Poison Ivy. The Scarecrow. Man-Bat. The riddler. Four deadly rogues whose names spark fear and terror in the hearts of Gotham City. Only one name is more terrifying... Batman. And these four villains are about to find that out firsthand.

Gotham City is plagued with crime and corruption in places high and low, but one man has taken a stand against evil of all forms: the dark avenger known as Batman. Early in his career, Batman is on a mission to bring down The Roman, the city's leading crime lord. But his alter-ego, Bruce Wayne is falling for the beautiful Julie Madison - and her father is connected to The Roman in ways that could prove deadly. Meanwhile, the mysterious Dr. Hugo Strange, who has his own sinister connections, is preparing to unleash a host of genetic nightmares on Gotham City...Written and drawn by comics master, Matt Wagner ("Mage", "Grendel"), this tale from the early days of the Dark Knight is both a stylistic tour de force and a gripping thriller!

This contoversial bestseller decided the fate of the second Robin! As Robin, a.k.a. Jason Todd, attempts to find his birth mother, Middle Eastern terroristd and the Joker conspire to wreak havoc of global proportion. After being captured by the Joker, Robin pr.

The lunatics have taken over Arkham Asylum on April Fool’s Day. All they want is for Batman to come through the door and play. This is the story of the journey through that door, into the psyche of the hero, the insane and the building itself.

One of comics' most enduring heroes - Batman - confronts the challenge of his life, as Gotham City's underworld is thrown into turmoil by the nefarious Scarecrow - one of the villainous stars of this July's blockbuster movie, Batman Begins! What are the motives behind this dangerous power play? One thing's for sure: the machinations of the Scarecrow, not to mention the Penguin, will have Batman hard-pressed to restore order. And what about the sinister Scarebeast? Penned by award-winning writer Judd Winick (Green Arrow, Blood + Water) and illustrated by the acclaimed team of Dustin Nguyen and Richard Friend (Authority), this exciting graphic novel also contains images from Nguyen's sketchbook.

BATMAN: BROKEN CITY offers a profound examination of the Dark Knight Detective and the grim metropolis he protects. While hunting the murderer of a small boys parents, Batman embarks on a journey of self-discovery that forces him to reflect on his life and the choices he has made. But when the Dark Knight becomes caught up in his own investigation and ruminations, he suddenly falls prey to a deadly new pair of killers that has been stalking him. A gritty, introspective tale, this noir-flavored book features appearances by the Joker, the Penguin, Killer Croc and Scarface.

One of comics' most enduring heroes, who is set to be a movie star again very soon - Batman - confronts the challenge of his life. This all-new, all-action graphic novel is Act 1 in an epic storyline that will see Gotham City torn apart by the machinations of bloodthirsty mobsters! Things start to fall apart and Gotham becomes entangled in the ultimate gang war! With each faction battling it out with various other gun-toting thugs, can Batman and his 'family' keep innocents from falling into the line of fire? Written and drawn by a talented ensemble cast of comics creators, this is the next step in Batman's evolution - welcome to War Games!

Three months after Bruce Wayne escaped prison, his teammates determine that their mentor has been framed. But by whom? On the trail of poisoned heroin on Gotham's streets, Batman begins to unravel the final pieces of the mystery. Before confronting the figure behind the elaborate scheme, he must first stop the poison from killing more people and learn why the clandestine government group called Checkmate has come to his city. Is there a connection between his antagonist and the federal government?

Batman has learned who framed him and tried to put Bruce Wayne away for murder. But his bodyguard, Sasha Bordeaux, remains in prison. As he tries to win her freedom, she is reported dead but her body goes missing! Batman pursues this new mystery while also trying to keep the mercenary David Cain alive in order to testify against the White House. Deadshot has other ideas, and the bullets start flying anew in the streets of Gotham City.

When he is found with the dead body of Vesper Fairchild in his arms, a chain of events begins that will leave the Batman mythos changed forever. Arrested and imprisoned for murder, alienated from all whom he has ever called ally, Bruce Wayne stands poised to lose his own identity to the specter of his dark knight counterpart - Batman!

What would happen if the line between Bruce Wayne and Batman was shattered?

You're about to find out!

Featuring story and art from some of DC Comics' top talents, Batman: Bruce Wayne - Murderer? collects all relevant segments from the ground-breaking Bruce Wayne: Murderer? event, as well as the startling conclusion from Batman #600.

Gotham City is struck by a devestating earthquake that registers 7.5 on the Richter scale. In a single instant the batcave and Wayne Manor are destroyed, thousands dead, and Batman missing.

A mysterious and lethal virus is unleashed on the unknowing inhabitants of Gotham City, causing excruciating pain - and ultimately, death - within 48 hours of contact. Batman, Robin and Nightwing race to contain the chaos while finding a cure, with the help of unlikely allies Azrael, Huntress, Catwoman and Poison Ivy.

Written as the sequel to the critically acclaimed BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN, this trade paperback continues to the tell the story of an early time in Batman's life when James Gordon, Harvey Dent, and the vigilante himself were all just beginning their roles as Gotham's protectors. Once a town controlled by organized crime, Gotham City suddenly finds itself infested with colorful and maniacal villains such as Poison Ivy, Mr. Freeze, and the Joker. Witnessing his city's dark evolution, Batman, joined by his youthful sidekick Robin, matures into a true hero capable of facing these new and extraordinary threats.

The Joker terrorizes the city at Christmastime by randomly executing people, and no one from the mayor on down is safe! The manhunt is on as the police try to protect the city, only to be baffled when the Clown Prince of Crime surrenders. What does he really want, and can the GCPD figure it out before he gets it?