Meet the nastiest villain in Gotham city- the Joker! He's the most difficult enemy Batman has ever faced. Will Batman be able to defeat the Joker before he puts his master plan into effect?

It is a battle of wits when the Martian Manhunter challenges Batman to penetrate his baffling array of shape-shifting disguises, but when the game goes awry, can the two heroes defeat the most unexpected menace of all?

When strange crimes occur in Gotham, Batman suspects the Penguin has been using migratory birds to do his bidding.

Hush, upon learning of the Black Glove's intentions for Batman, returns to Gotham to make one final attempt on his nemesis.

Supervillain Jonathan Crane, alias The Scarecrow, has always been afraid of birds and now he plans to use his experimental fear gas to revenge himself on Batman by terrifying Robin to death--but when his plan backfires, he finds himself more scared then ever.

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.

The Joker has transformed ordinary citizens of Gotham City into laughing accomplices, and the reader must help Batman choose how to defeat his rapidly multiplying enemies.

Season 3 introduces a young Barbara Gordon, who becomes Batgirl and plays a major role along with her father, James Gordon. More villains are added to the series, like Poison Ivy (who is originally Barbara's best friend), Gearhead, and many more.

Describes how Batman overcame fear by staying calm, taking deep breaths, and using the correct tools, offering readers the same advice for overcoming fear of the dark.

How did Catwoman become Batman's feline foe? Discover the story behind this cat burglar's journey from friend to felon, including the source of her catlike skills.