The Forensic Files of Batman

By Doug Moench

Book Overview

Although strong and relentless, Batman has no super powers. Instead he relies on Sherlock Holmes-like abilities of deduction and detection. Forensic Files of Batman features two dozen entries from Batman's Case Files. Most are written by Batman himself, but two are from Police Commissioner Gordon, and there are a couple of other entries from Batman's right hand man, Alfred the butler. Cases range from the puzzling to the bizarre, and feature such classic Batman villains as The Joker, Catwoman, Poison Ivy, and Two-Face. Interspersed among the Case File reports are sidebars that explain the specific kinds of forensic science that Batman uses to solve his cases. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 074348732X
• ISBN13: 9780743487320
• Release Date: January 2004
• Publisher: iBooks
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.5" x 9.4"

Customer Reviews

As if written by the Batman....

A very well-written, fun look into the world of the Dark Knight Detective, with an emphasis on the last part of that description. I think this book really captured the voice and perspective of the Batman, while at the same time playing into the interest in forensics brought on by CSI and similar shows. Any fan of either would be well-served to purchase this.

Makes Batman come to life in a whole new way

This book is not a graphic novel that supplies illustration to the events that take place. Rather, this is a novel that provides insight into the thorough steps Batman takes to retain the title of "World's Greatest Detective." Written as case files, there is a detailed explanation as to how Batman gathers evidence and draws conclusion. Using the latest methods of criminologists and other crime scene investigators,...

Great, but unconventional Batman book...

"Forensic Files of Batman" truly is an entertaining read. People often forget about Batman's intelligence, overfocusing on the action elements of the Dark Knight genre. While some readers and reviewers are nitpicking on little details (e.g. Commissioner Gordon still working, no mention of Robin, etc.), this book is meant for all, not just diehard fans. If you like good detective short stories or are a general Batman fan,...

CSI:GOTHAM

this is a collection of case files, pages from bruce's diary, and a how-to, it is also so a warning. do not try this at home! it is a execellent book the only two flaw was on the second or third page 1. it refers to jim gordon being commissioner, he retired by the time this book was written, you could argue when bats wrote this will gordon was head of police but bats is the type to update these kinds of things 2. he says...

Superhero Fiction at its best

This book deserves more comment. I've read and own hundreds of prose works that have been described as "superhero fiction," a subcategory, I guess, of the science-fiction/fantasy category. Plucked from the comic-books for the "more discerning" reader of costumed do-gooders, virtually the complete stables of mainstream superheros have been portrayed in black and white print instead of their usual four color, picture format:...