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This expansive collection gathers together for the first time the groundbreaking, classic Batman stories from the tail end of the 1940s, by talents Bob Kane, Bill Finger, Dick Sprang, Jim Mooney and more! Forged in the crucible of tragedy, Batman quickly grew into one of the most popular and enduring characters in modern fiction. With his teenage partner, Robin, at his side, Batman has dedicated his life to fighting crime in whatever form it takes. In these thrilling adventures, the Dynamic Duo defends Gotham City from iconic villains like The Joker, Catwoman and the Penguin, and uncovers the identity of Thomas and Martha Wayne's killer! And when everyday crime-fighting just isn't enough, the Caped Crusaders' adventures take them back in time to meet Marco Polo and Leonardo da Vinci, and even into the Viking Age! All this, plus the first appearances of the Riddler and the Mad Hatter. Batman: The Golden Age Omnibus Vol. 6 collects all the Dark Knight Detective's tales from Detective Comics #133-153, Batman #46-55 and World's Finest Comics #33-42 and includes a foreword by Jim Amash.