Batman Incorporated Vol. 1 Deluxe (Batman)

Grant Morrison continues his earth-shattering run on the Batman titles with this exciting new series illustrated by hot artist Yanick Paquette that features the next stage of evolution of the Dark Knight. Bruce Wayne publicly announces that he is the financial backer of Batman and establishes a worldwide franchise of Batmen that will protect the entire globe. This is the beginning of a stunning direction for the world's greatest detective that will team him with Catwoman, Batwoman and Batman Inc representatives on international crime fighting missions against Lord Death Man in Japan, South America and Argentina.

"Superstar comics writer Morrison may be best known for his bizarro stylings on series such as Doom Patrol and The Invisibles, but he also unashamedly wears his love on his sleeve for Silver Age DC Comics stories and puts it to good use. In this collection, he excavates the history of Batman and reinterprets the results of that archeology with his signature flourishes, breathing new life into Kathy Kane (the original Batwoman), the Gaucho and Man-of-the-Bats (the Native American Batman analogue), as Batman, fresh from his presumed death, seeks to globalize his 'brand' with personally chosen international crime fighters who would serve as the Batmen of their homelands. There's action aplenty, memorable villains — Lord Death Man being quite disturbing — a guest appearance from Catwoman, a criminal girls' school that gives St. Trinian's a run for its money (likely an intentional homage), and a whole lot more, illustrated by numerous artists, with Yanick Paquette's work being the stunning standout. Also included are supplementary liner notes that supply insight into the characters, plus a look at preliminary art for the individual issues' covers." Publishers Weekly Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.

Writer Grant Morrison is known for his innovative work on comics from the graphic novel Arkham Asylum to acclaimed runs on Animal Man and Doom Patrol, as well as his subversive creator-owned titles such as The Invisibles, Seaguy, and We3. He has also written best-selling runs on JLA, Seven Soldiers of Victory, All-Star Superman, 52, Batman, Batman & Robin, and Batman Inc., as well as New X-Men for Marvel. He is currently writing Action Comics as a part of DC COMICS THE NEW 52.