{"product_id":"dc-finest-batman-a-death-in-the-family-9781799508571","title":"DC Finest: Batman: A Death in the Family","description":"\u003cb\u003eDeath comes to us all, now in DC Finest!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 1988 the pop culture world was rocked when comics readers were given the opportunity to decide the outcome of one of the medium's most controversial quandaries: Should the Boy Wonder die? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen Jason Todd's impulsive nature clashes with the Dark Knight's methodical approach to crime-fighting yet again, Jason takes off on his own in search of his birth mother. Meanwhile, Batman's latest case leads him to the Middle East, hot on the trail of the Joker, whois brokering the sale of a nuclear device to terrorists! Realizing that they must work together to prevent a global disaster and find Jason's long-lost mother, Batman and Robin reunite in time to thwart the Clown Prince of Crime. However, this setback sets in motion a far more sinister plot that ultimately leads to betrayal and a deadly date with a crowbar... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe decision to kill off the second Robin drew polarized opinions from fans and critics and remains one of the most controversial story arcs in the history of the Caped Crusader. Would the Dark Knight slip into the darkness of the abyss without a Boy Wonder to hold him back? And would fans ever accept another wayward youth stepping into the role of Robin? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCollects Batman #423-429, Batman Annual #12, Batman: The Cult #1-4, Detective Comics #590-595, Detective Comics Annual #1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jim Starlin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e DC Comics\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/21\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 640\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.29lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.20h x 6.61w x 1.03d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781799508571\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJim Starlin is the acclaimed author of classic graphic novels including, for DC Comics, COSMIC ODYSSEY and BATMAN: A DEATH IN THE FAMILY, as well as the 1982 Marvel graphic novel \u003ci\u003eThe Death of Captain Marvel\u003c\/i\u003e. His other works include the space operas \u003ci\u003eWarlock\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDreadstar\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOne of the most prolific and influential writers in modern comics, Marv Wolfman began his career as an artist. Wolfman has helped shape the heroic careers of DC Comics' Green Lantern, Blackhawk, and the original \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTeen Titans, as well as Marvel Comics' Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, Nova, and \u003ci\u003eTomb of Dracula\u003c\/i\u003e. In addition to co-creating THE NEW TEEN TITANS and CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS with George Pérez, Wolfman was instrumental in the revamp of Superman after CRISIS. Wolfman has also written several novels and worked on \u003ci\u003eSuperman: The Animated Series\u003c\/i\u003e and the \u003ci\u003eTeen Titans\u003c\/i\u003e animated series on Cartoon Network.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Jim Starlin \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":47876559700125,"sku":"9781799508571","price":59.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_05dd19e0-d930-44eb-98b5-52b1d2852634.jpg?v=1777381763","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/dc-finest-batman-a-death-in-the-family-9781799508571","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}