The greatest batman stories ever told december 1988 dc, 1988 series. Batman v superman dawn of justice comic con trailer reaction mashup epic video duration. Book credits jerry robinson with pencils and george roussos with inks. This is a copy of the greatest joker stories ever told dc 1988 hardcover book from dc comics. Jul 10, 2014 and other comic book legends revealed and why does batman carry shark repellent. Like the greatest batman stories ever told, the greatest joker stories ever told chronicle the history of one of comic book historys most enduring characters.
Compiled by the editors at dc comics, the book features the work of not only those i mentioned, but the talent of len wein, steve engleheart, joe staton, alex toth, denny oniel, walter simonson, and dick sprang. The greatest batman stories ever told comic read the. The top 25 best batman comics and graphic novels ign. Lame choices abound so here is my fantasy anthology. Just in time for the release of 2005s most anticipated blockbuster, batman b. The green lantern is a generally underrated character when it comes to compelling storylines. The greatest joker stories ever told dc 1988 hardcover. The greatest stories ever told, which is a collection of 12 stories about the legendary character batman created by bob kane and bill finger, written over a period of. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Even still, this 2008 event comic is considered to be the definitive green lantern story by many.
Written by legends and pioneers, this book includes the landmark adventures of superman, batman, wonder woman, green lantern, and the flash. For the most part these collections are a bit of a nostalgia trip, so if you find yourself liking simpler, more kid friendly stories, the edmund hamilton stories from this collection are right up your alley. Collected within is batmans origin, some of his classic battles with rogues such as the joker and catwoman and other stories that define why batman is the hero he is today. As a celebration of the 50th birthday of batman this trade paperback collects stories from 50. A seeming innocent series of newspaper stories stirs selina kyle to resume her old identity of the catwoman to keep the criminal element in gotham city from laughing at her. The greatest stories ever told by bill finger goodreads. It is the story of the legacy of bill finger, batmans primary creative force, being officially instated after 75 years. I wondered if any that i had really enjoyed had found their way into this collection, and what others might be included.
Comic books in dc greatest stories ever told hc 1st series. This book collects nineteen batman stories in which the joker is the main villain. This book collects nineteen batman stories in which the joker is the main villain issues. Best batman stories of the 1970s bronze age comic books. You all voted, now here are the results of what you chose as the 75 greatest batman stories of alltime. The greatest stories ever told, which is a collection of 12 stories about the legendary character batman created by bob kane and bill finger, written over a. The greatest batman stories ever told is an anthology that takes the reader through the many different incarnations of batman through the last 60 years. The greatest stories ever told released by dc comics on april 1, 2005. The joker has changed radically from age to age, much like the batman. The caped crusader turned 80, and what a great opportunity to check out his greatest endeavors over the years. Dc comics, inc collects twelve batman stories that have defined the batman legend for over seventy years.
Greatest batman stories ever told tpb 19881992 dc comic. Written by bill finger, dennis oneil, and others art by bob kane, neal adams, frank miller, and others cover by alex ross in time for the release of the warner. I had mixed reactions to the other greatest stories ever written trades ive read, as ive already written about. The greatest joker stories ever told holy comics, batman. So this week when i found the trade paperback, batman. Nov, 2015 i was curious if the stories would live up to that name. Dc greatest stories ever told hc 1st series part 3, batman, joker, supervillain published apr 2003 by dc. In this case, however, it is a villain who is portrayed.
Ive always been way dissappointed in the dc anthology tpbs like greatest batman stories ever told and batman in the seventies. See the complete the greatest stories ever told series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. May 23, 20 the greatest stories ever told was probably my favorite greatest stories collection, with supermanbatman. The greatest joker stories ever told by dennis oneil. The 15 best batman stories of all time outer places. Aug 22, 2015 the 15 best batman stories of all time. Free media mail shipping and handling in the united states. The greatest batman stories ever told collected dc database. Our first list is the greatest batman stories ever told. This paperback also collects a story which was originally printed in the newspapers in 1948, called the joker and the sparrow. The greatest batman stories ever told december 1988 dc, 1988 series published in english united states price 24. Greatest joker stories ever told hc 1988 dc comic books. While the stories are usually presented chronologically, this one deviates slightly in order to present the origin of the golden age batman as the first.
This trade paperback reprints stories from the following comic book issues and comic books. Its divided into roughly three sections, the first are the earlier joker comics, mostly from detective comics, then the middle half of it are ones where the joker was appearing frequently in batman comics, followed by the last quarter from later on, the 70s. Volume 2 has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. The greatest stories ever told is going to depend on what era of the stories of superman and batman you enjoy. Volume two dc comics, inc collects ten batman stories that defined the batman legend for over seventy years.
The greatest stories ever told is a collection of batman stories. Bob kane, bill finger, dick sprang, neal adams, steve englehart, marshall rogers are dick giordano are all represented. There are also separate rebirth deluxe books that collect an arc or storyline, like the button. And other comic book legends revealed and why does batman carry shark repellent. The greatest joker stories ever told dc 1988 hardcover book. Roy thomas and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
Pictures film batman begins, a collection of some of the dark knights finest adventures. The greatest stories ever told, proves to be vastly superior to first, featuring stories culled over a period of sixtyplus years of dark knight history. Reprinting stories from the dark knights entire career, this book portrays the batman as equal parts crime fighter, detective, and super hero. Detailing the beginnings of batman, jim gordon, and catwomans. The 25 most important batman stories ever told, a cbr ranking. Had this when it first came out years ago when i lived in dothan, alabama. Sep 25, 2019 the 10 best batman stories ever, period. The greatest stories ever told, a unique collection that spans over six decades. This book, the greatest batman stories ever told does an admirable job of pulling the best of each incarnation of batman and presenting them in a single volume.
Here are the 10 greatest batman stories ever told in a comic book format. Nov 17, 2002 ive always been way dissappointed in the dc anthology tpbs like greatest batman stories ever told and batman in the seventies. The greatest batman stories ever told table of contents. The greatest stories ever told as a successful close second, with neither book wasting a story and instead presenting a highly canonical approach to the characters or teams history. Some of the best stories from the begining, right through to the mid 1980s, are represented in the greatest batman stories ever told. This tradeback collects thirteen batman stories in which the joker is the main villain. Collecting stories from the dark knights entire career, this book portrays the batman as equal parts crime fighter, detective, and super hero. Aptly named, the greatest 1950s stories ever told collects the most classic and influential tales of that century. The collection naturally opens with jokers first batman appearance.
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