This graphic novel by Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale-the creative team behind the classic BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN-includes three dark tales of horror and intrigue featuring Batman facing off against his most demented and wicked foes. Taking place on the most evil of holidays, Halloween, the Darknight Detective confronts his deepest fears ashe tries to stop the madness and horror created by Scarecrow, the Mad Hatter, the Penguin, Poison Ivy and the Joker....

The Caped Crusader joins with police captain Jim Gordon and district attorney Harvey Dent to get the goods on Mob boss Carmine Falcone. Meanwhile, a mysterious serial killer targets members of Falcone's gang. Contrasting with that Godfather-inspired story line are early appearances of such colorfully garbed Batman adversaries as the Joker and Catwoman.

When the Intelligencia, the smartest and deadliest supervillain group in the world, targets the world's greatest geniuses like Reed Richards and the Beast, the Red Hulk allies himself with Bruce Banner to stop them.

"Collecting BATMAN: DARK VICTORY #0-13, this epic continues the story of THE LONG HALLOWEEN. It is early in Batman's crimefighting career, when James Gordon, Harvey Dent, and the vigilante himself were all just beginning their roles as Gotham's protectors. Once a town controlled by organized crime, Gotham City suddenly finds itself being run by lawless freaks, such as Poison Ivy, Mr. Freeze, and the Joker. Witnessing his city's dark evolution, the...

"Steve Rogers has died, leaving behind legions of heroes who gained strength and inspiration from his example. For Spider-Man, Wolverine, Iron Man and the Avengers, it is a time to grieve. This is their story. This is Cap's story. This is America's story" (Back cover).

While still trying to sort out the overall scheme unraveling in the streets of Gotham, Batman finds himself ready to murder the Joker and on the opposite side of the battle from former police commissioner Jim Gordon.

"The must-own DC Comics collection to prepare for the upcoming cinematic blockbuster Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice! The two most popular super-heroes of all time aren't always on the same side. Witness the battles through the ages when the Earth shook from the blows of these titans - Batman and Superman! This collections captures some of the most incredible and memorable clashes between the Man of Steel and The Dark Knight that sets the stage...

It's a dark time in Gotham city. Held hostage by the powerful Falcone crime family, the city is rife with misdeeds and corruption. Adding to the chaos is the mysterious Holiday killer, who has been targeting the underworld and leaving a trail of terror, and body bags. Batman, Captain James Gordon, and D.A. Harvey Dent race against the calendar as it advances toward the next ill-fated holiday. Based on the critically acclaimed graphic novel.