Batman Year Three #436-439 Complete Set (DC 1989) George Perez - Early Tim Drake For Sale

Up for sale is the complete \"Batman: Year Three\" storyline, spanning Batman #436 through #439, originally published by DC Comics in 1989. This four-part arc is one of the more quietly significant Batman stories of the late 1980s — a retrospective epic that dives deep into Dick Grayson\'s origin as the original Robin, told against the emotional backdrop of Batman and Nightwing still reeling from the death of Jason Todd, the second Robin, in the aftermath of \"A Death in the Family.\"

Written by the legendary Marv Wolfman — the writer behind some of the most influential Batman and Teen Titans stories ever published — this arc weaves together flashback and present-day storytelling as Alfred, Batman, and Nightwing each confront their own grief and guilt in the wake of losing Jason. It\'s a surprisingly introspective, character-driven run for the era, focused as much on the emotional toll of the Robin legacy as it is on villains and action.

Cover art across all four issues is by the incomparableGeorge Perez, one of the most celebrated and instantly recognizable artists in comic book history, known for his intricate detail and dynamic composition on titles like Crisis on Infinite Earths, The New Teen Titans, and Wonder Woman. Interior art is by Pat Broderick and John Beatty, delivering a classic late-80s DC visual style throughout.

This set also holds notable value for character-history collectors: Batman #436 features anearly appearance of Tim Drake, the character who would go on to become the third Robin in the years following this story. While this predates his full introduction as Robin, it\'s an important stepping stone in his overall history within Batman continuity, and a detail worth having in your collection if you\'re tracking his early appearances.

Condition: Excellent — Like New
This complete set has been carefully stored bagged and boarded, and the condition reflects that care. All four issues show vibrant, unfaded cover colors, sharp corners, and tight spines with no visible creasing or stress lines. Interior pages are bright and clean with no browning or brittleness. This is a genuinely well-preserved set, not just \"reader copies\" — exactly what a discerning Batman collector looks for when trying to complete this run.

This is a raw, ungraded set — sold exactly as pictured, all four issues included.

Why this set matters:

• Complete 4-part \"Batman: Year Three\" storyline
• Written by Marv Wolfman
• Iconic cover art by George Perez
• Retells Dick Grayson\'s origin as the original Robin
• Explores the aftermath of Jason Todd\'s death (\"A Death in the Family\")
• Early appearance of Tim Drake, future third Robin
• Excellent, well-preserved condition throughout

Shipping & Handling:
Ships next business day in most cases. All four issues will be carefully packaged together with backing boards to ensure they arrive in the same condition shown here. Buying more than one item from my store? Just send a message before checkout and I\'ll happily combine shipping to save you on the total.

Thanks so much for looking, and please reach out with any questions — always happy to help!