{"product_id":"batman-legends-of-the-dark-knight-79-dc-comics-1995","title":"Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #79 (DC Comics 1995)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBatman: Legends of the Dark Knight #79\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished by DC Comics in 1995, issue #79 delivers the \"Favorite Things\" storyline, a focused Gotham narrative driven by writer Mark Miller and illustrated by Steve Yeowell with inks by Dick Giordano. This edition provides a complete investigative arc designed for direct reading, requiring no familiarity with surrounding titles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlot Focus \u0026amp; Narrative Structure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story escalates when the organized crew known as the Chessmen infiltrate Wayne Manor and confiscate a historic steam locomotive originally given to Bruce Wayne by his parents. Batman launches a targeted response to intercept the theft and secure the inherited artifact. By centering on a tangible family heirloom and a coordinated urban heist, the issue shifts away from conventional supervillain encounters and toward tactical retrieval and localized consequences. The 32-page format maintains a steady pace, resolving its central conflict within the volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCreative Execution \u0026amp; Edition Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteve Yeowell handles the primary artwork and cover design, complementing Dick Giordano’s pen work and cover contributions. Their shared visual approach establishes a clear, grounded atmosphere that distinguishes this release from broader crossover events. Printed with an original cover price of $1.95, this standalone issue serves as a contained collectible for readers tracking the creator partnerships and a practical addition for collectors prioritizing specific plot moments, historical property thefts, and legacy-driven Batman stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStoryline:\u003c\/b\u003e Favorite Things\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eScreenplay:\u003c\/b\u003e Mark Miller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePencils \u0026amp; Cover Illustration:\u003c\/b\u003e Steve Yeowell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInks \u0026amp; Cover Illustration:\u003c\/b\u003e Dick Giordano\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRuntime:\u003c\/b\u003e 32 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e DC Comics, 1995 | $1.95 cover price\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ugly Monkey Comics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51769611944214,"sku":"76194120007107911","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/4301\/3142\/files\/73DAA0D6-923B-4B4E-86A8-027D85D1D841.jpg?v=1787852195","url":"https:\/\/uglymonkeycomics.com\/products\/batman-legends-of-the-dark-knight-79-dc-comics-1995","provider":"Ugly Monkey Comics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}