In May 1939, Detective Comics #27 introduced a new kind of hero to the world: this hero stalked the night, using his frightening appearance, supreme physical training and incomparable detective skills to bring criminals to justice - and he called himself the Bat-Man! This new collection follows the early adventures of Gotham's Dark Knight protector, reprinting his stories from Detective Comics, Batman and World's Finest in sequence. Incredibly rare and near-impossible to find in their original format, these stories are sure to thrill a whole new generation of readers in the same way they caused a sensation originally. Get ready to delve into the Batman's back-story!