Batman Comic Books & Graphic Novels

Set Includes Volume 1-3 - Printings may vary. "1966-1972!"

Written by Whitney Ellsworth. Art by Sheldon Moldoff, Joe Giella and Al Plastino. Cover by Peter Poplaski.

A three-volume omnibus of the Caped Crusader's 1960s newspaper strip adventures-never before collected-now in a premium slipcase suitable for stately Wayne Manor. The daily Batman newspaper strip began in 1966, on the heels of the Batmania craze created by the hit television series starring Adam West, and ran through the early 1970s. The strip boasted stories by longtime editor Whitney Ellsworth and art by DC stalwarts Shelly Moldoff, Joe Giella, and Carmine Infantino. This three-book set includes all the black-and-white dailies, plus all the color Sunday strips.

Featuring a veritable Who's Who of Gotham City and beyond: Superman, Green Arrow, The Penguin, The Joker, Mad Hatter, Riddler, Scarecrow, Tweedledum and Tweedledee, Two-Face, Catwoman, Batgirl, Killer Moth, Poison Ivy, and Black Canary!

Hardcover,(Horizontal Format, 3 volume with slipcase) 9-in. x 11-in., 768 pages (Total), PC/PB&W.

Cover price $99.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "1966-1967!"

Written by Whitney Ellsworth. Art by Sheldon Moldoff. Cover by Peter Poplaski.

The Silver Age Caped Crusader comes to IDW's Library of American Comics! In partnership with DC Entertainment, the Eisner and Harvey Award-winning imprint gives the deluxe archival treatment to the classic 1960s Batman newspaper strip. The complete series, which ran from 1966 until 1972, has never been reprinted and will be collected in three definitive volumes. The strip debuted in May 1966 on the heels of the Batmania craze resulting from the hit television program. The series boasted stories by longtime editor Whitney Ellsworth and art by DC stalwarts Shelly Moldoff, Joe Giella, and Carmine Infantino.

The first volume, reprinting all B&W dailies and color Sundays from 1966 and 1967, features an all-star list of Batman and Robin characters, including Catwoman, the Penguin, the Joker, Poison Ivy, and Batgirl! Batman was created in 1939 by Bob Kane.

Hardcover,(Horizontal Format) 9-in. x 11-in., 256 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $49.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "1968-1969!"

Written by Whitney Ellsworth. Art by Joe Giella and Al Plastino. Cover by Peter Poplaski.

In this second volume, produced in partnership with DC Entertainment, Batman's rare 1960s newspaper adventures continue. Will Batman and Robin survive the double-dealings of Madame Zodiac, not to mention the redoubtable Blue Max? If so, can the Caped Crusader then survive being trapped on an island with an atomic time bomb beneath him? Can his friend Superman save him when the Man of Steel might not be able to save himself? Can Aquaman come to rescue them both? The answers to these questions-and many more-are in this breathtaking Bat-Volume.

Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 9-in. x 11-in., 256 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $49.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "1969-1972!"

Written by Whitney Ellsworth. Art by Joe Giella and Al Plastino. Cover by Peter Poplaski.

The final volume of the Silver Age Batman Newspaper Comics features a veritable Who's Who of Gotham City and beyond: Superman, Green Arrow, The Penguin, Joker, Mad Hatter, Riddler, Scarecrow, Tweedledum and Tweedledee, Two-Face, Catwoman, Batgirl, Killer Moth, Poison Ivy, and Black Canary, plus the introduction of the mysterious Man-Bat! And if that wasn't enough, included are the four months of rare 1972 strips that were created by the Ledger Syndicate, without DC's input, in which Batman was no longer featured, although Bruce Wayne continued as a character. Batman expert Joe Desris explains it all in an insightful introduction. This book includes all strips from June 1, 1969 through April 29, 1972.

Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 9-in. x 11-in., 256 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $49.99.

Slipcase Edition - 1st printing. "1943-1946!" In 1943, Bob Kane's Batman, one of the most famous creations in comic book history, first entered the pages of newspapers across America. Because of wartime paper restrictions, the strip was sparesely circulated by only a few dailies. Now, this rarely seen work is gathered in a complete, generously-sized collection that every fan will welcome. Here, Batman is a newly minted hero in a world of hoods, heels, and two bit-crooks; the dark, atmospheric style of these black-and-white strips anticipates Hollywood's films noir of the late 40s and 50s. Also making an early appearance: the Joker. This deluxe edition presents the first four years of the classic strips, exactly as written and illustrated by the Caped Crusader's most famous writers and artists. Hardcover (Horizontal Format with Slipcase), 11-in. x 8 1/2-in., 536 pages, B&W.

Add to cart Very Good $5.00

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "1943-1944!"

Cover by Pete Poplaski.

This volume of the Batman daily newspaper strips from October 25, 1943 through October 28, 1944 features the Dark Knight's first newspaper-strip battle with the Joker.

Softcover, 10 3/4-in. x 8 1/2-in., 176 pages, B&W.

Cover price $12.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "1944-1945!"

Cover by Pete Poplaski. Introduction by Bob Kane.

This volume of the Batman daily newspaper strips from October 25, 1944 through October 28, 1945! Batman and Robin battle Jo Jo and a host of other nefarious villains! For exciting action, baffling mystery, and taut suspense, Batman and Robin cannot be surpassed!

Softcover, 10 3/4-in. x 8 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W.

Cover price $12.95.

Add to cart Fine $7.70

Add to cart Fine $7.70

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "1945-1946!"

Cover by Pete Poplaski.

This volume of the Batman daily newspaper strips from October 25, 1945 through October 28, 1946 features the Dark Knight's first newspaper-strip battle with the Joker.

Softcover, 10 3/4-in. x 8 1/2-in., 172 pages, B&W.

Cover price $12.95.

1st printing. By Jack Burnley, Don Cameron, Whit Ellsworth, Bill Finger, Bob Kane, Stan Kaye, Win Mortimer, Charles Paris, Ray Perry, Fred Ray, Jarry Robinson Jack Schiff, Ira Schnapp, Alvin Schwartz, and Dick Sprang. For the first time, the rare sunday color pages are reprinted in a generously sized format. In this book you'll meet some of the Caped Crusader's most famous villains, including the Joker, Catwoman, Penguin and Two-Face! Hardcover (with Slipcase), 9-in. x 13-in., 208 pages, PC/PB&W.

Add to cart Near Mint $24.00

1st printing. The many fans of the Caped Crusader will thrill to see Batman and the Boy Wonder do battle once again with both common thugs and outrageous villains in order to save Gotham City from plot after evil plot. In addition to behind-the-scenes information and rare promotional materials, this deluxe editions collects the first four years of the classic Batman and Robin newspaper comics exactly as written and illustrated by the strip's most famous writers and artists. Among the classic stories are: "The Penguin's Crime-Thunderstorms," "Catwoman's Grasshopper Chase," and "Half Man - Half Monster." Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 12-in., 210 pages, full color. Cover price $14.95.

NO Dust Jacket - 1st printing. The many fans of the Caped Crusader will thrill to see Batman and the Boy Wonder do battle once again with both common thugs and outrageous villains in order to save Gotham City from plot after evil plot. In addition to behind-the-scenes information and rare promotional materials, this deluxe editions collects the first four years of the classic Batman and Robin newspaper comics exactly as written and illustrated by the strip's most famous writers and artists. Among the classic stories are: "The Penguin's Crime-Thunderstorms," "Catwoman's Grasshopper Chase," and "Half Man - Half Monster." Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 12-in., 210 pages, full color.

1st printing. "1943-1946!" By Jack Burnley, Don Cameron, Whit Ellsworth, Bill Finger, Bob Kane, Stan Kaye, Win Mortimer, Charles Paris, Ray Perry, Fred Ray, Jarry Robinson Jack Schiff, Ira Schnapp, Alvin Schwartz, and Dick Sprang. For the first time, the rare sunday color pages are reprinted in a generously sized format. In this book you'll meet some of the Caped Crusader's most famous villains, including the Joker, Catwoman, Penguin and Two-Face! Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 208 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $19.95.