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Batman comic books issue 1

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Batman Child of Dreams TPB (2003 DC) 1-1ST

    1st printing.

    Story and art by Kia Asamiya. Translated by Max Allan Collins. Painted cover by Kia Asamiya.

    When a crime spree takes the Dark Knight from the familiar turf of Gotham City across the globe to Tokyo, he finds himself locked in mortal combat with his greatest enemies...but are they really what they appear to be?

    This graphic novel presents famed manga creator and Uncanny X-Men artist Kia Asamiya's (Silent Moebius, Steam Detectives) uncompromising take on the World's Greatest Detective, first serialized in Japan and now collected in English in one mammoth hardcover volume! Originally presented over a year-long span in the pages of Kodansha's Magazine Z, CHILD OF DREAMS has been painstakingly adapted by acclaimed mystery novelist Max Allan Collins (ROAD TO PERDITION, BATMAN).

    The question at the heart of this story is whether Batman is truly at war with the familiar members of his Rogue's Gallery - The Joker, The Riddler, Two-Face, The Penguin, and Catwoman - or if they're just bizarre simulations brought on by Fanatic, a new drug that's hit the mean streets of Gotham City. Batman soon learns that Fanatic turns would-be super-villains into facsimiles of the genuine article...with just one hitch: After a few hours, they melt down into mummified corpses!

    Now it's up to Batman to put a decisive stop to the chaos caused by Fanatic, even if the battle takes him to another continent! This is far more than just another Batman story; it represents an iconic figure transcending the international borders of comic-book style and finding a interpretation from a distinctly different cultural perspective!

    Softcover, 352 pages, B&W.

    Cover price $19.95.

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    Batman Copycat! SC (2020 Random House) Step into Reading 1-1ST


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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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    Batman Death by Design TPB (2013 DC) 1-1ST

    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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    Batman Filmography Live Action Features 1943-1997 SC (2010) 1-1ST

    1st printing. By Mark S. Reinhart. Since his film debut in the 1940s, Batman and his alter ego Bruce Wayne have been a regular presence in movies. In various incarnations, Batman has remained an American icon, capturing the imagination of each successive generation of moviegoers. This study documents his live-action film adventures, from the 1940's film serials, through 1966 television series starring Adam West, up to the summer blockbusters that began with 1989's Batman starring Michael Keaton. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 240 pages, Text Only. Cover price $29.95.

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    Batman Fun House of Evil SC (2009 Stone Arch Books) 1-1ST

    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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    Batman Gotham's Guardian HC (2010 Brendon Publishing) 1-1ST

    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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    Batman Guardian of Justice Super Jumbo Coloring and Activity Book SC (2001 Landoll) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Bring the adventures of the Caped Crusader to full color life as he tracks down the most notorious super villains in Gotham City - Two Face, Poison Ivy, Clayface, the Riddler, Catwoman, and the Joker - alongside his loyal allies - Nightwing, Batgirl, and Robin. Includes puzzles, word games, and mazes. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, B&W.

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    Batman Harley Quinn (Spanish 2002 Norma Editorial) 1
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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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    Batman Has a Plan HC (2018 Simon Spotlight) A Ready-to-Read Book 1-1ST


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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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    Batman His Greatest Adventures TPB (2017 DC) 1-1ST

    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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    Batman is Trustworthy SC (2018 A Capstone Picture Book) 1-1ST


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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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    Batman Joker's Asylum TPB (2008-2011 DC) 1-1ST

    Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Joker's Asylum: Penguin (2008), Two-Face (2008), Scarecrow (2008), Joker (2008), and Poison Ivy (2008).

    Written by Jason Aaron, Joe Harris, and David Hine. Art by Jason Pearson, Andy Clarke, and Juan Doe. Cover by Jason Pearson.

    The Joker spins five dastardly tales of evil starring Batman's rogues gallery featuring the JOKER, PENGUIN, TWO-FACE, SCARECROW and POISON IVY!

    Softcover, 128 pages, full color.

    Cover price $14.99.

  • Issue #1-REP
    Batman Joker's Asylum TPB (2008-2011 DC) 1-REP

    Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Joker's Asylum: Penguin (2008), Two-Face (2008), Scarecrow (2008), Joker (2008), and Poison Ivy (2008).

    Written by Jason Aaron, Joe Harris, and David Hine. Art by Jason Pearson, Andy Clarke, and Juan Doe. Cover by Jason Pearson.

    The Joker spins five dastardly tales of evil starring Batman's rogues gallery featuring the JOKER, PENGUIN, TWO-FACE, SCARECROW and POISON IVY!

    Softcover, 128 pages, full color.

    Cover price $14.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Batman Knightfall HC (1994 Bantam Books Novel) 1-1ST

    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 Halloween Special (1993) West Coast Tour Special 1
    • Tour signatures on interior pages. Includes redemption certificate.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Signed by Tim Sale and Jeph Loeb. Ashcan preview edition of Batman Legends of the Dark Knight Halloween Special #1, featuring 8 pages of black and white art. Softcover, 8 1/2"x 11", 8 pages, B&W

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    Batman Legends of the Dark Knight Special (2009) 1

    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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    Batman Live Arena Tour Program Guide (2011 Water Lane Productions) 1-1ST

    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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    Batman Lovers and Madmen HC (2008 DC) 1-1ST

    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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    Batman Murder at Wayne Manor HC (2008 Quirk) An Interactive Mystery 1-1ST

    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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    Batman Nightwalker HC (2018 Random House) A DC Icons Novel 1-1ST
    • Signed by author Marie Lu (first page). Does not include certificate of authenticity.

    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?

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

    Cover price $18.99.

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    Batman Nightwalker SC (2019 Random House) A DC Icons Novel 1-1ST


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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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    Batman Nine Lives HC (2002 DC) 1-1ST
    Published Apr 2002 by DC.

    1st printing. Written by Dean Motter. Art by Michael Lark. Who killed nightclub owner and chanteuse Selina Kyle? The "Bat-Man" is on the case, but so is Detective Richard Grayson, who must solve the mystery in this 1940s noir thriller before someone else dies. But with so many suspects, including all of the Bat-Man's foes including Riddler, Penguin, the Joker and more where does Grayson begin? Find out in this suspenseful cinematic story told in a sideways "landscape" format. Hardcover, 128 pages, 10-in x 7-in, full color. Cover price $24.99.

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    Batman Omnibus HC (2024 DC) By Paul Dini 2nd Edition 1-1ST


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    2nd Edition - 1st printing. Collects stories from Detective Comics (1937-2011 1st Series) #821-824, 826-828, 831, 833-834, 837-841, 843-850,and 852; Detective Comics (2016- 3rd Series) #1000; Batman (1940-2011) #685; Batman: Gotham Knights (2000-2006) #14; Batman Black and White (2013) #3, Batman Black and White Vol. 2 #1, DCU Holiday Special (2008); Batman: Streets of Gotham #1-4, #7, #10-14, #16-21, and Batman (2016 3rd Series) Annual #1. Written by Paul Dini, Dustin Nguyen, and Derek Fridolfs. Art by Dustin Nguyen, Don Kramer, Wayne Faucher, Derek Fridolfs, J.H. Williams III, Joe Benitez, Ryan Benjamin, Alex Ross, Neal Adams, Stephane Roux, Ronnie Del Carmen, Victor Llama, and Saleem Crawford. Cover by Dustin Nguyen. Award-winning writer Paul Dini brings his signature blend of wit, complexity, and pathos to the Dark Knight and his rogues gallery in this collection of stories from Dini's acclaimed runs on Detective Comics and Batman: Streets of Gotham, such as The Resurrection of Ra's al Ghul, Heart of Hush, and The House of Hush, with art by Dustin Nguyen (Batman: Li'l Gotham, Descender), Don Kramer (JSA, Wonder Woman), Derek Fridolfs (Superman/Batman, The Authority), and more, plus bonus stories and behind-the-scenes material! Hardcover, 1,032 pages, full color. Cover price $125.00.

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    Batman Rat Trap SC (2016 HarperCollins) 1-1ST

    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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    Batman Red Death (French 2011 DC) Mini Comic 1
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    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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    Batman Returns Movie Storybook SC (1992 Golden Books) 1-1ST

    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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    Batman Returns The Official Movie Book SC (1992 Bantam Books) 1-1ST

    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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    Batman Shapes HC (2014 Capstone Press) Board Book Small Edition 1-1ST

    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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    Batman Summer Freeze SC (2015 Capstone) You Choose Stories 1-1ST

    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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    Batman Super-Villain Smackdown SC (2015 Capstone) You Choose Stories 1-1ST

    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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    Batman The Black Glove HC (2008 DC) 1-1ST

    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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    Batman The Brave and the Bold The Panic of the Composite Creatures HC (2012 Capstone) 1-1ST

    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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    Batman The Brave and the Bold Wall Clings: Team of Heroes SC (2014) 1-1ST

    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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    Batman The Dark Knight Master Race The Covers HC (2017 DC) Deluxe Edition 1-1ST

    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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    Batman The Dark Knight Returns HC (1996 DC) 10th Anniversary Slipcase (Signed & Numbered) Edition 1-1ST
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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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    Batman The Detective TPB (2023 DC) 1-1ST


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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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    Batman The Killing Joke HC (2018 Titan Books) A Batman Novel 1-1ST


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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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    Batman The King of Crazy HC (2010 Brendon Publishing) 1-1ST

    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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    Batman The Lazarus Plan SC (2016 Capstone) You Choose Stories 1-1ST

    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.

  • Issue #1-REP
    Batman The Long Halloween TPB (1999 Titan Books) 1-REP

    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.

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    Batman The Official Book of the Movie SC (1989 Mallard Press) 1-1ST

    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.

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

    Cover price $7.95.

  • Issue #1-REP
    Batman The Official Book of the Movie SC (1989 Mallard Press) 1-REP

    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.

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

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    Batman The Strange Deaths of Batman TPB (2009 DC) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Collects Detective Comics (1937-2011 1st Series) #347, World's Finest (1941-1986) #184 and 269, Brave and the Bold (1955-1983 1st Series) #115, Batman (1940-2011) #291-294, Batman Chronicles (1995-2001) #8 and Nightwing (1996-2009) #52.

    Written by Gardner Fox and Gerry Conway. Art by John Calnan, Carmine Infantino, Jim Aparo, Curt Swan, and Rich Buckler. Cover by Jim Aparo.

    Collecting classic tales featuring the seeming death of The Dark Knight!

    Softcover, 160 pages, full color.

    Cover price $19.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Batman The Terrible Trio SC (2015 Capstone) You Choose Stories 1-1ST

    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.

  • Issue #1-REP
    Batman The Ultimate Guide HC (2022 DK) New Edition 1-REP


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    2nd and later printings.

    By Matthew K. Manning.

    DC's Dark Knight first emerged from the shadows in the pages of Detective Comics in 1939, when young Bruce Wayne vowed to avenge his parents' murder and fight for justice in crime-ridden, corrupt Gotham City.

    Packed with information on the Dark Knight, including how he was created and evolved over the decades, this in-world celebration of DC's most popular super-hero explores his world and brings Batman's thrilling story right up to date with full details of his exploits in recent DC storylines such as Rebirth, Dark Nights: Metal and Dark Nights: Death Metal.

    Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 216 pages, full color.

    Cover price $30.00.

  • Issue #1A-1ST
    Batman The Ultimate Guide to the Dark Knight HC (2001 DK) 1A-1ST

    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.

  • Issue #1A-REP
    Batman The Ultimate Guide to the Dark Knight HC (2001 DK) 1A-REP

    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.

  • Issue #1B-REP
    Batman The Ultimate Guide to the Dark Knight HC (2001 DK) 1B-REP

    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.

  • Issue #1C-1ST
    Batman The Ultimate Guide to the Dark Knight HC (2001 DK) 1C-1ST


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    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.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Batman The World of the Dark Knight HC (2012 DK) 1-1ST

    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.