Best Selling Books by Bob Kane

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

"Batman created 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!

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.

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.

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.

/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

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"

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.

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