Wondering, “WHAT SHALL I GET HIM FOR CHRISTMAS?”
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By various (DC Comics)
ISBN 10: 1-84576-682-2 ISBN 13: 978-1-84576-682-5
Although I only reviewed this title a few months ago I just felt you ought to know that a lovely new paperback edition has been released in time for Christmas. If you’d like a more detailed run-down of the contents then you might want to check out our Archive section, but if you’re in a hurry you can just take it from me that this is one of the best and most satisfying Batman books ever published.
Originally a four issue miniseries, the editors invited some of the world’s greatest comics creators, whether they were new to the character or long-time Batman veterans, to tell a story of the Caped Crusader free of any continuity constraints and designed to work in stark monochrome.
The results were astounding, challenging and naturally, mega-award winning. If you are any sort of Bat-fan or aficionado of the art-form there will be something in this wonderful tome that will blow your socks off. Just don’t read it in front of your Nan – she spent hours knitting them.
© 1996, 2007 DC Comics. All Rights Reserved.
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I think I’ll have it as a Christmas present! Who will say that I don’t deserve it?
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Looking for it in Amazon…the date of issue is Sep 26, 2007 ?
Apparently so, but I only received my review copy 2 weeks ago and the press-release was dated November!
This is a lovely book. I have the original, oversize hardcover with the Steranko plate — was that included in later editions?
Currently reading my way through Volume 3, and finding much to enjoy. The Alan Davis art is particularly beautiful.
Well, I’ll begin by the 1st vol. and then we’ll see.
I just hope I won’t buy the wrong book ’cause there’s no image in Amazon and the Ref. nºs doesn’t seem to coincide..