This paperback collects four Batman stories from the Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight comic book series: Mask (Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #39 and #40 from November to December, 1992), Images (Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #50 from September, 1993), Tao (Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #52 and #53 from October, 1993) and Sanctum (Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #54 from November, 1993). [courtesy dcDOTfandomDOTcom]

Four of Batman's moodiest thrillers, from the early days of his crime-fighting career, are collected in this volume. Included are "Masks" a tale of vengeance in which Batman nearly loses his grip on reality; "Images" chronicling the Dark Knight's first encounter with the Joker; "Tao", and "Sanctum".

Green Arrow provides the focal point for two stories set early in the careers of Batman, Green Lantern and the Emerald Archer in this volume that collects LEGENDS OF THE DC UNIVERSE #7-9 and LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #127-131. Writer Dennis O'Neil contributes an introduction.

A new edition of the classic Batman tale by writer Dennis O'Neil that introduces the strength-enhancing drug Venom. After Batman fails to save a young girl, he begins taking the drug in order to lift his limitations; however, when the Dark Knight becomes addicted to the substance, his entire life begins to spiral out of control. The drug Venom later goes on to play a major role in the KNIGHTFALL storyline that sees the villain Bane breaking Batman's back. Collects BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #16-20.