"Gotham City is plagued with crime and corruption in places high and low, but one man has taken a stand against evil of all the dark avenger known as Batman. The inspiration for visionary writer Grant Morrison's acclaimed series of Batman books - including ""The Black Glove"" and ""Batman R.I.P."" - is revealed in this collection of the Dark Knight's strangest cases from the Silver Age of comics! Thrill to Batman's adventures as the superhero of Planet X! Meet the Club of Heroes, the Batmen of All Nations and the Bat-Mite! Witness the death of Robin - or is it? Written and drawn by classic Batman talents, and including a new introduction by Grant Morrison, this is the ideal companion for Bat-fans both old and new! Featuring stories from BATMAN #65, 86, 112, 113, 134, 156 and 162, DETECTIVE COMICS #215, 235, 247 and 267, and WORLD'S FINEST COMICS #89"