Vintage DC Archive Editions Batman Archives Volume 1 Hardback Book. Shop Stock Room Find. Released by DC Comics Archive Editions in l990, this fantastic Batman Archives Volume 1 features the first 24 adventures of Batman from the pages of Detective Comics numbers 27 to 50. Batman made his first ever appearance in 1939 in issue number 27 of Detective comics, and was a regular from then on after. His earliest stories reveal Batman as he was initially conceived - a mysterious dark nemesis of crime, a non nonsense vigilante driven by some inner demon to eliminate society's malefactors. Later, with the introduction of Robin, we are presented with the more human side of our protagonist. Not so fierce perhaps, but every bit as resolute. D.C Comics presents this definitive collection of Batman's earliest adventures. As assembled here are the entire first two years of his appearances in his first home -Detective Comics no. 27 through to no. 50, including all covers This book is in fantastic condition overall, which is amazing especially when you consider that its over 28 years old, the front and back covers are nice clean and bright, with no visual signs of any shelf wear. The spline is also in mint condition, with no visual signs of any wear, as is the dust cover. Internally the book is also in fantastic condition, all the pages are present and attached, they are all clean and bright without any form of marking or damage on any page. Shows the original purchase price of $49.99 on the back of the dust cover. A truly fantastic example of a vintage Batman Archives Volume from 1990. Shop Stock Room Find. Discovered in the store room of a closing down shop with a whole host of other comics, books and annuals from the same era. All Orders Received before 4.00pm Mondays to Fridays are dispatched the same day