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Cover: Alex Ross

Batman: The Greatest Stories Ever Told #2

Apr 2007 · DC · 19.99 USD; 23.99 CAD
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This second volume in DC's anthology series gathers a selection of classic Batman tales from across the decades, featuring stories by legendary creators that highlight key moments in the Dark Knight's history. The collection spans from the Golden Age through the 1990s, including iconic adventures and lesser-known gems that showcase Batman's evolution as a detective, vigilante, and hero.

Contains 12 stories
Secret Origin of the Golden Age Batman
23 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne] (Earth-2)Julie Madison (Earth-2)Commissioner James Gordon (Earth-2)

In this standout tale from *Batman: The Greatest Stories Ever Told #2*, the origins of the Golden Age Batman unfold with emotional depth and noir flair, tracing Bruce Wayne’s journey from a grieving boy to Gotham’s dark protector. The story weaves in his complicated romance with Julie Madison, grounding the legend in a personal, poignant past.

Professor Hugo Strange and the Monsters
12 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Professor Hugo Strange (villain)un-named monsters (villains, all die)
The Career of Batman Jones
10 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Commissioner James GordonBatman Jones (introduction)Jones' parents (introduction)gang of crooks (villains, introduction for all)
Prisoners of Three Worlds Chapter 1
7.67 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Commissioner James Gordon (cameo)Batwoman [Kathy Kane]Bat-Girl [Betty Kane]Karn (alien)

In "Prisoners of Three Worlds Chapter 1," a mysterious alien’s sudden theft of silver sets off a chain of events that strands four heroes across separate dimensions. As they struggle to understand their new realities, the line between worlds begins to blur—leaving them to face the unknown, one dimension at a time.

Death from Beyond [Prisoners of Three Worlds Chapter 2]
7.67 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Batwoman [Kathy Kane]race of bird peopleseveral alien troopsKarn (villain)
Dimension of Doom [Prisoners of Three Worlds Chapter 3]
8.67 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Batwoman [Kathy Kane]Bat-Girl [Betty Kane]several alien troopsKarn (villain)Zebo (villain)
How Many Ways Can a Robin Die?
22.5 pp · Superhero
Robin [Dick Grayson]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Warden HoweEmil Ravek
The Batman's Last Christmas!
19 pp · Superhero
BatmanHuntressJames GordonAlfred PennyworthAmos RandolphWally "Spurs" SandersThe Huntress (flashback)Aquaman (flashback)Green Lantern (flashback)Flash [Jay Garrick] (Earth 2, flashback)Green Lantern [Alan Scott] (Earth 2, flashback)Dr. Fate (flashback)Batman (Earth 2, flashback)Catwoman (flashback)
All My Enemies Against Me!
56 pp · Superhero
Penguin [Oswald Cobblepot]Gentleman Ghost [Jim Craddock]Two-Face [Harvey Dent]Captain Stingaree [Karl Courtney]TaliaMad Hatter [Jervis Tetch]Killer Moth [Drury Walker]Mister Freeze [Victor Fries]Tweedle DumTweedle DeeClayface [Matt Hagen] (2nd Clayface)Riddler [Edward Nigma]Scarecrow [Jonathan Crane]Black Spider [Eric Needham]The Spook [Van Kaliban]Cat-Man [Thomas Blake]Cavalier [Mortimer Drake]JokerCatwoman [Selina Kyle]Getaway Genius [Roy Reynolds]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Alfred PennyworthRobin [Dick Grayson]Waldo FlynnJason ToddBatgirl [Barbara Gordon]Commissioner James GordonVicki ValeLanceClancy (police officer)Signalman [Phil Cobb]Joseph Todd (death)Trina Todd (death)Killer Croc [Waylon Jones]Filbert Hughes III (criminal gang leader)Mr. RobinsonWalter (security guard)Winchell (security guard)John Grayson (flashback)Mary Grayson (flashback)

In "All My Enemies Against Me!", Batman faces an unprecedented threat when the Joker unites his rogues' gallery to eliminate him—just as Croc’s deadly plan unfolds. With Robin uncovering the tragic truth behind Jason Todd’s past and Jason himself stepping into the legacy of a fallen hero, the Batcave becomes a battleground of grief, vengeance, and unexpected bonds. As Batman, Catwoman, Talia, Robin, and Batgirl fight to survive the onslaught, Jason’s arrival adds a new, uncertain force to the fight.

Of Mice and Men
10 pp · Superhero
Bruce Wayne [Batman]Thomas WayneMartha WayneAlfred Pennyworth
Batgirl Year One Chapter 4: Cave Dwellers
22 pp · Superhero
Batgirl [Barbara Gordon]BatmanRobin [Dick Grayson]Alfred PennyworthCommissioner Jim Gordon
Citizen Wayne
6 pp · Superhero
Clark KentSelina KyleDick GraysonJames GordonJoker

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Full credits

artist Don Newton
colorist Adrienne Roy
letterer Ben Oda
cover pencils, inks Alex Ross

Reprints

↩ Reprints Batman #1 (1940), Batman #108 (1957), Batman #153 (1963), Batman #246 (1972), The Brave and the Bold #184 (1982), Detective Comics #526 (1983), Secret Origins #6 (1986), The Batman Chronicles #5 (1996), Batman: No Man's Land #1 (1999), The Batman Chronicles #21 (2000), Batgirl Year One #4 (2003)

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