From genesis to greatness - the full, illustrated story of the Batman! . Decade by decade, year by year, month by month, explore the evolution of the World's Greatest Detective, his heroic Bat-Family, and his unforgettable gallery of rogues, such as the Joker, Harley Quinn, Catwoman, Bane, Scarecrow and the Penguin. Packed with original, comic book art, in-depth profiles, key storylines and events, both in and out of world.With a foreword by legendary comic book writer Frank Miller (The Dark Knight Returns, Batman: Year One), this definitive guide is presented in a collectible slipcase featuring specially commissioned artwork by top DC comic book artists and including two exclusive prints.Copyright © 2014 DC Comics. BATMAN and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © DC Comics. WB SHIELD: TM & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s14)