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Batman seems to have it all—unlimited funds, state-of-the-art technology, a faithful butler and a kid sidekick he can always count on when the chips were down, along with a secret underground headquarters and the coolest car on the planet. Aside from his bummer of a backstory, who wouldn’t want to be Batman? And therein lies another major reason for his enduring appeal. The Batman concept has proven to be remarkably flexible, allowing him to
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The anniversary celebration of Frank Miller's epic interpretation of the Dark Knight's future continues with this new slipcase edition that reprints each issue of the original Dark Knight returns miniseries in it's own hardcover volume, all in a beautifully designed slipcase. It is ten years after an aging Batman has retired, and Gotham City has sunk into decadence and lawlessness. Now, as his city needs him most, the Dark Knight returns in a blaze...
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"In 1986, writer Frank Miller joined with artist David Mazzucchelli and colorist Richmond Lewis to create one of the most groundbreaking superhero tales ever to see print--BATMAN: YEAR ONE, now available in a deluxe edition! Originally published over four issues in the monthly BATMAN series, this mesmerizing story followed the unprecedented success of Miller's apocalyptic saga BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS to become one of the most popular and influential...
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"Batman has been kidnapped by the Riddler! The crook has left behind one of his infamous riddles, addressed to Robin. If Robin can solve the puzzle, he will locate the Caped Crusader, but that first riddle leads to another. Then the Riddler turns off all the lights in Gotham City. What, Robin wonders, is the point? When will the riddles end? If the Boy Wonder cannot find his partner by the next sunrise, Batman will be gone forever"--Page 4 of cover....
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620L
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Barbara Gordon, the super hero Batgirl, has been invited to the biggest Halloween party of the year. Unfortunately, she already agreed to spend the night with Robin, her younger crime-fighting partner. Instead of arguing with her mentor, Batman, Barbara decides to bring Robin along. That night, the teens arrive at the party, hosted by a strange collector of Halloween artifacts. Suddenly, the lights go out! When they turn on, his prized artifact, a...
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2011
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"After his death at the hands of The Joker, Jason Todd was resurrected by Batman's foe Ra's al Ghul as a weapon against The Dark Knight. Now, learn what secret events led Jason on his eventual path of death and destruction as he tours the DC Universe learning dangerous skills in an effort to find his way in a world that left him behind."--Amazon.com.
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[2013]
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"Years of epic storylines converge as Batman Incorporated battles Talia and Leviathan for the very soul of Gotham City! Tragedy and triumph are the hallmarks of the second volume of Grant Morrison's epic Batman Incorporated. Batman and his allies must strengthen their resolve as Leviathan moves to take Gotham City. Everything since Batman Incorporated #1 has been leading to this! Collects #7-12 of Batman Incorporated"--
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c2013
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As evil spreads across Gotham City, Batman's allies, including Red Robin, Batwing, and Robin find themselves in a battle coming from all sides. The Court of Owls has shown its hand, and it's up to the collective effort of these heroes to stop it in this sprawling tale of corruption and violence.
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Batman volume 2
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2013.
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Having survived his initial battle with the Court of Owls, Batman and his allies must face these relentless enemies again in order to stop their conquest of Gotham City, even as they send out their deadly Talons to destroy him.
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2019.
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620L
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Many years ago a man named Joe Chill killed Bruce Wayne's parents and started him on a path that would lead to the creation of his alter ego, Batman--now, after an armored car heist, Batman finally has the chance to bring the murderer to justice.