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Batman 3: Ghost Stories Hardcover – June 15, 2021

by IV Tynion, James (Author), Guillem March (Illustrator), James Stokoe (Illustrator),
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A new day dawns in Gotham, and the horrors of "The Joker War" are just being realized.

A bold new direction for Batman begins as Bruce Wayne's circumstances are forever changed. How did The Joker's rampage affect the citizens of the city?

Bruce Wayne and the city he loves have changed dramatically following the events of "The Joker War," but Batman and his mission are eternal. The mysterious vigilante known as Ghost-Maker has known Bruce since they were teenagers, and he's made his decision. It's time Gotham City had a new hero.

Batman and Ghost-Maker go toe-to-toe to decide which of them will remain Gotham City's hero. Yet the city is changing faster than ever after "The Joker War," and with this change comes increasing dangers.

Also, in honor of Batman's first appearance in Detective Comics #27, this collection features the biggest names in comics as they chronicle the most epic Batman adventures Gotham City and the DC Universe have ever seen!

Collects Batman #101-105, a story from Detective Comics #1027, and Batman Annual #5.
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  1. Part of Series
    Batman (2016-)
  2. Print length
    176 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Dc Comics
  5. Publication date
    June 15, 2021
  6. Dimensions
    6.94 x 0.59 x 10.48 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    1779510632
  8. ISBN-13
    978-1779510631
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James Tynion IV started in the comics business assisting Scott Snyder in writing backup stories for Snyder's groundbreaking Batman series. Tynion IV soon began writing Talon, a series that spun out of the hugely popular "Batman: The Court of Owls" story line. He has also written Batman: Detective Comics, Constantine: The Hellblazer,and Red Hood and the Outlaws and is currently at the helm of Justice League Dark.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dc Comics (June 15, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 176 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1779510632
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1779510631
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.04 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.94 x 0.59 x 10.48 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 528 ratings

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James Tynion IV

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James Tynion IV is an Eisner Award Winning, New York Times bestselling comic book author and publisher.

He is the co-creator of SOMETHING IS KILLING THE CHILDREN with Werther Dell’Edera, the smash hit comic series published by Boom! Studios. SIKTC was nominated for the Eisner Award for Best New Comic Series in 2020. It’s spin-off title, THE HOUSE OF SLAUGHTER, was one of the highest selling comic books in 2021. SIKTC is currently in development for television at Netflix with Mike Flanagan and Trevor Macy’s Intrepid Pictures producing.

He is the co-creator of THE DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH with Martin Simmonds, the high concept conspiracy thriller published by Image Comics. DOT was nominated for the Eisner Awards for Best New Series, and Best Continuing Series in 2021. DOT is currently in development for television with SISTER producing.

He is the co-creator of THE NICE HOUSE ON THE LAKE with Alvaro Martinez Bueno, the apocalyptic horror series published by DC Black Label. NHOTL is the highest selling creator-owned debut published by DC Comics in the last twenty years.

He is the co-creator of WYND with Michael Dialynas, the young adult fantasy adventure series published by BOOM! Studios. WYND was nominated for Outstanding Comic Book at the GLAAD Media Awards in both 2020 and 2021.

Under his own publishing banner, Tiny Onion Studios, James Tynion IV published and curated the acclaimed anthology series RAZORBLADES: THE HORROR MAGAZINE. He is currently publishing the UFO non-fiction webcomic, BLUE BOOK with Michael Avon Oeming through his newsletter, THE EMPIRE OF THE TINY ONION, available at https://jamestynioniv.substack.com.

James is the co-creator of many other acclaimed original series, including the GLAAD Media Award winning THE WOODS, with Michael Dialynas. He is also well known for working on the Batman titles at DC Comics, where he co-created the fan-favorite characters Punchline, Ghost-Maker, Clownhunter, Miracle Molly, and more. His storylines and characters have influenced DC TV shows like Batwoman, Young Justice, Gotham, and Legends of Tomorrow.

James is represented by United Talent Agency.

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DVF
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow loved this volume and always like to see the Clownhunter
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2023
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Loved the stories and then the artwork in the clownhunter story and others was just amazing. Loved the cover art, and all the lettering and art again in all the stories but mainly the clownhunter and Boston brand stories. Great story telling and a great read all in all.
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robert
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2023
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I really loved the pictures and storyline, but I also enjoyed the characters, but I loved the graphics they were great
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M. Frost
4.0 out of 5 stars A solid story arc immediately after the magnificent Joker War.
Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2023
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This work takes off immediately after the satisfying conclusion of the Joker War, which continued from Their Dark Designs, both truly amazing efforts. While I doubted Tynion could top the prior two collections (he couldn't!), this story arc was surprisingly rewarding.

But beware, if you're looking for tons of action and fights, this isn't for you. This is all about a set up for later. Who Ghost-Maker was/is, from Bruce Wayne's time learning his skills prior to returning to Gotham where he'll become Batman, and how he joins the team to protect Gotham.

I most appreciated the effort put into giving the "redemption" of Harley Quinn some meaning and substance. She's in issues 102, 103, 104, and 105. Seeing her "negotiate" an apartment is fun, but listening to her admit her crimes and their selfish impact on others, to Clownhunter, was psychological pay dirt!

I thought the art and story from Detective Comics 1027, Ghost Stories, was ATROCIOUS. And while I enjoyed the STORY in Batman Annual #5, "There is hope in crime alley", the origin of Clownhunter and how Harley Quinn and the Joker murder his parents, I did NOT care for the rather childish art.
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Jack_bought_this
5.0 out of 5 stars Another great read from Tynion!
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2023
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I really like the back story in this book with the Ghost and Clownhunter is such a cool Batman character. I’m pumped to read the next book in the series!
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Paul Mansfield
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story of the continuing Batman line
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2021
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Batman has to make some tough decisions and this is a great collection of recent issues that is gearing Batman up for big things to come. Also, may have gotten a possible "replacement" for Alfred. Well...you could never truly replace Alfred, but this is a good step.
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alejandro galvez
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent work
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2022
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I love Batman. Please continue putting out good stories DC. I will keep buying more like this.
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Néstor V.
4.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2023
I liked Ghost-Maker, an alternate take of what Batman could've been. I liked that it was not just another enemy but an old 'friend' with the same final goal as the Dark Knight, where it seems like they find some common ground. Clownhunter is a really cool character but I don't see him getting far away here, I hope I'm wrong.
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James Grant
2.0 out of 5 stars What happened?
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2024
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We went from the first two volumes having incredible story and art to one of the worst comics I’ve ever read. Terrible art and uneventful story that just keeps repeating itself.
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Paul Prentice
5.0 out of 5 stars engaging !!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 22, 2023
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Artwork spot on , storyline gripping front the off ! It would good to see Batman showing all aspects to himself to help , fix , the people, children of Gotham.
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M. Paulo Bracais
5.0 out of 5 stars Ecelente graphic Novell!
Reviewed in Spain on February 23, 2022
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Grande arugumentista/writer e excelentes desenhador. Do melhor em graphic novells nestes ultimos anos. Vale a pena ler.
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K. G. A. Alavi
4.0 out of 5 stars Ghost of the past Bat of the future
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 20, 2021
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A good transitional story. Great artwork and a good story but was a bit of over promise and under delivering. I wanted to give it 3.5 stars but it definitely deserves a round up instead of down.

The reason I think it under delivers is says it is the battle for the soul of Gotham but really it is still Batman making decisions about his new direction and circumstances as well as dealing with the fall out of the Joker War. An old friend/enemy has appeared to let Batman know his method is not working.

Though the book is action packed on of the things I hate is indecisive outcomes to the fights. Batman and Ghost Maker start a number of fights but we are never shown the winner. This is a personal annoyance to me.

The annual contains the origin of the Clownhunter and his new direction. Then the Dectective Comics #1027 contains an old ghost story guest staring Deadman. The cover gallery at the end contains the varient covers of the Batman # 101 - 105. This book is more picking the new direction with new players than the actual action stage.
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Captain caveman
3.0 out of 5 stars Batman
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 3, 2022
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Artwork is great
Story is so so
I decided this would be my last book in current DC comics...the book is hardback and collects the whole story arc...but it just does not feel like the story has not been thought out well and I am a massive batman fanatic...just was missing something for myself
Buy if you can get for ten pound or less
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