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Batman by Grant Morrison Omnibus Volume 1

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Grant Morrison's seminal run on Batman redefined the Dark Knight with an epic saga collected in this omnibus. Introducing Batman's son, Damian Wayne, the story arcs take the Caped Crusader from near death to the brink of madness. Featuring acclaimed tales like Batman & Son, Batman: The Black Glove, and Batman R.I.P., these narratives offer a thought-provoking, deconstructive take on superhero myths, exploring the complex man behind the mask. Included are key issues from Batman #655-658, #663-683, and stories from DC Universe #0, #30, #47, with stellar art by Andy Kubert, J.H. Williams III, Tony S. Daniel, and others.
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The New York Times bestselling tales of Batman by Grant Morrison are now collected in their entirety in this oversize omnibus edition!

The New York Times bestselling tales of Batman by Grant Morrison are now collected in their entirety in this oversize omnibus edition!

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One of the greatest storytellers of his generation, Grant Morrison's arrival in the world of the Dark Knight changed the character forever.

Now collecting the entirety of this epic saga, the first of three omnibus collections introduces Batman to his son, Damian Wayne, and takes the Caped Crusader from the brink of death to the edge of madness. These blockbuster stories, including the now-classic Batman & Son, Batman: The Black Glove and Batman R.I.P., feature a deconstruction of superhero comics like no other, with a challenging, thought-provoking take on the man behind the cowl.

Collects Batman #655-658, #663-683 and stories from DC Universe #0, #30, and #47, from artists Andy Kubert, J.H. Williams III, Tony S. Daniel and more, along with two brand-new pages from superstar artist Chris Burnham (Batman Incorporated), recapping events from The Resurrection of Ra's Al Ghul.

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IGN calls it "a wildly entertaining ride" that is continually challenging and iconic, while Variety praises it as "terrifically exciting". Publishers Weekly describes it as "a sweeping, emotionally draining saga," and Entertainment Weekly hails it as a "game-changing redefining of the Caped Crusader."

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ISBN: 9781401282998

Publisher: DC Comics

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 10 July 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: DC Comics

Audience: General / adult

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Weight: 0g

Pages: 672

About the Author

Writer Grant Morrison is known for his innovative work on comics from the graphic novel Batman: Arkham Asylum to acclaimed runs on Animal Man and Doom Patrol, as well as his subversive creator-owned titles such as The Invisibles, Seaguy and WE3. Grant has also written best-selling runs on JLA, Seven Soldiers of Victory and New X-Men and helped to reinvent the DC Universe in The Multiversity, All-Star Superman, 52, Batman, Batman & Robin and Batman, Incorporated.

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