Batman
(1940)
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NOTE: This file only lists Batman collections (trade paperback/hardcover) that collect story arcs; for other collected editions, go here.
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Ad announcing Batman #1
Batman proved to be so popular in Detective Comics that a self-titled ongoing comic book series began publication in the spring of 1940. It was first advertised in early April 1940, one month after the first appearance of his sidekick, Robin, The Boy Wonder (in Detective Comics #38).
Batman (Vol. 1) ran for 713 issues, from June 1940 to October 2011.
This run also includes:
The first Batman ''Annual" was released in 1961. Originally, despite the name ''Annual'', DC often released two comics per calendar year. Annual #1-7 (1961-1964) were reprints of select stories from the late 50's and early 60's and contained no new stories. There was an 18 year gap between the release of Batman Annual #7 (1964) and #8 (1982).
Batman (Vol. 1) ran for 713 issues, from June 1940 to October 2011.
This run also includes:
- 28 Annuals (1961-2011);
- #0 (October 1994);
- #1,000,000 (November 1998).
The first Batman ''Annual" was released in 1961. Originally, despite the name ''Annual'', DC often released two comics per calendar year. Annual #1-7 (1961-1964) were reprints of select stories from the late 50's and early 60's and contained no new stories. There was an 18 year gap between the release of Batman Annual #7 (1964) and #8 (1982).
Batman #1 (June 1940)
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Batman #713 (October 2011) (Final issue prior to the ''New 52'' reboot)
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In September 2011, DC Comics' entire line of superhero books- including its Batman franchise - was canceled, and 52 new series relaunched with new #1 issues as part of The New 52.
Batman (Vol. 2) ran for 52 issues, from November 2011 to May 2016.
This run also includes:
Batman (Vol. 2) ran for 52 issues, from November 2011 to May 2016.
This run also includes:
- 4 Annuals;
- #23.1 / 23.2 / 23.3 / 23.4;
- Batman: Futures End #1;
- Batman: Joker's Daughter #1.
Batman (Vol. 2) #1 (November 2011) (Part of the ''New 52'')
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Batman (Vol. 2) #52 (May 2016) (Final issue prior to ''DC Rebirth'')
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In March 2016, DC Comics announced it would be relaunching all of its monthly titles under the DC Rebirth event. The relaunch restores elements of the pre-Flashpoint DC continuity while maintaining elements of The New 52.
Batman: Rebirth #1 (June 2016)
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Batman (Vol. 3) #1 (June 2016)
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