In their feature looking back on comics from 10255075 years ago. My earliest memory of robin williams includes my moms hysterical laughter mixed with my own, while watching reruns of mork and mindy. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Mar, 2016 this film is loosely based on the 2009 comic book event batman. Number of printed issues, where it can be verified, any facts that may affect the book value. Dc comics announces robin 80th anniversary spectacular.
Paul dini, famous for writing some of the shows most memorable episodes of batman. For each sale discovered, we match it to the specific comic in our massive database which also includes variant covers and printings. Aug 04, 2011 e very writer of the batman movies had either an extensive prior knowledge of the batman comic books or did an extensive research before writing the script. This series featured tim drake, the third person to assume the costumed identity of robin. The significance of superhero sidekicks robins first appearance in april 1940. The number 1 free online comic book community featuring a comic book price guide database, friends, lists, blogs, and more.
The team of batman and robin is commonly referred to as the dynamic duo or the caped crusaders. Alfred the butler, whose comic counterparts full name is alfred thaddeus crane pennyworth, however in his first comic appearance he was original called alfred beagle. So ok, maybe you cant be batman but that doesnt mean you cant be adopted by him. In superhero comics, there are certain character roles a reader would expect. Comic books were blamed for everything from juvenile delinquency to homosexuality to communism, and the indecent relationship between batman and robin is often cited as one of the major reasons for the creation of the comics code that spelled the end of the interregnum and the dawn of the silver age of comic books. The four main comic book based adversaries that frequently fought batman, robin and batgirl. The value of an individual comic book is dependent on its grade. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics.
Invader is not much better, pitting batgirl and robin against benedict arnold. Usually not much, because the number of collectors is about the same as the number of variants both very small numbers. Comics bulletin jason cornwell mar 5, 2003 this is far and away the best issue of jon lewis run, and while i was unsure of his ability to deliver a story that truly grabbed my interest before this issue, this months issue has me fully convinced that he does have it in him. Comic book realm use our database to track your comic. The debut of the series followed the events of batman r. However, the rest of the stories in this book summarize the 70s era pretty well. In their latest spotlight on notable comic firsts, csbg reveals when the birds of prey were first called by that name in their comic book series.
They also tackle their first mission investigating a child whos been abducted by the mysterious domino killer. With ebay, you dont have to choose sides, because we have plenty of any option. Batman and robin is an american comic book ongoing series, created by grant morrison and featuring batman and robin. Mar 09, 2015 part of a large crop of new comic books debuting after the convergence event series, we are robin focuses on duke thomas, an africanamerican kid whos played an important role recently in the. Six values are listed here for each issue number based on the following grading criteria. Top rated lists for robin 100 items my comic book collection.
We monitor the fire hose of online comic book sales across various marketplaces and report on the sales of cgc and cbcs graded books in our comics price guide. If you want to sell comic books for cash, then we can help you to get the most money for your rare comics. Previous versions of the character include, dick grayson and jason todd. The history of the gay subtext of batman and robin. Outcast embossed foil cover dc comic book robin 1 a. The teenagers of gotham city have adopted the r and made it their own. Batman proved to be so popular that a selftitled ongoing comic book series began publication with a cover date of spring 1940. However, the rare and super rare ones can fetch a premium. Remember that there is also the original detective comics series, as well as other comic books featuring batman. This batman comics price guide will help you to value all the early issues of batman comics, the series which began in 1940. Each pack is grouped around a particular character or theme, and there is no duplication within any pack.
Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. In 1998, wizard magazine ranked the series as the best ongoing comic book of the year. Each and every one of the theatrical batman movies has numerous subtle and not so subtle nods and references to the comic books and reveals an impressive knowledge of the comic book back catalog. We have 63 books to download or read online the latest is fightin navy 123 alt. The important role played by twoface in the lives of dick grayson and tim drake is recounted in brothers in arms. See more ideas about batman 1966, batman and trading cards. This includes but is not necessarily limited to our database schema and data distribution format. We offer modern, bronze age, silver age, and golden age comics. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. Dont miss the start of this new series from rising star writer lee bermejo joker, suiciders, who also provides the covers. The comic is recovering from the camp that dominated in the 50s and 60s, as the detective is revived, again trying to thwart the criminal mind. Every kid wants to be batman, but do you have a lifetime of training. Batman comics have proven to be popular since the 1940s.
In a feature spotlighting nearmiss comic book romances, csbg shows how black widow once started obsessing over captain america. Oral roberts evangelical association comic book plus. Part 1 of 5 big bad world comes with a poster centerfold. Batman tv series 19661968 frequently asked questions imdb. The first 100 issues of the robin series were written by chuck dixon, which was acclaimed at the time for a highprofile teen pregnancy arc involving tims girlfriend, stephanie brown spoiler. Most comic book lovers pledge allegiance to either dc comics featuring that famous alien from krypton and aquaman, among many othersor marvel comics, which gave us the webslinging spiderman, the new mutants and patriotic captain america. It was first advertised in early april 1940, one month after the first appearance of his new sidekick, robin the boy wonder. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Mar 18, 2020 the best of these may be important in relation to continuity, or how they change the way comic book stories and characters are handled, but first and foremost theyre meant to be fun, like good. The issue, titled the robin 80th anniversary 100page super. All portions of the grand comics database, except where noted otherwise, are ed by the gcd and are licensed under a creative commons attributionsharealike 4.
Stephanie brown is a fictional superhero appearing in american comic books published by dc comics, most commonly associated with batman. Batman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero batman as its main protagonist. Like this video for this insane never before seen video, comment which batman story was your favorite. The largest online source for comic book pricing in the world. This book came highly recommended by my friend, toni. Robin boys fancy dress teen titans superhero comic book day. From punchline to bob the goon, the joker has fought batman alongside plenty of sidekicks other than harley quinn. Robin made regular appearances in batman related comic books and other dc comics publications from 1940 through the early 1980s until the character set aside the robin identity and became. Aug 25, 2017 usually not much, because the number of collectors is about the same as the number of variants both very small numbers. Until you earn points all your submissions need to be vetted by other comic vine users. Villains of batman 1960s series batman wiki fandom. Competent artwork and story line with typical comic book cliffhanger ending but while individual frames would pop up on my blackandwhite kindle the lettering was often times set against a darker background making it impossible to read easily, and using cloud reader on my laptop would only show full pages which wouldnt expand making same lettering often times too small to read. Simply click any of the links below to see more details of the rarest comics featuring that character, and the minimum they. Conceived as a vehicle to attract young readership, robin.
The new dynamic duo hit the streets with a bang in their new flying batmobile as they face off against an assemblage of villains called the circus of strange. Please only report missing issues after attempting a thorough search, and do not submit false information. Bandai robin teen titans comic book hero action figures. Robin has long been a fixture in the batman comic books as batmans partner. His unprecedented 100 issue run on dc comics robin is considered to be. Search comic price guide browse by publisher new comics newest cover scans story arcs genres creators characters beta grading guide recent value changes report missing issues. Robin is the name of several fictional superheroes appearing in american comic books published by dc comics. Dc comics is marking 80 years of spunky sidekick robin with a 100page super spectacular featuring stories by comic book luminaries and tributes to the various individuals who have taken up. Batman tv series 19661968 frequently asked questions. The hero, the super villain, the love interest, and the sidekick all come to mind. Batmite is involved, its written by grant morrison and barely. The jokers plot to turn gotham into a hell of technologyinspired madness continues full steam, and it seems robin s nothing more than a nuisance for the madman in tomorrow a tragedy. The significance of superhero sidekicks robin s first appearance in april 1940. This page contains information about robin volume 4.
The character was originally created by bob kane, bill finger, and jerry robinson, to serve as a junior counterpart to the superhero batman. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. The classic comic book characters created by john l. If youre looking for a hard to find back issue, we probably have it.
Robin is the latest dc character to celebrate 80 years o publication, following in the footsteps of superman, batman, and wonder woman. The animated series, and adventures comic mainstays ty templeton and rick burchett return to expand on the dark knights compelling and groundbreaking animated show. We are robin stars a movement of kid heroes usa today. The premier site for legally available golden and silver age comic books, with free downloads, online viewing plus a friendly and lively forum, and more. Weve arranged the rare comic books by series or main character. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. In the animated series, the style of his costume is still closely modeled on tim drakes, as in the 1990s. Comic book value packs comic book value packs are a great way to pick up a lot of comics cheaply. In this era, elaborate ruses and misdirection were the twin engines of comic book storytelling, which meant many a comic began with batman performatively rejecting robin. All february long, csbg spotlighted classic older comic books.
The series focused on tim drake, the third character to canonically assume the identity of robin. When reports that superman has gone missing, bruce wayne and dick grayson decide to go into action as batman and robin to find their friend before people begin m when reports that superman has gone missing, bruce wayne and dick grayson decide to go into action as batman and robin to find their friend before people begin making a connection. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. The series focused on tim drake, the third character to robin vol 4 19932009 robin volume 2 began publication in november, 1993 and was the first ongoing comic book series to spotlight the boy wonder.