Now that hes made a long return trip to the land of the living Batman finally gets a chance to reunite with those characters closest to him. Featuring Batmans greatest allies & enemies friends foes & loved ones this title features eight interconnected tales that connect Bruce Waynes past to Batmans exciting future. ...

Why doesn't Batman just kill the Joker & end everyone's misery? Can we hold the Joker morally responsible for his actions? Is Batman better than Superman? If everyone followed Batman's example would Gotham be a better place? What is the Tao of the Bat? Batman is one of the most complex characters ever to appear in comic books graphic novels & on the big screen. What philosophical trials does this superhero confront in order to keep Gotham safe? Combing through seventy years of comic books television shows & movies Batman & Philosophy explores how the Dark Knight grapples with ethical conundrums moral responsibility his identity crisis the moral weight he carries to avenge his murdered parents & much more. How does this caped crusader measure up against the teachings of Plato Aristotle Kant Kierkegaard & Lao Tzu? ...

A journey behind the mask & into the mind of Gotham Citys Caped Crusader timed for the summer 2012 release of The Dark Knight Rises". Batman is one of the most compelling & enduring characters to come from the Golden Age of Comics & interest in his story has only increased through countless incarnations since his first appearance in " Detective Comics" numbered 27 in 1939. Why does this superhero without superpowers fascinate us? What does that fascination say about us? " Batman & Psychology" explores these & other intriguing questions about the masked vigilante including: Does Batman have PTSD? Why does he fight crime? Why as a vigilante? Why the mask the bat & the underage partner? Why are his most intimate relationships with "bad girls" he ought to lock up? & why wont he kill that homicidal green-haired clown? It gives you fresh insights into the complex inner world of Batman & Bruce Wayne & the life & characters of Gotham City. It explains psychological theory & concepts through the lens of one of the worlds most popular comic book characters. It is written by a psychology professor & " Superherologist" (scholar of superheroes)." ...

Written by GRANT MORRISON Art by CAMERON STEWART ANDY CLARKE DUSTIN NGUYEN & SCOTT HANNA Cover by FRANK QUITELY On sale NOVEMBER 16
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Written by Matt Wagner Art & cover by Wagner Collecting Matt Wagners blood-curdling 6-issue sequel to BATMAN & THE MONSTER MEN! In this dark tale Batman must counter sinister machinations & new

Dimensions of wickedness as he confronts the hooded menace of the Mad Monk! Advance-solicited; on sale April 18
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Written by ADAM BEECHEN Art by RYAN BENJAMIN & JOHN STANISCI Cover by DUSTIN NGUYEN Terry Mc Ginnis
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Batman must face the madness of the Mad Hatter & then take on the Talons of the Court of Owls! But even if he survives that he must face a whole new set of fears when the Scarecrow returns! Can the Dark Knight" overcome the terror the " Scarecrow" brings?" ...

A New York Times" Bestseller! As a part of the acclaimed DC Comics
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Batman is a cultural super-hero icon. First introduced in 1939 the alter ego of Bruce Wayne has been known through countless DC comics a TV series & mega hit movies. The Batman Files is Bruce Waynes secret book that consists of journal entries from Batmans war on crime in-depth villain dossiers & other bat-computer files faux news articles describing major events in Batmans life & hundreds of illustrations taken from the comics. The book will also include blueprints & schematics of Batmans costumes vehicles & weapons & the Batcave & a variety of sketches made to look like they were penned by the Caped Crusader himself including a childs drawing of the horrible bat Bruce saw down in the cave. ...

Meet the caped crusaders allies & enemies in this sticker adventure. Batman Friend or Foe? Ultimate Sticker Book" features over 250 reusable full-colour stickers from the DC comic book series. Youll meet all the good guys & bad guys from the Riddler to Two-Face & Catwoman. Make up your own Batman cartoon scenes as you stick stickers on to special full-colour backgrounds & find out more fascinating facts about the Dark Knight. This ultimate sticker collection will delight younger fans who want to know about the popular DC Comics super hero." ...