DC Finest Batman: The Case of the Chemical Syndicate

Years 1939–1941 of DC Finest: Batman

Discover the origin of the Dark Knight in his earliest and most defining battles!

Before he became a global icon, Batman began his journey as Gotham City's most relentless crimefighter. This DC Finest collection brings together Batman's first adventures, featuring the debut of classic villains like the Joker, Catwoman, and Hugo Strange, along with Robin's introduction as the Boy Wonder. Follow the Dark Knight as he refines his mission to fight crime, protect the innocent, and strike fear into the hearts of evildoers. DC Finest continues, a major publishing initiative presenting comprehensive collections of the most in-demand and celebrated periods in DC Comics history, spanning genres, characters, and eras!

Collects stories from BATMAN #1-5, DETECTIVE COMICS #27-51, NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR COMICS #2, and WORLD'S BEST COMICS #1.