"Batman created by Bob Kane with Bill Finger."

With Gotham City celebrating Batman's birthday, the villains attempt to take advantage and go on a crime spree, but the other Super Friends are in town for the party and spoil the evil-doer's plans.

He's braver. He's bolder. He's bigger. And he is a year older! Batman grabs his cape and speeds down the stairs. The hero conquers every birthday task, from decorating to baking the cake. And then he conquers the most important task, celebrating! The team that brought you Bedtime for Batman is back with another energetic picture book. It's Batman's birthday, and that's something everyone can celebrate.

Introducing the character find of the year...All-Star! This normal girl from the suburbs may just have the right stuff to become the Justice LeagueÕs newest member...or its first casualty. Find out what it takes to be one of the WorldÕs Greatest Super Heroes in ÒLocal Hero.Ó

The truth behind the gauntlet Batman has been forced to runÑa violent odyssey that endangered the lives of everyone who made him who he isÑis revealed at last...and the mastermind working to unmake the Batman must be seen to be believed! Is there a goal here beyond destruction? Will Batman emerge stronger...or with a mortal wound at the exact moment that his most dangerous challenge yet is on the horizon in next monthÕs DETECTIVE COMICS #1000?

From Justice League Unlimited producer James Tucker and series writer J.M. DeMatteis comes an all-new season starring the World’s Greatest Heroes! There is a being wandering the universe searching for its true purpose, but what it finds out on the farthest edges of the cosmos will change not just our universe, but many! Meanwhile, the war for the throne of Apokolips arrives on Earth, and the true ruler will only be decided one way: Who can destroy the Justice League?