1989 Batman Year 3 Part 1 Of 4 Issue #436 Cover Replica Poster Print (16" X 12") NO FRAME POSTER PRINT ONLY New Condition. This item is a collectible

1989 Batman Year 3 Part 1 Of 4 Issue #436 Cover Replica Poster Print (16" X 12") NO FRAME POSTER PRINT ONLY New Condition. This item is a collectible comic book, Batman #436, titled "Year Three - Part 1 of 4". This image is the cover poster print of Batman #436, published by DC Comics in 1989. It marks the first part of the four-issue "Batman: Year Three" storyline and is most notable for being the first appearance of Tim Drake, who eventually becomes the third Robin. Public- ation Details. Series Title: Batman (1(contact info removed)) Issue Number: #436. Story Arc: "Year Three" (Part 1 of 4). Story Title: "Different Roads". Release Date: 1989. Creative Team Writer: Marv Wolfman. Artist: Pat Broderick Inker: John Beatty. Cover Artist: George Pérez . Content and Value. The issue's plot involves Batman investigating the murders of several mob bosses while Dick Grayson (the first Robin) returns to Gotham. In Batman #436, titled "Different Roads," the story balances a present-day mystery with pivotal flashbacks to Batman's early career. Present Day: A Darker Dark Knight. Following the recent death of the second Robin, Jason Todd, Batman has become increasingly violent and erratic. The issue begins with him investigating a string of murders targeting Gotham's mob bosses. While Batman is staking out a potential fifth murder site, a mysterious helicopter attacks the building with missiles, narrowly missing him. Mean- while, Dick Grayson (Nightwing) returns to Wayne Manor for the first time in two years after receiving a letter from Alfred Penny- worth, who is deeply concerned about Bruce's deteriorating sanity. Flashbacks and Origins. The story uses a framing device—a parole hearing for Anthony "Boss" Zucco, the man who murdered Dick Grayson's parents—to recount Batman's third year. Zucco's Past: Alfred testifies at the hearing, detailing Zucco's own troubled childhood and descent into crime. The First Robin: Flashbacks explore the early days of the Batman and Robin partnership and Dick's adoption. Tim Drake: This issue features the first brief appearance of a young Tim Drake, who is shown as a witness to the tragic deaths of the Flying Graysons. Key Plot Points The Mystery: Someone is systematically eliminating the mob's leadership, and Batman is struggling to stay one step ahead. Dick's Discovery: Returning to the Batcave, Dick realizes that Bruce has scrubbed all traces of Jason Todd's existence from the mansion, further fueling his concerns. Nightwing's Search: Concerned for his mentor, Dick dons his Nightwing suit and sets out to find Batman.

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New

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Medium (up to 36 in)