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Batman, Volume 1: The Court of Owls

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Comics & Graphic Novels Comics & Graphic Novels Fiction Mystery & Thriller Fantasy

by Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo, Jonathan Glapion

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4.30 (30.6K ratings)
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description 176 pages

Batman, Volume 1: The Court of Owls by Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo, Jonathan Glapion holds a highly rated rating of 4.30 out of 5, based on 30.6K reader ratings. First published in 2012. The book spans 176 pages.

About Batman, Volume 1: The Court of Owls

Following his ground-breaking, critically acclaimed run on Detective Comics, writer Scott Snyder (American Vampire) alongside artist Greg Capullo (Spawn) begins a new era of The Dark Knight as with the relaunch of Batman, as a part of DC Comics—The New 52!After a series of brutal murders rocks Gotham City, Batman begins to realize that perhaps these crimes go far deeper than appearances suggest. As the Caped Crusader begins to unravel this deadly mystery, he discovers a conspiracy going back to his youth and beyond to the origins of the city he's sworn to protect. Could the Court of Owls, once thought to be nothing more than an urban legend, be behind the crime and corruption? Or is Bruce Wayne losing his grip on sanity and falling prey to the pressures of his war on crime?Collects issues #1-7 of Batman. 

Detail Value
Author Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo, Jonathan Glapion
Published 2012
Pages 176
Genres Comics & Graphic Novels, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Fantasy
Average Rating 4.30 / 5.00
Total Ratings 30,617

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

4.3
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30.6K ratings
With a rating of 4.30, Batman, Volume 1: The Court of Owls is rated above the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.20, it performs on par.

How It Compares

4.30
This Book
4.20
Fantasy Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Batman, Volume 1: The Court of Owls?

Batman, Volume 1: The Court of Owls is categorized as Comics & Graphic Novels, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is Batman, Volume 1: The Court of Owls worth reading?

Based on 30.6K reader ratings, Batman, Volume 1: The Court of Owls has an average score of 4.30 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."

How many pages is Batman, Volume 1: The Court of Owls?

Batman, Volume 1: The Court of Owls has 176 pages. It is a relatively quick read.

Who wrote Batman, Volume 1: The Court of Owls?

Batman, Volume 1: The Court of Owls was written by Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo, Jonathan Glapion. It was first published in 2012.

What is the ISBN for Batman, Volume 1: The Court of Owls?

The ISBN-13 for Batman, Volume 1: The Court of Owls is 9781401235410.0.

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