New Releases by Bob Kane

Alfred is apparently killed while rescuing Batman and Robin.

John Charters becomes ill and takes on the characteristics of a bat, developing cannibalistic and vampiric features, while being eternally parted between his once human nature and his present animal condition. This tale of metamorphosis mixes Kafkaesque elements with the typical pulp fundamentals that would, later on, inspire the atmosphere and the characteristics of one of the most iconic "bat-inspired" comic book character of all time.Also in the book a restored version of "The Case of the Missing Heir" the very first Bob Kane''s dark comic book story in the style that would make Batman a lasting success!

Bane is seeking revenge on the criminal doctor who changed him from an ordinary criminal into an enhanced super-criminal, and it is up to Batman to stop him--and prevent the doctor from creating an army of enhanced criminals.

At one time, New York State had over 300 covered bridges, but over the years, floods, fires, and modernization have claimed all but 32 of them. Both the Hyde Hall Covered Bridge and the Old Blenheim Bridge are proud record holders. Located in Glimmerglass State Park, the Hyde Hall Covered Bridge is the oldest existing covered bridge in the United States. The Old Blenheim Bridge was the longest single-span covered bridge in the world until it was washed away by Tropical Storm Irene in 2011 when the Schoharie Creek flooded. Today, Oxford, New York, is home to the Theodore Burr Covered Bridge Resource Center, which was specifically designed for covered bridge researchersthe first-ever center of its kind.

Batman is out to bring down a gangster named Black Mask and his pet arsonist, Firefly.

Can the BOY WONDER overcome SCARECROW''S scare tactics, or will he be scared to death?

"Originally published in single magazine form in Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight 16-20."

Written by GRANT MORRISON Art by CHRIS SPROUSE, FRAZER IRVING, RYAN SOOK, YANICK PAQUETTE, LEE GARBETT, GEORGES JEANTY KARL STORY and MICK GRAY Cover by ANDY KUBERT Grant Morrison''s best-selling multipart Batman epic continues with this collection of the six-issue miniseries!Witness Bruce Wayne''s adventures across time as he is swept through the time stream, from the ancient days that predate history itself through epics set in the times of pirates and the Old West, through his triumphant return to present day Gotham City! On sale FEBRUARY 2 - 224 pg, FC, 7.0625" x 10.875"

Follows the story of how the Batman takes Dick Grayson under his wing after his parents are murdered.

"Batman created by Bob Kane."

Witness Batmans historic first encounters with his deadliest foe, The Joker, in this hardcover volume featuring two tales written by Ed Brubaker (GOTHAM CENTRAL, Captain America), winner of the 2007 Eisner Award for Best Writer.A mysterious homicidal maniac is murdering prominent citizens of Gotham City, each time leaving a ghastly grin on the victims'' lifeless faces. Batman soon tracks down the killer: The Joker!This volume gives readers new insight into the early encounters between Batman and The Joker that led the Clown Prince of Crime down the path to insanity.Guest-starring original Green Lantern Alan Scott.

The official novelization for Warner Bros. Pictures'' highly anticipated sequel to "Batman Begins," directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Christian Bale as Batman and Heath Ledger in his final role as The Joker. The film opens in theaters on July 18. Original.

Written by Mike W. Barr and Marv Wolfman Art by Jim Aparo, George P�rez, Bill Willingham and others Cover by Aparo In this hard-hitting, value-packed volume, witness Batman''s formation of the original Outsiders! Metamorpho, Black Lightning, Katana, Halo and Geo-Force star in these stories from BATMAN & THE OUTSIDERS #1-19, BRAVE & BOLD #200 and NEW TEEN TITANS #16! PRODUCT UPDATE (080807): The Showcase Presents Batman and the Outsiders will now run 544 pages, not 552 pages as solicited.

Superman and Batman - longtime allies - are at odds when confronted with an overwhelming crisis.

Written by Matt Wagner Art and cover by Wagner Matt Wagner takes the Dark Knight through his sophomore season in this new trade paperback collecting the 6-issue miniseries! Batman has spent his first year fighting organized crime - but nothing thus far in his early career as the Caped Crusader has prepared him for the new menace facing Gotham: super-powered villains! Retailers, please see the order form for a special order incentive.

When Joker escapes from Arkham Asylum and heads for the Gotham Circus, Batman must find a way to foil Joker''s evil plan to shoot laughing gas into the stands on opening night.

The story about a superhero disguised as a bat, who saves the people of Gotham City from various criminals.

Live-action movie photographs provide an introduction to the real story of Batman, from the events that have shaped the Dark Knight to the friends and foes who know only half the truth.

Spanning over six decades as Batman''s greatest nemesis/love, Catwoman is one of comics'' most popular and enduring villainesses, and now the star of a new movie! These stories cover the entire spectrum of Catwoman''s thrilling adventures - from her first appearance as a jewel thief in Batman #1 in 1940, to her modern day role of ''champion'' of Gotham City''s East Side in a story from the current Catwoman series. Featuring classic ''tails'' from some of the greatest comics creators in the business - from the man who started it all, Bob Kane (the creator of Batman) to acclaimed modern day writers such as Doug Moench and Ed Brubaker - this is surely the ultimate Catwoman kitty collection!

Collects nine Batman comics from the years 1980-1989, during which Batman battles the same villains, but changes partners, seeing one crippled and another die.

Through these means, the artist merges observation and imagination, effortlessly evoking the aura of faraway places and the people that inhabit them."--BOOK JACKET.

Ten years after a deadly terrorist attack on Wayne Enterprises, Batman has finally found the person responsible -- in India. But, in the course of his search for vengeance, he is forced to questions his own concepts of crime and punishment. Can a mass murderer possibly change enough to warrant absolution?

"Originally published in single magazine form as Batman 566-569, Batman : legends of the dark knight 120-121, Batman : shadow of the bat 88, Detective comics 734-735"--T.p. verso.

Mirroring the era in which they were written and took place, the storiescollected in this trade paperback alternate from outrageously offbeat tocompletely realistic. The Dynamic Duo is joined by Batgirl and Bat-Mite as theygo up against some of Batman''s most classic foes, including the Joker, Clayface,Poison Ivy and Blockbuster. Including a gatefold map of the 60s version of theBatcave, this book also features an introduction by the man who played Batman onTV during this same time period, Adam West!

After witnessing the death of his parents as a child, Batman began amission of vengeance and justice. Vowing to defend those who could not protectthemselves, Batman was soon joined by the acrobatic Robin in fulfillment of thisselfless task. Through the years, this dynamic duo has fought side by sideagainst organized crime, alien invaders, world conquerors, mad scientists,super-powered villains and maniacs. BATMAN ARCHIVES VOL. 4 reprints some of thecraziest and most entertaining adventures from the 1940s as Batman and Robinsquare off against such outrageous characters as the Joker and thePenguin.

/John Byrne As World War II rages on, Batman and Captain America, along with their teenaged sidekicks Robin and Bucky, must become allies to combat the villainy of their greatest foes, the Joker and the Red Skull. This fun, fast paced tale is co-published with Marvel Comics and is drawn in a style reminiscent of the 1940s Golden Age of

Collects every occurrence of Batman''s involvement with Ra''s al Ghul as well as providing the sources of events in Batman''s life such as his marriage to Ra''s''s daughter Talia, the first Batgirl''s death, and the origins of Matches Malone. An introduction by Sam Hamm explains the villain''s creation and an afterword by Dennis O''Neil discusses his work with Batman over the years.

On April Fool''s Day, the Joker manages to let the inmates loose, take the staff hostage, and demand that Batman enter the asylum in exchange. This Freudian interpretation on Batman uses many Alice in wonderland parallels.

Gathers a selection of comic book stories featuring Batman, and includes notes on writers and artists associated with the comic