INFANTILES Y JUVENILES

Who is Batman? What becomes of Bruce Wayne after years spent in service of vengeance? What drives a man to become a creature of the night? Is there still a man under the mask, or has the man become the costume? With Catwoman, the Flash, and the Bat-Family at his side, discover the groundbreaking stories that launched a saga!

In the second volume of Tom King’s acclaimed run, Batman faces challenges that test his mind, heart, and unrelenting will like never before. From his intense battle against Bane’s rising forces to the emotionally raw “The War of Jokes and Riddles,” King’s storytelling delves into Batman’s psychology and his often-complicated relationships with his allies and enemies. This collection features breathtaking art by Mikel Janín, Mitch Gerads, and David Finch, bringing King’s vision to life in cinematic detail. This is an essential addition for fans of the Dark Knight who seek a modern, character-rich perspective on Gotham’s greatest hero.

Tom King returns to the rocky, romantic saga of Batman and Catwoman with his frequent collaborator, superstar artist Clay Mann! Echoing plot points from King’s epic Batman run, this sweeping tale is told across three timelines: the past, when the Bat and the Cat first fell in love; the present, where their union is threatened by one of Batman’s lost loves; and the future, where the couple have a happy life and legacy—including their daughter Helena, the Batwoman. As the story begins, after a long marriage, Bruce Wayne passes away—which frees Selina Kyle to settle an old score. At every stage of their relationship, Bruce and Selina have an unwelcome chaperone: The Joker! Oh, and that lost love of Bruce’s? It’s Andrea Beaumont, a.k.a. Phantasm. Just thought you’d want to know.

Arkham Asylum has fallen, and in its place, Arkham Tower has risen in the heart of the city! A pitch made by the mysterious Dr. Wear. What secrets are held in Arkham Tower and what does it mean for Batman? A state-of-the-art facility, Arkham Tower, has been erected in the heart of Gotham City! It’s advertised as a place for healing, but what is its mysterious founder Dr. Wear hiding? That’s just the question that leads the Bat-Family to infiltrate the facility and unravel the dark secrets locked away in Arkham Tower. Will this fact-finding mission turn into a rescue operation for Batman and his team…and is there an even more mysterious threat than Dr. Wear at play?

This new era celebrates the Caped Crusader in every iteration of his 85-plus year history and promises something for every Batman fan, including a new blue-and-grey costume, a new Batmobile, and new villains and allies—along with plenty of classic ones too. Similar to Fraction’s beloved and influential run on Marvel’s Hawkeye, this Batman series features self-contained stories that progressively build out a larger narrative. Each installment is a new adventure and a new challenge for Fraction and Jiménez to put in front of the Caped Crusader, as they show all of the reasons why Batman is the coolest character in comic books.

Untold until now, one of the darkest chapters in Batman’s history sees all of Gotham’s villains choosing sides in a battle of wits that soon turns into a full-blown war—complete with civilian casualties. In the War of Jokes and Riddles, only one side can claim victory… but the scars it leaves will shape Batman’s future as he makes the most important decision of his life.