As Christmas nears, Batman is on the hunt for a ruthless gang of thieves who specialize in hitting Gotham's wealthiest homes. Their latest success was Wayne Manor, and what they've stolen is something the Dark Knight desperately wants back.

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!

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.

Originally published in single magazine form in Detective Comics and Batman.

Worlds' Finest' part 1! Writer Chris Roberson (i, ZOMBIE) joins the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight for a two-part, time-spanning arc! What dangerous foe threatens to destroy both the 853rd and 21st centuries? It's up to the World's Finest from multiple eras to find out!

Presenting Tim Drake’s first adventures as the Dark Knight’s partner by legendary comic creators CHUCK DIXON (NIGHTWING), TOM LYLE (STARMAN) and BOB SMITH (CATWOMAN)! Tim Drake is the latest teenager to take up the mantle of Robin, and now he makes his debut as the Caped Crusader’s crime-fighting partner on the streets of Gotham City! He must confront the return of his first major adversary, King Snake, who is trying to build a drug empire in Gotham. Luckily, he has both Batman and the mysterious Huntress to aid him. But the Boy Wonder will have to face his greatest challenge alone, when the Joker escapes from Arkham Asylum and the Dark Knight is nowhere to be found. The Clown Prince of Crime will be Tim’s baptism by fire-will it end in tragedy or triumph? ROBIN: TRIUMPHANT collects in chronological order for the first time ever BATMAN #465, 467-469, ROBIN II #1-4, and ROBIN III #1-6.

"A fiftieth anniversary celebration of The Greatest Batman Stories Ever Told, as written and drawn by many of the greatest writers and artists ever to grace the comic art medium!"--Page 4 of cover.

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.

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.

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.