Batman Facsimile Edition – DC Comics – 2019–Present – #1, #5, #9, #47, #181, #232, #237, #251, #357, #404–407, #608–619, #635, #655, #676

Batman Facsimile Edition – DC Comics – 2019–Present

📘 Series Summary

The Batman Facsimile Edition series offers readers a meticulously restored "time machine" experience, reprinting legendary issues of the Caped Crusader's history in their original format. Unlike standard reprints, these editions include every original story, backup feature, letter column, and even the period-correct advertisements, providing a complete cultural snapshot of when these issues first hit stands. From the Golden Age heights of the 1940s to the modern blockbusters of the 2000s, these issues highlight the most significant milestones in the Dark Knight's career.

Key highlights include the historic Batman #1 (featuring the debuts of The Joker and Catwoman), the first appearances of icons like Poison Ivy (#181), Ra's al Ghul (#232), and Jason Todd (#357), and the full 12-part "Hush" saga by Jeph Loeb and Jim Lee. The line also captures definitive creative shifts, such as Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli’s genre-defining "Year One" and Grant Morrison’s introduction of Damian Wayne (#655). Whether featuring classic paper-stock or modern Silver Foil and Virgin Variant covers, these editions are essential for both historians and new fans looking to own a piece of comic history.

⭐ Why These Editions Stand Out

  • Features exact replicas of original landmark issues, including vintage ads that are often omitted from trade paperbacks.
  • Reprints the all-time greatest Batman first appearances: The Joker, Catwoman, Poison Ivy, Ra's al Ghul, and the Red Hood.
  • Includes the complete "Year One" (#404–407) and "Hush" (#608–619) storylines in individual monthly formats.
  • Showcases the evolution of Batman's parentage mystery in #47, the issue where Bruce Wayne finally faces Joe Chill.
  • Offers a wide variety of exclusive formats, including Blank Sketch covers, Foil editions, and convention-exclusive variants.
  • Represents the work of industry titans across eras: Bill Finger, Bob Kane, Neal Adams, Denny O'Neil, Frank Miller, and Jim Lee.

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