Batman has let a case become too personal, and that could have devastating consequences for the woman whose life he's trying to save! 'Darker Than Death' part 2.

KnightsEnd" part 9, continued from DETECTIVE COMICS #677. The battle of the original Batman versus the new reaches its climax in the very caverns where Bruce Wayne was broken—the Batcave. But the outcome of this conflict will have far-reaching consequences for the world of the Dark Knight!

Gordon and FBI agent Turner meet frustration in their hunt for the serial killer, Circuit Rider. Meanwhile, the frenzy caused by the merchandizing of Batman reaches critical mass as an imitation Dark Knight rises with deadly consequences. 'Idols' part 2.

Asp threatens to kill four more heads of state unless his demands are met. Fearing that Bruce Wayne will also be one of Asp's victims, Alfred attempts to enlist the help of Batman...but the new Dark Knight is consumed in his own violent agenda. 'Quarry' part 2.

As the story of Mother Grimm concludes, Batman confronts the villainous Cyanide. Meanwhile, Robin stands alone against Mother Grimm's horde of loyal followers. 'Grimm' part 5.

In 'Solomon,' part 2 of the 'Destroyer' crossover continued from BATMAN #474, Batman's investigation of the Destroyer uncovers documents detailing the role of his ancestor Solomon Wayne in the creation of modern Gotham City! Concludes in DETECTIVE COMICS #641.

Bruce Wayne accedes to the kidnappers' demands, but it may still be too late to save their hostage! Has Batman finally failed? 'Darker Than Death' part 4.

Even if they survive the soul-eater, the Dark Knight and his companions can only leave Sleeping through a lake of fire. Will it mean escape...or a fiery death? 'The Sleeping' finale.

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?

Knightsend' part 4, continued from DETECTIVE COMICS #676. While Batman continues his pursuit of the mysterious arms dealer, Lady Shiva's scheme to corrupt Bruce Wayne into a killer succeeds before the very eyes of Nightwing and Robin! Continued in ROBIN #8.