Batgirl/Robin: Year One
For the first time in one trade paperback, it's the year one tales of both Robin and Batgirl, from BATGIRL YEAR ONE #1-9 and ROBIN YEAR ONE #1-4. See what happens when Robin dons his costume for the first time, then learn how Barbara Gordon transformed from ordinary citizen to costumed super heroine.
In this oversized book, some of the finest makers of comics spin tales about two of Batman's most iconic sidekicks' first years as superheroes.
In Batgirl, Barbara Gordon learns how to be a superheroine, while also battling against Killermoth and Firefly!
In Robin, Dick Grayson recuperates from the deaths of his parents, and with Batman, has to face Two-face and Mad hatter!
Batman: Batgirl (1997)
"She was young, smart, talented, and a Super-Hero. Life was good. Until the Joker came along." Batman's gone missing and Batgirl steps in.
Batman: Collected Legends of The Dark knight or Batman Legends of the Dark Knight #32 to #34, #38, #42 to #43
Batman: Night Cries
When a series of crimes involving child abuse shocks the citizens of Gotham City, Batman and Commissioner Gordon embark on a quest to find the immoral perpetrator. But when Batman is accused of being the enraged killer of the child abuser, it is up to a young battered girl to come forth and clear his name. Treating this issue with the true severity that it demands, this book also includes a subplot in which Commissioner Gordon must come to terms with the abuse of his past and break its vicious cycle.
Set during Batman's early years along with a newly appointed commissioner Gordon, the subplot details the breakdown of Gordon's first marriage.
Batman: The Cat and The Bat or Batman Confidential #17-21
Batman: Other Realms or Batman Legends of the Dark Knight #35 to #36, #76 to #78
Nightwing: Year one or Nightwing (1996) #101-106
Batman and the Outsiders (1983)
Featuring the first appearance of Geo-Force and Katana. Batman quits the Justice League after they refuse to help him recover Lucius Fox from freedom fighters in Markovia--prompting the Dark Knight to form his own rescue team.
Legends of the Dark Knight: Norm Breyfogle
Often credited with revitalizing the Dark Knight in the 1980's, Norm Breyfogle's Batman was known for his signature dynamic style. Collected here for the first time are some of the Bat's most seminal moments-from the first appearances of Ratcatcher, the Ventriloquist and Cornelius Stirk to an epic battle against all four Clayfaces, all drawn with Breyfogle's always dramatic style.
Batman: Going Sane or Batman Legends of the Dark Knight #65 to #68, #200
Batman: The Killing Joke
For the first time the Joker's origin is revealed in this tale of insanity and human perseverance. Looking to prove that any man can be pushed past his breaking point and go mad, the Joker attempts to drive Commissioner Gordon insane. After shooting and permanently paralyzing his daughter Barbara (a.k.a. Batgirl), the Joker kidnaps the commissioner and attacks his mind in hopes of breaking the man. But refusing to give up, Gordon maintains his sanity with the help of Batman in an effort to best the madman
Batman: The Cult
Batman suddenly finds himself the prisoner of a mysterious religious cult led by Deacon Joseph Blackfire. But rather than eliminate the Caped Crusader, the cult attempts to break his will...and have him join their ranks!
Batman: The Caped Crusader
Gotham City has endured much through its dark, twisted history, and even the cosmic changes wrought by the Crisis on Infinite Earths couldn't give the town a fresh start—the grime is in its DNA. The Crisis did, though, allow for the reintroduction of familiar foes, albeit with a fresh take on the Caped Crusader featuring a back-to-basics approach to crime-fighting.
Criminals don't always wear a colorful costumes: some just stalk the shadows with sinister plots and evil intentions. A new threat, a fearsome assassin known as the KGBeast, is prowling the streets of Gotham City and he's out to dismantle America's Strategic Defense Initiative. After saving the United States government, Batman must then solve the mystery of ten murdered women before the killer claims even more victims!
Batman: A Death in the Family
Jason Todd, the second Robin, has gone missing in search of his birth mother. Forced to ignore the growing threat of the Joker, Batman must track down his missing apprentice and help him before it all becomes too late.
Batman: Blind Justice
When Bruce Wayne refuses to allow illegal mindcontrol experiments to continue at Wayne Technology, he finds himself charged with being a traitor. During the police investigation, Wayne is forced to confront memories of the various people who trained him to become the feared Dark Knight, Batman. Wayne not only must clear himself, but also protect his secret and save his company from ruin.
Batman: Arkham Asylum
The inmates of Arkham Asylum have taken over and are demanding Batman in exchange for their hostages. Accepting their demented challenge, Batman is forced to endure the personal hells of The Joker, the Scarecrow, Poison Ivy, Two-Face, and many other sworn enemies in order to save the innocents and retake the asylum.
Batman: A Lonely Place of Dying
Traumatized by the death of Robin [Jason Todd], the Dark Knight Detective descends into a brutal existence. But this blind quest for retribution has extremely hazardous mental and physical consequences as a careless and unhinged Batman suffers injury after injury. Deducing the connection between Bruce Wayne and Batman as well as the repercussions that the murder of the Boy Wonder are having on him, a teenaged Tim Drake seeks out Dick Grayson, the original Robin, in a desperate attempt to reunite the Dynamic Duo. An emotional and intense adventure, BATMAN: A LONELY PLACE OF DYING illustrates the True significance of Batman and Robin's relationship and also introduces a new Boy Wonder.
Robin: A Hero Reborn or Batman (1940) #455-457, Robin (1991) #1-5
Batman: Birth of the Demon (2012)
A collection of the three DEMON tales, each story explores the connection between Batman and the villain Ra's al Ghul. The first tale focuses on the two teaming up and a union between the Dark Knight and Talia al Ghul; the second focuses on Ra's attempting to father a heir; and the third explores the real story behind the seemingly immortal villain and his motivation for world domination.
Breaking the Bat :
Batman: Sword of Azrael
It will prove to be one of Batman's most challenging adventures as a new hero joins the Dark Knight's continuing cast of characters in BATMAN: SWORD OF AZRAEL. Azrael is the enforcer for the secret Order of Saint Dumas, a society whose existence dates back to the time of the Crusades. When this bullet-riddled angel of death crashes into the midst of a Gotham City parade, Batman is drawn into the mystery of Azrael, launching them on a quest that leads both Batman and the young Azrael to Europe where they separately investigate the systematic slaying of the members of the Order of Saint Dumas.
Batman: Knightfall
(if not all) of Batman's biggest foes were free due to Bane's destruction of Arkham Asylum.
Batman by Doug Moench & Kelley Jones
In these moody 1990s tales from BATMAN #515-525, 527-532 and 535-536, Batman emerges from the shadows to face foes including Killer Croc, The Scarecrow, Mr. Freeze, Two-Face and more. Plus, don't miss guest-appearances by Nightwing, Robin, Deadman and Swamp Thing.
Batman: Vampire or Batman & Dracula: Red Rain, Batman: Bloodstorm, Batman: Crimson Mist.