batman (fictitious character)

Batman returns to crime fighting after a 10-year retirement.

Batman does battle with The Scarecrow, The Mad Hatter, and The Penguin.

When Bruce Wayne seemingly becomes the victim of mental illness and abandons his Batman identity for life on the streets of Gotham City, the Club of Villains capitalizes on the fall of their greatest foe and begins a crime spree through the streets of Gotham.

"Businessman Oswald Chesterfield Cobblepot, also known as the Penguin, opens an exotic animals garden. Batman is sure something is awry when every missing businessman matches the animals' display names...will he and Robin be quick enough to stop the Penguin and the evil sorceress Circe?"--Back cover.

Two-Face abducts Bruce Wayne in the middle of a charity ball and brings him to a factory where he plans on taking down the billionaire before he has the chance to change into Batman, and Bruce Wayne tries to figure out a way to escape without help from his partners.

"Learn all about Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Arrow, and the rest of the Super Friends!"--Page [4] of cover.

Poison Ivy takes over a seed bank at the Giordano Botanical Gardens where her powers are greatest, and it is up to the reader to choose Batman's path as he tries to prevent her from stealing the historical and priceless plant seeds.

It is an uneasy time in Gotham, and some new executive at Simon Stagg's warehouse seems to be behind the trouble--but Batman and Katana are on the case.

"Many years after the death of his parents, Bruce Wayne comes face to face with their murderer, Joe Chill. While chasing down this cold-blooded crook, Bruce recalls the story of his own past and the evolution of his alter ego-- Batman"--Unedited summary from book.