Books : Batman Masterpiece Edition: The Caped Crusader's Golden Age

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- If there was one fault to this set, it's...
probably the fact that the box is too big for the contents. It seems like we've got a great big box with lots of space as the comic book, the Batman history book, and the action figure don't take up all the space in the box. But anyways, this set is a much more delightful piece than the Superman edition in the fact that it does have a Golden Age rendition of the classic Batman which was partially designed by the great Alex Ross. The figure looks as you see in the picture with that grim expression we've come to expect from Batman. He comes with a batarang that fits into his utility belt. His wings are wired so that you can pose it into various forms. And his costume is made from a wooly fabric unlike other 9" figures which use a spandex type material in order to give a classic sense to the figure. The set was definitely worth getting for the figure alone, but then we also can't forget about that nice informative book by Les Daniels. It was a pretty good historical view of Batman through his comics and tv series though it could've been a much larger book for something that was supposed to be in a "masterpiece" set.

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- Very cool
I love these Masterpiece Editions! As with the "Superman Masterpiece Edition," this carries an exact replica of Batman #1, an abbreviated version of Les Daniels's "Batman : The Complete History," and an astounding mego-style 9" Batman figure.

It's nice to see a reprint of Batman #1, as reprints of his first appearance, Detective #27 are far more common. I had never seen a full version before. As I do not buy Les Daniel's "Complete History" series I am happy to have the book. It will be redundant to someone who collects both. It is basically the Golden Age section.

While the book and the comic reprint are great extras, the figure is the real reason to buy this set. He is perfect in detail and simply one of the most beautiful Batman toys I have seen. He fits in perfectly with the DC Silver Age 9" figure line. It comes with a Batarang and a poseable cape. (Interesting side note: The figure is Batman from his first appearance in Detective #27, and not the costume from the included comic, Batman #1)

I highly recommend this set, and I hope that they continue the series with a "Wonder Woman Masterpiece Edition," and, dare I hope, a "Captain Marvel Masterpiece Edition."

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- Les Daniels does it again!
Although still two weeks from hitting the market, the Batman Masterpiece Edition is a sure-fire hit not only for Batman enthusiasts, but also the general public interested in comic book history. Daniels has produced a wide variety of best selling hardcover comic history books, from Marvel Comics to 60 years of DC Comics, both excellent reads. The illustrations in all previous books are very interesting and nostalgic, but the best part about the Masterpiece Editions are the wonderful action figure reproductions. You won't find a replica of the original Bob Kane Batman anywhere else! Sign up for this book while you still can!

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