{"product_id":"a-death-in-the-family-paperback","title":"A Death in the Family - Paperback","description":"\n\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJim Starlin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMarv Wolfman\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1988, Batman readers were allowed to vote on the outcome of the story... and they decided that Robin should die Jim Starlin's devastating graphic novel classic left shockwaves throughout the comic book industry, many of which are still felt today\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs the second person to assume the role of Batman's sidekick, Jason Todd had a completely different personality than the original Robin. Rash and prone to ignore Batman's instructions, Jason was always quick to act without regard to consequences. In this fatal instance, Robin ignores his mentor's warnings when he attempts to take on the Joker by himself and pays the ultimate price. Driven by anger with Superman by his side, Batman seeks his vengeance as he looks to end the Joker's threat forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis tale of loss, guilt and brutality is considered one of the most defining pieces in the Dark Knight's mythology. \u003ci\u003eBatman: A Death in the Family\u003c\/i\u003e collects \u003ci\u003eBatman\u003c\/i\u003e #426-429.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJim Starlin\u003c\/b\u003e is the acclaimed author of classic graphic novels including, for DC Comics, \u003ci\u003eCosmic Odyssey\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBatman: A Death in the Family\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as the 1982 Marvel graphic novel \u003ci\u003eThe Death of Captain Marvel\u003c\/i\u003e. His other works include the space operas \u003ci\u003eWarlock\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDreadstar.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a career that has spanned nearly 30 years, \u003cb\u003eMarv Wolfman\u003c\/b\u003e has helped shape the heroic careers of DC Comics' Green Lantern, Blackhawk, and the original Teen Titans, as well as Marvel Comics' Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, and Nova. In addition to co-creating \u003ci\u003eThe New Teen Titans\u003c\/i\u003e and the universe-shattering \u003ci\u003eCrisis on Infinite Earths\u003c\/i\u003e with George Pérez, Wolfman was instrumental in the revamp of Superman after \u003ci\u003eCrisis\u003c\/i\u003e, the development of \u003ci\u003eThe New Teen Titans\u003c\/i\u003e spin-off series \u003ci\u003eVigilante, Deathstroke the Terminator, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTeam Titans\u003c\/i\u003e, and created such characters as Blade for Marvel, along with \u003ci\u003eNight Force\u003c\/i\u003e and the retooled \u003ci\u003eDial H For Hero\u003c\/i\u003e for DC. In addition to his numerous comic book credits, Wolfman has also written several novels and worked in series television and animation, including the \u003ci\u003eSuperman\u003c\/i\u003e cartoon of the late 1980s and currently the hit \u003ci\u003eTeen Titans\u003c\/i\u003e show on Cartoon Network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 10.1 x 6.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 22, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52826652246321,"sku":"9781401232740","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/3442\/6929\/files\/RHphZUxHelhZSDFvczcvbjhTSWVNdz09.webp?v=1771300975","url":"https:\/\/www.magicadventurescomics.com\/products\/a-death-in-the-family-paperback","provider":"Magic Adventure Comics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}