Comic Book Superhero Store - Batman Illustrated by Neal Adams: Volume 3

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Binding: Hardcover Dewey Decimal Number: 741 EAN: 9781401204075 ISBN: 1401204074 Label: DC Comics Manufacturer: DC Comics Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 280 Publication Date: 2006-01-11 Publisher: DC Comics Release Date: 2006-03-20 Studio: DC Comics
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Editorial Reviews: This final extra-sized volume collects Neal Adamss acclaimed covers and stories featuring the Dark Knight. In addition to the stories that introduced the world to the threat of Ras al Ghul, this book features writer Denny ONeil and artist Neal Adamss renditions of Two-Face and the Joker. Added bonuses include two never-before reprinted custom stories produced in the 1970s, and a lengthy sketchbook section showcasing Neals commercial work on the Caped Crusader. Foreword by Neal Adams and introduction by Denny ONeil.
Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: BATMAN KICKS @%# Comment: I LOVE THESE BOOKS I dont know Y people dont like this book not just here but other web sites too but take it from me I HAVE ALL THE NEAL ADAMS COMICS FROM THE 1960s ALL THE WAY TO THE 1970s. Must of what I have seen people does not like the remasted art work but I love the art work just as well as the old comic art work maybe better cause its remasted but I love both of the 1960s to 1970s and this books art work its very hard what to like the best the old comics are this book NOTE THIS IS FOR ALL THE VOLS. 1,2,3 Customer Rating: Summary: Batman Volumes 2 &3 Neal Adams Comment: I have all three volumes of these sensational collectibles and I have to say this was "The Batman" not only as I remember him but the definitive Batman as he should be both artistically ( he looks like an athlete not a steroid pumped jock! No offense Jim Lee fans...but Neal Adams is the master! )and the character and stories themselves are barnone so timeless that it seems every writer for the character since Mr. Oneil refers to those incredible stories in some form or another. I am a firm believer in progressive or evolving a character but this time period of the Batman is untouchable! Customer Rating: Summary: Batman Illustrated by Neal Adams: Volume 3 (Batman) Comment: A great third book with a lot of covers thrown in. Neal Adams is the expert Batman Artist and it's great to get these stories collected in one bound edition. Also includes sketches at the back of the book and a brief synopsis on Neal and the people who worked with him. My only negative about this book is that (as in the previous two books), they recolored the stories instead of leaving them in their original form. I think it takes away from the authenticity of the work, but it's still a great purchase if you're a Batman fan, or a Neal Adams fan. Customer Rating: Summary: Poor (altered from orig) coloring is the *only* reason I'm grading this low! Comment: I'm a huge fan of the 70's batman, Neal Adams' art, any kid of Ras story, so of course I was excited to pick this up. I usually like to thumb through a copy before ordering, but I imagine because of the cover price these were all sealed. I'd heard complaints about "retouched" inking on these Neal Adams volumes before, and chocked it up to people being too nit-picky. Well, I ordered the book, got in the mail, and ripped it out... then my heart sank. While I can't say that the re-touching of the art is bad per se, it totally took me out of the 70's comic feel, and actually ruined the book for me. I couldn't finish the first story, and thumbed through the rest of the book to see if it was all like this. Except for the black and white sketches, it was. I normally rate very high, but I wish I would have heeded the warnings about the re-touched art. Let me be clear that the stories, binding, paper-quality, and extras (intros by Denny O'Neil and Neal Adams, plus some of Adams' commercial Batman work) were all top notch--but the colors were so at odds with Adams pencils that I feel like I've completely wasted my money. If you're thinking about getting this, head over to brick-and-mortar bookstore first to thumb through it. If the art isn't totally off-putting to you, then there are some great stories in here that you'll really enjoy. Customer Rating: Summary: The Timeless Standard for Batman Comment: This third volume collects the last portion of the Neal Adams Batman. While the second volume is in and of itself excellent, this volume is indeed superior. Phenomenal writing, superb coloring, quality paper, and timeless art. Present-day comic "artists" still have miles to go before they reach this type of comic storytelling. You get: "Daughter of the Demon": (R'as al Ghul) "Half an Evil" (Two Face) "Night of the Reaper" (Harlon Ellison assist) "The Lazarus Pit" (R'as al Ghul) "The Demon Lives Again" (R'as al Ghul) "The Bruce Wayne Murder Case" "The Joker's Five Way Revenge" (Joker) "Moon of the Wolf" My only complaint is the re-inking of two Power Record Books that were excellent the way they originally were. Still, a volume to be read, re-read, and treasured. More Reviews

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