BatMan

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Batman is a fictional character created by the artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger. A comic book superhero, Batman first appeared in Detective Comics #27 (May 1939), and since then has appeared in many of DC Comics’ publications. Originally referred to as "the Bat-Man" and still referred to at times as "the Batman", he is additionally known as the "Caped Crusader",^[2] the "Dark Knight",^[2] the "Darknight Detective",^[2] and the "World's Greatest Detective".^[2]

In the original version of the story and the vast majority of retellings, Batman's secret identity is Bruce Wayne, an American millionaire (later billionaire) playboy, industrialist, and philanthropist. Having witnessed the murder of his parents as a child, he swore revenge on crime, an oath tempered with the greater ideal of justice. Wayne trains himself both physically and intellectually and dons a bat-themed costume in order to fight crime.^[3] Batman operates in the fictional American Gotham City, assisted by various supporting characters including his crime-fighting partner, Robin, his butler Alfred Pennyworth, the police commissioner Jim Gordon, and occasionally the heroine Batgirl. He fights an assortment of villains such as the Joker, the Riddler, the Penguin, Two-Face, Poison Ivy and Catwoman. Unlike most superheroes, he does not possess any superpowers; he makes use of intellect, detective skills, science and technology, wealth, physical prowess, martial arts skills, an indomitable will, fear, and intimidation in his continuous war on crime.

Batman became a very popular character soon after his introduction and gained his own comic book title, Batman, in 1940. As the decades wore on, differing interpretations of the character emerged. The late 1960s Batman television series used a camp aesthetic which continued to be associated with the character for years after the show ended. Various creators worked to return the character to his dark roots, culminating in the 1986 miniseries Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, by writer-artist Frank Miller, while the successes of Tim Burton's 1989 film Batman and Christopher Nolan's 2005 reboot Batman Begins also helped to reignite popular interest in the character.^[4] A cultural icon, Batman has been licensed and adapted into a variety of media, from radio to television and film, and appears on a variety of merchandise sold all over the world such as toys and video games. In May 2011, Batman placed 2nd on IGN's Top 100 Comic Book Heroes of All Time.^[5]

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Batman #27 Heritage.

ComicLink Auction Spotlights Batman #1 CGC 9.0

There are a number of impressive highlights in the May 2010 ComicLink Featured Auction. With certainty, however, the single greatest highlight of the auction is CGC-certified 9.0 copy of Batman #1, the highest grade issued to date CGC for this historic issue.

This example of this 1940 premiere issue is joined by the highest-graded Batman #2 and the highest-graded Batman #3 (CGC-certified 9.2 and 9.4, respectively), giving this sale its own sort of historic event.

“Throughout the evolution of mass media, taking form first within the comic books, then graduating into television, the movies, and now video games, Batman has catapulted in popularity throughout the world. Batman has been one of the most widely appreciated superhero characters throughout the world for the better part of a century now, and hardly a civilized person has not uttered the Dark Knight's name at some point in time,” said ComicLink’s Josh Nathanson.

“With good reason, the earliest Batman comic books are among most highly sought after in the world, and in the highest certified conditions they are nearly unheard of on the open market, making this a rare acquisition opportunity for collectors. This is the first time ever that the highest certified examples of the first three Batman issues have been offered together in one auction,” he said.

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The Penguin

If ever the Penguin is inducted into the Villains Hall of Fame (should such a thing ever exist), who should be included in his acceptance speech? Let's ask ourselves the obvious questions and see if they don't surface our answers.

Why does the Penguin carry an umbrella? Well, the quip that springs immediately to mind is "the better to maim, shoot or burn you with, my dear." But actually, the real reason the Penguin perfected his use of the umbrella as a weapon stems from a childhood cautionary measure first instilled by his mother. Because his father died of pneumonia, the dearly departed Mrs. Cobblepot constantly urged little Oswald (the withdrawn child who would be Penguin) to carry an umbrella, regardless of the weather.

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Batman Black & White Statue Ed Mcguinness

BASED ON THE ART OF ED MCGUINNESS SCULPTED BY JAMES SHOOP The Dark Knight leaps into action! This rendering of Batman is based on art from the popular SUPERMAN/BATMAN: PUBLIC ENEMIES story arc, in which artist Ed McGuinness made his start drawing Bruce Wayne's alter ego.

The statue measures approximately 7.5' high x 5' wide x 4.5' deep, is painted in monochromatic tones, features a Bat-logo-shaped base and is packaged in a black and white box. Manufactured to order.

$80.00

http://www.tfaw.com/Statues/Profile/Batman-Black--and-amp%3B-White-Statue-Ed-Mcguinness___344596

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Dark Knight Returns Collector Set

This special collector set is based on one of the most popular and acclaimed miniseries of all time, Frank Miller's BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS! Included in this set are action figures of Batman and The Joker, both re-painted with a variant color scheme to reflect earlier points in the story, as well as the 48-page prestige format reprint of BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS #1.

Figures included: * Batman ï 6.25" tall * The Joker ï 7" tall

$39.99

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In a “lost” adventure from Batman’s early days as the nocturnal protector of Gotham City, writer Jeph Loeb and artist Tim Sale created a timeless tale that helped flesh out the Dark Knight’s formative experiences. Batman: The Long Halloween was a riveting thriller, pitting Batman, police lieutenant James Gordon, and crusading District Attorney Harvey Dent against a serial killer whose crimes were only committed on holidays.

The year-long limited series was ultimately collected into both hardcover and softcover editions, with the hardcover selling out almost immediately upon publication.

Fast food giant, McDonalds is currently serving up classic pop culture characters in their kids meals. Boys and girls will both enjoy playing with a Batmobile complete with the Dark Knight in the driver’s seat. This Batmobile comes with batwings along the back of the car, orange plastic flame roaring out of the exhaust, and battering ram that shoots out of the Batmobile when the yellow and black Batsymbol is pushed.

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Fans just can’t get enough of Batman these days, and the collectibles market is more than willing to step up and feed their hunger. Joining the line-up of the popular Batman: Black & White statue series from DC Direct is a new release inspired by the artwork of fan favorite George Perez.

Portrayed in a classic pose, intense and prepared to spring into action, the Dark Defender of Gotham City confidently projects his mastery of the situation. The Batman: Black & White: George Perez Statue is the seventeenth release in a series of statues based on various artists’ interpretations of the Dark Knight, inspired by the ongoing series of one-shot short stories appearing under the title Batman Black & White.

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