Justice League Action Figures
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Rocket Red Justice League Unlimited action figure JLU Mattel DC $5.55 |
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Super Powers Hall of Justice League Complete 1984 13 Figures DC Comics Kenner $137.50 |
Batman Origins by William Condiss
The beginnings of Batman can be traced back to 1938 when the heads of National Publications, that later became DC Comics wanted more super heroes to add to their stables. Bob Kane created The Bat-Man which was later molded into the character we know today. Bill Finger also helped in the modern Batman creation. Finger was instrumental in creating some of Batman’s most famous villains like the Riddler. Back then even Kane was often not credited with the creation of Batman, however it’s common knowledge today.
The debut of The Bat-Man was in Detective Comics #27 in May, 1939 in a story titled The Case of the Chemical Syndicate. Back then, The Bat-Man didn’t have any problems carrying weapons, wounding or even killing criminals. The beginnings of Bruce Wayne and the story of his parents’ killing wasn’t revealed until later that year. Robin joined Batman in the comic against Kane’s wishes so Batman would be able to have a conversation with someone while on a case.
Batman had strong sales through the 50s and has changed with the times with new characters and gadgets appearing in stories that were relevant to the changing times. In the 60s Batman joined the Justice League and moved away from his violent roots. Due in large part to society’s fear of children imitating the violence in comics. Then there was the Comics Code Authority in 1954, Batman became a sillier character moving further away from his dark roots. By 1964 sales had declined that Batman faced cancellation.
By 1969 Dennis O’Neil and Neil Adams Batman once again became the gritty crime fighter who haunts the night and strikes fear in the hearts of criminals. The new team and the new darker look did little to return Batman to his former glory and there was still a losing battle in the sales department.
The newer intense darker trend in Batman comics continued through the late 80s with the Year One storyline written by Frank Miller redefined some of the Batman history. Parts of which show up later in the Batman Begins movie. Writer ALan Moore also contributed to the darker side of Batman in the stand alone comic Batman that came out in 1988.
Batman books would eventually settle into this darker theme including his back being broken and an earthquake in Gotham.
In the mid 90s DC debuted the Zero Hour story lines that retold the origins of Batman and made the Batman more urban legend than super hero. During this time Batman would be on better terms and be closer to his Justice League colleagues, enough so that Superman entrusts him with Kryptonite and even became romantically involved with Wonder Woman. Even though Batman is still on good terms with the Justice League members, DC has distanced the Batman from other superheroes into his more dark obsessive fight against crime in Gotham.
It’s pretty safe to assume that Bruce Wayne will remain as Batman both in the comics and on film and continue to dominate the printed page while soaring to box office success on the big screen. Fans are already clamoring for a third Bale-Nolan venture and the excitement surrounding the character is perhaps at the highest of any point over the past 69 years.
A collector of Dark Knight Collectibles, Dark Knight Action Figures and Dark Knight Movie Memorabilia.
Article Source: http://www.earticlesonline.com/Article/Batman-Origins/374570
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Rocket Red Justice League Unlimited action figure JLU Mattel DC $5.55 |
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Super Powers Hall of Justice League Complete 1984 13 Figures DC Comics Kenner $137.50 |
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Sand Justice League Unlimited action figure JLU Mattel DC $13.50 |
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Shade w/ cane Justice League Unlimited action figure JLU Mattel DC $3.50 |
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Shining Knight w/ sword Justice League Unlimited action figure JLU Mattel DC $6.25 |
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Silver Banshee Justice League Unlimited action figure JLU Mattel DC $4.99 |
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Sinestro Justice League Unlimited action figure JLU Mattel DC $4.99 |
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Star Sapphire Justice League Unlimited action figure JLU Mattel DC $7.26 |
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Starman w/ staff Justice League Unlimited action figure JLU Mattel DC $4.99 |
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Steel w/ hammer Justice League Unlimited action figure JLU Mattel DC $2.99 |
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Supergirl w/ purse Justice League Unlimited action figure JLU Mattel DC $2.99 |
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Tala Justice League Unlimited action figure JLU Mattel DC $2.99 |
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Justice League DC Super Heroes Batman Knight Zatanna $18.99 |
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Superman w/ heat vision + extras Justice League Unlimited action figure JLU DC $6.50 |
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Ultra-Humanite Justice League Unlimited action figure JLU Mattel DC $6.50 |
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Vigilante w/ gun and lasso Justice League Unlimited action figure JLU Mattel DC $8.50 |
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Vixen Justice League Unlimited action figure JLU Mattel DC $2.99 |
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Waverider Justice League Unlimited action figure JLU Mattel DC $4.99 |
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4” DC Universe Young Justice League villain Cheshire Action Figure Jade Nguyen $2.34 |
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DC DIRECT ~ Alex Ross ~ The SPECTRE & NORMAN McCAY ~ Kingdom Come Justice League $25.99 |
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Justice League 1: Wonder Woman Action Figure $35.50 Created by the mythic gods and gifted with their strength, speed and wisdom, the Amazon Princess Diana was sent out into the world to teach the peaceful ways of her people as Wonder Woman. This all-new sculpt of Wonder Woman stands approximately 6 «” tall, has multiple points of articulation, features a removable “golden” lasso of truth, and includes a base that features the JLA logo…. |
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Justice League Batman Mini Maquette Statue $29.95 Batman continues DC Direct’s series of mini-maquettes based on the highly collectible, sold-out 2002 maquette line! The JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED: BATMAN MINI-MAQUETTE is a hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain mini-maquette measuring approximately 6″ tall x 2 1/4″ wide x 1 3/4″ deep and is packaged in a 4-color box. Collect all eight mini-maquettes!… |
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Starcrossed: Part 3 $1.99 … |
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Green Lantern: Emerald Knights (Special Edition with Collectible Sinestro Figure) [Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy] $27.98 This special edition boxed set includes an exclusive Sinestro figure on pack! Available for a limited time. Six legendary Green Lanterns. Six interlocking stories. One groundbreaking film. With stories by acclaimed writers including Geoff Johns, Alan Burnett and Dave Gibbons, this DC Universe Animated Original Movie explores the rich mythology of the Green Lantern universe through six interlocking… |
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Green Lantern: First Flight (2-Disc Digital Copy Special Edition with Figurine) $49.68 Includes limited edition Green Lantern figurine! When Hal Jordan first becomes a “Green Lantern”, he is put under the supervision of senior Lantern, Sinestro, only to discover that his so-called mentor is part of a secret conspiracy that threatens the entire Green Lantern Corps. Sneak Peek at DC Universe’s upcoming “Superman / Batman: Public Enemies”; “Behind-The-Story With Geoff Johns – The New Y… |
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Green Lantern Power Slingers Battle Fist $8.00 Inspired by the new hit superhero film, Green LanternLaunch an attack with the extending Green Lantern weaponsSling into action and take the most maniacal villains by surprise!With the flick of your wrist, sling the weapon forward to extend to 20-inchesKid’s with love role-playing their favorite scenes from the movie!Green Lantern Power Slingers Accessory Assortment: “In brightest day,… |
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The Shadow Ambush with Quick Draw Action Figure $1.14 Produced in 1994…. |
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Super Friends: Flying High (DC Super Friends) (Step into Reading) $0.94 Summary:SOMETHING STRANGE HAS happened to the birds of GOTHAM CITY. Pigeons are causing traffic jams, seagulls are making trouble at a nearby beach, and ostriches have escaped from the zoo! THE PENGUIN has enlisted his fine feathered friends to distract the DC SUPER FRIENDS while he swoops in and plucks GOTHAM’s biggest bank clean! Will BATMAN, SUPERMAN, and the other DC SUPER FRIENDS get th… |
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DC Super Heroes: The Ultimate Pop-Up Book $14.99 Product Description Critically acclaimed pop-up engineer Matthew Reinhart celebrates the history, heroes, and villains of the DC Universe in this ultimate 3-D masterpiece! Bursting with over 25 impressive pop-ups, this deluxe format features a variety of unique novelty elements-including a light-up Bat-Signal, a cosmic Justice League of America battle scene, a twirling Lasso of Truth, and a trans… |
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JLA: Secret Origins $6.50 The secret origins of the world’s greatest super heroes! The defining moments in the history of the DC Universe! The Untold forces that brought these champions together!Exclusive interviews with writer Paul Dini and artist Alex Ross. Preview art and preliminary sketches from JLA Liberty and Justice. Please Note: This book has some wear and is not in mint condition. Ages 9-12… |