New Releases by Bob Kane

Alfred is apparently killed while rescuing Batman and Robin.

An original novel pitting Batman against the Court of Owls, a secret society of wealthy families that''s controlled Gotham for centuries using murder and money. Beware the Court of Owls, that watches all the time Ruling Gotham from a shadowed perch, behind granite and lime They watch you at your hearth, they watch you in your bed Speak not a whispered word about them, or they''ll send the Talon for your head. --a nursery rhyme The Court of Owls is a criminal secret society that has existed in Gotham City since the 1600s, led by some of the city''s wealthiest and most influential families. They employ deadly trained assassins known as Talons, taken as children from circuses such as the one where Dick Grayson''s parents were killed. These children are trained to become the assassins known as Talons. Bruce Wayne came to the Court''s attention when he announced plans to reinvigorate Gotham, threatening their control. They sentenced him to death, bringing themselves to the attention of Batman. Though they suffer defeats, the Court continues to fight to retake control of the city''s underworld - a fight that has gone on for centuries. Copyright © 2017 DC Comics. BATMAN, THE COURT OF OWLS, and all related characters and elements © & TM DC Comics and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

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!

Bruce Wayne is always working. He builds computers by day and protects Gotham City at night. He is Batman.

In these stories, most of which have never been reprinted before, Batman and Robin battle The Joker, The Penguin, Catwoman and others. Also, the Dynamic Duo competes to solve a crime, and takes time travel trips to meet the Three Musketeers and King Arthur.

Kids can choose their own fate in these interactive stories featuring Batman as he faces such villains as Catwoman, Poison Ivy, and The Riddler. Original.

A shadowy figure emerges from Bruce Wayne''s past. His name is NoBody, and he''s not happy that Batman Incorporated is shining a light on his own shadowy war against evil.

"Batman created by Bob Kane."

Written by Paul Jenkins Cover by Sean Phillips Art by Jae Lee and Sean Phillips Collecting the hit 6-issue miniseries! A unique story that examines the psychology behind Harvey Dent''s split personality! Discover how one man can seemingly harbor two souls, each bent on the other''s destruction in this terrifying tale of Two-Face''s past and present, as he battles with himself - and the Batman! Advance-solicited; on sale June 25 - 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US

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.

ASuperman and Batman, long-time friends, unite when President Lex Luthor accuses Superman of terrible crimes against humanity and assembles a top-secret team of powerhouse heroes to bring Superman in.

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.

The award-winning team of Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale re-visit the dark world of Batman: The Long Halloween for all-new tricks and treats. Someone, it seems, has picked up where the killer known as Holiday left off. Key figures in the police force are being targetted. Who is the Hangman? Batman must solve the mystery before someone close to him becomes the next victim As Gotham completes its journey from a city run by organised crime to to one run by lawless freaks, so the Dark Knight completes his transformation into the city''s greatest defender. Set during Batman''s early days as a crimefighter, Dark Victory features villains such as the Joker, Poison Ivy and Mr Freeze, and introduces Robin

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

An autobiography of the creator of Batman, Robin, & other characters in the comics plus lots of illustrations.

An autobiography of the creator of Batman, Robin, & other characters in the comics plus lots of illustrations.