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Bat-Manga!: The Secret History of Batman in Japan (Pantheon Graphic Library)

Name: Bat-Manga!: The Secret History of Batman in Japan (Pantheon Graphic Library)
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Book Synopsis: The two hottest genres in comics gleefully collide head-on, as the most beloved American superhero gets the coolest Japanese manga makeover ever. In 1966, during the height of the first Batman craze, a weekly Japanese manga anthology for boys, Shonen King, licensed the rights to commission its own Batman and Robin stories. A year later, the stories stopped. They were never collected in Japan, and never translated into English. Now, in this gorgeously produced book, hundreds of pages of Batman-manga comics more than four decades old are translated for the first time, appearing alongside stunning photographs of the world’s most comprehensive collection of vintage Japanese Batman toys. This is The Dynamic Duo as you’ve never seen them: with a distinctly Japanese, atomic-age twist as they battle aliens, mutated dinosaurs, and villains who won’t stay dead. And as a bonus: Jiro Kuwata, the manga master who originally wrote and drew this material, has given an exclusive interview for our book. More than just a dazzling novelty, Bat-Manga! is an invaluable, long-lost chapter in the history of one of the most beloved and timeless figures in comics.

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Explore the fascinating fusion of American superhero and Japanese manga in Bat-Manga!: The Secret History of Batman in Japan. Delve into a unique storyline where Batman and Robin battle aliens, mutated dinosaurs, and unkillable villains with a distinctly Japanese, atomic-age twist. This groundbreaking book showcases never-before-translated Batman-manga comics from over four decades ago, offering a fresh perspective on the iconic Dynamic Duo.

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of vintage Japanese Batman toys as stunning photographs accompany the translated comics in this gorgeously produced book. Gain exclusive insights into the mind of Jiro Kuwata, the original manga master behind this hidden gem of Batman history. Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to witness the evolution of a timeless comic legend in Bat-Manga!

Uncover the missing link in the Batman legacy with Bat-Manga!: The Secret History of Batman in Japan. This must-have addition to any comic collection brings together the best of both worlds - the allure of American superheroes and the creativity of Japanese manga. Get ready to experience Batman in a whole new light with this innovative and historically significant graphic novel.

Ready to embark on a thrilling journey through the imaginative world of Batman in Japanese manga? Order your copy of Bat-Manga!: The Secret History of Batman in Japan here and witness the epic collision of two iconic comic cultures!

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