Zippo - Batman – The Gotham Times - Dark Knight Newspaper Edition - Custom Collectible Lighter - No reserve price - Lighter - Brass






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This unused, working Zippo custom collectible lighter is made of brass and features Batman – The Gotham Times – Dark Knight newspaper-inspired artwork.
Description from the seller
A striking custom Zippo lighter dedicated to Batman, the legendary Dark Knight of Gotham City, featuring a dramatic newspaper-inspired composition with detailed artwork and a distinctive vintage comic-book atmosphere.
The design combines Batman's iconic appearance with the fictional newspaper The Gotham Times, creating a collectible piece inspired by the mysterious and dark world of Gotham.
Design and Artistic Details
The front surface features a powerful portrait of Batman wearing his recognizable black cowl and armored suit, with the iconic yellow-and-black bat emblem prominently displayed on his chest.
Behind the character is a stylized newspaper front page, featuring:
The Gotham Times – the fictional newspaper of Gotham City.
BATMAN – a large, bold headline dominating the upper section.
Gotham-inspired newspaper text, creating the appearance of a vintage breaking-news edition.
Detailed Batman portrait, with dramatic shadows, blue-black highlights and a determined expression.
Classic yellow bat emblem, providing a striking contrast against the dark artwork.
The detailed composition combines the aesthetics of classic superhero comics with the atmosphere of a noir newspaper illustration.
Subtle texture and relief-like visual detailing enhance the depth of the artwork, making the design especially attractive when viewed up close.
Features
Brand: Genuine Zippo
Country of manufacture: USA
Insert: Original Zippo windproof lighter insert
Theme: Batman, Gotham City, DC Comics, superhero collectibles
Finish: Dark-colored case with custom multicolored artwork
Decoration: Detailed newspaper-style Batman illustration
Colors: Black, silver-white, dark blue and yellow
Mechanism: Classic Zippo flint-wheel ignition
Presentation: Original Zippo gift box
Collectible Appeal
Batman remains one of the most recognizable characters in comic-book history, admired for his intelligence, determination and unmistakable visual identity.
This custom lighter captures the atmosphere of Gotham through a combination of vintage newspaper design and dramatic superhero imagery.
The bold headline, dark palette and iconic Batman emblem create an expressive composition suitable for collectors of comic-book memorabilia, superhero-themed accessories and unusual Zippo designs.
It is also an attractive gift for Batman enthusiasts and fans of classic DC-inspired artwork.
Condition and Presentation
The actual lighter offered for sale is shown in the photographs.
It features a genuine Zippo insert with manufacturer markings and is presented with a Zippo gift box.
Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description and show the item's appearance and condition.
This is a genuine Zippo lighter featuring custom Batman-themed artwork. It is not presented as an officially licensed DC Comics or Batman limited edition.
Shipping
The lighter will be securely packaged to protect it during transportation.
Shipping via Correos or UPS, at the buyer's choice.
The lighter will be shipped without fuel, in accordance with transportation safety regulations.
A distinctive tribute to Gotham's Dark Knight — combining the legendary Batman emblem, dramatic comic-book artwork and the timeless design of an American-made Zippo lighter.
A striking custom Zippo lighter dedicated to Batman, the legendary Dark Knight of Gotham City, featuring a dramatic newspaper-inspired composition with detailed artwork and a distinctive vintage comic-book atmosphere.
The design combines Batman's iconic appearance with the fictional newspaper The Gotham Times, creating a collectible piece inspired by the mysterious and dark world of Gotham.
Design and Artistic Details
The front surface features a powerful portrait of Batman wearing his recognizable black cowl and armored suit, with the iconic yellow-and-black bat emblem prominently displayed on his chest.
Behind the character is a stylized newspaper front page, featuring:
The Gotham Times – the fictional newspaper of Gotham City.
BATMAN – a large, bold headline dominating the upper section.
Gotham-inspired newspaper text, creating the appearance of a vintage breaking-news edition.
Detailed Batman portrait, with dramatic shadows, blue-black highlights and a determined expression.
Classic yellow bat emblem, providing a striking contrast against the dark artwork.
The detailed composition combines the aesthetics of classic superhero comics with the atmosphere of a noir newspaper illustration.
Subtle texture and relief-like visual detailing enhance the depth of the artwork, making the design especially attractive when viewed up close.
Features
Brand: Genuine Zippo
Country of manufacture: USA
Insert: Original Zippo windproof lighter insert
Theme: Batman, Gotham City, DC Comics, superhero collectibles
Finish: Dark-colored case with custom multicolored artwork
Decoration: Detailed newspaper-style Batman illustration
Colors: Black, silver-white, dark blue and yellow
Mechanism: Classic Zippo flint-wheel ignition
Presentation: Original Zippo gift box
Collectible Appeal
Batman remains one of the most recognizable characters in comic-book history, admired for his intelligence, determination and unmistakable visual identity.
This custom lighter captures the atmosphere of Gotham through a combination of vintage newspaper design and dramatic superhero imagery.
The bold headline, dark palette and iconic Batman emblem create an expressive composition suitable for collectors of comic-book memorabilia, superhero-themed accessories and unusual Zippo designs.
It is also an attractive gift for Batman enthusiasts and fans of classic DC-inspired artwork.
Condition and Presentation
The actual lighter offered for sale is shown in the photographs.
It features a genuine Zippo insert with manufacturer markings and is presented with a Zippo gift box.
Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description and show the item's appearance and condition.
This is a genuine Zippo lighter featuring custom Batman-themed artwork. It is not presented as an officially licensed DC Comics or Batman limited edition.
Shipping
The lighter will be securely packaged to protect it during transportation.
Shipping via Correos or UPS, at the buyer's choice.
The lighter will be shipped without fuel, in accordance with transportation safety regulations.
A distinctive tribute to Gotham's Dark Knight — combining the legendary Batman emblem, dramatic comic-book artwork and the timeless design of an American-made Zippo lighter.
