Batman Vault A Museum in a Book HC (2009 Spiralbound) comic books

1st printing. By Robert Greenberger and Matthew K. Manning. Featuring an Introduction by Jerry Robinson! Over the decades since his first appearance in the 1939, Batman and his alter-ego Bruce Wayne have thrilled readers with their adventures, close calls, dramatic storylines, and even death! Jump in the Batmobile and get ready for a wild ride with this is complete and in-depth look at the development of America's most popular super hero. From his vigilante days to his television stardom, from Dark Knight to mentor, this memorabilia and anecdote-packed collection follows the masked man on his crime-fighting career, and charts the history of the comics and movies that bear his name. With removable artifacts and never-before-seen sketches, notes, and plans, The Batman Vault is the perfect gift for Bat-fan's of all ages. Includes: Darwyn Cooke's Catwoman Design Sketchbook which appeared in the limited edition of Catwoman: The Life and Times of a Feline Fatale; Bob Kane's first sketch of Robin; Batplane glider from 1943; an alternate page from "A Death in the Family" by Jim Starlin & Jim Aparo; 'Right Way to Draw Batman' booklet; 1991 Robin cut-out; 1996 Dick Sprang lithograph art; Batman's 1st printed appearance in an ad from Action Comics #12; Anton Furst sketches; 1966 Batman mask; David Mazzucchelli's submission sample to DC circa 1981; Batman Begins concept art & storyboard panels; Gillette tires ad slick featuring the Batmobile. Hardcover (Spiralbound), 13-in. x 10-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $49.95.