Batman: the Ultimate Guide to the Dark Knight

Born in the late 1930s, Batman is one of the greatest of all fictional heroes. The Ace of Detectives, the Caped Crusader, the Dark Knight - each generation has its own favourite nickname for this ultimate crimefighter as he wages war on a host of horrific supervillains, For this guide, Dorling Kindersley has been permitted unprecedented access to the archives of DC Comics, creators of Batman and shapers of his legend. Artwork reveals the secret workings of key installations and equipment such as the Batcave, the Batmobile, Batman's suit and the weaponry contained in his Utility Belt. Panoramic views of Gotham City and Arkham Asylum with its villaninous inmates allow readers to enter Batman's world.