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Cover: Simone Bianchi

Batman: Secrets of the Batcave #[nn]

Oct 2007 · DC · 17.99 USD; 21.99 CAD
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This 2007 DC collection delves into the hidden history and mysteries of Batman's iconic underground headquarters, the Batcave. It gathers stories that explore the cave's origins, its various secret chambers, and the legendary artifacts housed within, offering a unique perspective on the Dark Knight's world through the lens of his most famous sanctuary.

In "Brothers in Crime!", Bruce Wayne, Dick Grayson, and Alfred return to Wayne Manor, only to be met with a tense demand from Francine Langstrom—Bruce must fulfill his promise to find and rescue her son, Kirk. With young Rebecca by his side, Batman ventures into the depths of the Batcave, tracking the elusive Man-Bat, whose grief and fury still run deep. Written by Gerry Conway and illustrated with moody precision by Gene Colan, inks by Klaus Janson, and colors by Adrienne Roy, this 2007 tale unfolds in shadows and secrets, with Simone Bianchi’s haunting cover setting the tone.

Contains 16 stories
Brothers in Crime!
13 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Rafferty Brothers [Peter (death)Steve (death)Mike (death)] (villains)

In "Brothers in Crime!" from Batman: Secrets of the Batcave, a visit to the Batcave’s trophy room uncovers a bullet-proof vest tied to a past case involving the Rafferty Brothers—two criminals whose actions left their younger brother, Peter, caught in the crossfire of a deadly misunderstanding. The vest serves as a haunting reminder of a case where loyalty, guilt, and justice blurred in ways even Batman couldn’t fully untangle.

The Penny Plunderers!
13 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]J. J. Withers (introduction)Joe Coyne (villain, introduction)Skinny (villain, introduction, death)Mike (villain, introduction)
Dinosaur Island!
12 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Murray Wilson Hart (master showman)Mr. Breach (big-game hunter)Stephen Chase (villain, big-game hunter)

In "Dinosaur Island!" from Batman: Secrets of the Batcave #nn, Batman and Robin take on a high-stakes game of "Touch Hunt" on a legendary island rumored to be home to prehistoric creatures—only to realize too late that they're not the hunters, but the hunted, by a cunning foe who's turned the island into a deadly playground.

The Thousand and One Trophies of Batman!
12 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Commissioner James GordonDr. Doom (villain, smuggler, death)The Joker (villain, image)

In "The Thousand and One Trophies of Batman!" from Batman: Secrets of the Batcave #nn (2007), Jo and the Caped Crusader inspect the Bat-Cave’s ever-growing collection of trophies—until a new addition, trophy 1001, arrives mid-case. Unaware that the evil Dr. Doom is concealed within it, they leave the cave vulnerable to a hidden threat lurking among the relics.

The Man Behind the Red Hood!
13 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Commissioner James GordonDean Chalmers (of State University)Paul Wong (student)Jimmy Kale (student)Earl "Farmerboy" Benson (villain, ex-con, university gardener)The Red Hood [The Joker] (villain, origin)unnamed crime victimunnamed police officerunnamed college studentsunnamed night watchman

In "The Man Behind the Red Hood!" from Batman: Secrets of the Batcave #, Batman takes on a rare role as a guest instructor at State University, where he challenges his criminology students with a case even he couldn’t crack—the mystery of the Red Hood. With the students diving into the enigma, Batman watches closely, testing their instincts against a criminal whose identity has long eluded the Dark Knight.

The Flying Bat-Cave!
12 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Commissioner James GordonRocky"Diamond" Lang"Big-Time" Gateson

When criminals kidnap Robin and force Batman to stay out of Gotham for a week, they’re stunned to find him operating a flying Bat-Cave from the skies, turning the tables on their plans with aerial precision. The story unfolds as Batman and Robin use the airborne fortress to stay one step ahead, proving that even without the city’s shadows, justice still soars.

The First Batman
10 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne] (origin re-cap)Robin [Dick Grayson]Commissioner James GordonDr. Thomas Wayne [as Bat-Man] (cameo, flashback)Martha Wayne (cameo, flashback)Lew Moxon (villain, introduction, death)Joey Chill (villain, death)

When a forgotten Batman-style costume surfaces in Bruce Wayne’s attic, it sparks a chilling revelation: the man who killed his parents, Joey Chill, was just a hired hand. The discovery forces Bruce to confront a darker truth—that the real mastermind behind the tragedy is still out there, and the past is far from buried.

The 100 Batarangs of Batman
12 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Commissioner James GordonJay Garris (villain, introduction)Elmer Mason (Batman admirer)Lee Collins (Australian boomerang expert)

In "The 100 Batarangs of Batman," Batman and Robin comb through their case files, tracking down clues hidden in the unique designs of their past batarangs—each one a piece of a puzzle left behind by criminals who’ve used the iconic weapon against them. With the unsettling possibility that their enemies have uncovered the secret of Batarang-X, the dynamic duo races to stay one step ahead before the tide turns.

The Origin of the Bat-Cave!
12 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]unnamed museum curatorProfessor Carter NicholsJeremy Coe (doubles as an Indian)a tribe of Indians (villains)

When the Caped Crusaders uncover an ancient piece of pottery in the Bat-Cave, they enlist Professor Nichols to send them back in time to trace its mysterious origins—uncovering secrets buried deep beneath Gotham’s foundations.

The Man Who Falls
16 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Thomas WayneMartha WayneMaster KirigiHenri DucardWillie Doggett (cameo)Tom Woodley (cameo)Alfred Pennyworth
The 1,000 Secrets of the Batcave!
12 pp · Superhero
Wolf Brando (villain, introduction, death)Reilly (police officer)

In "The 1,000 Secrets of the Batcave!", a desperate fugitive stumbles upon the hidden entrance to the Batcave, uncovering long-buried truths about Batman and Robin. With the cave’s arsenal and memorabilia at his disposal, he turns the heroes’ greatest assets against them in a dangerous game of deception and survival.

The Batman Dime-Museum
12 pp · Superhero
Prisoners of the Bat-Cave
6 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]unnamed GovernorRoddy (a framed prisoner)Len Paul (villain)

Trapped in the Bat-Cave by a malfunctioning time-lock, Jo and her fellow Caped Crusaders must unravel a murder mystery before time runs out—racing to deliver the evidence to the Governor and stop an innocent man’s execution.

Shadow Play
15 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Alfred PennyworthRobin [Dick Grayson]Rebecca LangstromFrancine LangstromJames GordonBarbara GordonVicki ValeBoss Rupert ThorneMorton DealMan-Bat [Kirk Langstrom]

In "Shadow Play," Bruce, Dick, and Alfred settle back into Wayne Manor, only to be interrupted by Francine Langstrom, who demands Bruce honor his promise to rescue her missing son, Kirk. With young Rebecca at his side, Batman ventures into the depths of the cave system beneath the manor, tracking the elusive Man-Bat—still haunted by the belief that his daughter is lost and that Batman is his foe.

Interlude on Earth-Two
19 pp · Superhero
Batman (Earth 1)Robin (Earth 2)Batwoman (Earth 2)Dr. Hugo Strange (Earth 2)Starman [Ted Knight] (Earth 2)
Inside the Batcave
7 pp

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Full credits

artist Gene Colan
colorist Adrienne Roy
letterer Ben Oda
cover pencils, inks Simone Bianchi

Reprints

↩ Reprints Batman #12 (1942), Batman #35 (1946), World's Finest Comics #30 (1947), Batman #48 (1948), Detective Comics #158 (1950), Detective Comics #168 (1951), Detective Comics #186 (1952), Detective Comics #205 (1954), Detective Comics #223 (1955), Detective Comics #235 (1956), Batman #108 (1957), Detective Comics #244 (1957), Batman #203 (1968), Limited Collectors' Edition #C-44 (1976), The Brave and the Bold #182 (1982), Batman #348 (1982), Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe #2 (1985), Secret Origins of the World's Greatest Super-Heroes #[nn] (1990), Who's Who in the DC Universe #13 (1991), Bizarro Comics #[nn] (2001)

Reprinted in Batman Mythology #1 (2021)

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