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Issue: Batman and Other DC Classics #1
Publication Date: January 1989
 
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Issues: #1 of 1 Issue
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Variant: unnamed
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Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: DC [bullet]View Brand Images2
Indicia Publisher: DC Comics Inc.
On Sale Date: 1989
Volume: none
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.00 USD
Indicia Frequency: none
Content Items: 8 (4 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): ?
Disclose Notes: Promotional giveaway for DC trade paperbacks. The word FREE is superimposed on 1.00 USD and 1.25 CAD cover prices.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: Color
Dimensions: Standard Modern Age US
Paper Stock: Glossy Cover; Newsprint Interior
Binding: Saddle-Stitched
Publishing Format: One-Shot
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
Indicia on this Page
 
 
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Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): David Mazzucchelli; Brian Bolland; Kevin Maguire; George Pérez
Inker(s): David Mazzucchelli; Bruce Patterson; Kevin Maguire; George Pérez
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, superhero
Feature(s): Batman; Camelot 3000; Justice League; Teen Titans
Character(s): Batman; Justice League [Guy Gardner; Martian Manhunter; Batman]; King Arthur; Teen Titans [Cyborg; Nightwing; Starfire]
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: The main image is taken from the splash page of the Batman story in Batman #407.
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The New Age of Comics!

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? [as The Editors] (introduction); ? (promo)
Letterer(s): typeset
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover. Introduction, promo for the various collected editions the stories printed in this issue are also collected in. Also includes the indicia.
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The Origin of the Batman!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Finger
Penciller(s): Bob Kane (signed)
Inker(s): Charles Paris
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Editor(s): Whitney Ellsworth (original editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne] (origin retold in detail); Robin [Dick Grayson]; Commissioner James Gordon; Thomas Wayne (flashback, death); Martha Wayne (flashback, death); Joe Chill (villain, name revealed in this story, Thomas and Martha Wayne's murderer, death); Feets Borgam (killer, death); Monty Julep (illegal gambler, death)
Synopsis: While investigating criminal activity at a transport company, Batman recognizes the owner, Joe Chill, as the man who killed Thomas and Martha Wayne years before. Batman tries to find evidence of Chill's illegal operations, but when he fails, he decides to reveal his identity to Chill and tells him that will be watching him and will catch him eventually. In a panic, Chill flees to his gang, but when they find out Chill is responsible for Batman's existence they shoot him, and only after do they realize that they should have asked Chill for Batman's real name.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagBatman #47 published June 1948
was The Origin of the Batman! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
Disclose Notes: Story credited to Bob Kane and Lou Schwartz.
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The Past and Future King!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Mike W. Barr
Penciller(s): Brian Bolland
Inker(s): Bruce Patterson
Colorist(s): Tatjana Wood
Letterer(s): John Costanza
Editor(s): Len Wein (original editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, science fiction
Feature(s): Camelot 3000
Character(s): Guinevere [Joan Acton]; King Arthur; Merlin; Morgan Le Fay; Sir Lancelot [Jules Futrelle]
Synopsis: Jules Futrelle becomes Sir Lancelot and Morgan Le Fay plots New Camelot's destruction.
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From Content Item: FlagCamelot 3000 #1 published December 1982
was Chapter One: The Past and Future King! [Story on Interior Page(s)]pages 19-25
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 7
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Gray Life, Gray Dreams

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Keith Giffen (plot); J. M. DeMatteis (script)
Penciller(s): Keith Giffen (breakdowns); Kevin Maguire
Inker(s): Al Gordon
Colorist(s): Gene D'Angelo
Letterer(s): Bob Lappan
Editor(s): Andrew Helfer (original editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, superhero
Feature(s): Justice League
Character(s): Justice League [Batman; Black Canary; Blue Beetle; Booster Gold; Captain Marvel [Billy Batson]; Martian Manhunter; Mister Miracle]
Synopsis: Guy Gardner unsuccessfully challenges Batman's leadership of the Justice League.
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From Content Item: FlagJustice League #5 [Direct] published September 1987
was Gray Life, Gray Dreams [Story on Interior Page(s)]pages 12-14
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 3
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Crossroads

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Marv Wolfman (plot, script); George Pérez (plot)
Penciller(s): George Pérez
Inker(s): Romeo Tanghal
Colorist(s): Adrienne Roy
Letterer(s): Ben Oda
Editor(s): Len Wein (original editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Teen Titans
Character(s): Batman (in a reflecton); Deathstroke; Teen Titans [Changeling; Cyborg; Raven; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Starfire; Terra; Wonder Girl]; Wintergreen
Synopsis: Robin retires while Deathstroke watches.
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From Content Item: FlagThe New Teen Titans #39 [Direct Sales] published February 1984
was Crossroads [Story on Interior Page(s)]pages 19-22
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
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A Guide to Comics Collecting

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Don Thompson; Maggie Thompson
Penciller(s): various (cover reprints)
Inker(s): various (cover reprints)
Letterer(s): typeset
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
Disclose Notes: Includes miniature black and white cover reprints of Famous Funnies #1, Action Comics #1, Marvel Comics #1 and Showcase #4. Chapter titles: Comic Buyer's Guide Introduction to Comics Collecting; Comics History; Comics Collecting Then; Comics Collecting Now; Before You Collect; Condition Guide; Definitions.
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Even Super-Heroes Take Time Off for Their Weekly Comics Buyer's Guide

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Joe Staton (illo, signed)
Inker(s): Joe Staton (illo, signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Superman (caricature with slightly different costume and color scheme, illo)
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Comic Buyer's Guide subscription advertisement.

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