Batman battles his toughest enemy yet--Bane. Will the Dark Knight rise to the challenge and save Gotham City?.

With the help of Lieutenant Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman raises the stakes on his war on crime and sets out to dismantle the remaining criminal organizations that plague the city streets. The partnership proves to be effective, but they soon find themselves prey to a reign of chaos unleashed by a rising criminal mastermind known to the terrified citizens of Gotham as The Joker. The Joker, whose eerie grin, laughter, and inhuman...

"Ever wonder how Batman became a Super hero? What was his childhood like? Who are his most trusted allies and fearsome foes? What compels him to protect Gotham City? What is his mission? In this biography-- complete with illustrations, chronology, and ... facts-- you'll uncover the epic history of Gotham City's Dark Knight and discover his true backstory."--page [4] of cover.

As a boy a young Bruce Wayne watched in horror as his millionaire parents were slain in front of his eyes. This trauma led him to become obsessed with revenge. After disappearing to the East where he seeks counsel with a ninja cult leader, he returns to his now decaying Gotham City. The City is now overrun by organized crime and dangerous individuals manipulating the system. The discovery of a cave under his mansion, and a prototype armoured suit...