Batman (1940) - Series

Batman (1940)

1940 - 2011

DESCRIPTION

The original Batman ongoing series and one of the longest-running comics in American history. Launched as a quarterly companion to Detective Comics, this title chronicled the Dark Knight's adventures for over seven decades. The series introduced iconic villains including the Joker and Catwoman in its very first issue, and later debuted characters like Batgirl and Killer Croc. Notable runs include Dennis O'Neil and Neal Adams' gritty 1970s reinvention, the groundbreaking "Year One" and "A Death in the Family" storylines, and Grant Morrison's mind-bending epic that redefined Batman mythology. The series ended with issue #713 in 2011 as part of DC's New 52 relaunch.

SERIES DETAILS

Publisher
Type
Regular Series
Status
Completed
Format
Standard
Run
1940 - 2011
Original Language
English
Issue Count
533
Cover of Batman (1940)
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