Batman by Grant Morrison Omnibus Vol. 1 [Hardcover]

One of the greatest storytellers of his generation, Grant Morrison's arrival in the world of the Dark Knight changed the character forever.

Now collecting the entirety of this epic saga, this first of three omnibus collections introduces Batman to his son, Damian Wayne, and takes the Caped Crusader from the brink of death to the edge of madness. These blockbuster stories, including the now-classicBatman & Son, Batman: The Black GloveandBatman R.I.P., feature a deconstruction of superhero comics like no other, with a challenging, thought-provoking take on the man behind the cowl.

CollectsBatman#655-658, #663-683 and stories fromDC Universe#0 and #30 and #47, from artists Andy Kubert, J.H. Williams III, Tony S. Daniel and more, along with two brand-new pages from superstar artist Chris Burnham (Batman Incorporated), recapping events fromThe Resurrection of Ra's Al Ghul. A wildly entertaining ride that's been at all times challenging, unsettling, amusing, inventive, iconic and epic... one of the most exciting eras in Batman history. --IGN

Terrifically exciting --VARIETY

[A] sweeping, emotionally draining saga. --PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

Game-changing redefining of the Caped Crusader. --ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY SHELF LIFEWriter Grant Morrison is known for his innovative work on comics from the graphic novel Batman: Arkham Asylum to acclaimed runs on Animal Man and Doom Patrol, as well as his subversive creator-owned titles such as The Invisibles, Seaguy and WE3. Grant has also written best-selling runs on JLA, Seven Soldiers of Victory and New X-Men and helped to reinvent the DC Universe in The Multiversity, All-Star Superman, 52, Batman, Batman & Robin and Batman, Incorporated.CA