DC SUPER HEROES BATMAN YR TP (2025)

"The Penguin purchases Gotham's largest media company. Meanwhile, a crime wave hits the city. Batman soon learns that these events are related. After the Dark Knight stops a crime, the Penguin's TV news channel edits the security tapes and police reports to frame Batman. Will the hero end up in prison and will the Penguin fly free?"

"On a bright spring morning, a dark cloud of smoke engulfs Gotham City. The fearsome Scarecrow has turned day into night. Surprisingly, the crook doesn't resist Batman's attempt to arrest him. From behind the bars of his cell, the Scarecrow reveals that his evil experiment has already been set in motion. When the black smoke mixes with water, it produces a gas that fills people with fear. A thunderstorm is approaching the city. Can Batman save the citizens of Gotham from their worst nightmares?"

"Batman has been kidnapped by the Riddler! The crook has left behind one of his infamous riddles, addressed to Robin. If Robin can solve the puzzle, he will locate the Caped Crusader. But that first riddle leads to another. Then the Riddler turns off all the lights in Gotham City. What, Robin wonders, is the point? When will the riddles end? If the Boy Wonder cannot find his partner by the next sunrise, Batman will be gone forever."

"When the Joker escapes from Arkham Asylum, Batman tracks the fleeing villain to an old warehouse, but when he enters he finds that the Joker has transformed the place into a deadly fun house."

"When animals and people begin to disappear in one of Gotham City's parks, Batman suspects that the deadly Poison Ivy and her creepy plants are at work again. But the green villainess is locked behind bars. Batman goes to investigate, and just in the nick of time. When he arrives at the park, he sees a police officer dragged into the depths of the sewer system. The officer was pulled there by living vines!"

"Billionaire Bruce Wayne is asked to support the military's newest weapon, the ParaBomb X, a high-tech orb that emits a paralyzing light. But during the weapon's demonstration, a general grabs the orb, crashes through the window, and falls to the street below. Bruce Wayne is stunned. When he looks down at the street, he sees the thief turn into a gooey pile of mud and slip down a storm drain with the stolen weapon. He wasn't a general at all, he was one of Batman's strangest enemies, Clayface."

"Many years after the death of his parents, Bruce Wayne comes face to face with their killer, Joe Chill. While chasing down the cold-blooded crook, Bruce recalls the story of his own past and how he became the world's greatest crime fighter: Batman."

"It's Valentine's Day in Gotham, but not everyone is celebrating. Victor Fries (aka Mr. Freeze) has never gotten over the death of his wife, Nora, and he's not about to let anyone enjoy this painful holiday. Only Batman can stop the cold-hearted criminal before Victor refrigerates the city!"

"Junior high school student Tim Drake is tired of being a hero-in-training. He's ready to become the full-time sidekick of Batman, Gotham City's greatest crime fighter. The Dark Knight, however, has one final test for his anxious apprentice, and it won't be easy. Tim will need the help of Nightwing, Batman's former partner, to complete the timely task and finally take on the title - the next Robin."

"When Batman learns about a school for aspiring villains, he sends Robin to find out who's in charge. While undercover, the Boy Wonder discovers that the mysterious headmistress is none other than Catwoman! The Dynamic Duo must find a way to take down this feline felon before her students graduate to full-time crooks."

"The evil puppet Scarface and his wiseguys just pulled off one of the biggest heists in Gotham history. Unfortunately, there's a rat among the thieves, and the loose lips are helping Batman crack the case. Is the Ventriloquist betraying his wooden creation to the Dark Knight?"

"While researching the Arctic for a school project, Robin learns that something is melting the glaciers - and it's not just global warming! With Batman's help, Robin discovers that eco-terrorist Ra's Al Ghul is behind the polar heat wave. To prevent an environmental disaster, the Dynamic Duo must brave the icy tundra and stop his evil plan."

"Gotham's greatest super-villains escape from Arkham Asylum, and Batman must quickly wrangle up the rebel rogues. When only one remains at large, the Dark Knight gets an extra hand from his biggest, little fan - the Bat-Mite, a mischievous imp from another dimension. Unfortunately, the Riddler isn't the easiest crook to catch. But if Bat-Mite can't crack the criminal cluemaster, he might end up hurting, instead of helping, his favorite hero."

"At a charity ball, Bruce Wayne notices a strange coincidence - all of the waiters are twins. Then suddenly, the terrible Two-Face crashes the festivities! He has partnered with another super-villain to rob every bank in Gotham, but first this crazy criminal wants to take down the city's top moneymaker. Before Bruce can change into his secret identity, Batman, Two-Face captures the billionaire and leads him toward the factory that birthed his criminal alter ego. Without help from his own partners, the Dark Knight could be in double trouble."

"Harley Quinn has captured Robin! But this crazy quack is only using the Boy Wonder as bait. Her true target is Batman, and she's left clues all over Gotham to lure him into her trap. If the Dynamic Duo can't escape her clutches, they'll both become Harley's gift to her evil boyfriend, the Joker."

"As a former pro wrestler, Killer Croc bullied his opponents inside the ring. As a cutthroat criminal, this ferocious freak forces his competition out of town. Next on his hoodlum hit list is Kite Man, but the second-rate super-villain isn't leaving Gotham without a fight. He's partnering with Batman, the World's Greatest Detective, to wrangle up the reptilian rogue and take him down for the count!"

"Billionaire Bruce Wayne and his teenage sidekick, Tim Drake, have tickets to a new Alice in Wonderland movie. Unfortunately, Jervis Tetch, also known as the Mad Hatter, has infiltrated the theater and installed his micro-circuitry into the 3-D glasses. When the movie begins, dozens of Gotham teens are brainwashed! That night, Tim and the other teens awake, rush to the Mad Hatter's lair, and receive instructions to rob the city's jewelry stores. They obey the demands, but soon run into Batman! The Dark Knight must follow the teens, stop the Mad Hatter, and save the Boy Wonder from Wonderland."

"It's fall in Gotham City. The air is getting colder, the leaves are changing color, and the people are turning into monsters! These evil creatures are taking over the city, and the problem appears to be spreading. Luckily, Batman and his teenage crime-fighting partner, Robin, are investigating. Soon, they trace this monster mess back to the Gotham City Clinic. Apparently, the evil Hugo Strange has been posing as a physician and turning his patients into troublesome terrors. The Dynamic Duo must work together to stop the creature chaos and put this monster medic out of business."

"In the dead of winter, fear is spreading through Gotham like a flu virus. Hundreds of residents have gone mad with fright, and dozens more are affected each day. Fortunately, Batman and his teenage partner, Batgirl, are on this medical case. And soon, the root of the problem is revealed. Scarecrow, the Dark Knight's most frightful foe, has taken over a dentist's chair, and is gassing patients with his evil fear toxin. If he isn't stopped soon, the entire city could be scared to death!"

"Barbara Gordon, the secret super hero Batgirl, has been invited to the biggest Halloween party of year. Unfortunately, she already agreed to spend the night with Robin, her younger crime-fighting partner. Instead of arguing with her mentor, Batman, Barbara decides to bring Robin along. That night, the teens arrive at the costume party, hosted by an eccentric collector of Halloween artifacts. Suddenly, all of the lights go out! When they turn on, his prized artifact, a black cat made of rare diamonds, is missing! One of the masked guests must have stolen it, and Batgirl and Robin must capture the feline felon."

"After stealing a prized necklace, Catwoman manages to escape Batman's pursuit only to find the Penguin waiting for her in her apartment. The Penguin asks her to kidnap the Ventriloquist's prized puppet, Scarface, so he can hold it hostage so the Ventriloquist's gang will stop stealing the Penguin's profits. Catwoman flawlessly pulls off the caper only to discover that the Ventriloquist has decided to wage war on the Penguin's forces in retaliation - and neither ultra-violent villain is willing to back down! Not wanting blood on her hands, Catwoman decides to team-up with Batman to set things right - but even with the Dark Knight's assistance, the odds are severely stacked against them."

"Once again, Batman catches the Penguin in the act, meaning more prison time for the villain. Since the fowl felon has a bad habit of escaping his cell, the Dark Knight delivers him to a privately run, impenetrable prison this time around. But even from behind bars, the Penguin finds a way to gain the upper hand and appoint himself warden! With all the thieves, thugs, and crooks under his sway, the Penguin hatches a plan to unleash his new army on Gotham City!"

"The Scarecrow is on the loose in this exciting comics and chapter book hybrid! Now the Scarecrow has fitted the Dark Knight with a helmet that slowly gives him fear gas as part of a twisted experiment. Batman has no choice but to play along - the mask is tamper-proof and if he tries to remove it, he'll get a toxic dose of the nightmare-inducing fumes! Will Batman outsmart the crazed villain, or will he be driven bat-bonkers?"

"Bruce Wayne is in the rainforests of Brazil in this comics and chapter book hybrid, but there's trouble in the local villages - people are disappearing! Corporate developers are tearing down the forest, and a legend tells of a giant bat creature that will defend the plant life from those who would destroy it. Batman takes up the case, and he soon finds out the strange goings-on are more than just folklore; it's Man-Bat and Posion Ivy!"

"Many years after the death of his parents, Bruce Wayne comes face to face with their killer, Joe Chill. While chasing down the cold-blooded crook, Bruce recalls the story of his own past and how he became the world's greatest crime fighter... Batman. Just in time for Batman's 80th Anniversary, this action-packed chapter book also features a brand new Batman's Friends and Foes Roster and historical archives from the Caped Crusader's many years of fighting crime!"

"The Joker escapes from Arkham Asylum and tricks Batman into following him into an old warehouse. But the building has been remodeled into the Joker's fun house. Batman must outwit clown robots and escape deadly amusement rides to make sure that the Joker does not have the last laugh! Just in time for Batman's 80th Anniversary, this action-packed chapter book also features a brand new Batman's Friends and Foes Roster and historical archives from the Caped Crusader's many years of fighting crime!"

"Batman has been kidnapped by the Riddler! The crook has left behind one of his infamous riddles, addressed to Robin. If Robin can solve the puzzle, he will locate the Caped Crusader. But that first riddle leads to another. Then the Riddler turns off all the lights in Gotham City. What, Robin wonders, is the point? When will the riddles end? If the Boy Wonder cannot find his partner by the next sunrise, Batman will be gone forever. Just in time for Batman's 80th Anniversary, this action-packed chapter book also features a brand new Batman's Friends and Foes Roster and historical archives from the Caped Crusader's many years of fighting crime!"

"Barbara Gordon, the secret super hero Batgirl, has been invited to the biggest Halloween party of year. Unfortunately, she already agreed to spend time with Robin, her younger crime-fighting partner. Instead of arguing with her mentor, Batman, Barbara decides to bring Robin along. That night, the teens arrive at the costume party, hosted by a collector of Halloween artifacts. Suddenly, all of the lights go out! When they turn on, his prized artifact, a black cat made of rare diamonds, is missing! Now Batgirl and Robin must capture the feline felon who stole it. Just in time for Batman's 80th Anniversary, this action-packed chapter book also features a brand new Batman's Friends and Foes Roster and historical archives from the Caped Crusader's many years of fighting crime."

"The Riddler in a bit of a slump. It's bad enough that Batman and his friends have foiled him again. But what's really got him down is that he's no closer to learning the Caped Crusader's true identity. Who is the man behind the mask? To find the answer, The Riddler hatches a precarious plan that turns Batgirl and Robin into the pawns. Can Batman stop the Prince of Puzzles before he solve the ultimate riddle? Find out in this action-packed chapter book for DC Super Hero fans!"

"Something funny is afoot in Gotham City, but Batman and Batwoman aren't laughing. Robbery victims are handing over their loot and seem downright delighted to do so. While investigating this odd behavior, the Dark Knight and his crime-fighting cousin uncover the use of Joker toxin. But the Joker is locked up in Arkham Asylum or is he? Can Batman and Batwoman get to the bottom of the jester's joke before the punchline knocks out half of Gotham City?"

Trouble on a movie set and a series of bank heists spur Batman and his sidekick, Batwing, into action. Soon they discover that former actor Matt Hagen - better known as the super-villain Clayface - is plotting a secret comeback. But when the morphing movie star gets cornered, his escape puts the Dark Knight in danger. Can Batwing help contain the muddy menace before Batman is brought to his knees? Find out in this action-packed chapter book for DC Super Hero fans!