Forged in the crucible of tragedy, the iconic figure known as Batman quickly became 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! Batman: The Golden Age Omnibus Vol. 9 gathers together more than 600 pages of never-before-collected stories from the early 1950s, featuring groundbreaking work by such legendary talents as Dick Sprang, Bill Finger, Jim Mooney, Lew Sayre Schwartz, David Vern Reed, Bob Kane, and more. In these thrilling adventures from the pages of Batman #76-85, Detective Comics #192-210 and World's Finest Comics #63-70, the Dynamic Duo defends Gotham City from iconic villains like the Joker, Two-Face, Penguin, and Catwoman--and the first appearance of the Human Target and a visitor from Mars that is the precursor to Martian Manhunter!.