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Batman: Year Two 30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition (Detective Comics (1937-2011))

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by Mike W. Barr (Author), Alan Davis (Illustrator, Artist), Todd McFarlane (Illustrator, Artist), Format: Kindle Edition

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See how it all starts! Celebrating thirty years since the publication of the seminal storyline, BATMAN: YEAR TWO: THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY DELUXE EDITION collects both the original “Year Two” story line from DETECTIVE COMICS and BATMAN: FULL CIRCLE in one deluxe edition.

With only a year’s experience as Gotham City’s new protector, Batman must now confront a nightmare out of the past—a distorted reflection of himself called the Reaper, who hunted Gotham’s criminals a generation earlier. His methods were harsh and cruel, and violent in the extreme. Now, just as a new breed of criminal is rising, the Reaper has returned to deal out his savage brand of justice. And the only way for Batman to stop this death-dealing vigilante is to forge an alliance with the man who destroyed his life—his own parents’ murderer.

But can the Dark Knight stand to confront the secret of their deaths? Or will the Reaper’s revelations finally cost him his sanity?

From acclaimed creators Mike W. Barr (BATMAN: SON OF THE DEMON) and artists Alan Davis (JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA: THE NAIL, The Avengers), Todd McFarlane (Spawn), Mark Farmer (SUPERBOY’S LEGION) and Paul Neary (Captain America), this volume collects BATMAN: YEAR TWO: THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY DELUXE EDITION collects both the original “Year Two” storyline from DETECTIVE COMICS and BATMAN: FULL CIRCLE.

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Mike W. Barr has written for some of pop culture's most enduring icons, including Sherlock Holmes, Ellery Queen, Doc Savage, the Shadow, Captain America, the Hulk, Batman, Star Trek, Star Wars and the Simpsons. He also created some icons of his own, including the comic book series CAMELOT 3000, BATMAN AND THE OUTSIDERS, THE MAZE AGENCY AND MANTRA. He has written for the online sites Icebox and Stan Lee Media (and lived to tell the tale), and co-created the web comic SORCERER OF FORTUNE.

In 2003 Barr published the Star Trek novel GEMINI, and he was a contributor to the Trek e-novel MERE ANARCHY, published in 2009. His book on science fiction comics of the SILVER AGE, THE SILVER AGE SCI-FI COMPANION, was published in 2007 and was followed by the encyclopedic THE WOLVERINE FILES IN 2009. In 2010 his original science fiction novel MAJICIAN/51 was released by the Invisible College Press.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0773TMM3K
Publisher ‏ : ‎ DC; Deluxe edition (November 28, 2017)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 28, 2017
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 535923 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 169 pages

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Grammy-and Emmy-winning producer/director Todd McFarlane became a true comic book superstar from his work on Marvel Comics’ Spider-Man franchise.

He co-founded Image Comics, now the third largest comic publisher, and launched his own comic title, Spawn. The comic became an Emmy Award-winning animated series on HBO and a feature film from that grossed more than $100 million.

McFarlane founded the international award-winning McFarlane Toys – now one of America’s top action figure manufacturer. A whirlwind of growth and expansion in McFarlane’s companies followed: more comics, action figures, and award-winning entertainment projects.

In February 2017, the BBC announced a new TV Series “Sam and Twitch”, based on Todd McFarlane’s Spawn Comic Characters, and it’s attached to producer, director, writer Kevin Smith. McFarlane will serve as the executive producer.

2017 marquee figure and construction lines including some of the hottest entertainment properties including Destiny, South Park, Rick and Morty, Five Nights at Freddy’s, AMC’s The Walking Dead TV Series, Todd McFarlane’s Spawn, EA Madden, as well as the officially licensed teams of the NFL and NBA. For complete information on all things McFarlane, visit www.McFarlane.com.

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kesseljunkie

A Gem of a Batman Book

Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2024

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I think I missed Year Two while rifling through my brother's comics all those years ago, but something about the art and story are so.comfortably familiar that I think I must have read it and forgot. So glad I picked up this collection, though! And extra points for seeing where Mask of the Phantasm drew its villain inspiration.

Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2022

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I loved the concept that Batman was new at his job in his second year. Only thing that is confusing is the story begins with Alan Davis penciling the first issue and Todd McFarlane penciling the remaining three issues. I love them both for different reasons. But there’s a huge contrast. It doesn’t hurt the story at all. And McFarlane’s over the top style adds drama and a very graphic visual language compared to Davis’s more traditional execution…. But it’s a must have for Batman fans and fans of these two great storytellers.

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Rob V

A tale of vigilantism, fathers and sons

Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2021

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I thoroughly enjoyed this graphic novel, and honestly can't believe I'd never heard of it before. While skimming through available titles on Kindle Unlimited, I came across this 30th anniversary edition that collects the original issues with a sequel that came many years later. It's interesting to note how the book uses two different major artists, as Alan Davis started it, Todd McFarlane picked it up when Davis left, and coming "Full Circle" in more ways than one, Davis ends up returning to finish the story off.

The main villain in this one is one I'd somehow never heard of, The Reaper, who is the darkest version of Batman possible, hunting down criminals and brutally slaying them without mercy. I wonder if this character was the inspiration for The Phantasm in the animated Batman feature that is my all time favorite Batman story.

I also thought the religious aspect of the story, while brief, was unexpected and welcome. I don't see that in any graphic novels, and it's more a layer to a character than anything else.

I also found the entire Joe Chill storyline fascinating. True Batman fans will know that Chill is the character that murdered Bruce Wayne's parents, and not only does he return in this story, he plays a pretty important part, forcing Batman to summon strength and restraint like he's never had to before.

The art is back and forth in this one, despite both artists being top craftsmen. Many panels are excellently, if simply, drawn, while a few others look like they could have been drawn by children. It's not enough to interrupt to the story or anything to that effect, but I definitely noticed it.

Overall, this is definitely one of the better Batman stories I've read, and I'm glad I finally found it.

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paul castro

Awesome book with a good story

Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2021

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The book is pretty awesome for being a older book, it’s a shorter story but a good won , I enjoy the art and the fact that one of the artist that was apart of this book was Todd McFarland and it’s a small part but you can definitely tell that it’s his art , besides that the story deals with Batman on his second year as the cape crusader and he’s battling another vigilante that has been gone on top of that it goes into a back story with joe chill the man that killed batmans parents , I really enjoyed this book

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maxien

a great successor

Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2022

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It totally holds up to Batman year one in emotion and action. If you liked Batman year one you will enjoy Batman year two

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Bob

Stretched out too long

Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2022

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If you're looking for a good successor to Batman year one, this isn't it, unfortunately. To me, it doesn't really even feel like Batman. The story could have been told just as well, and probably with more emotional impact, in half the space. There were some good stand-alone moments, and the artwork is great, but overall the book was disappointing.

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Mohammed J.

Honor thy father

Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2021

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Great comic book that the new 2022 has said it is drawing it's inspiration from. I love the story telling, strong dialogue, content and artwork. You don't see this in modern comics unfortunately. I could do less with batman using typical comic talk but it didn't take away from the overall great job.

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Great !

Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2020

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I really thought this was a great story, great villain that I just found out about , definitely worth reading if your a batman fan.

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john

Fast shipping

Reviewed in Canada on January 16, 2023

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Good book

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Para lectores asiduos de Batman

Reviewed in Mexico on December 2, 2020

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La historia es para lectores que les gustan las historias viejas ya que DC parece omitir esta historia en la continuidad pero el arte de Davis y Mcfarlane es genial. La edición es de gran calidad en papel, impresión y encuadernado.

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