Frustrated by the extreme methods of the group, Hellfire tries to leave. But the only way out is in a body bag. Plus, Detective Ehrlich is convinced that Batman is connected to Rough Justice and leads the Gotham City Police Department on a manhunt for the Dark Knight! 'Testament' part 2.

Duty' part 1! When the Dark Knight is away, the Joker will play! A young Captain Gordon and his men must take action when there is no Batman to be found. Can they rise to the occasion or will the city become a bloody palette for the performance artist of death?

Batman has been one of the world’s most beloved superheroes since his first appearance in Detective Comics #27 in 1939. Clad in his dark cowl and cape, he has captured the imagination of millions with his single-minded mission to create a better world for the people of Gotham City by fighting crime, making use of expert detective skills, high-tech crime-fighting gadgets, and an extensive network of sidekicks and partners. But why has this self-made hero enjoyed such enduring popularity? And why are his choices so often the subject of intense debate among his fans and philosophers alike? Batman and Ethics goes behind the mask to shed new light on the complexities and contradictions of the Dark Knight’s moral code. From the logic behind his aversion to killing to the moral status of vigilantism and his use of torture in pursuit of justice (or perhaps revenge), Batman’s ethical precepts are compelling but often inconsistent and controversial. Philosopher and pop culture expert Mark D. White uses the tools of moral philosophy to track Batman’s most striking ethical dilemmas and decisions across his most prominent storylines from the early 1970s through the launch of the New 52, and suggests how understanding the mercurial moral character of the caped crusader might help us reconcile our own. A thought-provoking and entertaining journey through four decades of Batman’s struggles and triumphs in time for the franchise’s 80th anniversary, Batman and Ethics is a perfect gateway into the complex questions of moral philosophy through a focused character study of this most famous of fictional superheroes.

This is a complete reference work to the history of Batman big screen works, from the 1940s serials through the campy 1960s TV show and film, and up through the series of Warner Bros. summer blockbusters that climaxed with Christopher Nolan's 2012 film The Dark Knight Rises. Chapters on each Batman feature include extensive film and production credits, a production history, and a critical analysis of the movie relative to the storied history of the Batman character. The book also examines the Batman-related works and events that took place in the years between the character's film exploits.

Don't miss this stunning stand-alone issue with art by Kevin O'Neill (LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN)! It's not a hoax! Not a dream! Not an imaginary story! Bat-Mite is back in what just has to be called 'The Legend of the Dark Mite'!

An elusive serial killer stalks the streets of Gotham, and the only person who has actually seen the killer is an autistic youth. Can the Batman learn the secret of the killer's identity from the boy before death strikes again? 'Steps' part 2.

Clay' part 2. Desperate for more power, Matthew Hagen bathes in the mysterious clay pool to revitalize his fading abilities and goes mad! Nearly killed in their first battle, the Dark Knight must make a final attempt to stop Clayface or die trying.

The Emergency Room of Gotham General Hospital is overwhelming for a rookie doctor on the best of days, but the hospital scene becomes pure pandemonium when the Joker is admitted. But the Joker knows a secret that threatens all of Gotham, and Batman must keep him alive at all costs to determine just what it is!

Riddle Me That' finale! Batman is in the ultimate showdown with one of his oldest nemeses—the Riddler! Can this dangerously rejuvenated archvillain do what he's never been able to do before: defeat the Dark Knight?

In 'Faith' part 1 of 3, Batman saves the life of John Ackers, who in turn forms a squad of youths into a righteous vigilante gang to help clean up Gotham City. Batman condones their actions, but Leslie Thompkins, a friend of Bruce Wayne's father, condemns not only them—but Batman, too!