Since first appearing in comic book form, batman has had his own cartoon series, a 1966 series played by adam west, and blockbuster films played by michael keaton, val kilmer, and george clooney. The jokers real name and backstory is never fully explained in any form of media. Batman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero batman as its main protagonist. Get the best deals on modern age batman comics when you shop the. Keep in mind that comic books are mass produced and then sold to a lot of people. Superman can be unlocked by complete either level 5 or level 7 in the storymode. Tbh this quiz was focusing a lot more in the movie details than in the universe of batman in general, and the question of what actor best reassembles the physical state of batman in the comics. And so i did, and it turned into a fullblown essay. If you have some sort of very rare and sought after collectors item such as a misprint that was recalled then it m. Based on the dc comics character batman, it stars christian bale, michael caine, liam neeson, katie holmes, gary oldman, cillian murphy, tom wilkinson, rutger hauer, ken watanabe, and morgan freeman. The official batman batbook revised batedition is the only official guide to the 1966 television series. If you are an enthusiast of comic books then there can be no way you havent had a copy of batman comics. Updated daily, you can select from thousands of popular titles such as spiderman, avengers, superman, batman and much more.
Why you should collect and buy batman comic books with the exception of superman, batman is the longest running title in comic book history. One of dcs most profitable and enduring characters, batman debuted in may 1939 in detective comics no. Batman prowls the streets of gotham to save the innocent and fight crime, but by day bruce wayne is a respected psychiatrist at arkham asylum, turning it from a bedlam house into a place where those housed in its walls receive the compassion and help that they need. Next page number date titlenotes g vg f vf nm m 121 1959 the ice crimes of mr. Set within the comic book and collectible store jay and silent bobs secret stash and its environs in red bank, new jersey, comic book men is an unscripted reality series chronicling the work adventures of grown men who sell toys and comic books for a living. Batman begins is a 2005 superhero film directed by christopher nolan and written by nolan and david s. And other comic book legends revealed and why does batman carry shark repellent. Jul 24, 2019 to answer this question, i think its helpful to imagine each liveaction movie i assume we are talking about the liveaction feature films being turned into a comic book using art and writing etc that directly translates the films to the com.
The only exceptions are for tim burtons batman 1989, and the killing joke graphic novel, written by alan moore, in which the man who will become the joker is an unnamed engineer who quits his job at a chemical company to become a standup comedian, only to fail miserably. It featured the origin and first appearance of one of the most enduring and popular superheroes of alltime green lantern, created by martin nodell under the pen name of mart. The original press run for the comic in 1940 was thought to be about 500,000 but today fewer than 300 copies are. Please only report missing issues after attempting a thorough search, and do not submit false information. Batman proved to be so popular that a selftitled ongoing comic book series began publication with a cover date of spring 1940. The 25 most important detective comics issues ever published. Price guide app a free comic book price guide that has lots of cgc graded prices.
As a part of the acclaimed dc comicsthe new 52 event. The batman of arkham is an elseworld comic written by alan grant set in the year 1900. With ben affleck, henry cavill, amy adams, jesse eisenberg. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Obsecure batfacts, trivia, a complete list of holy words, batfight words, batequipment. Our superhero became so popular that he had his selftitled comic book published the year after. Thats the final year comics stayed at 10 cents, the price theyd been since the modern comic book dawned in the 30s. The subscription is really the smartest way you can buy this book too. They have a great show called comic misconceptions which tackles comic book origins, trivia and all kind of fun stuff. That is too bad because the master race is a very good book. Selina kyle leaves gotham city in order to sort things out. The batman universe in particular is populated with morally ambiguous heroes, villains, and other members of the batman family.
Batman relies on some pimply teenage kid to help him fight crime. Commissioner gordon appoints batman an honorary member of the gotham police department. Bane sizes batman up, and decides that he is not yet ready to fight him. You once ordered those glasses out of the back of a comic book just to see if theyd work. The value of an individual comic book is dependent on its grade. Batman prowls the streets of gotham to save the innocent and fight crime, but by day bruce wayne is a respected psychiatrist at arkham asylum, turning it from a bedlam house into a place where those housed in its walls receive the compassion and help that. Six values are listed here for each issue number based on the following grading criteria. Batman was created by the artist bob kane 19151998 and writer bill finger 19141974. Fearing that the actions of superman are left unchecked, batman takes on the man of steel, while the world wrestles with what kind of a hero it really needs.
Noeska smit, a phd who deals with all things medical visualization and other things that are way above my head asked me to write a blog piece on the basics of comic book inking and, more specifically, on the dos, donts and whys of it all. If a virtual private party is more your thing, go here for details. The book includes additional information on comics such as if a comic has the first appearance of a particular comic book character. After the lawsuit, as the popularity of the batman television series died down, warren rereleased the film under the title she was a hippy vampire. Allamerican comics values and price guide heritage auctions.
The chiefs rooster torments both of them until hambi trips as the. Robin lord taylor is a fan of danny devitos portrayal of the penguin in batman returns 1992. When people hear the word sidekick, they most likely think of robin, and with good reason, considering he was the first sidekick in dc comics. The largest online source for comic book pricing in. Batman takes on superman, team captain america versus team iron man. There is only one copy known to exist that is graded better than the 9. Overstreet comic book price guides highly recommend you picking up a copy even if its not the current edition. Batman was created by bob kane in 1939 for dc comics. So, if to collect or buy batman comic books, look no further.
But by the time the dark knight comes out, it will become apparent that long halloween is the preeminent influence on both movies. Arthur reeves is the bigger badmajor antagonist in batman. If you play around you will see that it is also a tool that lets you find the best deals out there. Every one of batmans sidekicks, ranked worst to best. For me there are three major comic book influences in batman lore.
Robin lord taylor stated that carol kane came back to the set after having lunch with danny devito and relayed a message from. Comic book grades are listed as fine, mint, good, and poor. Carol kane, who plays penguins mother, costarred with danny devito in the tv series taxi 1978. It has occurred to me that an older, angrier and bitter batman is such freaking awesome addition to the batman world that any comic with him in it would be praised. Theres no way you can score over 80% on this batman quiz. Script by bob rozakis, pencils by jose delbo, inks by vince colletta. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. Superman lego marvel and dc superheroes wiki fandom. Comicbook titles are added daily, and if you need a certain title and issue just contact us and let us know so we can add it. Aug 15, 2016 even though there are numerous characters in the batman family, alfred pennyworth is the only one to have been constant throughout the batman mythos, having appeared in virtually every comic and non comic adaptation, and has been portrayed in liveaction by actors such as alan napier, michael gough, michael caine, and, most recently, jeremy irons. In the name of his murdered parents, bruce wayne wages eternal war on the criminals of gotham city. The comic book batman was darker and more serious, but the television producers wanted something of a lighter touch for the show and found in adam west the right man to convey competence and. Remember that there is also the original detective comics series, as well as other comic books featuring batman. Later it became twice a month and finally it was available on monthly basis.
They both remained as friends after the show ended. Aug 26, 2017 dick grayson was created by bob kane, jerry robinson, and bill finger in order to make the batman comics more relatable to the younger generation. The original edition sold over 100,000 copies worldwide containing a detailed guide to every episode and the feature film. Join a live hosted trivia game for your favorite pub trivia experience done virtually. Search through your marvel, dc, image, and many more comic titles to see the price of the value of your comic book. Comics analysis site comichron wrote an article listing the average prices of comics based on dc, marvel, and archie for each year since 1961.
The introduction of the orphaned, eight year old acrobat helped double the sales of the comics. She tells bruce wayne shes disappointed with him for not trusting her when catman framed her for the museum robbery. But the great success of the first dark knight book has cast a heavily critical lens on the rest of the books. Superheroes have been a source of entertainment and inspiration for decades now, and few in the history of the genre have been as impactful and as popular as batman. The market for high grade copies is tremendous, as highgrade copies sell for as much as a luxury car would. Jun, 2016 and other comic book legends revealed and why does batman carry shark repellent. The 10 most valuable comic books in the world today. Jul 30, 2019 the comic book price guide is 100% free to use. This batman comics price guide will help you to value all the early issues of batman comics, the series which began in 1940.
He is known for his nonlinear narratives and countercultural leanings in his runs on titles including dc comics animal man, batman, jla, the invisibles, action comics, allstar superman, and doom patrol, and marvel comics new xmen. Untitled bantu, dog of the arande story, art by jesse marsh. The film reboots the batman film series, telling the origin. Cover may have missing pieces, creases, folds, and discoloration. Batman meets commissioner gordon face to face for the first time. Scottish comic book author grant morrison is known for culturejamming and the constant reinvention of his work. Why the beasts stampeded text story, art by nat edson. Since bantu is the smallest dog in the village, and hambi the smallest five yearold child, they need to use their wits to get along. Aug 30, 2019 play sporcle s virtual live trivia to have fun, connect with people, and get your trivia on. The official batman batbook by joel eisner, paperback. At first the comic book comes out in the market four times a year. Vince recommends card kingdom for other nerds looking to further their nerdy interests.
Perhaps the hottest collectible comic book in recent years has been the first appearance of the incredible hulk in this 1962 comic book by stan lee and jack kirby. Batman, robin, and the elongated man star in the secret war of the phantom general with script by john broome, pencils by carmine infantino, inks by joe giella from detective 343. There are all kinds of heroes in this world, especially in the comic book world of superheroes, supervillains, and everything in between. The mystery science theater 3000 1988 episode featuring the film used the original title, the wild world of batwoman, in the home video release.
Do you know that the character of batman that first appeared in detective comics 27 on may 1939. He was a corrupt gotham city councilman who was secretly involved with salvatore valestras gang, making him responsible for the events of the movie where andrea beaumont became the phantasm. Theres year one, the neal adams stuff, and there is the long halloween. With humble beginnings in the pages, batman has gone on to become a celebrated hero that has been box office gold and a small screen stud over the years. T he springs big comicbook movies feature the superhero trend du jour of good guys fighting one other. This is probably the best comic book that dc comics puts out monthly. Superman is unlocked through completion of storymode. Give our search a try, take a look at the menu to the left to see how you can help us improve the site, or use to track and manage your comic collection. The grand comics database gcd is a nonprofit, internetbased organization of international volunteers dedicated to building an open database covering all printed comics throughout the world. Along with superman and other comic book heroes, vince callahan writes on mtg, board games, strategy games, video games, movie trivia, geek conventions and other such subjects. Which batman movie is closest to the comic stories. Batman in a book length adventure titled this way lies madness, script by len wein, pencils by irv novick, inks by frank mclaughlin. Comicsmv is a comic book buying tool that provides real up to date comic book values and averages based on actual sales. Batman is a fictional superhero, appearing in american comic books published by dc comics.
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