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.

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.

Transference' part 1! Catwoman's nighttime encounter with Batman and a Catwoman impostor turns out to be one of the strangest nights of the Feline Fatale's life, with nothing being what it seems! Plus, a black-and-white backup story!

As Nightwing tries to figure out if Batman's still alive after his encounter with Hugo Strange, Robin discovers Batman's personal logs about each of them, which only leads to more questions. 'Transference' part 3.

Transference' concludes! Bruce Wayne has been kidnapped by Hugo Strange, which leaves his rescue up to Nightwing and Robin! Can they save their mentor from this madman, or will the Batman's secret finally be revealed? Plus, a Batman black-and-white short illustrated by Kyle Baker!

Once thought dead, Professor Hugo Strange has returned and he wants revenge. To achieve it, he recruits Jonathan Crane, a.k.a. Scarecrow, and the two are determined to break Batman's will once and for all. But Scarecrow has his own ideas about defeating Batman--his scheme involves Catwoman, who still holds a place in Batman's heart.

Bruce Wayne: Fugitive' part 2. A fugitive from justice, Batman brutally punishes the criminal element of Gotham City and is surprised when he's paid an unwanted visit by the Man of Steel. Meanwhile, Alfred searches for more clues to the murder that's been pinned on Bruce Wayne.