“PIGMIES IN GIANTLAND.” A crazed scientist called Dr. Agar tries to convince wealthy people that he has created a shrinking gas capable of reducing anything to one-fifth of its normal size. How will Batman and Robin defeat this new foe when they themselves are captured and shrunk?! Plus, “MODERN PAUL REVERE” and “ROGUES AND RED HOTS.”

Enjoy this great comic from DC’s digital archive!

Enjoy this great comic from DC’s digital archive!

When Bruce Wayne refuses to allow illegal mindcontrol experiments to continue at Wayne Technology, he finds himself charged with being a traitor. During the police investigation, Wayne is forced to confront memories of the various people who trained him to become the feared Dark KnightBatman. Wayne not only must clear himself, but also protect his secret and save his company from ruin. Batman screenwriter Sam Hamm makes his comic-book debut with BATMAN: BLIND JUSTICE, introducing new elements to the Batman legend including the character of Henri Ducard, played by Liam Neeson in 2005s smash film Batman Begins.

This work dissects the origin and growth of superhero comic books, their major influences, and the creators behind them. It demonstrates how Batman, Wonder Woman, Captain America and many more stand as time capsules of their eras, rising and falling with societal changes, and reflecting an amalgam of influences. The book covers in detail the iconic superhero comic book creators and their unique contributions in their quest for realism, including Julius Schwartz and the science-fiction origins of superheroes; the collaborative design of the Marvel Universe by Jack Kirby, Stan Lee, and Steve Ditko; Jim Starlin’s incorporation of the death of superheroes in comic books; John Byrne and the revitalization of superheroes in the modern age; and Alan Moore’s deconstruction of superheroes.

Knightfall part 10, continued from BATMAN #496. The longest night in Batman's life continues as he and the Mayor are swept away by the irresistible force of millions of gallons of water from the Gotham River. Continued in BATMAN #497.

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.