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DC Comics Modern Era Lot – 4 Book Set - Lot J2 (Brand New / Unread)

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DC Comics Modern Era Lot – 4 Book Set - Lot J2 (Brand New / Unread)Plunge into the gritty, rain slicked underbelly of Gotham City with this premium four book collection exploring the complex psychology, criminal masterminds, and early wars of the Batman mythos. This highly curated lot features crucial, critically acclaimed modern chapters tracking Oswald Cobblepots rise to power, an emotional masterpiece detailing the origins of the Dynamic Duo, and an incredibly rare, exclusive convention incentive piece. Enjoy

Plunge into the gritty, rain-slicked underbelly of Gotham City with this premium four-book collection exploring the complex psychology, criminal masterminds, and early wars of the Batman mythos. This highly curated lot features crucial, critically acclaimed modern chapters tracking Oswald Cobblepot’s rise to power, an emotional masterpiece detailing the origins of the Dynamic Duo, and an incredibly rare, exclusive convention incentive piece. Enjoy breathtaking storytelling and artwork from modern comic visionaries like Tom King, Jeff Lemire, Rafael Grampá, Dustin Nguyen, and Carmine Di Giandomenico.

All four books are in brand-new, unread condition, making this lot an exceptional acquisition for dedicated Bat-Family collectors, noir enthusiasts, or independent sellers looking to stock high-grade modern keys and rare promotional items.

The Comic Book Lineup

  1. Batman: Gargoyle of Gotham #1 – Ashcan Edition Preview (2023 SDCC Panel Giveaway): The ultimate crown jewel of this collection! This incredibly rare promotional ashcan was distributed exclusively to attendees of the DC panels at San Diego Comic-Con 2023. It features an early behind-the-scenes look at superstar creator Rafael Grampá’s dark, avant-garde masterpiece. An absolute must-have for high-end modern incentive and promotional hunters.

  2. The Penguin #1 – Cover A Carmine Di Giandomenico (Dawn of DC 2023 Series Debut): The explosive first printing that launched Tom King's critically acclaimed street-level criminal noir masterpiece. Oswald Cobblepot has escaped Gotham to live a quiet life of retirement in Metropolis—until the federal government forces him back into the criminal underworld to reclaim his throne.

  3. The Penguin #11 – Cover A Carmine Di Giandomenico (2024 Series Key): The narrative velocity reaches a fever pitch in this late-series powerhouse. As Cobblepot's brutal tactical campaign to reclaim his criminal empire hits its absolute boiling point, a shocking revelation rewrites his modern relationship with the Dark Knight.

  4. Robin & Batman #1 (of 3) – Cover A Dustin Nguyen First Printing (2021): A sweeping, deeply emotional masterpiece from the award-winning creative team of Jeff Lemire and Dustin Nguyen. This definitive oversized debut issue explores the painful, fractured early days of Dick Grayson's transition into the Boy Wonder, trying to find his footing under the shadow of a cold, emotionally distant mentor.

Product Highlights

  • Exclusive SDCC Giveaway: Features the highly sought-after Gargoyle of Gotham ashcan preview, giving this lot instant premium investment appeal.

  • The Power of Tom King Noir: Includes the crucial series premiere issue #1 and late-run climax issue #11 of The Penguin, perfect for tracking the modern evolution of Gotham's premier mob boss.

  • Collector-Ready Condition: A pristine mix of standard first-printings, major series launches, and high-value convention exclusives that look exceptional on digital display or physical retail walls.

Item Details

  • Publisher: DC Comics

  • Format: Standard Comic Mix (Includes Rare Convention Promotional Ashcan)

  • Themes: Gotham Organized Crime, Dark Knight Psychologies, Boy Wonder Origins, Noir Detective Fiction, Exclusive Previews

  • Total Books: 4

Item Condition

All books in this lot are in Brand New / Unread Condition

  • Storage: Maintained in a smoke-free, climate-controlled collector environment entirely away from direct sunlight.

Specifications

Feature Detail
Publisher DC Comics
Era Modern Age (2021–2024 Series Releases)
Count 4 Comics
Condition Brand New / Unread

 

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Steve_T_USA
Port Orchard, US
★★★★★ 5
Vintage Bradbury Fantasy Is My Favorite
Format: Hardcover
DANDELION WINE is first and foremost the story of a 12 year old boy discovering that he is alive. I was lucky enough to read this gorgeous, perfect novel, wrapped in a library's dandelion yellow hardcover, the summer of my 12th year, in the small town of New Haven, Indiana, probably wearing my own pair of Red Ball Jets or Keds, lying in my living room as usual, curled up in a chair with the screen door open to let in the blustery summer wind and sun, with the lush green Indiana grass blowing in waves just outside. I understood what Bradbury was saying at age 12, an incredible thing in itself, since the themes here are fairly grown-up. Essentially, this book is about a boy flooded with the sudden realization of his own "aliveness", and never has a child's experience of innocent living been so perfectly, passionately illustrated. Douglas Spaulding lying in the grass, or feeling the keen pleasure and pain of carrying heavy laden buckets of self-picked berries out of the woods while the handles crease the insides of his hands. Douglas Spaulding discovering the wonder of a Number Two pencil, and the joy of rising early in the morning to watch his town come to life with the sunrise. Douglas Spaulding discovering that nothing makes a boy fly weightless through his summer vacation better than slipping his feet into the cool, cloudwrapped heaven of a new pair of tennis shoes. I found this book, at age 12 and several times since, to be an experience ranking with the most important books about human life that I have ever read. Bradbury sees so much, and conveys the experiences so clearly that one knows what Douglas and Ray know by the end. This is a book about passion and joy and being fully alive from moment to moment. It is a sonnet to and affirmation of childhood and innocence of such persuasive power that it has become a key volume of my core library. I don't expect everyone to have such a trascendent experience in the reading, and not everyone is fortunate enough to read this book at as perfect a moment as I did. But it is undeniable in its power and equal to the greatest work Ray Bradbury has produced, in my opinion. I was fortunate enough to meet him and thank him for it while at college. But this book has meant more to me than I could tell him. Give this to a boy you care about, or read it to evoke, soothe and elevate the child in you. It is pure poetry, Bradbury at the height of his powers, written with genius, on the vital topic of the nature of life. I can only say Douglas Spaulding has never left me. You may find him equally provocative.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2000
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Chris O
Natrona Heights, US
★★★★★ 5
Bottle up your own Dandelion Wine memories
Format: Mass Market Paperback
When I think of Ray Bradbury, I usually think of science-fiction or at least fantastical-fiction. Dandelion Wine captures the magic and fantastical of his other writing but it does so in a much more subtle manner. This book is a story of the summertime adventures of Douglas Spaulding, a 12-year old boy in the small town of Green Town, Illinois in 1928. Douglas' experiences vary wildly in scope and nature but from a high level, they could mostly be considered fairly ordinary. And yet, Bradbury weaves them into magical tales of growth and imagination. The title of the book comes from the story of Douglas' grandfather bottling dandelion wine throughout the summer and Douglas presenting it as a metaphor for bottling up the various experiences and memories of each summer day. Each golden bottle represents a different memory, tucked away to be retrieved and savored at a later date. For the first few chapters, I kept waiting for something supernatural or literally magical to sweep onto the scene and take over the plot with its fantastical presence. Instead, each story works its way methodically through the pages and showcases the magic to be found inside the ordinary moments of life. The magic of extra speed found in a new pair of sneakers, the "time machine" to be experienced by listening to an old community member talk about their past, the sorrow of death bringing the painful realization that life will one day end. Each of the short scenes explores concepts of human nature and our interactions with one another. The stories remind us of the imagination and freedom of youth coupled alongside the realities learned as we grow into adults. In many ways, this could be read as a nostalgia for life in small town America a century ago. And yet, the emotional truths presented still resonate today. Our technology may have advanced and our lives may be more hectic, but the human condition remains and we should stop and consider how we interact with those around us and with the events we experience. We should bottle up our own Dandelion Wine memories so that we can savor them and learn from them and share them with others. ***** 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2021
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Jaspeter
Birmingham, US
★★★★★ 3
Great read, bad book
Format: Mass Market Paperback
Ray Bradbury dragged me in with his style when I recently read Farenheit 451. He kept me hooked with Dandelion Wine. This book is full of imagery and nostalgic longing for a place and time that doesn't exist anymore. There are stories that stretch the limits of belief (particularly The Happiness Machine), yet somehow they still seem to fit comfortably within the world of Green Town. I don't often reread books, but this might fall into a rotation. The bad part of this was that the physical book, itself. The font is difficult to read. The binding is brittle. And chunks of pages separated from the spine. If there's another version besides this one, or the e-book, maybe you'll have a better experience.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2024
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michael chad cleary
Natrona Heights, US
★★★★★ 5
The diversity of Bradbury
Format: Mass Market Paperback
Book one in the Green Town series is a colorful and poetic journey following the adventures of a 12 year old boy named Douglas over the course of a summer. Some readers may be wondering when something dark, scary, magical, or mythical will happen--but this isn't that type of book. In this work RB shows exactly why he had such a large fanbase by showcasing his ability to not be put in any particular genre. He can do horror, he can do sci-fi, he can do mystery, he can do adventure! This is a book for a writer to read in order to see how a good book is written. Many people are put off by Bradbury's sometimes semi-pretentious word usage, but I truly think the man saw things in a magical way. He works very hard in this novel to share that with the reader and he does it beautifully. As I explored the first few chapters I began to realize it isn't about trying to understand every word he writes, but rather let the town take shape in your mind with the words on the page. Bradbury seems to be more prone to use descriptive language as it relates to objects rather than people which allows the reader to create the characters appearances. The much like SWTWC is a must have addition to your Bradbury collection!
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Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2023
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Mr Toad
Birmingham, US
★★★★★ 4
Like drinking dandelion wine- it grows on you over time
Format: Hardcover
I was not terribly engaged with this book initially. The writing was beautiful. Poetic. But it was easy to put down and did not compel me to pick the book up again. Yet I had been warned of this and had been told to stick with it - and the advice was good. There is a slow poetic build as the reader comes to know the town and swim in its nostalgic melancholy. Ultimately, the book was a beautiful read. Never gripping but reflective and perfect for a contemplative read. It is about the passing of time. Youth and our mortality. Our eccentricities as our strengths. It is a picture of a small town in 1928, in summer, if you were white and middle class. It is a time and place and yet somehow captures something universal about the nature of memory and an awareness of inevitable death. About life in its truest sense.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2019

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