The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 128 pages and is available in hardcover format. Prior to his current post, lee served as editorial director, where he oversaw wildstorm studios and was also the artist for many of dc comics bestselling comic books and graphic novels, including all star batman and robin, the boy wonder, batman. The first edition of the novel was published in november 4th 2008, and was written by brian azzarello. History batman was the first comic book series featuring batman as the protagonist. Batman meets godzilla writer, eric elliott, asked kero wack to create the first artwork for the comic to help generate interest in the project and set the tone for the series. This batman comics price guide will help you to value all the early issues of batman comics, the series which began in 1940. The character is based on the barbara gordon version of batgirl from the comic books. As with most books of the era, it consisted of various stories featuring batman and his recently introduced sidekick, robin. By being one of the most popular comic book characters ever, the earliest batman comic books have become increasingly valuable over the years. Each and every one of the theatrical batman movies has numerous subtle and not so subtle nods and references to the comic books and reveals an impressive knowledge of the comic book back catalog. The value of an individual comic book is dependent on its grade. So, if to collect or buy batman comic books, look no further. The market for high grade copies is tremendous, as highgrade copies sell for as much as a luxury car would. Her origin in the twopart batgirl begins deviates slightly from the comics in her acting as batmans sidekick prior to the introduction of robin and being younger, at the age of 14 when starting, than in the comics where she is about 20 and over.
Batman volume 2 is one of the new 52 ongoing series published after flashpoint. Batman 2011 comic read batman 2011 comic online in high. Batman vol 2 20112016 batman volume 2 is one of the new 52 ongoing series published after flashpoint. E very writer of the batman movies had either an extensive prior knowledge of the batman comic books or did an extensive research before writing the script. A series of brutal killings hints at an ancient conspiracy, and batman learns that gotham city is deadlier than he knew.
This 1941 comic was the second issue of dc comics then called nationals book that contained. This page contains information about batman volume 2. Golden age batman comic book pickups number 1 youtube. Batman has been featured in many ongoing series, limited series and graphic novels published. All stories in this issue consist of reprint material drawn from previous issues of detective comics. Batman 2011 comic read batman 2011 comic online in. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. All february long, csbg spotlighted classic older comic books. Flashpoint is a 2011 comic book crossover story arc published by dc comics. Batman made it all the way to number 2 on igns top 100 comic book heroes. These comics are based on events between the game arkham asylum and the sequel arkham city. Tom likes to collect batman and superman comic boo.
The first four chapters of the injustice 2 comics serve as a prequel to the injustice 2 game. Dc comics can be worth a small fortune, especially when batman is the star of the show. They were doublesized issues reprinting classic batman tales. I havent bought a batman comic, paperback or graphic novel for a few months, so i wanted to buy a batman graphic novel. The original press run for the comic in 1940 was thought to be about 500,000 but today fewer than 300 copies are. Comic book dc comics worlds finest number 2 with images. Geoff johns and gary frank bring the dc and watchmen universes together. Dc started publishing batman in the spring of 1940. Batman is my 2nd favourite comic book character, so i was looking forward to reading the long halloween.
The writer says, kero wack did this amazing web comic, mask 85. In the issue, a crime syndicate plan on breaking the joker out of the. I heard good things about this book, so i had high expectations. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Usually between 1984 to 1991 modern 1992 to current. Ras al ghul is dying from awardwinning author greg rucka batwoman, wonder woman and comics legend klaus janson batman. Jim lee is a renowned comic book artist and the copublisher of dc entertainment. Dec 31, 2018 i dont know why dc chose batman 414 to make so many printings. Free download or read online joker pdf epub batman series book. Variants of batman 414 page 2 copper age comic books. Aug 02, 2011 e very writer of the batman movies had either an extensive prior knowledge of the batman comic books or did an extensive research before writing the script. The original press run for the comic in 1940 was thought to be. Four new series set in the world of the vertigo classic. The first seven batman annual editions were actually released on a semiannual basis, rather than yearly.
The number 1 free online comic book community featuring a comic book price guide database, friends, lists, blogs, and more. After a successful year of publishing batman stories in detective comics. Cover may have missing pieces, creases, folds, and discoloration. Marvel comics version currently owned by warner bros. Injustice 2 comic story summary injustice 2 wiki guide ign. Here, then, are the twentyfive most valuable individual batman comic books, based on the prices as of december 2015 on the awesomely useful comicspriceguide. Beginning batman vol 1 19402011 batman began publication in the spring of 1940 and was published until 2011. Check out the complete collection of older comics recommended last month. Bruce waynes parents are murdered by a cheap crook, and young bruce vows to avenge their deaths by warring on all criminals.
Be here for the start of a new era for the dark knight from writer scott snyder american vampire, batman. Why you should collect and buy batman comic books with the exception of superman, batman is the longest running title in comic book history. This week, finally, audiences get to see the dark knight take on the man of steel in batman v superman. The injustice series, owned by dc comics, is also a comic book series that coincides with the games. In the name of his murdered parents, bruce wayne wages eternal war on the criminals of gotham city. If you discover an old collection full of batman comics. The table below presents his total and marginal utilities for both types of comic books. Batman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero batman as its main protagonist. Batman began publication in the spring of 1940 and was published until 2011. Dc superman batman worlds finest number 2 worlds collide. The main characters of this sequential art, comics story are harvey dent, harley quinn. Find great deals on ebay for batman comics and batman comics lot.
In its end, the series radically changes the status quo for the dc universe, leading into the publishers 2011 relaunch, the new 52. Batman proved to be so popular that a selftitled ongoing comic book series began publication with a cover date of spring 1940. Official comic book adaptation of the threepart episode worlds finest from superman. Next page number date titlenotes g vg f vf nm m 80 1953 machines of menace. Art and cover by david finch and matt batt banning. Gotham city celebrates batman day, honoring all of the caped crusaders amazing accomplishments. Mar 04, 2018 golden age, comic book haul, comic book collection, comic book, comic books, comic pickups, batman, comics, dc, comic, comic collection, comic haul, silver a. I dont know why dc chose batman 414 to make so many printings. Tom likes to collect batman and superman comic books. The series saw the introduction of two vigilantes, gotham and. Check out which comic book heroe made it to number 1. Dc superman batman worlds finest number 2 worlds collide 1990 comic book in comic books modern age 1992now. Unfollow batman comics to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
With the exception of action comics and batmans own predecessor, detective comics. The legend of the batman who he is and how he came to be. The deluxe edition tells the gripping story of the final days. From punchline to bob the goon, the joker has fought batman alongside plenty of sidekicks other than harley quinn. Artifacts included sections set in the year 2027 with the.
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