Following on the heels of his noir depiction of Batman's later years, THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, writer Frank Miller produced this similarly-toned account of orphaned millionaire Bruce Wayne's early, flawed career as Batman, and future Commissioner James Gordon as a new lieutenant in Gotham City, and how the vigilante and the honest cop forged their ...
/Alan Moore /Brian Bolland, illustrator In one of the most powerful Batman stories ever told, the Joker exacts brutal revenge against Batman through some of his closest friends. Along the way, the Joker's origin is reveale
Gotham City is a dark, twisted reflection of urban America, a breeding ground for the depraved and the criminally insane. But now, levelled by a massive earthquake, it has been cut off from the outside world and transformed into a lawless battleground.
This ground-breaking synthesis of comic-book icons and modern cinematic sensibilities redefined an American myth and reshaped the face of modern graphic novels. And now, a decade later, it's back...to inspire a new generation! This edition contains 28 pages of never-before-seen sketches, art and text, with a new cover, designed by Chip Kidd. This ...
/Jim Starlin /Jim Aparo and Mike DeCarlo, illustrator This contoversial bestseller decided the fate of the second Robin! As Robin, a.k.a. Jason Todd, attempts to find his birth mother, Middle Eastern terroristd and the Joker conspire to wreak havoc of global proportion. After being captured by the Joker, Robin pr
Why doesn't Batman just kill the Joker and end everyone's misery? Can we hold the Joker morally responsible for his actions? Is Batman better than Superman? If everyone followed Batman's example, would Gotham be a better place? What is the Tao of the Bat? Batman is one of the most complex characters ever to appear in comic books, graphic novels, ...
When Batman sees the Bat-Signal in the sky, it means danger is near. With simple text and full-color illustrations, this reader is ideal for young Batman fans. Available in time for the July 18th theatrical release of Warner Bros. Pictures' "The Dark Knight."
Written as a sequel to the groundbreaking "Batman: The Dark Knight Returns," this masterly hardcover takes place three years after Batman's defeat of Superman.
A savage fight with the supervillain Bane has left Batman virtually crippled and Gotham City defenseless. As Bruce Wayne begins the long process of recovery, he realizes he must choose a successor in his role as the Dark Knight. But is his apprentice ready? Is Gotham City ready? And what will happen when Wayne returns to reclaim Gotham City and ...
Batman: Arkham Asylum is Batman on the cutting edge, as he faces not only his most dangerous foes but his own inner demons as well. Full-color illustrations.
At last, an affordable collection of every Batman adventure, in color, in chronological order! The Batman Chronicles Vol.1 begins with the very first appearance of the Dark Knight in Detective Comics #27, and continues with every subsequent appearance in sequence. Created by Bob Kane, Batman is featured in adventures written by Bill Finger, with ...
One of today's most popular writers unfolds the thrilling story of the first meeting of Batman and Superman as they battle Lex Luthor and the Soviets, set against the backdrop of the Cold War.
The official novelization of the upcoming film from Warner Bros. that reveals the exciting origins of the ultimate crime fighter. Directed by Christopher Nolan ("Memento") and starring Christian Bale and Michael Caine, the film is set for release on June 17, 2005. Original.
Batman and Superman unite when longtime Superman enemy Lex Luthor, now president of the United States, accuses the Man of Steel of a horrible act against mankind and assembles a top-secret team of powerhouse heroes to bring Superman in--dead or alive.DC Comics
In the heart of Gotham's darkness glows the garish neon of the sex industry. This is where Batman's most personal, and savage, battle begins. He needs all his superhuman strength to fight the most remorseless enemies he has ever faced - those who traffic in the flesh of children.
They are the world's greatest super heroes, fighting endlessly against corruption and injustice. Each of them alone is a formidable opponent of evil, but banded together their powers are unmatched. Ever ready, they stand united as the JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA. Ancient pyramids awakened by the blood of a treacherous murder have unleashed death and ...
Batman tells his own story in this oversized, graphic novel, chronicling his lonely, all-too-human crusade to better the lives of the citizens of Gotham City. Full color.
Packed with spectacular action scenes from the new film "Batman Begins," starring Christian Bale and Michael Caine set for release on June 17, this title also contains specially commissioned art that delves into the workings of the Batmobile and Batcave. Full color.
An epic tale of the Dark Knight's early crimefighting career, spanning one Halloween to the next, and featuring a host of Batman's most lethal enemies...as well as the all-new threat of a mysterious killer! Woven into the complex tale, adding further challenges and distractions, are the likes of Catwoman, the Joker, Poison Ivy and the Riddler. Who ...
The talents responsible for some of Batman's greatest tales team up for the first time to bring readers Batman and Robin like they've never seen before, in this reinvention of these classic characters.
An earthquake has ravaged Gotham City! Federal authorities have declared the city uninhabitable, leaving it isolated from the outside world. Can Batman restore order to this No Man's Land, populated by the downtrodden and hopeless? This trade paperback features the introduction of a new Batgirl along with the Huntress, the Scarecrow, and others.
Based on the Direct-to-DVD movie from Warner Home Video. After Wayne Manor is burned to the ground, Bruce Wayne establishes a new base of operations, and as Batman refines his personal vigilante mission, in this prequel to the Warner Bros. film "The Dark Knight." Original.
The eighties were a decade of change for Batman. He was growing in popularity and his appearances throughout comics grew, along with an increasing sophistication of subject matter and while his rogues remained the same his partners changed as an influx of new writers and artists ushered in a fresh era for the Dark Knight. Ages 12+.
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