DC: Batman

Overview

DC: Batman is a Folio Society celebration of one of the most influential characters in comic-book history, tracing Batman’s evolution from early Golden Age crimefighter to modern Dark Knight. Selected and introduced by former DC Comics Editor-in-Chief, Publisher and President Jenette Kahn, this edition brings together landmark stories by major creators including Bob Kane, Bill Finger, Frank Miller and Alan Moore, with a separate facsimile replica of Batman #1 presented in a printed envelope.

Book Details

• Publisher: The Folio Society
• Author: Various
• Selected and introduced by: Jenette Kahn
• Publication Date: 20 February 2024
• Pages: 320 pages
• Dimensions: 10″ × 7″

Production Details

• Binding: Bound in printed and blocked paper
• Slipcase: Printed and UV spot-varnished slipcase
• Endpapers: Printed endpapers
• Printing: Printed in 4-colour throughout
• Replica comic: Facsimile replica of Batman #1 — 64 pages with 4-page cover, 9½″ × 6¾″, presented in a printed envelope
• Typography: Prelims set in Freight Text with Greta Sans as display

Contents

• ‘The Bat-Man’ – Detective Comics #27 (May 1939)
• ‘Robin – The Boy Wonder’ – Detective Comics #38 (April 1940)
• ‘The Crimes of Two-Face!’ – Detective Comics #66 (August 1942)
• ‘Batman and Green Arrow: The Senator’s Been Shot!’ – The Brave and the Bold #85 (September 1969)
• ‘Daughter of the Demon’ – Batman #232 (June 1971)
• ‘The Dead Yet Live’ – Detective Comics #471 (August 1977)
• ‘The Dark Knight Returns’ – Batman: The Dark Knight Returns #1 (June 1986)
• ‘Batman: Year One — Chapter One: Who I Am — How I Come to Be’ – Batman #404 (February 1987)
• Batman: The Killing Joke (July 1988)
• ‘The Last Arkham (Part One)’ – Batman: Shadow of the Bat #1 (June 1992)
• ‘Knightfall Part 1: Crossed Eyes and Dotty Teas’ – Batman #492 (May 1993)

Condition & Shipping

• Condition: Brand new, in Folio’s eco-friendly wrap
• Packaging: Professionally packed for safe delivery