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Batman Vault A Museum in a Book HC (2009 Spiralbound) comic books

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    Batman Vault A Museum in a Book HC (2009 Spiralbound) 1-1ST

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    1st printing. By Robert Greenberger and Matthew K. Manning. Featuring an Introduction by Jerry Robinson! Over the decades since his first appearance in the 1939, Batman and his alter-ego Bruce Wayne have thrilled readers with their adventures, close calls, dramatic storylines, and even death! Jump in the Batmobile and get ready for a wild ride with this is complete and in-depth look at the development of America's most popular super hero. From his vigilante days to his television stardom, from Dark Knight to mentor, this memorabilia and anecdote-packed collection follows the masked man on his crime-fighting career, and charts the history of the comics and movies that bear his name. With removable artifacts and never-before-seen sketches, notes, and plans, The Batman Vault is the perfect gift for Bat-fan's of all ages. Includes: Darwyn Cooke's Catwoman Design Sketchbook which appeared in the limited edition of Catwoman: The Life and Times of a Feline Fatale; Bob Kane's first sketch of Robin; Batplane glider from 1943; an alternate page from "A Death in the Family" by Jim Starlin & Jim Aparo; 'Right Way to Draw Batman' booklet; 1991 Robin cut-out; 1996 Dick Sprang lithograph art; Batman's 1st printed appearance in an ad from Action Comics #12; Anton Furst sketches; 1966 Batman mask; David Mazzucchelli's submission sample to DC circa 1981; Batman Begins concept art & storyboard panels; Gillette tires ad slick featuring the Batmobile. Hardcover (Spiralbound), 13-in. x 10-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $49.95.