About this Collection
This third volume of Batman: The Dark Knight from DC's New 52 era collects issues #10–12 and #15 of the series, along with the Batman Annual #1. The story arc, titled 'Mad,' sees the Joker's influence spreading chaos across Gotham as Batman confronts a new, twisted villain called the Mad Hatter, who uses his mind-control technology to turn ordinary citizens into deadly threats. Writer Gregg Hurwitz and artist Ethan Van Sciver deliver a dark, psychological tale that delves into the madness lurking beneath Gotham's surface.
Contains 7 stories
Touch of Crazy
20 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Alfred PennyworthCommissioner James GordonLuisNatalia TrusevichMad Hatter [Jervis Tetch] (villain)Penguin [Oswald Cobblepot] (villain)Tweedle Dee [Deever Tweed] (villain)Tweedle Dum [Dumpson Tweed] (villain)
Sweet Obsession
20 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Alfred PennyworthAlice Dee (flashback)Commissioner James GordonMr. TetchMrs. TetchMad Hatter [Jervis Tetch] (villain)Tweedle Dee [Deever Tweed] (villain)Tweedle Dum [Dumpson Tweed] (villain)
Devil's Bargain
20 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Alfred Pennyworth (voice only)Alice Dee [also as Alice Kahla]Catwoman [Selina Kyle]Keith KahlaMartha Wayne (flashback)Mr. Tetch (flashback)Mrs. Tetch (flashback)Natalia TrusevichThomas Wayne (flashback)Mad Hatter [Jervis Tetch] (villain)Tweedle Dee [Deever Tweed] (villain)Tweedle Dum [Dumpson Tweed] (villain)
Pool of Tears
20 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Alfred PennyworthAlice DeeCommissioner James GordonMr. Tetch (flashback)Mrs. Tetch (flashback)Natalia TrusevichMad Hatter [Jervis Tetch] (villain)Tweedle Dee [Deever Tweed] (villain)Tweedle Dum [Dumpson Tweed] (villain)
Down, Down, Down.
20 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Alfred PennyworthCommissioner James GordonMartha Wayne (dream)Natalia TrusevichThomas Wayne (dream)Mad Hatter [Jervis Tetch] (villain)Tweedle Dee [Deever Tweed] (villain)Tweedle Dum [Dumpson Tweed] (villain)
Mad
20 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Alfred PennyworthCommissioner James GordonNatalia Trusevich (corpse)Mad Hatter [Jervis Tetch] (villain)Tweedle Dee [Deever Tweed] (villain)Tweedle Dum [Dumpson Tweed] (villain)
Once Upon a Midnight Dreary
38 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Alfred PennyworthAlice (hallucination)Esther Cobblepot (hallucination)Mr. Crane (hallucination)Mad Hatter [Jervis Tetch] (villain)Penguin [Oswald Cobblepot] (villain)Scarecrow [Jonathan Crane] (villain)
