The story was written by jim starlin and illustrated by jim aparo, while mike mignola designed each cover. This is the third in dcs series of book and mask sets, following the very popular v for vendetta book and mask set and the batman. Catwoman has 2, suicide squad has 2, detective comics has 2, batman and robin has 2. Fresh blood a death in the family chapter 1, a batman. Wayne manor noon after being adopted by bruce wayne, jason todd arrives at wayne manor. A death in the family is a four part storyline written by jim starlin and illustrated by jim aparo. Clicking on, and purchasing from, the amazon links on this site kicks back a small referral fee to me. His other works include the space operas warlock and dreadstar. Batman a death in the family tpb 2011 dc new edition. Death of the family on this site are different to the ones in the collected edition. Batman death of the family part 2 book the legend of batman. Batman death of the family reading order vertigology. Its a new paperback edition of the classic batman tale that sealed the fate of the second robin, jason todd. Mall sundown it is closing time at gothams firegrove mall.
The first edition of the novel was published in 1957, and was written by james agee. Scroll down to add issues to your want list and well email you when they arrive view larger picture of its cover. The first edition of the novel was published in 1988, and was written by jim starlin. In addition to his numerous comic book credits, wolfman has also written. Death of the family collection comes with joker mask. A death in the family chapter 5 last edited by ltjfleetwood41 on 090118 12. A death in the family was an amazing collection of comics full of the nerdy batman i always loved. Strangely, this event reminds me of why batman is truly a hero. A death in the family online novel, free online reading. Batman a death in the family tpb 1988 dc 1st edition. The same collected edition is on comixology as well, for digital readers. Plus you already know how it ends if youve already finished it. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 144 pages and is available in paperback format. The title may be batman and robin but its the boy wonder who steals the show and makes the book his own.
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