====batman comic books issue 1

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Includes Stickers

1st printing.

Written by Steve Foxe. Art by Fabio Laguna and Marco Lesko .

When someone disguised as Catwoman starts committing crimes in Gotham City, Batman and Catwoman will have to team up to defeat the copycat in this action-packed leveled reader.

It's perfect for young DC Super Hero fans ages 5 to 8, and includes more than 30 stickers to add to the fun! Step 3 readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics for children who are ready to read on their own.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 24 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $5.99.

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1st printing. Written by Chip Kidd. Art and cover by Dave Taylor. In this new, original graphic novel from superstar writer/designer Chip Kidd and artist Dave Taylor, Gotham City is undergoing one of the most expansive construction booms in its history. The most prestigious architects from across the globe have buildings in various phases of completion all over town. As chairman of the Gotham Landmarks Commission, Bruce Wayne has been a key part of this boom, which signals a golden age of architectural ingenuity for the city. And then, the explosions begin. All manner of design-related malfunctions - faulty crane calculations, sturdy materials suddenly collapsing, software glitches, walkways giving way and more - cause casualties across the city. This bizarre string of seemingly random catastrophes threatens to bring down the whole construction industry. Fingers are pointed as Batman must somehow solve the problem and find whoever is behind it all. Softcover, 112 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

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1st printing. Written by Donald Lemke. Art by Erik Doescher, Mike DeCarlo, and David Tanguay. The Joker, Clown Prince of Crime, Gotham City's most dangerous criminal has escaped from Arkham Asylum and tricks Batman into following him into an old warehouse. However nothing is what it seems as the Joke has remodeled the warehouse into a deadly maze where Batman must dodge the hall of mirrors, outwit robotic clowns, and escape deadly amusement rides to make sure that the Joker doesn't have the last laugh! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 60 pages, Text (with full color illustrations) Cover price $5.95.

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1st Printing - Gotham City's most notorious criminals have escaped Arkham Asylum and its up to Batman to bring them back. Hardcover, 4.5" x 8", 6 cardboard pages, full color.

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Spanish Edition. Written by Paul Dini; art by Yvel Guichet and Aaron Sowd; painted cover by Alex Ross. The most popular character introduced in Batman's animated adventures enters the DC Universe and "No Man's Land" in a Prestige one-shot written by Harley's creator, Paul Dini (SUPERMAN: PEACE ON EARTH), with a painted cover by PEACE ON EARTH's Alex Ross and stunning interiors by Yvel Guichet and Aaron Sowd. Since Gotham's fall, the Joker has been relatively quiet...but that's about to change as former Arkham Asylum doctor Harleen Quinzel joins the Clown Prince of Crime to put him back on top. But when their unusual partnership leaves Harley a little worse for wear, she enlists Poison Ivy's help. Now the Joker and Batman are going to learn that this souped-up Harley's not going to be pushed around anymore. 52 pages, full color, Spanish language.

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1st printing.

Written by Tina Gallo. Art by Patrick Spaz Spaziante.

Perfect for kids at the beginning of their reading journeys, Batman Has a Plan 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. In this book, readers will learn nineteen sight words and nine words from four word families. So come on and get reading with Batman!

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 32 pages, full color. Cover price $17.99.

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1st printing.

Written by Kelley Puckett and Ty Templeton. Art by Rick Burchett and Mike Parobeck. Cover by Bruce Timm.

The ultimate all-ages collected edition for Batman Day is here! Catch up with some of the Dark Night's greatest enemies and allies, including The Joker, Harley Quinn, Catwoman, Two-Face, Scarecrow, Robin, Commissioner Gordon and more!

Softcover, 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $9.99.

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Local Comic Shop Day 2017 Limited Edition

1st printing. Collects Batman (1940-2011) #608-619 and material from Wizard the Comics Magazine (1991) #0.

Written by Jeph Loeb. Art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams.

This special version of the new BATMAN: HUSH Deluxe Edition hardcover features new cover art by Jim Lee presented in black and white with no front cover trade dress, limited to just 1,000 copies!

In this classic tale, Batman sets out to learn the identity of the mysterious villain known as Hush. But Batman ends up facing the most intense case of his life as secrets from his past flood into the present!

Guest-starring the Dark Knight's greatest allies and enemies, this collection presents BATMAN #608-619, a 6-page segment from Wizard #0 and a 2-page origin story that originally appeared at dccomics.com as a Deluxe Edition hardcover for the first time, plus a brand-new cover by superstar artist Jim Lee!

Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 376 pages, full color.

NOTE: Limited to 1,000 copies.

Cover price $49.99.

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1st printing. Written by Christopher Harbo. Art and cover by Otis Frampton. Batman is reliable, always working to protect Gothom City. He is loyal to his friends like Robin, always watching his back. He is courageous when he fights against villians like the Joker. Discover what else makes Batman trustworthy in this vividly illustrated picture book. Softcover (Saddle-stitched/stapled), 8-in. x 8-in., 24 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $4.95.

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1st printing. Adapted by Dennis O'Neil. Batman encounters a powerful new foe, Bane, who takes the Dark Knight beyond the limits of human endurance, nearly destroying him forever. Who better to adapt one of the greatest Batman epics of all time into prose than one of the greatest Bat-Scribes of all time - Denny O'Neil captures the shock, the awe, and the inspiration that made Knightfall one of the most memorable DC stories of the modern era. Hardcover, 254 pages, Text Only. Cover price $19.95.

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Batman Legends of the Dark Knight Special is a promotional comics that was released with the "Batman Legends of the Dark Knight Boxed Set" of action figures (featuring figures of Batman, the Joker, Two-Face, and Commissioner Gordon). Comic is DC standard size/format, full color, on slick paper stock.

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1st Printing - Batman Live is a touring stage show, including theatrical, circus and stage-magic elements, that focuses on the DC Comics superhero Batman and the origin story of the Boy Wonder, Robin. Along the way, the Dynamic Duo are pitted against a rogues gallery of formattable foes with the likes of Riddler, the Penguin, Poison Ivy, Two-Face, Scarecrow, and Harley Quinn, as well as Batman's potential love interest, Catwoman. Softcover, 14", 8", Horizontal Format, 52 pages, full color.

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1st printing. Collects Batman Confidential (2006-2011) #7-12.

Written by Michael Green. Art and cover by Denys Cowan and John Floyd. Introduction by Brad Meltzer.

Michael Green, writer/producer of NBC's smash-hit series HEROES, teams with classic Batman artist Denys Cowan for a tale set early in the career of the Dark Knight that sheds light on who the Joker was before he became the Clown Prince of Crime.

In this volume discover how Batman first crossed paths with the punk who was destined to become his deadliest foe, and see just how far he'll go in order to bring down the new criminal insanity that's inspiring Gotham City's underworld.

Hardcover, 144 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

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1st printing.

Written by Duane Swierczynski. Art by David Lapham.

In the tradition of Quirk's The Crimes of Dr. Watson, this interactive mystery pits a legendary detective - Batman - against a shocking and seemingly inexplicable crime.

When a construction crew at Wayne Manor discovers a long-buried corpse, all the evidence points to Bruce Wayne's late father, Thomas, as the murderer. Torn between the need to protect his father's honor and his thirst for dispensing justice, Batman sets out to solve this coldest of cases, using police reports, his father's private journal, maps of Wayne Manor, news clippings, forensic samples, and photographs from family albums (all included throughout the book as removable facsimiles).

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 70 pages, Text (with full color Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $24.95.

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1st printing.

By Marie Lu.

The new, eagerly anticipated Batman Young Adult novel is an action-packed thrill ride that could only be penned by #1 New York Times-bestselling author Marie Lu.

Before he was Batman, he was Bruce Wayne. The Nightwalkers are terrorizing Gotham City, and Bruce Wayne is next on their list. About to turn eighteen and inherit his family's fortune, Bruce makes an impulsive choice and is sentenced to community service at Arkham Asylum, the infamous prison that holds the city's most nefarious criminals.

The most intriguing inmate in Arkham is Madeleine, a brilliant girl with ties to the Nightwalkers. A girl who will only speak to Bruce. She is the mystery he must unravel, but is he convincing her to divulge her secrets, or is he feeding her the information she needs to bring Gotham City to its knees?

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 272 pages, Text Only.

Cover price $10.99.

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1st printing.

Written by Shea Fontana. Art and cover by Marcelo Di Chiara.

Driven to solve the mystery of his parents' murders, teenage loner Bruce Wayne hones his detective and combat skills as he scours the underbelly of Gotham City looking for clues. Feeling responsible, Bruce is eager to find someone to pin the blame on so he can absolve himself of the guilt he feels. As he rebuilds his dad's first car, his quest for freedom-while still clinging to the past-becomes clear. Finding the correct parts forces Bruce to open himself up to new friendships and challenges, ultimately leading him to what he desires most: freedom!

Batman: Overdrive, by New York Times bestselling writer Shea Fontana (DC Super Hero Girls) and artist Marcelo DiChiara, is a heartfelt story touching on the importance of friendship, trust, and forgiveness.

Softcover, 136 pages, full color.

Cover price $9.99.

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1st printing. Written by Donald Lemke. Art and cover by Andie Tong. Batman finds himself playing a classic game of cat and mouse with Catwoman in this brand-new 8x8 storybook! The Gotham City Police Department is caught in a game of cat and mouse. Each night they follow an anonymous tip to a dead end while somewhere across town the real thief is getting away with her loot. It's up to Batman to catch this rat, even if it means following the villain into a trap! Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8-in. x 8-in., 24 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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FNAC Retailer Edition - Cover by Matt Wagner. Written by Judd Winick. Art by Doug Mahnke. French language edition of the explosive Batman #635, featuring the return of the Red Hood, the former Boy Wonder Jason Todd! 4 3/4-in. x 7 1/4-in., 28 pages, full color.

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1st printing.

Share the adventure as Batman challenges the Penguin and Catwoman and fights to rid Gotham City of evil!

This action-packed storybook, illustrated with more than 60 photographs, captures all the excitement of the hit movie - Batman Returns directed by Tim Burton and starring Michael Keaton as the intrepid Batman, Michele Pfeiffer as the sultry Catwoman, Danny DeVito as the fiendish Penguin, and Christopher Walken as diabolical Max Shreck.

Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color.

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1st printing.

By Michael Singer.

Behind-the-scenes look at the feature film directed by Tim Burton and starring Michael Keaton as the intrepid Batman, Michele Pfeiffer as the sultry Catwoman, Danny DeVito as the fiendish Penguin, and Christopher Walken as diabolical Max Shreck.

Softcover, 9-in. x 11-1/2-in., 80 pages, full color.

Cover price $9.99.

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Small Edition - 1st printing. Written by Benjamin Bird. Art and cover by Ethen Beavers. The Bat-Signal is a circle. A tall building is a rectangle. A safe in the bank is a square. Batman is the perfect super hero to guide young learners through his nightly patrol and help them identify familiar shapes along the way! Hardcover (Boardbook), 6-in. x 6-in., 20 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $5.99.

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1st printing. Written by Brandon Terrell. Art and cover by Ethen Beavers. Mr. Freeze blankets Gotham City in a blizzard, turning the city into an enormous snow globe. Should the Dark Knight take the case or turn to the police instead? Will Mr. Freeze go easily or put up a fight? Does Batman use his brains or his brawn to stop the super-villain? In this interactive story, You Choose the path Batman should take. With your help, hell melt the super-villains Summer Freeze! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 112 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $6.95.

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1st printing. Written by John Sazaklis. Art and cover by Ethen Beavers. A wave of crime has hit Gotham City and the ferocious Bane is behind the spree. The super-villain wants to defeat the Caped Crusader and prove to all of Gotham that he is the ultimate fighter. Should Batman take the case on his own, or go to Commissioner Gordon for help? Where should he investigate first? Will the Dark Knight have the strength and wits to defeat Bane, or will the powerful criminal finally beat the bat? In this interactive story, you choose the path Batman should take. With your help, he'll solve the puzzle of The Super-Villain Smackdown! Softcover, 5-in.x 7-in., 112 pages, full color. Cover price $6.95.

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1st printing. Collects Batman (1940-2011) #667-669 and 672-675.

Written by Grant Morrison. Art by J.H. Williams III, Tony Daniel and Jonathan Glapion. Cover by J.H. Williams.

The prequel to Batman R.I.P.! - Writer Grant Morrison (ALL STAR SUPERMAN, FINAL CRISIS) brings Batman and a group of global heroes to a mysterious island to face a killer! Then, Batman relives a defining adventure in the life of young Bruce Wayne: the hunt for his parents' killer.

Hardcover, 176 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

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1st printing. Written by Matt Wayne. Art by Andy Suriano and Dan Davis. A composite monster, controlled by the evil Lex Luthor, is on the rampage in England. Batman and Power Girl team up to stop it! Guest-starring Power Girl and Aquaman! Hardcover, 32 pages, full color.

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1st printing. Get ready for action starring Batman in this awesome book that combines an exciting story with more than a dozen wall clings. In this adventure, Batman teams up with Superman and Wonder Woman against each of their arch-enemies: Joker, Lex Luthor, and Cheetah. After they are done reading, kids can use the wall clings to recreate the story and decorate their rooms. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 16 pages, full color. Cover price $9.99.

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1st printing.

Cover by Frank Miller.

Frank Miller's return to the world of the Dark Knight inspired covers by dozens of comics' top artists.

Now, DC collects these covers together in an unparalleled gallery of images that pay tribute to Miller's iconic take on the world of the Dark Knight. This book is a true who's who of comics greats, with art by Frank Miller, Jim Lee, Bill Sienkiewicz, Greg Capullo, Gabriel Dell'Otto, Darwyn Cooke, Tim Sale, Neal Adams, Rafael Albuquerque, Dave Johnson, Adam

Hughes, Tony Harris, Brian Bolland, Gary Frank, Sean Murphy, Ivan Reis, Paul Pope, Francis Manapul, Brian Stelfreeze, Eduardo Risso, David Finch, Matt Wagner and more!

Hardcover, 176 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $24.99.

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10th Anniversary Slipcase (Signed & Numbered) Edition - 1st printing. Collects Batman: The Dark Knight Returns (1986) #1-4. Story and art by Frank Miller. Includes a softcover sketchbook, a copy of the script for Issue #1, a special Press booklet, and two 6-in. x 9-in. full color Dark Knight prints with art by Frank Miller. All held within a beautiful black vinyl slipcase. 1 Hardcover and 2 softcovers (with Slipcase), 366 pages (Total), full color. NOTE: NOTE: Limited to 10,000 copies. Cover price $100.00.

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1st printing. Collects Batman: The Detective (2021 DC) #1-6.

Written by Tom Taylor. Art and Cover by Andy Kubert.

A horrific tragedy in the United Kingdom sends a very personal and deadly message to the Dark Knight—one that will draw Batman out of Gotham City to investigate! From the moment he lands in Europe, Batman will face a difficult investigation and unheard-of adversaries and gain the assistance of a partner once more—all in the hunt for the villain known as Equilibrium!

New villains! New allies! A thrilling overseas adventure begins for the Dark Knight!

Softcover, 160 pages, full color.

Cover price $16.99.

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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.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 336 pages, Text Only.

Cover price $24.95.

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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.

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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.

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1st printing. Written by Laurie S. Sutton. Art and cover by Ethen Beavers. It's a triple threat! Catwoman, Poison Ivy, and Harley Quinn have crashed a charity fundraiser and made off with all the cash. Which villain should Batman chase first? Should he search the Fairgrounds or the Gotham Seaport? Does the Caped Crusader jump onto a speeding train, or get grabbed by a monstrous vine? In this interactive story, you choose the path Batman should take. With your help, he'll solve the puzzle of The Terrible Trio! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 112 pages, full color. Cover price $6.95.

Add to cart Fine $4.00

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1st printing. Call him the Gotham Guardian, the Caped Crusader, or the Dark Knight -- Batman is one of the greatest comic book super-heroes of all time. Created in full collaboration with DC Comics, this comprehensive guide reveals details of all major characters, original comic book artwork, and the secret workings of key installments and equipment. Hardcover, 10 1/2-in. x 12-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

Add to cart Very Good $7.99

2nd Printing. Call him the Gotham Guardian, the Caped Crusader, or the Dark Knight -- Batman is one of the greatest comic book super-heroes of all time. Created in full collaboration with DC Comics, this comprehensive guide reveals details of all major characters, original comic book artwork, and the secret workings of key installments and equipment. Hardcover, 10 1/2-in. x 12-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

Add to cart Very Good $9.99

Updated Edition - 3rd and later printings. By Scott Beatty. Revised and updated with 16 new pages packed with new photographs and illustrations! Call him the Gotham Guardian, the Caped Crusader, or the Dark Knight -- Batman is one of the greatest comic book super-heroes of all time. Created in full collaboration with DC Comics, this comprehensive guide reveals details of all major characters, original comic book artwork, and the secret workings of key installments and equipment. Hardcover, 10 1/2-in. x 12-in., 144 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

Add to cart Very Good $9.99

OnStar Commemorative Edition - 1st printing. Call him the Gotham Guardian, the Caped Crusader, or the Dark Knight -- Batman is one of the greatest comic book super-heroes of all time. Created in full collaboration with DC Comics, this comprehensive guide reveals details of all major characters, original comic book artwork, and the secret workings of key installments and equipment. Hardcover, 10 1/2-in. x 12-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

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Add to cart Very Fine $9.00

1st printing.

Follow every punch, kick, twist, and turn of the Dark Knight's story in Batman: The World of the Dark Knight. Tracing Batman's entire career, with full detail of his significant adventures, battles, loves, allies, and enemies, this ultimate guide will leave nothing unexplored.

DK's Batman: The World of the Dark Knight includes everything from how Batman came to be created and how the character was developed through the decades to key events in Batman's life that have continued to develop his story over the years.

With a new, fresh look featuring intricate full-color comic book art, Batman: The World of the Dark Knight is a comic enthusiast's dream come true!

Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 200 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.00

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Add to cart Fine $4.00

2nd and later printings.

Follow every punch, kick, twist, and turn of the Dark Knight's story in Batman: The World of the Dark Knight. Tracing Batman's entire career, with full detail of his significant adventures, battles, loves, allies, and enemies, this ultimate guide will leave nothing unexplored.

DK's Batman: The World of the Dark Knight includes everything from how Batman came to be created and how the character was developed through the decades to key events in Batman's life that have continued to develop his story over the years.

With a new, fresh look featuring intricate full-color comic book art, Batman: The World of the Dark Knight is a comic enthusiast's dream come true!

Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 200 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

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.

Add to cart Very Good $3.00

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.

Hardcover, 358 pages, Text Only.

Cover price $27.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $7.00

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.

Add to cart Near Mint $39.95

2nd and later printings. By Sharon Gosling and Adam Newell. Batman's tech has been reimagined and reinvigorated in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, the new blockbuster from director Zack Snyder releasing in March 2016. This book takes an exclusive, in-depth look at Batman's arsenal, vehicles, Batsuits, and the iconic Batcave. The new Batmobile design is explored from first concept sketch, through detailed blueprints, all the way to the physical construction of the vehicle itself. It also closely examines the Utility Belt, the Batwing, grappling hook, batarang - everything in the Batcave is explored even down to the construction of the set and the graphics from Bruce Wayne's mainframe. This official volume also goes deeper in to the world of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, showcasing Superman's Kryptonian suit and Wonder Woman's iconic weaponry! Hardcover, 160 pages, full color. Cover price $39.95.

Add to cart Fine $9.00

Add to cart Good $4.00

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 $6.00

Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

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 Near Mint $4.99

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!

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $17.50

1st Edition - Warner Edition. 1st printing. Collects Detective Comics #575-578. Written by MIKE W. BARR. Art by ALAN DAVIS, TODD MCFARLANE, PAUL NEARY, and ALFREDO ALCALA. In a story that takes place in the Batman's early years, the Dark Knight comes face-to-face with the Reaper, a vigilante who has become judge, jury, and executioner on the criminal underworld. As Bruce Wayne pursues a romantic relationship with Rachel Caspian, the Batman pursues the Reaper. When Batman strikes a deal with Gotham's criminal element he comes face-to-face with Joe Chill, the man who murdered Bruce Wayne's parents. In order to catch the deadly Reaper, Batman must team-up with the last person on Earth he wants to. Softcover, 176 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $14.00

Add to cart Near Mint $14.00

1st printing. By Matt MacNabb. Learn about the coolest gear used by the Dark Knight. For the first time, the entire scope and history of the Bat arsenal, from the famous cowl, the awesome Batmobile, the catacomb-like Batcave to the tank-like Tumbler is documented in this encyclopedic chronicle. Matt MacNabb unravels the how and why of each significant piece of the Batman toolbox, along with intimate behind the scenes stories and knowledgeable commentary by the people who designed them. Softcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 320 pages, PC. Cover price $32.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

Add to cart Near Mint $8.00

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! In advance of the new Batman vs. Superman movie coming out in March, here comes a larger, hardcover version of Batman's Dark Secret! The cover features a new illustration by Caldecott Honor winner 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. Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 32 pages, full color. Cover price $17.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $7.00

1st printing.

By Michael Teitelbaum.

The Dark Knight of Gotham, the world's greatest detective, takes young readers behind-the-scenes in the world of law enforcement, showing how the world's police catch the bad guys.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9 1/2-in., 48 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.99.