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Encyclopedia > "Holy Terror, Batman!"

"Holy Terror, Batman!" is a 200 page graphic novel by Frank Miller, set for a 2006 release. A graphic novel (GN) is a long-form comic book, usually with lengthy and complex storylines, and often aimed at more mature audiences. ... Frank Miller Frank Miller (born 27 January 1957 in Olney, Maryland) is an American writer and artist best known for his film noir-style comic book stories. ... This is a list of comics-related events in 2006. ...


The plot of the comic revolves around Batman defending Gotham City from an attack by the Al-Qaeda terrorist organization. According to Miller, the comic is a "piece of propaganda" in which Batman "kicks Al-Qaeda's ass." The DC Comics superhero Batman (originally and still sometimes referred to as the Batman or the Bat-Man) is a fictional character who first appeared in Detective Comics #27 in May 1939. ... Gotham Citys skyline, as it appears in the 1989 Batman movie. ... Al-Qaeda (Arabic: القاعدة, the foundation or the base) is the name given to a worldwide network of militant Islamist organizations under the leadership of Osama bin Laden. ...


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The title of the book is a reference to catchphrase used by Burt Ward (Robin) in the Batman tv show from the 60s. Burt Ward as Robin Burt Ward (born July 6, 1945) is best remembered for his work as Robin, the Boy Wonder, in the 1960s television series, Batman. ... A classic image of Batman and Robin reinterpreted by painter Alex Ross. ... Batman was the title of an exceptionally popular 1960s TV series based on the comic-book character Batman that aired on ABC TV for 2 1/2 seasons from 12 January 1966 to 14 March 1968. ...


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