #101-116 and Detective Comics (1937-2011 1st Series) #233-257.

Written by Bill Finger, Edmond Hamilton, Dave Wood, Ed Herron, and Arnold Drake. Art by Sheldon Moldoff, Stan Kaye, Charles Paris, and Dick Sprang. Cover by Sheldon Moldoff. Foreword by Scott Beatty.

The mid-1950s marked the beginning of the Silver Age of Comics.

Although times and trends were changing, the Dynamic Duo of Batman and Robin remained as dedicated as ever to fighting crime and injustice. Continue where original creators Bob Kane and Bill Finger left off, some of the decade's most prolific writers and artists such as Edmond Hamilton, Sheldon Moldoff, Charles Paris, and Dick Sprang continued to chart daring new adventures for the Caped Crusader and Boy Wonder. These bold tales took them across Gotham, around the globe, and even to the stars!

Batman: The Silver Age Omnibus Vol. 1 kicks off the next exciting chapter of the Dark Knight's evolution!

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 728 pages, full color.

Cover price $99.99.

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.

1st printing. Collects Batman: Three Jokers (2020 DC) #1-3. Written by Geoff Johns. Art and cover by Jason Fabok. Thirty years after Batman: The Killing Joke changed comics forever, Batman: Three Jokers reexamines the myth of who, or what, is the Joker and what is at the heart of his ongoing battle with Batman? New York Times bestselling writer Geoff Johns and artist Jason Fabok, the team that waged the Darkseid War in the pages of Justice League, reunite to tell the ultimate story of Batman and The Joker! In this highly anticipated epic, learn why there are three Jokers, and what that means for the decades-long battle between the Dark Knight and the Clown Prince of Crime. In this powerful, emotional story, Batman, Batgirl, and Red Hood — all past victims of The Joker — work together to solve a mystery unlike anything they've ever faced before! Softcover, 160 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $12.00

Add to cart Near Mint $12.00

2nd and later printings. Collects Batman: Three Jokers (2020 DC) #1-3. Written by Geoff Johns. Art and cover by Jason Fabok. Thirty years after Batman: The Killing Joke changed comics forever, Batman: Three Jokers reexamines the myth of who, or what, is the Joker and what is at the heart of his ongoing battle with Batman? New York Times bestselling writer Geoff Johns and artist Jason Fabok, the team that waged the Darkseid War in the pages of Justice League, reunite to tell the ultimate story of Batman and The Joker! In this highly anticipated epic, learn why there are three Jokers, and what that means for the decades-long battle between the Dark Knight and the Clown Prince of Crime. In this powerful, emotional story, Batman, Batgirl, and Red Hood — all past victims of The Joker — work together to solve a mystery unlike anything they've ever faced before! Softcover, 160 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. Written by BRUCE JONES. Art and cover by SAM KIETH. In this original graphic novel, Batman meets his foe The Mad Hatter for the very first time - landing The Dark Knight in a Wonderland he could never have imagined, hot on the heels of a white rabbit. But is this strange place real or a hallucination? Robin and Alfred believe he's deep in delirium - but if that's the case, how does he manage to resolve several mysteries that have plagued Gotham City for decades...

This fantastic tale is spun by renowned comics writer Bruce Jones (THE INCREDIBLE HULK) with surreal art by Sam Kieth (THE MAXX, BATMAN: ARKHAM ASYLUM - MADNESS, LOBO).

Softcover, 112 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $14.00

Add to cart Very Fine $18.00

Add to cart Fine $12.00

1st printing. Collects Batman (1940-2011) #700-703.

Written by Grant Morrison and Fabian Nicieza. Art by David Finch, Andy Kubert, Tony Daniel and Frank Quitely. Cover by David Finch.

Grant Morrison returns to BATMAN! Don't miss this epic that reveals secret details in The Dark Knight's adventures following BATMAN R.I.P and the return of Bruce Wayne to Gotham City!

Hardcover, 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. Written by Nichole Mara. Art and cover by Andrew Kolb. Jump into the Batmobile and join Batman, Robin, and more DC Super Heroes as they chase some of the Caped Crusader's most infamous super-billains in BATMAN: TO THE BATCAVE !, an accordion-fold board book, with die-cut windows to peek through and flaps to lift on every page from author Nichole Mara and illustrator Andrew Kolb. While reading a simple story about chasing a group of super-villains consisting of Joker, Two-Face, and Harley Quinn, fold this book out to explore four different vehicles inside and out-and meet Batman, Robin, Batgirl, Nightwing, and more! Each page has a flap to lift for added seek-and-find fun, and the back sides of the pages feature a full spread of the Batcave with all of the characters you've met along this caravan! Hardcover, 11-in. x 6-in., 8 [Board] pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $12.99.

1st printing. Collects Year One: Batman/Scarecrow (2005) #1-2 and Two-Face: Year One (2008) #1-2. Written by Bruce Jones and Mark Sable. Art by Jesus Saiz, Sean Murphy and Jimmy Palmiotti. Cover by Zach Howard. Two of Batman's greatest foes take center stage in these Year One tales! Softcover, 200 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

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.

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.

1st printing. Collects Batman Universe (2019) #1-4. Written by Brian Michael Bendis. Art and cover by Nick Derington. THE ACCLAIMED TIME-AND-UNIVERSE-TROTTING DARK KNIGHT EPIC RETURNS IN THE BEAUTIFUL DELUXE FORMAT! When a priceless egg goes missing, it kicks off a cosmic mystery only Batman can solve. From Gotham to Dinosaur Island to the depths of space, the Dark Knights pursuit of Vandal Savage will take him to every corner of the DC Universe! As the Riddler, Green Lantern, Jonah Hex, and others cross his path, Batman must navigate ancient secrets and cosmic threats to keep the universe from unraveling. Collects BATMAN: UNIVERSE #1-4, featuring a brand-new foreword by Matt Fraction, an introduction by Bendis, an extravaganza of behind-the-scenes art, and more! Hardcover, 176 pages, full color. Cover price $34.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $4.00

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.

1st printing. Collects Batman: The Unseen (2009) #1-5. Written by DOUG MOENCH. Art and cover by KELLEY JONES. Moench and Jones reunite for this title collecting the scarifying 5-issue miniseries! Horrible murders have Gotham City held captive, but all anyone knows is that a weird, skinless man has been seen fading away at the scenes of the crimes. Gotham's only hope is The Dark Knight - but how can Batman fight an invisible man? Softcover, 128 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

1st printing. Collects Batman (2011 2nd Series) #13-17. Written by Scott Snyder and James TynionIV. Art by Greg Capullo and Jock. Cover by Greg Capullo. After having his face sliced off, The Joker makes his horrifying return to Gotham City in this epic from issues #13-17 that shook Batman to his core! But even for a man who's committed a lifetime of murder, he's more dangerous than ever before. How can Batman protect his city and those he's closest to? These stories are presented in black and white for the first time in this new hardcover! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $29.99.

1st printing. Collects Batman (1940-2011) #655-658, 664-666, 686, and 700, Batman (2011 2nd Series) #18, Detective Comics (1937-2011)#853, and material from 52 Weeks (2006) #46.

Written by Grant Morrison and Neil Gaiman. Art and cover by Andy Kubert.

DC collects the Batman stories by acclaimed artist Andy Kubert in pencil form in this spectacular new hardcover, including the tales that introduced Damian Wayne and the now-classic story "Whatever Happened to The Caped Crusader?"!

Hardcover, 272 pages, B&W. Cover price $34.99.

1st printing. Collects Batman (1940-2011) #676-681. Written by Grant Morrison. Art by Tony Daniel. This stunning unwrapped collection features the game-changing BATMAN: R.I.P., the story that led into Grant Morrison's best-selling FINAL CRISIS. Batman is dead - and with him out of the picture, The Club of Villains begins a crime spree through the streets of Gotham City, while Batman's allies attempt to keep order. This deluxe edition presents the art of Tony S. Daniel in pencil form. Hardcover, 8-in. x 10 1/2-in., 224 pages, B&W. Cover price $34.99.

1st printing. Collects Batman (2011-2016 2nd Series) #1-11.

Written by Scott Snyder. Art and cover by Greg Capullo.

The critically acclaimed first volume of Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo's Batman saga is collected in a special edition presenting the art in pencils-only form! Introducing Gotham City's deadly Court of Owls.

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 256 pages, B&W.

Cover price $39.99.