Books like Batman by Alex Irvine

A science‑fate‑infused comic adventure featuring Batman, the iconic superhero battling crime in a graphic‑novel format that blends action, fantasy, and horror elements.

In Gotham Central Vol. 1, Batman teams with the city’s detectives to investigate a serial killer who murders by dressing victims in Robin’s costume.

Batman invites young readers to solve a mystery in Gotham by following clues, making decisions and uncovering the truth about a series of bizarre crimes.

"The dynamic duo behind the popular website LawAndTheMultiverse.com breaks down even the most advanced legal concepts for every self-proclaimed nerd. James Daily and Ryan Davidson--attorneys by day and comic enthusiasts all of the time--have clearly found their vocation, exploring the hypothetical legal ramifications of comic book tropes, characters, and powers down to the most deliciously trivial detail. The Law of Superheroes asks and answers crucial speculative questions about everything from constitutional law and criminal procedure to taxation, intellectual property, and torts, including: Could Superman sue if someone exposed his true identity as Clark Kent? Are members of the Legion of Doom vulnerable to prosecution under RICO? Do the heirs of a superhero who comes back from the dead get to keep their inherited property after their loved one is resurrected? Does it constitute 'cruel and unusual punishment' to sentence an immortal like Apocalypse to life in prison without the possibility of parole? Engaging, accessible, and teaching readers about the law through fun hypotheticals, The Law of Superheroes is a must-have for legal experts, comic nerds, and anyone who will ever be called upon to practice law in the comic multiverse"--Provided by publisher.

Clayface has returned to Gotham City, seeking revenge. Will Batman, Robin, and their allies catch the true villain before he defeats the Dynamic Duo?

Batman strikes fear in the hearts of criminals, but there’s a killer stalking Gotham who’s even better at inspiring fright–and his method just might be unbeatable . . . because it’s invisible. Unbeknownst to the general public, a powerful new designer drug has hit the streets of Gotham, courtesy of an evil genius determined to turn the expression “scared to death” into lethal reality. Unlike the Caped Crusader, who petrifies only villains, this mastermind is targeting decent citizens–and he’s come up with the ultimate delivery system. After all, the public can’t refuse something they can’t see, hear, or smell. That’s the beauty of a terror toxin that is undetectable by the human senses. And with all of Gotham’s super-villains incarcerated, Batman must hunt down a mystery madman about whom he knows nothing. Maybe the Dark Knight should be afraid . . . because there’s plenty to fear when you go head-to-head with fear itself.

"The origin of the classic Batman villain Clayface is revealed--and a new mystery is introduced! Batman and Commissioner Gordon are forced into a tight corner as Clayface embarks on a murder spree throughout Gotham City. what led Clayface to become the monster that he is? The answers lie here. Collects Batman: The Dark Knight #22-29"--

The Batman, a graphic novel, explores the darker, more serious tone of Gotham City in the 1960s through the lens of art and storytelling by Neal Adams, Dick Giordano, and Irv Novick.

Gotham City is in chaos as the criminal organizations seek to fill the void left by the death of the Joker. When Scarecrow threatens to unleash a toxin that will kill thousands, the result is uncontrollable panic. Batman sets out to stop the madman. Then a new figure intervenes -- the Arkham Knight, and he seems to know everything there is to know about Batman and his allies.