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Batman's adventures from the late 1940s and early 1950s are collected for the first time in this new hardcover omnibus series, continuing here with Batman: The Golden Age Vol. 7. 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 the Red Hood and the origin of The Joker! And when everyday crime-fighting just isn't enough, the Caped Crusaders' adventures take them back in time to meet Cleopatra and even into the future to meet a descendant of The Joker! All this, plus the first appearances of Deadshot and Killer Moth. This expansive collection gathers together for the first time the groundbreaking, classic Batman stories from the tail end of the 1940s, by legendary talents Bob Kane, Bill Finger, Dick Sprang, Jim Mooney and more! Batman: The Golden Age Omnibus Vol. 7 collects all the Dark Knight Detective's tales from Detective Comics #154-173, Batman #56-66 and World's Finest Comics #43-53 and includes a foreword by Roy Thomas, along with over three dozen never-before-collected, meticulously restored stories.