Best DC Comic Trade Paper Backs
Discover the best DC Comic trade paperbacks for every fan! Explore iconic story arcs, must-read collections, and top-rated graphic novels in one curated list.
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Batman: Year One
by Frank Miller
In 1986, Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli produced this groundbreaking reinterpretation of the origin of Batman—who he is, and how he came to be. Sometimes careless and naive, this Dark Knight is far from the flawless vigilante he is today. In his first year on the job, Batman feels his way around a Gotham City far darker than the one he left. His solemn vow to extinguish the town’s criminal element is only half the battle; along with Lieutenant James Gordon, the Dark Knight must also fight a police force more corrupt than the scum in the streets. Batman: Year One stands next to Batman: The Dark Knight Returns on the mantle of greatest Batman graphic novels of all time. Timeless in its appeal, Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli’s masterpiece would stand apart from the crowded comics field even today. This edition includes the complete graphic novel, a new introduction by writer Frank Miller and a new illustrated afterword by artist David Mazzucchelli. Completing this collection are over 40 pages of never-before-seen developmental material such as character and layout sketches, sample script pages, sketches, and more that pro-vide a glimpse into the making of this contemporary classic. This volume collects Batman #404-407.
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The DC Comics Encyclopedia
by Phil Jimenez
Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, The Joker, Catwoman . . . more than 1,000 world-renownedQas well as lesser-known favorites and weird and wonderful one-offsQsuper heroes and super villains are represented in this, the definitive reference book for comic book fans all over the world. The illustrations feature work by the cream of DC Comics' greatest-ever artists, while the authoritative text is supplied by top chroniclers. 0-7566-0592-X$40.00 / DK Publishing, Inc.
