{"product_id":"batman-a-death-in-the-family-the-deluxe-edition","title":"Batman A Death in the Family The Deluxe Edition","description":"                                            \u003cb\u003eThe death that changed Batman forever is captured in this chilling hardcover edition that hasn't been released in a decade!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDeath comes to us all.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\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...\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\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?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe answers lie in \u003ci\u003eBatman- A Death in the Family The Deluxe Edition\u003c\/i\u003e, which collects the original Death in the Family tale from \u003ci\u003eBatman \u003c\/i\u003e#426-429 plus \"A Lonely Place of Dying\" from \u003ci\u003eBatman \u003c\/i\u003e#440-442 and \u003ci\u003eThe New Titans \u003c\/i\u003e#60-61, which introduced the third Robin, Tim Drake. This edition also features a brand-new introduction from former DC Comics editor Scott Peterson that delves into the history of this epic story line, as well as the never-before-printed alternate pages from \u003ci\u003eBatman \u003c\/i\u003e#428 that show what would happen if the Boy Wonder had lived! \u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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\u003cbr\u003eTeen Titans, as well as Marvel Comics' Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, Nova, and \u003ci\u003eTomb of Dracula\u003c\/i\u003e. In addition to\u003cbr\u003eco-creating THE NEW TEEN TITANS and CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS with George Perez, 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.\r\n                                        ","brand":"DC Comics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41642837541055,"sku":"1220DC092","price":96.73,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/1689\/8751\/products\/9781779509178.jpg?v=1652912935","url":"https:\/\/www.popweasel.co.nz\/products\/batman-a-death-in-the-family-the-deluxe-edition","provider":"Pop Weasel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}