Volume 1 - 1st printing. By James Van Hise. THE BATMAN with ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER are among the world's most popular comic strip adventure heroes and have been for over four decades. THE BATMAN AND ROBIN SERIAL was the second screen appearance of this popular duo. Now, for the first time, the complete story of the rare serial is told along with a profile of the comic book origins of the characters. Screen credits are included for the completist.
Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, Text (with B&W Photos). Cover price $14.95.
WRITTEN BY BOB HANEY; ART BY KEVIN MAGUIRE AND MARK FARMER; COVER BY JIM APARO AND BILL SIENKIEWICZ
THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD veteran ? and Silver Age staple ? Bob Haney returns to write a wonderfully wacky tale starring Batman, Green Arrow, Black Canary (all in villainous bodies) and the Metal Men! Doc Magnus and company are chasing after Felix Faust and Catwoman, unaware that they're really attacking Green Arrow and Black Canary! And when Batman (actually the Penguin) orders the Robotic Rescuers to blow the town to smithereens in pursuit of the "villains," Gold, Merc, Lead, Doc, and Tina don't know what to think!
FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.50.
Cover pencils by Todd McFarlane, inks by Kiko Taganashi.
This prestige format one-shot pits the legendary Dark Knight against Todd McFarlane's now classic creation, Spawn! Batman travels to New York City where he finds himself unwittingly manipulated by a twisted humanitarian into a confrontation with the Hellspawn himself! Features pin-ups by Greg Capullo, Todd McFarlane and Frank Miller.
60 pages, full color. Cover price $3.95.
Cover pencils by Todd McFarlane, inks by Kiko Taganashi. Prestige format one-shot pitting Bob Kane's classic creation Batman against Todd McFarlane's Spawn (a product of Image Comics).
It is a companion piece to Frank Miller's The Dark Knight Returns. Untitled story, script by Frank Miller, art by Todd McFarlane
Batman travels to New York City where he is duped by a twisted humanitarian into battling Spawn. Spawn illustration by Greg Capullo. Batman/Spawn illustration by Todd McFarlane and Frank Miller. Dedication of the book to Jack Kirby, includes photograph of Kirby. Short biographical paragraphs and photographs on Frank Miller and Todd McFarlane on the back cover.
60 pgs., full color. Cover price $3.95.
"Disordered Minds!" Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Mark Bagley, Scott Hanna, and Mark Farmer.
Two of comic's biggest icons must team-up to take down two of their craziest villains. Can Batman, the Dark Knight Detective, and the Amazing Spider-Man set aside their differences long enough to stop the maniacal machinations of the psychotic Carnage and the Joker, Clown Prince of Crime? Squarebound edition with embossed cover.
Cover price $5.95.
Direct Edition. "Disordered Minds!" Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Mark Bagley, Scott Hanna, and Mark Farmer.
Two of comic's biggest icons must team-up to take down two of their craziest villains. Can Batman, the Dark Knight Detective, and the Amazing Spider-Man set aside their differences long enough to stop the maniacal machinations of the psychotic Carnage and the Joker, Clown Prince of Crime? Squarebound edition with embossed cover.
Cover price $5.95.
Elseworlds. Writer/artist John Byrne gives "World's Finest" team a whole new meaning in this compelling Prestige Elseworlds miniseries! In the Golden Age, the arrival of Superman and the debut of the Batman begin to have a radical effect on the world around them. In the first two chapters, vigilantes Superman and Batman battle the Ultra-Humanite's runaway robot at the 1939 Metropolis World's Fair, and have a showdown with Luthor and the Joker in 1949, each rendered in an homage to the style that dominated the comics of those years.
Written, drawn and cover by John Byrne.
FC, 48 pg. Prestige Format. Cover price $4.95.
Collects Superman and Batman: Generations I (1999) #1-4.
Collects Superman and Batman: Generations II (2001) #1-4.Story and Art by John Byrne.In this century spanning tale, we witness the villains and circumstances that bring the world's two greatest heroes, Batman and Superman together throughout the years. And in these battles, these polar opposite heroes are not only defined but also portrayed as they were actually depicted by writers and artists throughout the different decades. From their first meeting to the their confrontations with the Joker, Lex Luthor, and Mxyzptlk, their personal relationship continually evolves from best friends to bitter partners and finally respected peers.Softcover, 192 pages, full color. Cover price $17.95.
WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY JOHN BYRNE; COVER BY BYRNE. ELSEWORLDS. Re-enter the world of SUPERMAN & BATMAN: GENERATIONS in this thrilling new miniseries!
The lives of Superman and Batman are just part of the rich tapestry writer/artist John Byrne explores in this sequel to the first GENERATIONS epic, as landmark moments in the careers of Wonder Woman, Green Lantern and the entire Justice Society of America unfold. For more information, see the feature article.
Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. (1 OF 4) Cover price $5.95.
WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY JOHN BYRNE; COVER BY BYRNE ELSEWORLDS. In stores November 28. The centuries-spanning sequel concludes!
In 2008, an unexpected villain is reborn ? but can even Green Lantern, Knightwing, Cyborg, and a new Flash stop him without help from either of the World's Finest Heroes? Then, a leap to 2019 includes a look back at the year 1920, as Jonathan Kent and the young Superboy irrevocably change the destiny of the Wayne family, sowing the seeds for a truly timeless friendship.
Prestige Format. (STAR10803D) FC, 48 PG. (4 OF 4) $5.95 Cover price $5.95.
"The Origin of Superman" by Karl Kesel (writer & inker) & Mike Parobeck (penciller); "Secret Origin of the Batman" by Kelley Puckett (writer), Mike Parobeck (penciller) & Rick Burchett (inker); article on card collecting; 'The Hero File' spotlights Wonder Woman and features illustrations by Kevin Nowlan based on a design by Eric Shanower; Robin instructs the Huntress in the martial arts in a 1-pager by Dennis O'Neil and Marifran O'Neil (writers) & Parobeck/Burchett (artists); interview with the late, great Superman written by Jay Maeder & Roger Stern; interview with Mike Carlin on Superman. Foldout cover (and bound centerfold) by Ty Templeton features Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Green Lantern, Hawkman, Robin, Blue Beetle's Bug, Power Girl, Shazam! (Captain Marvel), Anarky, Eclipso, the Joker, Penguin, Lex Luthor II, Captain Cold, Catwoman, Dr. Sivana, Cheetah, Star Sapphire, Trickster, Goldface, Mister Mxyzptlk.
Cover price $2.95.
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Written by Kevin VanHook Art and cover by Tom Mandrake
A man is killed by a mysterious creature - his body drained of blood. A woman is savagely attacked by a ferocious beast - her jugular ripped out. Bat wings flutter across the moon and the howl of a wolf echoes through the streets, for the creatures of the night have risen from the grave, and humanity's only salvation is the combined might of The Last Son of Krypton and The Dark Knight Detective. Blood will run red when Superman and Batman face off against vampires and werewolves for the fate of the entire DCU!
32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Cover price $2.99.
WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS, JEREMY JOHNS, JEPH LOEB, AND MARK WAID; ART BY IVAN REIS, TIM SALE, ED MCGUINNESS, SCOTT MCDANIEL, MARC CAMPOS, AND PASCUAL FERRY; COVER BY MCGUINNESS
Discover the secrets of DC's heaviest hitters in an explosive special tied directly into their new ongoing series' first storyline! In a lead story by Geoff Johns, Ivan Reis and Marc Campos, an unexpected champion plays a decisive role in the super-powered war on terror ? but how will the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight respond to him? Plus: a surprising look at Luthor as "man of the people" written by Mark Waid; another thrilling take from the creators of SUPERMAN FOR ALL SEASONS, Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale; and profiles of the SUPERMAN/BATMAN cast by Ed McGuinness, Scott McDaniel, and Pascual Ferry!
FC, 48 PG. $4.95 Cover price $4.95.
DC EDITION. All-New Collectors' Edition: Superman vs. Muhammad Ali. Cover art by Neal Adams. Backed by an armada of 100 powerful warships orbiting the planet, Rat'Lar demands that Earths greatest champion battle the mightiest Scrubb warrior. Ali and Superman each argue that they should be chosen as champ, with Rat'Lar insisting that the dueling duo fight one another to determine Earths true champion. To make things fair for Earthling Ali, the match takes place on Rat'Lars home planet, Bodace, which has a red sun.
VF 8.0
Treasury-sized. Size is 25,5x34cm
Batman/Superman Generations III" is a three-part Elseworlds story by John Byrne, set in a future where Batman and Superman's descendants continue their legacy. The story jumps between different time periods, starting in 2025 with a technology-challenged world where low-tech Morlocks live above ground and Eloi with advanced technology live below. In this world, Batman and the "new" Superman live amongst the Eloi. The narrative follows the families of Batman and Superman across the centuries, including encounters with Parademons, New Gods, and the evolution of the Wonder Woman role.
Covers, art and story by John Byrne
Complete set of 12 issues
1st printing. Collects Superman (1939-1986 1st Series) #88 and 257; World's Finest (1941-1986) #82; Adventure Comics (1938-1983 1st Series) #253 and 267; Flash (Vol. 1) #123; Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) #21-22; Mystery in Space (1951-1981 1st Series) #90; Brave and the Bold (1955-1983 1st Series DC) #53-54 and 178; Green Lantern (1960-1988 1st Series DC) #76; and DC Comics Presents (1978-1986 DC) #85. Featuring team-ups with Superman and Batman, Green Lantern and Green Arrow, the Flashes of Earth-1 and Earth-2, the Justice League of America and Justice Society of America, and many more! Hardcover, 288 pages, full color. NOTE: DC Greatest Stories Ever Told (1st Series) Vol. 4. Cover price $24.95.
Elseworlds. Debuting a one-shot sequel to the popular Thrillkiller miniseries by the team of writer Howard Chaykin and artist Dan Brereton.
Batgirl Barbara Gordon, still reeling from Dick Grayson's fate, has teamed up with renegade police detective Bruce Wayne, now known as Batman. But when the Joker returns to become the new crimelord of Gotham City, will Barbara's desire for revenge mean the end of the Dynamic Duo?
Written by Howard Chaykin. Painted art and cover by Dan Brereton.
FC, 48 pg. Prestige Format. Cover price $4.95.
Elseworlds. When bored heiress Barbara Gordon meets free-spirited circus daredevil Dick Grayson, sparks fly right from the start, leading to a scandalous romance and the reckless decision to become costumed adventurers Batgirl and Robin on the rooftops of Gotham City! But mere mischief becomes serious business when Dick's family is murdered, and Batgirl and Robin set out to mete justice on the Graysons' killers. At the same time, Detective Bruce Wayne is on the job to take down the young thrill-seekers and solve the mystery of the Grayson murders.
Written by Howard Chaykin. Painted art and cover by Dan Brereton.
FC, 32 pg. Miraweb Format. Cover price $2.50.
Elseworlds. Continuing the stunning Elseworlds miniseries featuring Robin and Batgirl
The pair continues to battle the corrupt criminal system in Gotham City. Unfortunately, their seemingly carefree adventures come to an abrupt halt when the Joker pieces together the clues to their true identities. Laying her trap, the Joker draws an injured Dick Grayson out of hiding using his family as bait. Written by Howard Chaykin. Painted art and cover by Dan Brereton.
FC, 32 pg. Miraweb Format. Cover price $2.50.
Elseworlds. Concluding the stunning Elseworlds miniseries featuring Robin and Batgirl! After they witness the horrifying murders of Dick's family before their very eyes, the devil-may-care days of crimefighting for Batgirl and Robin are over. The two become much darker in their methods, abandoning their harmless gadgets for lethal firearms. But as the stakes grow higher, the danger grows ever greater--a danger from which the two may never emerge!
Written by Howard Chaykin. Painted art and cover by Dan Brereton.
FC, 32 pg. Miraweb Format. Cover price $2.50.
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Elseworlds. When bored heiress Barbara Gordon meets free-spirited circus daredevil Dick Grayson, sparks fly right from the start, leading to a scandalous romance and the reckless decision to become costumed adventurers Batgirl and Robin on the rooftops of Gotham City! But mere mischief becomes serious business when Dick's family is murdered, and Batgirl and Robin set out to mete justice on the Graysons' killers. At the same time, Detective Bruce Wayne is on the job to take down the young thrill-seekers and solve the mystery of the Grayson murders.
Written by Howard Chaykin. Painted art and cover by Dan Brereton.
FC, 32 pg. Miraweb Format. Cover price $2.50.
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Leading the upcoming release of Kenner's new line of Total Justice action figures, DC presents a new 3-issue Justice League adventure starring the characters featured in the first wave of figures! When Robin discovers a doomsday device activating off the American east coast, he calls in the Justice League to avert a global catastrophe! But when the League arrives, the device's emanations negate the heroes' super-powers!
Written by Christopher Priest. Art by Ramon Bernado and Dick Giordano. Cover by Ramon Bernado and Cam Smith.
FC, 32 pg. Mando Format. Cover price $2.25.
