Detective Comics #1000 (March 2019, DC Comics) – Frank Miller Variant Cover

Detective Comics #1000 (March 2019, DC Comics) – Frank Miller Variant Cover

Celebrate 80 years of Batman with Detective Comics #1000, an anthology featuring DC’s top creators. Frank Miller’s variant cover captures a gritty vision of Batman and Robin.

Stories and Creators:

• “Batman’s Longest Case” – Scott Snyder & Greg Capullo

• “Manufacture for Use” – Kevin Smith & Jim Lee

• “Return to Crime Alley” – Denny O’Neil & Steve Epting

• “The Precedent” – James Tynion IV & Alvaro Martinez-Bueno

Key Characters & Media Appearances:

• Batman (Bruce Wayne, Detective Comics #27, 1939): Christian Bale in The Dark Knight (2008), Robert Pattinson in The Batman (2022); Upcoming: The Batman Part II (2026).

• Robin (Dick Grayson, Detective Comics #38, 1940): Chris O’Donnell in Batman Forever (1995); Animated: Young Justice (2010-present).

• Joker (Batman #1, 1940): Jack Nicholson in Batman (1989), Heath Ledger in The Dark Knight (2008), Joaquin Phoenix in Joker (2019); Joker: Folie à Deux (2024).

• Catwoman (Selina Kyle, Batman #1, 1940): Michelle Pfeiffer in Batman Returns (1992), Zoë Kravitz in The Batman (2022).

• Commissioner Gordon (Detective Comics #27, 1939): Gary Oldman in The Dark Knight Trilogy; Jeffrey Wright in The Batman (2022); HBO’s The Penguin series.

Creators and Most Recent Works (as of November 2024):

• Frank Miller: The Dark Knight Returns #1-4 (1986), Daredevil #168 (1981), Sin City #1 (1991); Recent: Ronin Book Two #4 (Oct 2024).

• Scott Snyder: Batman #1 (2011), American Vampire #1 (2010), Swamp Thing #1 (2011); Recent: Nocterra #13 (Oct 2024).

• Jim Lee: Batman: Hush #608-619 (2002-2003), X-Men #1 (1991), WildC.A.T.s #1 (1992); Recent: WildC.A.T.s #12 (Oct 2024).

• Greg Capullo: Spawn #16-100 (1993-2000), Batman #1 (2011); Recent: Creepshow #5 (Oct 2024).

• Kevin Smith: Daredevil #1-8 (1999), Green Arrow #1 (2001); Recent: Quick Stops #4 (Sept 2024).

• Denny O’Neil: Green Lantern/Green Arrow #76 (1970), Batman #232 (1971); Created: Ra’s al Ghul, Azrael.

• Brian Michael Bendis: Ultimate Spider-Man #1 (2000), Alias #1 (2001); Created: Jessica Jones, Miles Morales; Recent: Phenomena (2023).

• Paul Dini: Mad Love (1993), Detective Comics #826 (2007); Created: Harley Quinn, Renee Montoya.

• Warren Ellis: Planetary #1 (1999), Transmetropolitan #1 (1997); Recent: The Batman’s Grave #12 (2020).

This Detective Comics #1000 Frank Miller variant is a must-have for Batman fans and collectors, showcasing diverse storytelling that honors the Caped Crusader’s legacy. Additional photos available upon request. Combine shipping with other listings!