From the padded cells of Arkham Asylum to the mean streets of Crime Alley, one truth is whispered wherever evil gathers: Gotham City belongs to the Batman. Until now! The crimelord formerly known as the Penguin is now Mayor Oswald Cobblepot—elected to be Gotham's leader by promising to outlaw vigilantes and villains alike. The immortal mastermind Ra's al Ghul has ordered an invasion of assassins - not to destroy the Dark Knight, but to eliminate his enemies…permanently. And a two-bit hood called the Black Mask is forming a deadly new masked mob. Outlawed. Outnumbered. On the run. Batman's greatest battle for the soul of Gotham City is about to begin! The creative team of Ty Templeton, Dan Slott, Rick Burchett, Tyler Beatty, and more proudly present BATMAN ADVENTURES VOL. 1 - a collection of all-original stories that are thrilling, moving, and just plain fun for readers of all ages. Perfectly capturing the tone and style pioneered in BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES - the iconic cartoon that defined the Dark Knight for a generation of fans - it's Gotham City's guardian at his finest! Collects THE BATMAN ADVENTURES #1-10.

The multiple-Emmy-award-winning classic THE ANIMATED SERIES influenced a generation of Batman stories. Now, experience the comics featuring your favorite characters from the show! Witness the first time Barbara Gordon suits up as Batgirl! Cower at the Joker&;s calamitous comic book caper! Thrill as Batman attempts to save the world itself from Ra&;s al Ghul...and to save his heart from al Ghul&;s daughter, Talia. Find out what happens when Robin has to defend Gotham on his own from the Ventriloquist&;s crime wave! BATMAN ADVENTURES VOL. 2 collects issues #11-20 and includes classic stories from writer Kelley Puckett ( NO MAN&;S LAND, BATGIRL) and artist Mike Parobeck (SUPERMAN ADVENTURES) that will take you back to the greatest animated series of all time!

Written and drawn by the masterminds behind the critically acclaimed "Batman: The Animated Series," Paul Dini and Bruce Timm, this Batman one-shot reveals the origins of Harley Quinn as she proves her love to the Joker by trying to eliminate the Dark Knight on her own!

Now in trade paperback, this fantastic collection features the origin of Harley Quinn, co-starring The Joker and Poison Ivy. Also included are tales starring The Scarecrow, Ra's al Ghul, Mr. Freeze and Batgirl from BATMAN ADVENTURES ANNUAL #1-2, BATMAN ADVENTURES HOLIDAY SPECIAL, ADVENTURES IN THE DC UNIVERSE #3 and BATMAN BLACK AND WHITE #1.

The Official Comics Adaptation of the Warner Bros. Motion Picture. _A string of Murders A lovs rekindled An enemy returned A hero accused A duel of masks_