A horrifying crime attracts Batman's attention and forces him to revisit the ghosts of his past as Oracle, Nightwing, and Robin attempt to help him solve the mystery! Batman engages in a psychological war with a stronger, smarter-than-ever Hugo Strange, but the aftermath of this battle will be a nightmare from which Batman and his associates may never recover. Collects Batman: Gotham Knights #1-12.

Being a superhero often means layers of identities. For Ric Grayson, he once had a life as a sidekick to Batman, a life he forgot when a terrible gunshot wound erased his memories. When his long lost grand-father, who is also a super-assassin called Talon, returned to his life and implanted false memories into his brain, that added another layer. Now, with Talon vanquished, Ric Grayson has to shake loose the truth. Is he the man he has created for himself, or is there still some of the old Nightwing lurking around inside his head? Even if he wanted to, could Ric be Nightwing again when four other people have put on the mask and picked up where he left off? Whichever it is, Talon made a mess of his current life, and now Ric has to start putting it all back together.

The eclectic early millennium stories of Batman, Nightwing, and the extended Bat-family continue as Dick Grayson returns to his acrobat roots to take on the criminal sister duo, Double Dare! Then, Batman calls Aquaman for a favor, Scarecrow unleashes his fear toxin in Arkham, and Superman pays a visit to Gotham City! Collects the lead stories from Batman: Gotham Knights #14-24 and #29.

Matatoa' part 2! Batman battles for his life with the eternal shaman whose destiny includes killing the Dark Knight and taking on his nocturnal crimefighting duties! It would secure Batman a safe, crime-free Gotham City for all eternity—but at what cost does it all truly come?

Batman and Batgirl fight to save a group of kidnapped Gothamites from being sold overseas as slave labor, but Batgirl's personal struggle with her killer instincts may prove to be the death of not only her, but everyone else! Plus, a backup tale written and drawn by John Byrne!

Batman is making his way to the end of his Knightmares, but his unseen enemy has a few more tricks up his sleeve. ItÕs time once again to stick a knife into the Caped CrusaderÕs broken heart, letting the groom-that-could-have-been peer in on the bachelorette (or should that be ÒCatcheloretteÓ?) party that never was. Artist Amanda Conner (Harley Quinn) rejoins the Bat-family for this monthÕs special storyÑbecause who else you gonna invite to a shindig like this?

Samsara's origin is revealed as Batman struggles to solve the mystery of his increasingly dangerous pursuer. The Dark Knight must confront his own limitations as well as the youthful vengeance fantasies that have shaped the course of his life! 'Samsara' Part 2.