In May 1939, "Detective Comics Number 27" introduced a new kind of hero to the world: this hero stalked the night, using his frightening appearance, supreme physical training and incomparable detective skills to bring criminals to justice - as the Bat-Man! This new collection follows the early adventures of Gotham's Dark Knight protector, reprinting classic stories from "Detective Comics", "Batman" and World's Finest in sequence, including "The Crimes of Two-face", "Crime's Early Bird", "The Man Who Led a Double Life", "The North Pole Crimes" and more! Near-impossible to find in their original format, these stories are sure to thrill a whole new generation of readers. Get ready to delve into the Batman's back-story!
