Legendary comics artist Russ Heath kicks off the story 'Heat.' A murderous cat burglar is stalking the Gotham City night during a record-breaking heat wave. But when the media try to pin the crimes on Catwoman, the Feline Fatale is forced to take matters into her own claws.

BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT presents the new, original adventures of Batman from the acclaimed digital-first series by an all-star lineup of comics’ finest talents including Damon Lindelof (Lost, Prometheus), Steve Niles (30 Days of Night), Jeff Lemire (ANIMAL MAN) and more! Discover startling sides of The Dark Knight that span from his earliest days in the cowl to his never-ending battles against Gotham’s greatest enemies, including the Joker and Two-Face. Collecting issues #1-5 of BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT!

In chapter two of 'Heat,' both Catwoman and Batman realize they can't stop the murderous cat burglar who's stalking the Gotham City night. But can they forge an alliance before Catwoman is killed by this twisted villain?

In the final chapter of 'Heat,' Batman and Catwoman have followed the trail of a killer—right into the panther cage at the Gotham City Zoo! This looks like a job for Catwoman! And with the killer in their hands, will Batman and Catwoman resolve their trust issues long enough to take him in?

In the streets of Chicago, Batman is a fish out of water; in a town more corrupt than even Gotham, he must race the clock to prevent the murder of his friend Jim Gordon and Barbara. 'Loyalties' part 3.

The murderous Magician still stalks the streets of Gotham, styling his slayings after stage tricks. And with each killing that defies the very laws of nature, the Batman grows more and more obsessed with capturing his lethal foe. 'Dirty Tricks' part 2.

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!

Written by Dennis O'Neil, the dean of Batman writers. While on a case far from Gotham City, Batman is injured, and by the time he recovers and returns to his home, Alfred is missing. As Batman searches for his missing friend, the corpses begin to mount amid rumors of human sacrifice and strange, primitive rituals. Using his detective skills, the Dark Knight begins to trail the madman who has been terrorizing Gotham City. The trail leads back to Wayne Manor and a maniacal cult, with Alfred's life hanging in the balance. Collects BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #1-5.

The themes of the Legends of the Dark Knight series are explored again in this book, which follows Batman as he journeys to realms beyond time and beyond life itself.

After the Joker thinks that he has killed Batman, he reacts to the loss of his nemesis by attempting to leave his insanity behind him and lead a normal life as Joseph Kerr.