First printing
Selected and introduced by
Jenette Kahn
Collecting stories by comic book legends including Alan Moore, Frank Miller and more, DC: Batman launches a brand-new series from The Folio Society in collaboration with DC, focusing on the characters who founded the DC Super Hero genre as you know it today.
Themes of duality, of dark and light, of twin identities, of good and evil, of law and lawlessness, and of sanity and madness, thread their way through every decade of Batman comics.
- Jenette Kahn, from her Introduction
Marking the 85th anniversary of a superhero icon, Folio presents DC: Batman, the first in a brand-new series, following on from DC: The Golden Age by taking you even deeper into the characters who founded a worldwide phenomenon. Charting Batman’s evolution from Caped Crusader to The Dark Knight, this knockout collection features 12 key adventures by a host of equally iconic talent, from co-creators Bob Kane with Bill Finger to the legendary Frank Miller and Alan Moore. Selected and introduced by former Editor-in-Chief, Publisher and President of DC Comics, Jenette Kahn, this compilation includes a separate replica copy of Batman #1. Scanned in its entirety from an original 1940 copy – back-up strips and vintage ads included – this immaculate collector’s piece provides a unique starting point to one of the longest-running comic book series in history. Comprising tales from The Dark Knight Returns, Batman: Year One, and the still-shocking The Killing Joke, as well as the debut appearances of Batman himself, Robin, The Joker, Catwoman and Two-Face, DC: Batman is a hardcover compilation with more features than a utility belt, worthy of a place in the library of your own Wayne Manor.
Production Details
Prelims set in FreightText with Greta Sans as display
320 pages printed in 4-colour throughout
Bound in printed and blocked paper
Printed endpapers
Printed and UV spot-varnished slipcase
10˝ x 7˝
Printed in Slovakia
Scale replica comic
64 pages with 4-page cover
9 ½˝ x 6¾˝
Presented in a printed envelope
© & ™ DC
The creators who changed comics
CONTENTS
Biographies
A wonderful book that does Batman justice.
Review by Sam on 31st March 2025
Beautiful addition to DC collection.
Review by TONY SMITH on 10th March 2025
It's a really great compilation of some classic Batman comics, as well as other perfect nostalgic touches and collectible pieces. Packing was very good, shipping a little slower than promised, but it arrived safely. Value rated lower because Folio Society makes very clear that smart people will get it for half off if they just wait.
Review by MATTHEW IVALIOTES on 16th January 2025
Beautiful book. Great presents for book lovers who have everything.
Review by Fred on 22nd December 2024
Spiderman was fabulous and this one is too. Happy grandson.
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