In May 1939, Detective Comics No. 27 introduced a new kind of hero to the world: this hero stalked the night, using his frightening appearance, supreme physical training and incomparable detective skills to bring criminals to justice - and he called himself the Bat-Man! This handsome new book collects the ongoing early adventures of one of the world's greatest and most iconic heroes, presented for the first time in sequential order. Incredibly rare and near-impossible to find in their original format, these stories are sure to thrill a whole new generation of readers, much as they caused a sensation originally. Get ready to find out why they call him the Dark Knight!