Books like Batman by Andrew Vachss

Frank Miller’s graphic novel reboot of Batman’s legend, set in a decayed near‑future Gotham, follows the Dark Knight’s return with a new Robin and a new generation of villains, exploring themes of good versus evil.

Alan Moore’s graphic narrative follows the Joker’s release from Arkham Asylum, as he targets Gotham’s guardian, Commissioner Jim Gordon, and the Commissioner’s daughter, forcing the city to confront blurred borders between sanity, heroism, and villainy.

Batman confronts the notorious Arkham Asylum in this graphic novel, facing iconic rogues like the Joker and Two‑Face while uncovering the institution’s dark origins and the psychological mystery that haunts its halls.

Someone has broken into Arkham Asylum hunting down all the supervillains locked up there, and Batman's life has just become more complicated because Gotham City's new mayor is the Penguin, and he has declared Batman an outlaw.

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.

In a fresh comic adventure, Batgirl teams up with Batman and Robin to thwart two deadly villains, Mr. Freeze and Poison Ivy, whose schemes threaten Gotham City’s very existence.

A young Batman uses his wits and gadgets to stop The Joker’s new scheme in this engaging, interactive picture book.

An action-packed Batman adventure featuring the Dark Knight battling the Joker in a New York Times bestseller.

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.

"As a 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"--Page 4 of cover.

Batman and Batgirl fight off the Joker and Harley Quinn.