BATMAN: THE CULT- 1st Printing TPB in VF+ | Rare, 60% off Starlin Wrightson
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Description
This is a VF+ rare first edition TPB edition of the Batman: The Cult storyline, collecting the 4-part prestige miniseries co-starring the Jason Todd version of Robin. Features beautiful art by acclaimed horror artist Berni Wrightson, in a controversial storyline by Jim Starlin -- and a Batmobile that seems to inspire that used in Chris Nolan's Batman films. Starting bid well under current guide prices.
THE STORY:
A mysterious religious cult enters Gotham City and begins to make moves against politicians and major players--even making an attempt on Commissioner Gordon's life. It's up to Batman to stop them, but they look to make the Dark Knight one of their own...and they just might succeed!"...By all appearances in 1988,The Cult as going to be a good, but standard, Batman tale. However, just a few pages into the first issue proved to me then, as it does now, that writer Jim Starlin and artist Bernie Wrightson were determined to rattle the cages. It begins with Batman abducted, a prisoner of charismatic Deacon Blackfire and his subterranean band of homeless followers. Kept hanging for weeks and barely fed, Batman slowly succumbs to Blackfire's brainwashing. Yes, even the Batman can be broken and Blackfire does just that." - IGN
THE CREATORS: Written by Jim Starlin; Art by Bernie Wrightson
THE GRADING: VF+, excellent condition. Clean, sharp pages. Mild fraying on back right corner (see scan). While not a professional collector or grader, I’ve kept this book bagged and protected in acid-free mylites since its original publication. Please check my feedback to see my history of accurate grading and quality service.
THE SHIPPING:
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