BATMAN ARCHIVES Volumes 1 & 2

Volume 1 collects Detective Comics #27-50, 1939-40. Volume 2 collects Detective Comics # 51-70. 1941-42. By Bill Finger & Bob Kane. These stories include the classic first appearance of the Batman and the introduction of his teenage ally, Robin. Volume 1: When a young Bruce Wayne watched in horror as his parents were murdered, the legend of the Batman was born. Collected here are the first stories of the masked vigilante as they were originally printed in 1939 & 1940. These stories include the classic first appearance of the Batman and the introduction of his teenage ally, Robin. These early adventures show how a dark and grim character and his humorous and light sidekick were masterfully combined to create one of the most enduring partnerships of all time.

Volume 2: With Robin by his side, Batman has tirelessly protected Gotham City from the criminals and predators that stalk its streets. Battling a wide variety of eccentric villains and overcoming a plethora of deadly threats, the Dynamic Duo has forged a bond of unbreakable trust and friendship. Join Batman and Robin during their earliest days of crime fighting as they encounter the maniacal Two-Face and the manipulative Penguin for the first time.

Out of Print. Condition: Very Fine Minus. Very light cover and edge wear. Volume 2 has softly bumped top front corner.