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The Untold Legend of Batman comic books issue 1

  • Issue #1
    Untold Legend of the Batman (1980 DC) 1

    "In the Beginning..." Published after Krypton Chronicles (which gave Superman's back story), Untold Legend of Batman fills in missing bits and pieces of the Caped Crusader's crime fighting career. This first issue recaps Batman's origin and finds the character puzzling over a package containing remnants of a bat costume worn by Thomas Wayne. Script by Len Wein, pencils by John Byrne, inks by Jim Aparo, cover by José Luis Garcia-Lopez. COMIC ONLY (this is not the MPI Audio Edition, released with cassette tape.) Cover price $0.40.

  • Issue #1
    Untold Legend of the Batman (1989) Cereal Premium 1

    Untold Legend of the Batman (Cereal Premium) is full color, 28 pages, 6 x 9 inches (much smaller than a standard sized comic book). Says "Brand Sweetened Cereal" on the bottom of the front cover. 3 issues in series. Reprints material from the Untold Legend of the Batman Mini-Series.

  • Issue #1A
    Untold Legend of the Batman (2025 DC) Limited Edition 1A

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    Written by Len Wein. Art by Jim Aparo, John Byrne. Cover by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, Dick Giordano. From comics legends Len Wein, Jim Aparo, and John Byrne comes this haunting and introspective tale that puts all of the Caped Crusader's detective skills to the test. When the original Batsuit worn by Bruce Wayne's late father is stolen from the Batcave, Batman begins an investigation into the possible culprit, which leads him to recollect the origins of close allies, such as Robin and Alfred--and foes like Joe Chill and The Joker! This special edition reprint collects all three issues of the limited series. Cover price $12.99.

  • Issue #1B
    Untold Legend of the Batman (2025 DC) Limited Edition 1B

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    Foil Cover. Written by Len Wein. Art by Jim Aparo, John Byrne. Cover by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, Dick Giordano. From comics legends Len Wein, Jim Aparo, and John Byrne comes this haunting and introspective tale that puts all of the Caped Crusader's detective skills to the test. When the original Batsuit worn by Bruce Wayne's late father is stolen from the Batcave, Batman begins an investigation into the possible culprit, which leads him to recollect the origins of close allies, such as Robin and Alfred--and foes like Joe Chill and The Joker! This special edition reprint collects all three issues of the limited series. Cover price $19.99.

  • Issue #1N
    Untold Legend of the Batman (1986) MPI Audio Edition 1N

    1N Does not include cassette tape. Untold Legend of the Batman MPI Audio Edition is full color, 28 pages, 6 x 9 inches. 3 issues in series. Reprints material from the Untold Legend of the Batman Mini-Series.

  • Issue #1P
    Untold Legend of the Batman (1986) MPI Audio Edition 1P

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    1P includes cassette tape and booklet sealed in original blister packaging. Untold Legend of the Batman MPI Audio Edition is full color, 28 pages, 6 x 9 inches. 3 issues in series. Reprints material from the Untold Legend of the Batman Mini-Series.

  • Issue #1T
    Untold Legend of the Batman (1986) MPI Audio Edition 1T

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    1T includes cassette tape. Untold Legend of the Batman MPI Audio Edition is full color, 28 pages, 6 x 9 inches. 3 issues in series. Reprints material from the Untold Legend of the Batman Mini-Series.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Untold Legend of the Batman PB (1982 A Tor Collection) 1-1ST

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    1st printing. Collects Untold Legend of the Batman (1980) #1-3.

    Written by Len Wein. Art by Jim Aparo and John Byrne.

    At last the previously untold secrets behind the Dark Knight's crusade against evil and injustice is finally revealed.

    Softcover, 4-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W.

    Cover price $1.95.

  • Issue #1-REP
    Untold Legend of the Batman PB (1982 A Tor Collection) 1-REP

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    2nd and later printings. Collects Untold Legend of the Batman (1980) #1-3.

    Written by Len Wein. Art by Jim Aparo and John Byrne.

    At last the previously untold secrets behind the Dark Knight's crusade against evil and injustice is finally revealed.

    Softcover, 4-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W.

    Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #1UK

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    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. "In the Beginning..." Published after Krypton Chronicles (which gave Superman's back story), Untold Legend of Batman fills in missing bits and pieces of the Caped Crusader's crime fighting career. This first issue recaps Batman's origin and finds the character puzzling over a package containing remnants of a bat costume worn by Thomas Wayne. Script by Len Wein, pencils by John Byrne, inks by Jim Aparo, cover by José Luis Garcia-Lopez.