Name: Batman: The Cult Deluxe Edition
Price: 31.28 EUR
Availability: InStock
Author: Jim Starlin
ISBN: 9781779528278

Type

Physical Book

Author

Jim Starlin

Illustrated by

Bernie Wrightson

Publisher

DC Comics

Language

English

Pages

224

Format

Hardcover

ISBN13

9781779528278

Synopsis "Batman: The Cult Deluxe Edition"

One of the most influential Batman stories of all time is back in print for the first time in more than a decade, now available as an oversize deluxe edition hardcover! In 1988, comics legends Jim Starlin (creator of Thanos) and Bernie Wrightson (co-creator of Swamp Thing) teamed for the thrilling four-issue series Batman: The Cult, one of the most celebrated Batman stories that stands next to other classics of its era like Batman: Death in the Family and Batman: The Killing Joke. Now, after years out of print, fans can once again enjoy the story that helped influence The Dark Knight Rises, Batman: Arkham Knight, and more! In Batman: The Cult, Deacon Blackfire, a charismatic shaman with roots as old as Gotham City itself, has amassed the city's homeless into an army, one he seemingly uses to fight crime. But Blackfire has a hidden agenda... With Batman brainwashed by Blackfire and Gotham in chaos, can the Dark Knight's city be saved? This volume collects Batman: The Cult #1-4.

Jim Starlin

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Jim Starlin is an American comic book writer and artist, born on October 9, 1949 in Detroit, Michigan. He is widely recognized for his work in the superhero and science fiction genre, especially in the Marvel universe, where he created some of the most influential and complex characters.

Starlin began his career in the 70s and quickly stood out for his philosophical and cosmic approach to stories. He is the creator of Thanos, Drax the Destroyer, Gamora, and other key characters that would later become part of the Marvel cinematic universe. His “Infinity Gauntlet” saga is one of the most emblematic works of modern comics, directly influencing the movies “Avengers: Infinity War” and “Endgame”.

In addition to his work at Marvel, Starlin also wrote and drew for DC Comics, where he produced notable stories such as “Batman: A Death in the Family”, which depicted the death of Jason Todd, the second Robin. His style is characterized by cosmic plots, moral dilemmas, and exploration of the human soul.

With a career spanning over five decades, Jim Starlin remains a fundamental figure in the evolution of American comics, with a legacy that transcends generations and media.

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