The Batman Adventures: Dangerous Dames & Demons #[nn]

Jun 2003 · DC · 14.95 USD; 24.95 CAD

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About this Collection

This collection brings together two story arcs from the acclaimed Batman Adventures comic series, which was based on the Batman: The Animated Series. It features the return of classic femme fatales like Catwoman and Poison Ivy, alongside a supernatural threat involving demons and the villainous Ra's al Ghul. Written by Paul Dini and illustrated by Bruce Timm, the volume captures the noir-inspired tone and sleek animation style of the original show.

In "Cruise to Nightmare," Joker’s simmering jealousy flares as Harley Quinn outshines him by capturing Batman in a devious trap, turning their chaotic partnership into a high-stakes game of one-upmanship aboard a luxury cruise. Written by Paul Dini and Bruce Timm, with art by Bruce Timm and Glen Murakami, this issue blends dark humor and escalating tension in a setting where every smile hides a threat. Cover by Bruce Timm.

Contains 9 stories

Cruise to Nightmare

6 pp · Superhero

BatmanPoison Ivy

Going Straight

15 pp · Superhero

BatmanRoxy RocketAlfredCatwoman (villain)Joker (cameo)Scarecrow (cameo)Harley Quinn (cameo)Ventriloquist [also as Scarface] (cameo)Riddler (cameo)Killer Croc (cameo)Two-Face (cameo)Penguin (cameo)Mad Hatter (cameo)Poison Ivy (cameo)

Puppet Show

16 pp · Superhero

BatmanVentriloquist [also as Scarface] (villain)Mitzie Martin (villain)

24 Hours

4 pp · Superhero

BatmanJoker (villain)Harley Quinn (villain)Poison Ivy (cameo)

Study Hall

9 pp · Superhero

BatmanScarecrow (villain)

Laughter after Midnight

10 pp · Superhero

JokerHarley Quinn

Jolly Ol' St. Nicholas

12 pp · Superhero

Batgirl [Barbara Gordon]Harvey BullockRenee MontoyaClayface (villain)

Demons

44 pp · Superhero

BatmanThe Demon [Jason Blood]Ra's Al Ghul (villain)Talia (villain)Haahk (villain)

Mad Love

64 pp · Superhero

Batman [Bruce Wayne]Commissioner GordonHarvey BullockAlfred PennyworthJokerHarley Quinn

In "Mad Love," the Joker's fixation on Batman strains his partnership with Harley Quinn, especially when she outshines him by capturing the Dark Knight and setting a trap that leaves even the Joker impressed—though not for long. With Gotham’s streets simmering and the line between love and madness blurring, the tension between the duo reaches a breaking point.