"Based on the screenplay Monster Mayhem written by Heath Corson. Batman created by Bob Kane with Bill Finger."

The first comic dedicated exclusively to The Dark Knight! This 1940 issue pitted the Dynamic Duo against classic menaces including Professor Hugo Strange. Plus, the first appearances of The Joker and Catwoman (referred to as "the Cat")! Also includes a 2-page retelling of Batman's origin.

Explores the character of the Joker and his significance as the quintessential villain.

"Originally published in magazine form in Batman 1, 5, 25, 32, 85, 163, 251, 427; Detective Comics 64, 69, 168, 180, 475, 476, 726, 741, 826; World's Finest Comics 61; Superman (Vol. 2) 9; Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight 66; Detective Comics (Vol. 2) 1; Batman (Vol. 2) 15; The Greatest Joker Stories Ever Told."

The new Batman, Terry McGinnis, has to face the original Joker who, having been thought dead and gone for many years, returns to Gotham City to cause great problems with his evil doings once again. Original.

Early in Batman’s career, the Joker and the Riddler would seemingly be natural allies. But each man determined that he and he alone must be the one to kill the Bat...and either would sooner burn down Gotham than be beaten to the punch line. Untold until now, one of the darkest chapters in Batman’s history sees all of Gotham’s villains choosing sides in a battle of wits that soon turns into a full-blown war—complete with civilian casualties. In the War of Jokes and Riddles, only one side can claim victory...but the scars it leaves will shape Batman’s future as he makes the most important decision of his life. From the critically acclaimed, best-selling creative team of Tom King (GRAYSON, The Vision) and Mikel Janin (JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK), the epic graphic tale BATMAN: THE WAR OF JOKES AND RIDDLES has quickly embedded itself as one of the great stories in the Dark Knight’s mythology. Collects issues #25-32.