BATMAN: A CELEBRATION OF 75 YEARS PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Various | 384 pages | 29 Jul 2014 | DC Comics | 9781401247584 | English | United States Batman: A Celebration of 75 Years PDF Book I did not enjoy the stories in part II from the mids to the late '60s. A nice collection for Batman fans to get a feel of the evolution of the character over the seven and a half decades he has been in print. Listed in category:. Batman has been officially 75 years old since , and to commemorate this turning point in the history of the character's legacy, DC released an anthology of stories for most of their DC characters, most notable examples include Superman, Wonder Woman, Shazam, the Joker, etc. This is a modern, color, equivalent, from the 30s to the 10s. In later years, Kane acknowledged Finger as "a contributing force" in the character's creation. Jul 15, Niamh Ennis rated it really liked it Shelves: maynooth- library. Your email address will never be sold or distributed to a third party for any reason. This anthology in question is far too varied with its sample stories that newbies who are only familiar with the recent Batman adaptations read the dark, gritty approach to the character and hence they may find most of these issues jarring and bizarre, particularly the earlier eras of Batman. I feel a judgment against DC from the s. Some superb choices include Detective Comics 27 the first appearance of Batman , the first appearances of Catwoman, Batgirl, and Poison Ivy, the infamous story with Bane breaking Batman's back, and some various takes on his origin story. Jul 04, Drew Ames rated it liked it Shelves: , comics. I sho A well rounded collection of Batman stories from the character's year history. This new title collects the best Batman stories of all time, arranged according to era, and featuring appearances by The Joker, The Penguin, Catwoman, The Riddler and many others. He appropriates the story and artwork, but crops the images and changes the text. For example, did you guys know about Batman Of Tomorrow? Email address. Nice write up! Instead, it contains 22 batman stories published from starting with Batman's first appearance in Detective Comics 27 to that typify the stories from each era, and many of them are very good stories, indeed. Although this isn't the first "75 Years of" volume from DC that I've read, it is definitely the best one thus far. The campiness of the late sixties and early seventies were a nostalgic read — I grew up on the re-runs of The Batman television show, albeit not as enjoyable as the darker toned stories in later years. Shipping help - opens a layer International Shipping - items may be subject to customs processing depending on the item's customs value. Inker credits per GCD index for original issue. Email to friends Share on Facebook - opens in a new window or tab Share on Twitter - opens in a new window or tab Share on Pinterest - opens in a new window or tab. I really enjoyed reading Batman: A Celebration of 75 Years. Despite the great length of time that has passed since Bob Kane originally created Batman, he stays in relatively consistent character. Indexer Notes This is a reimagining of the first Batman story. Product Details About the Author. A great demonstration of just how effective this can be is the final chapter of this collection, a reimagining of Batman's debut in Detective Comics 27 by Brad Meltzer. Marshall Rogers Illustrator ,. Opens image gallery Image not available Photos not available for this variation. It's just such a weak story. Sort order. And this is just the beginning of what these books have to offer. In my own personal opinion, however, this collection is a mixed bag of goods. Nov 06, Daniel rated it really liked it. Alan Davis Illustrator ,. Batman: A Celebration of 75 Years Writer Actually, we all can agree that in an anniversary collection like this, we could all agree one story: Detective Comics 27 — the first appearance of Batman — the rest is debatable. Not the best selection of material. I did not enjoy the stories in part II from the mids to the late '60s. However, for the newly initiated I would recommend a collection that is more substantial and cohesive. Learn more. Jul 23, David marked it as to-read Shelves: comic-books. Cloud; James Gordon; Joker last panel cameo Synopsis With Penguin's unwilling help, Deadshot escapes from prison and seeks revenge on Batman, but a giant typewriter proves his undoing. This redundancy was irritating and compromised the confidence of the artwork while also muddling the compositions, making the illustrations difficult to see. Batman is a lot more light-hearted in a way you would not believe unless you're over forty and have read the run of these fun titles back in the day. Carmine Infantino Illustrator ,. A notable change is that the murder victim on page 2, panel 2 does not have a knife jutting out of his back, as he did in the originally-published version of this story. The Mystery of the Menacing Mask! I was hoping for an issue or two with Damien. The table of contents for this collection lists Mike DeCarlo as the inker for this cover. Open Preview See a Problem? Add to Watchlist. Yet the stories were surprisingly intricate. This collection defiantly showcases, the various ages of comics well. How was your experience with this page? Jul 04, Drew Ames rated it liked it Shelves: , comics. Followed by a preface for "The Case of the Chemical Syndicate Reimagined " explaining how the reimagining came to be. And best of all, discovering a Paul Dini and J. Despite the great length of time that has passed since Bob Kane originally created Batman, he stays in relatively consistent character. Of course when I was gr This anthology book was released in and is a series of comic book one-shots from the different eras of the Dark Knight from the golden age with Detective Comics 27 to the controversial "New 52" era of DC Comics which thankfully ended in The grittiness that returned in the 70s and stayed until this day I always found to be a hopeful one. Batman: A Celebration of 75 Years Reviews You are covered by the eBay Money Back Guarantee if you receive an item that is not as described in the listing. Hardcover , pages. The varied styles of narrative can be an acquired taste, particularly for those more accustomed to the way comics are drawn and written in these days. Reviewed by wethewatched wethewatched. The work arising out of the partnership of Steve Englehart and Marshall Rogers always gets me with its sharp, clean look and still to-this-day modern feel The Laughing Fish. Back cover with text on contents of collection, includes vintage illustration of Batman with the giant penny and dinosaur trophies in the Batcave. You know the saying: There's no time like the present Alan Davis Illustrator ,. I should note that I read this concurrently with the Joker years collection and I think that improved the experience. Learn More - opens in a new window or tab Any international shipping and import charges are paid in part to Pitney Bowes Inc. It is amazing how easily one can fall asleep on a train when you have to repeatedly read about who punched or kicked or leaped over whom. Walmart Opens image gallery Image not available Photos not available for this variation. DC Anniversary Celebrations 1 - 10 of 20 books. Jan 21, Beau Johnston rated it it was amazing Shelves: graphic-novels-comics. How was your experience with this page? There are 1 items available. Written by a librarything. The original art is blown up to a larger size, with only panels per page. Feb 26, Jason Luna rated it liked it. He served as a consultant on the Batman feature film and its sequels. I should note that I read this concurrently with the Joker years collection and I think that improved the experience. The campiness of the late sixties and early seventies were a nostalgic read — I grew up on the re-runs of The Batman television show, albeit not as enjoyable as the darker toned stories in later years. The breadth of this collection is satisfactory yet a little challenging in some places. Shelves: fiction , history , superhero , comics , favorites , anthology. A must for a Batman enthusiast. I just happened to read it last, so the bar was set really high - and this book did not deliver. Letters typeset Indexer Notes Inside front dust jacket listing stories included in this collection. The other part I think is because he "normal" man, doing what is right without the benefit of powers. Michael L. Other offers may also be available. Related sponsored items Feedback on our suggestions - Related sponsored items. Average Rating: 5. Although I had already read before most of the collected stories in this edition, it was nice to remember and enjoy them again. It's like visiting the Museum for a Batman aficionado, or a fan. Add to list. Beware of -- Poison Ivy! In later years, Kane acknowledged Finger as "a contributing force" in the character's creation. Accidentally on Purpose! However, these comics they chose for this collection are really hit and miss. For additional information, see the Global Shipping Program terms and conditions - opens in a new window or tab. Yet the stories were surprisingly intricate. A lot of the material chosen for this anthology are first or memorable appearances of characters such as Barbara Gordon as Batgirl, Catwoman, Poison Ivy, and a few of Bruce Wayne's girlfriends like Vicki Vale and Silver St.