Batman: Knightfall Vol. 1

Across a collection of issues from several Batman titles, an escape from Arkham Asylum sets off a series of confrontations with familiar adversaries, including the Joker, Poison Ivy, the Riddler and Killer Croc. The escalating pressure brings Batman into direct conflict with Bane, whose attack is described as a turning point for the Caped Crusader. The volume’s scope connects the effort to recapture Arkham’s inmates with a larger clash that changes Batman’s circumstances. Its 640 pages gather material from Batman, Detective Comics, Showcase ’93 and Batman: Shadow of the Bat, alongside the Vengeance of Bane special.