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BACK TO THE FUTURE IN 32 YEARS: FROM BATMAN #315 TO BATMAN #1

Welcome back to a little bit of digging and excavating amidst the artefacts of the world of comic books. This time around we turn to Gotham City in what might seem like a time paradox as we take a closer look at Batman #1 from 2011 and Batman #315 from 1979.

Of course, the laws of physics for time and space remain intact, as the simple explanation for this peculiar number count of Batman lies with DC's (re)launch of their "New 52" in September 2011 and the subsequent re-numbering of all of the monthly comic book titles from DC.

Looking through the two comic books side by side provides quite a few points worth one or two minutes' thoughts, but above all it speaks volumes of how the industry and its market have changed in 32 years - and how Batman, quintessentially, remains the same.

So roll up your favourite easy chair in front of your monitor, sit back, and enjoy the ride through time - along with the light snack Alfred has prepared for you.

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