Books in The Batman series

In 1964, DC Comics enlisted artist Carmine Infantino to introduce the "new look" Batman. As he had with The Flash and Adam Strange before, Infantino came up with a slick, modern look for the series, making the Dark Knight a creature of the shadows once more. These stories and especially their cover illustrations showcase Infantino's powerful design sense, one that influenced DC's cover artwork for years to come. In addition, Batman's many battles against crime in the streets of Gotham City paralleled the action on the 1966 Batman TV series. Collects various issues of DETECTIVE COMICS and BATMAN, plus THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #183, 190 and 194.

Gotham City’s wildest villains are up to no good in this Level 2 Ready-to-Read story based on the animated films, Animal Instincts and Monster Mayhem!It’s nighttime in Gotham City and the villains are running amok. From the Joker, to Scarecrow, to the Penguin, learn the strengths and weaknesses of Batman’s greatest foes in this entertaining guide to the bad guys. This paperback edition comes with a page of stickers! BATMAN and all related characters and elements © & ™ DC Comics.

When migratory birds fail to return to Gotham and a rash of very strange crimes hits, Batman is able to determine a single culprit: the Penguin. The villain has been training birds in his underground aviary and sending them out to do his bidding. The Dark Knight must fight off and free the feathered flunkies before he can capture the turkey behind it all.

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Batman is training a new kid, Damian, to be his sidekick, Robin. What does it take to wear Robin's super hero costume? Follow along as Robin gets to drive the Batmobile for the first time, goes on his first major mission, and learns about working on a team. It's a good thing, too, because Robin, Batman, Nightwing, and The Flash are about to battle giant supervillains! Thanks to a growth serum made by Mr. Freeze and the Penguin, monsters are towering over Gotham City. Then Dr. Langstrom gives Batman and friends giant mech armor, and the heroes are back in business!

BATMAN has been kidnapped by the RIDDLER! The crook has left behind one of his infamous riddles, addressed to ROBIN. If ROBIN can solve the puzzle, he will locate the CAPED CRUSADER. But that first riddle leads to another. Then the RIDDLER turns off all the lights in GOTHAM CITY. What, ROBIN wonders, is the point? When will the riddles end? If the BOY WONDER cannot find his partner by the next sunrise, BATMAN will be gone forever.

Batman’s instincts tell him that Catwoman, The Riddler, Mr. Freeze, and Poison Ivy are all involved. But how could that be? They are all behind bars at Arkham Asylum. Batman knows these super-villains would never agree to work together…or would they? Is a copycat criminal to blame? How could one person be in all these places at once? Follow the clues with Batman and then make your own choices for how the story will go. Can you help Batman solve this mystery? Will you be able to put the criminal—or criminals—behind bars and save Gotham City from chaos? These DC Super Hero “interactive” stories will incorporate fabulous DC art along with puzzles and games to guide the reader through multiple outcomes of the story. The puzzles and games will appear at random chapter endings providing clues to help the reader decide where to go next. Familiar interactive elements, for readers otherwise absorbed with online games and other digital devices, these original concept books will add a new level of excitement and challenge for the reader

Barbara Gordon, the secret super hero BATGIRL, has been invited to the biggest Halloween party of year. Unfortunately, she already agreed to spend the night with ROBIN, her younger crime-fighting partner. Instead of arguing with her mentor, BATMAN, Barbara decides to bring ROBIN along. That night, the teens arrive at the costume party, hosted by an eccentric collector of Halloween artifacts. Suddenly, all of the lights go out! When they turn on, his prized artifact, a black cat made of rare diamonds, is missing! One of the masked guests must have stolen it, and BATGIRL and ROBIN must capture the feline felon.

When the mayor of Gotham hosts a gala to honor Bruce Wayne, Two-Face and his gang crash the party and snatch the mayor! In Two-Face's hands, the flip of a coin will determine the mayor's fate. It's up to Batman and Batwoman to rescue the mayor and save their city. Complete with full-color illustrations, this 8x8 storybook is filled with action and excitement for young super hero fans.