"The killer known as Zeiss is prepared for every trick Batman might try. And with experimental surgeries enhancing his eyes and reflexes, Zeiss can react at lightning speed, blocking any punch with ease. Batman is one of the most skilled fighters on the planet, but can even he defeat an enemy who can anticipate his every move?"--
Award-winning writer Ed Brubaker begins his legendary run on the title as the Batman goes head-to-head with a seemingly unstoppable assassin. Someone has been spying on the Dark Knight from the shadows, studying his fighting style and planning a counterattack. The killer known as Zeiss is prepared for every trick Batman might try. And with experimental surgeries enhancing his eyes and reflexes, Zeiss can react at lightning speed, blocking any punch with ease. Batman is one of the most skilled fighters on the planet, but can he defeat an enemy who can anticipate his every move? Collects BATMAN #582-586, #591-597 and BATMAN: OUR WORLDS AT WAR #1.
BRUCE WAYNE IS A WANTED MAN. Vesper Fairchild, former girlfriend of Bruce Wayne, has been found shot to death in Wayne Manor. Bruce-the police’s prime suspect-is immediately taken into custody, awaiting trial for murder. But how can Batman prove his alter ego’s innocence if he’s stuck behind bars? As the case unfolds, Bruce Wayne’s life and reputation in Gotham are all but destroyed. Batman is left with a choice: cling to his now-shattered civilian life as Bruce Wayne? Or abandon that name completely and embrace his other identity, living solely as Gotham’s Dark Knight? Awarding-winning writer Ed Brubaker (GOTHAM CENTRAL, SLEEPER), along with artists Scott McDaniel (NIGHTWING) and Andy Owens (GREEN ARROW), make the Caped Crusader into Gotham’s most wanted fugitive! Collects BATMAN #598-607.
Witness Batman's first encounter with The Joker in this volume collecting the graphic novel BATMAN: THE MAN WHO LAUGHS, by Ed Brubaker and Doug Mahnke! This collection also includes DETECTIVE COMICS #784-786, a murder mystery tale guest-starring Green Lantern Alan Scott.
The deluxe edition featuring critically acclaimed writer Ed Brubaker's seminal run on the Dark Knight and The Joker. The deluxe edition featuring critically acclaimed writer Ed Brubaker's seminal run on the Dark Knight and The Joker. Witness Batman's first encounter with The Joker in this volume collecting the graphic novel BATMAN: THE MAN WHO LAUGHS by Ed Brubaker and Doug Mahnke! This collection also includes DETECTIVE COMICS #784-786, a murder mystery tale guest-starring Green Lantern Alan Scott.
"Originally published in single magazine form as GOTHAM CENTRAL 1-40, GOTHAM CENTRAL BOOK ONE: IN THE LINE OF DUTY, GOTHAM CENTRAL BOOK TWO: JOKERS AND MADMEN."
Who framed Bruce Wayne? Convicted of killing Vesper Fairchild, Bruce Wayne was sent to Blackgate Prison - only to escape, triggering a citywide manhunt. Now assuming only his Dark Knight identity, the Batman has renounced civilian life and is operating deeper in the shadows than ever before. Hi surrogate family--Nightwing, Robin, Oracle, Batgirl and Alfred--have determined that Bruce 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. BATMAN: BRUCE WAYNE - FUGITIVE features the groundbreaking concluding chapter to the BATMAN: BRUCE WAYNE - MURDERER? saga with story and art from some of DC Comics’ top talents including Ed Brubaker, Greg Rucka, Devin Grayson, Kelley Pluckett, Scott McDaniel, Damion Scott and more! Collects BIRDS OF PREY #43; BATMAN #603-604, #606-607; DETECTIVE COMICS #771-775; BATGIRL #29, #33; GOTHAM KNIGHTS #30-32 and AZRAEL #91.
Written by Bill Finger and Gardner Fox Art by Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson and Sheldon Moldoff Cover by Kane Presenting an exciting new way to experience the rich history of the Dark Knight in an affordable trade paperback collection of every Batman adventure, in color, in chronological order! BATMAN CHRONICLES VOL. 1 reprints Batman stories from DETECTIVE COMICS #27-37 and BATMAN #1, featuring the earliest adventures of the Dark Knight by Batman creator Bob Kane, Bill Finger, Gardner Fox, Jerry Robinson and Sheldon Moldoff. Future volumes in this series reprint stories from DETECTIVE COMICS, BATMAN, WORLD'S FINEST and other titles throughout the character's history, all presented chronologically based on publication date!