Batman: Black and White – DC Comics – (1996) – Volume 1 – Limited Series – #1–4

Batman: Black and White – DC Comics – (1996) – Volume 1 – Limited Series – #1–4

📘 Series Summary

Batman: Black and White is a groundbreaking four-issue limited series featuring standalone Batman short stories told entirely in black-and-white by an all-star lineup of top creators. Each issue packs multiple tales exploring Batman's world through diverse artistic visions, from gritty noir to experimental surrealism, without color distractions.

Highlights span creators like Ted McKeever, Bruce Timm, Joe Kubert, Howard Chaykin, Neil Gaiman, Walt Simonson, Klaus Janson, Matt Wagner, Brian Bolland, and Katsuhiro Otomo, with guest appearances by Two-Face, Joker, Alfred, Penguin, Poison Ivy, and more. Inside covers feature additional art from masters like Mike Allred, Moebius, and Alex Ross.

⭐ Why This Series Stands Out

  • Revolutionary **black-and-white format** showcases pure line art and storytelling, influencing future prestige anthologies.
  • **All-star creator roster** delivers varied Batman interpretations, from Timm's stylized Two-Face to Gaiman's surreal Joker tale.
  • Iconic covers by Jim Lee, Frank Miller, Barry Windsor-Smith, and Alex Toth, plus bonus inside art from legends like Neal Adams.
  • Each issue functions as a **short story anthology**, perfect for sampling artistic range without ongoing continuity.
  • Spawned multiple successful sequels, establishing the Batman anthology model for modern comics.

📦 Inventory Notice

This four-issue limited series sees strong demand in Very Fine+ grades due to its landmark status and CGC appeal.

Complete #1–4 collects all original stories and covers, essential for Batman art enthusiasts and 1990s prestige format collectors.