Gotham City is plagued with crime and corruption in places high and low, but one man has taken a stand against evil of all forms: the dark avenger known as Batman.Now, in this up-to-the-minute, essential reference guide, former DC Comics Editor Robert Greenberger details the complete history of the Dark Knight, including his origins, comprehensive biographies of every character and key location in the Batman universe from Apokolips to Zatanna, the Justice League of America, and much more, fully illustrated with black-and-white images and two sixteen-page colour sections.The first Batman encyclopedia for over thirty years, this is an essential reference guide and sourcebook for the World's Greatest Detective, and a must-have for Bat-fans!