Tales of the Batman: Gene Colan Vol. 2


Book Description

"Gene Colan's legacy continues! In this second volume, these classic tales not only feature Colan's stunning and distinct take on the Dark Knight, but also explore the mysterious and always dangerous parts of Gotham City! Throughout his career, Colan thrilled readers and inspired future artists with the style and vision he brought to every story. His dark, brooding pencils were a perfect match for Batman's iconic characters and landscapes. Gene transformed Batman and Gotham City into frightening creatures of the night. Appearances from an eclectic cast of villains, including the Joker, the Scarecrow, Poison Ivy, the Penguin, and more will have you turning pages in awe." -- Page 4 of cover.




Tales of the Batman - Gene Colan Vol. 1


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For the first time ever, DC Comics collects the moody Batman stories drawn by comics legend Gene Colan. These never-before-collected tales from the early 1980s spotlight the art of comics legend Gene Colan. Known for his moody, shadowy illustrations, Colan was a natural fit as artist on Batman when he came to DC in the 1980s. His run of stories in the pages of both BATMAN and DETECTIVE COMICS included appearances by some of Batman's greatest foes, including Man-Bat, The Monk, Rupert Thorne and more. Collects BATMAN #340, #343-345 and #348-351 and DETECTIVE COMICS #510, #512, #517, #528 and #529.




Tales of the Batman: Don Newton


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For the first time, DC Comics collects the moody Batman stories drawn by comics legend Don Newton! In these tales, Batman revisits the site of his origin story in 'The Curse of Crime Alley,' takes on Maxie Zeus, a crime lord who believes himself to be a god, and wages an epic war on the League of Assassins.




Tales of the Batman: Gerry Conway


Book Description

"From legendary comics writer Gerry Conway with illustrattions by fan-favorite artists including Jim Aparo, Carmine Infantino, José Luis García-López and Don Newton, and featuring guest appearances by Superman, Green Lantern, and the whole Bat-family, these classic tales showcase one of the greatest talents ever to write for the Caped Crusader in TALES OF THE BATMAN: GERRY CONWAY. From the time his first story was published in 1969, Gerry Conway became one of the most prolific and highly regarded comics writers of the era. He wrote for nearly every character being published at the time, and his original creations-including Firestorm, Steel and Vixen-changed comics history forever. Conway’s work had a profound affect on the legacy of Batman, with his creations Killer Croc and Jason Todd becoming mainstays in the legend of the Dark Knight. Collects DETECTIVE COMICS 463, 464, 497-499, 501-504, THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD 158, 161, 171-174, BATMAN 295, 305, 306, BATMAN FAMILY 17, MAN-BAT 1 and , WORLD’S FINEST COMICS 250, 269."




Tales of the Batman: Gerry Conway Vol. 3


Book Description

In these 1980s tales from BATMAN #349-359 and DETECTIVE COMICS #515-526, the Dark Knight takes on evil with the help of the Human Target, Jason Bard, Batgirl and others and faces the threats of Catwoman, Hugo Strange, Deadshot, Solomon Grundy and more. Plus, it’s the introduction of Killer Croc!




Tales of the Batman


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Subtitle from copyright page and dust jacket flap.




Tales of the Batman: Marv Wolfman Volume 1


Book Description

Marv Wolfman, legendary writer of The New Teen Titans and Crisis on Infinite Earths, also wrote some of the most memorable Batman stories of the 1980s! Stories in this volume include "Batman: Year 3," which detailed the origins of the original Robin, and more! Collects Batman #328-335 and #436-439, Detective Comics #408, The Brave and the Bold #167, World's Finest Comics #288, The New Teen Titans #37, and Batman and the Outsiders #5.




Tales of the Batman: Len Wein


Book Description

These tales from the 1970s are written by Len Wein, co-creator of Swamp Thing and Wolverine and writer of BEFORE WATCHMEN: OZYMANDIAS. In this new hardcover, Batman battles the villainy of The Joker, The Riddler, Catwoman, Mr. Freeze, Ra's al Ghul and many others. Collects Detective Comics #408, #444-448, #466, #478-479, #500, #514, Batman #307-310, #312-319, #321-324, #326-327, World's Finest Comics #207, DC Retroactive Batman - The 70s, Untold Legends of the Batman #1-3, Batman Black and White #5.




Detective Comics (1937-) #523


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Batman learns that Solomon Grundy is haunting the sewers of Gotham City with a gang of criminals. After stopping a riot at the site of a strike, Green Arrow notices two men who had fought each other acting chummy and tails one of them. He discovers that the man is part of a group that intends to throw Star City into chaos and then usurp leadership, with a plot created by their adviser, Lord Machiavelli. GA reveals his presence, whereupon Machiavelli calls upon his partner, the Executrix, to battle him with twin laser-torches.




Detective Comics (1937-) #510


Book Description

"HEAD-HUNT BY A MAD HATTER!" The original Mad Hatter is back and he's here to destroy one of the greatest thinking minds on Earth, Batman's!