Batman: The Bronze Age Omnibus, Volume 1 (Batman #217-241, Detective Comics #393-422)

ONE OF THE GREATEST BATMAN ERAS OF ALL TIME BEGINS.

In the early 1970s, these groundbreaking stories of mystery, horror, and action would come to define Batman forever. Witness the birth of the dark visual style and brooding atmosphere that have become synonymous with the Dark Knight, the reinvention of his legendary rogues gallery, and the evolution of Batman himself. Featuring the first appearances of Ra's al Ghul, Talia al Ghul, and more, these iconic tales transformed the mythology of Gotham City for the modern era.

From visionary writers FRANK ROBBINS and DENNIS O'NEIL and acclaimed artists IRV NOVICK, BOB BROWN, and NEAL ADAMS comes the legendary stories that forged the Caped Crusader into the world's greatest detective.

Collects the Dark Knight's adventures from BATMAN (1940) #217-241 and DETECTIVE COMICS (1937) #393-422, with a brand new foreword by DC historian JOHN WELLS.