Batman Series by Greg Rucka, Dale Eaglesham, Devin Grayson, Jeph Loeb, Bruce Canwell

GOTHAM CITY: a dark, twisted re ection of urban America. Overcrowded, overbuilt, and overshadowed by a continuous air of menace, this gothic nightmare is a breeding ground for the depraved, the indifferent, and the criminally insane. It's also the object of one man's obsession. Witness to the brutal murder of his parents, Bruce Wayne has dedicated his life to protecting this city, taking a form to inspire hope in the innocent...and fear in the guilty... moreGOTHAM CITY: a dark, twisted re ection of urban America. Overcrowded, overbuilt, and overshadowed by a continuous air of menace, this gothic nightmare is a breeding ground for the depraved, the indifferent, and the criminally insane. It's also the object of one man's obsession. Witness to the brutal murder of his parents, Bruce Wayne has dedicated his life to protecting this city, taking a form to inspire hope in the innocent...and fear in the guilty. He is the masked vigilante known as the Batman. Now the battlefield has changed. Leveled by a massive earthquake that left thousands dead and millions more wounded, Gotham City has been transformed into a lawless wilderness � a No Man's Land � where the survivors are turning against one another, and where the city's protectors are torn by a crisis that may consume them all.Collects:- Batman #571-572- Batman: Chronicles #18- Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #125- Batman: Shadow of the Bat #92-93- Detective Comics #736, 738-739 less

VOLUME 18BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN, PART 2 Originally published as Batman: The Long Halloween #7-13December 1996 – December 1997A killer named Holiday has struck repeatedly in Gotham City, choosing a new victim every month. Batman, still finding his way as a costumed crime-fighter, must work out who the killer is before someone else dies. In the Dark Knight’s way are a string of hired villains, including the Riddler, the Scarecrow and the Mad Hatter... moreVOLUME 18BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN, PART 2 Originally published as Batman: The Long Halloween #7-13December 1996 – December 1997A killer named Holiday has struck repeatedly in Gotham City, choosing a new victim every month. Batman, still finding his way as a costumed crime-fighter, must work out who the killer is before someone else dies. In the Dark Knight’s way are a string of hired villains, including the Riddler, the Scarecrow and the Mad Hatter. Meanwhile, a certain District Attorney named Harvey Dent is also on the case and has a date with destiny...DETECTIVE COMICS #66Originally published in August 1942Two-Face's Golden Age origin from 1942 introduces the classic Batman villain whose life of crime depends on the flip of a scarred coin. less

VOLUME 17BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN, PART 1Originally published as Batman: The Long Halloween #1-6December 1996 – December 1997.This compelling, stylish film-noir adventure set during Batman’s early crime-fighting career introduces a mysterious serial killer known as Holiday, who strikes on national celebration days... moreVOLUME 17BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN, PART 1Originally published as Batman: The Long Halloween #1-6December 1996 – December 1997.This compelling, stylish film-noir adventure set during Batman’s early crime-fighting career introduces a mysterious serial killer known as Holiday, who strikes on national celebration days. Over a year of hits, Batman must discover the killer’s identity while facing an array of his most deadly and cunning enemies, including Catwoman, Solomon Grundy and the Joker, who are emerging from Gotham City’s gangster underworld.DETECTIVE COMICS #140Originally published in October 1948BATMAN #181Originally published in June 1966The Riddler and Poison Ivy are worthy entrants into Batman's rogues gallery of villians. Their debuts display their unique modi operandi from the off, one as a compulsive provider of clues and the other as a seductive femme fatale, both using their powers to outfox the Dark Knight. less

Commissioner Gordon's been shot!Three shots from the darkness, and the Dark Knight's greatest ally has fallen. Batman, sworn to bring the gunman to justice, begins his hunt with the only eyewitness to the crime -- Catwoman! But the trail to Gordon's attacker is riddled with more intrigue than Batman could have predicted, as the clues start to unravel the terrible truth of the assailant's identity... moreCommissioner Gordon's been shot!Three shots from the darkness, and the Dark Knight's greatest ally has fallen. Batman, sworn to bring the gunman to justice, begins his hunt with the only eyewitness to the crime -- Catwoman! But the trail to Gordon's attacker is riddled with more intrigue than Batman could have predicted, as the clues start to unravel the terrible truth of the assailant's identity.As Commissioner Gordon lies near death, Batman, with the aid of his proteges (Nightwing, Robin, Batgirl, Azrael, and Oracle) must solve one of their most challenging and personal cases -- Who shot Commissioner Gordon?!Collects:- Batman #587- Robin #86- Birds of Prey #27- Catwoman #90- Nightwing #53- Detective Comics #754- Batman: Gotham Knights #13. less

Picking up where BATMAN: NO MAN'S LAND VOLUME 5 left off, this trade paperback begins the rebirth of Gotham City. Once again sanctioned by the government, Gotham finds itself on the brink of a civil war between the OG's, those that stayed in Gotham when it was declared off limits, and the DeeZee's, those that left and have now returned... morePicking up where BATMAN: NO MAN'S LAND VOLUME 5 left off, this trade paperback begins the rebirth of Gotham City. Once again sanctioned by the government, Gotham finds itself on the brink of a civil war between the OG's, those that stayed in Gotham when it was declared off limits, and the DeeZee's, those that left and have now returned. As Batman, Nightwing, Robin, and Batgirl try to prevent a war on the streets from breaking out, the Dark Knight's greatest nemesis, Ra's al Ghul, enacts a deadly plot that will first consume the city and then the world.Collects Detective Comics Vol. 1 #742 to #750. less

It's a tale from Batman and Robin's past! Before Dick Grayson can don the Robin costume as Batman's partner, he must pass a final challenge: elude Batman for an entire night within the confines of Gotham City. But his game of hide-and-seek becomes deadly when Robin stops what appears to be a simple mugging and inadvertently intercepts key information... moreIt's a tale from Batman and Robin's past! Before Dick Grayson can don the Robin costume as Batman's partner, he must pass a final challenge: elude Batman for an entire night within the confines of Gotham City. But his game of hide-and-seek becomes deadly when Robin stops what appears to be a simple mugging and inadvertently intercepts key information. Now he's the target of a ruthless mob boss, his deadly gang of thugs, the GCPD and, of course, Batman himself, who races to find his young ward before it's too late. less

Have no fear?the Dark KnightTM is here! Created nearly seventy years ago, Batman is one of the world?s most recognized super heroes. Now he?s starring in his very own hardcover picture book, designed specifically for young children. Learn how Bruce Wayne , a mild-mannered businessman by day, became a tireless crime fighter?Batman?by night. Illustrated with bright, bold pictures and told in simple language, Viking?s Batman is the perfect introduction to a beloved cultural icon.