Books like Batman by Scott Ciencin

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.

Ed Kennedy, a nineteen‑year‑old taxi driver, captures a bank robber and then receives strange messages that send him to help people, reshaping his sense of worth and leading to a surprising adventure.

Arthur Penhaligon inherits a clock‑shaped key that binds him to a perilous destiny, as Mr. Monday and his eerie army pursue him across strange realms.

366 pages : 18 cm

A thriller following 14‑year‑old Billy Zeets as he navigates a deadly plot involving a killer.

Peter Parker, bitten by a radioactive spider, gains extraordinary strength and agility. As a young hero, he wrestles with morality and uses his powers to protect his city, confronting the criminals who threaten his family.

Arthur Penhaligon must reclaim the First Key from the tyrannical Grim Tuesday, racing through the surreal House of the Keys to unite the fragments of the Will and prevent a catastrophic takeover of his world.

Eleven‑year‑old Riley Mack and his friends outwit a school bully, solve a mystery, and help the FBI catch bank robbers.

Explore Batman’s roster of master criminals and the gadgets he employs to bring them to justice.

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.

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.

Embry Woods hides a past‑shrouded secret that reshaped her life and threatens to ignite a fire of revelations—love, betrayal, and danger intertwine at the abandoned Sea Cliff Inn.