Elseworlds: Batman Omnibus Vol. 1 - Hardcover

by Doug Moench (Author), Kelley Jones (Illustrator)

The Dark Knight reimagined across worlds that never were and futures that may yet come.

Step into the shadows of alternate realities where Gotham's protector is reborn again and again in twisted, wondrous, and unexpected forms. Elseworlds: Batman Omnibus Vol. 1 collects some of the most imaginative and genre-bending tales in DC history, where familiar myths are fractured and reassembled into something entirely new. Witness Batman hunt Jack the Ripper in Victorian London, wield a Green Lantern ring, battle Dracula as a creature of the night, and face terror as a Frankenstein-like experiment gone wrong. With appearances from Catwoman, Robin, Houdini, and even an apocalyptic Brotherhood of the Bat, this omnibus showcases the boundless creativity of the Elseworlds line, where the only rule is that there are no rules.

Collects Batman Annual #18; Detective Comics Annual #7; Batman: Gotham by Gaslight #1; Batman: Holy Terror #1; Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight Annual #4; Batman & Dracula: Red Rain #1; Batman: Master of the Future #1; Robin Annual #3; Robin 3000 #1-2; Batman:
The Blue, the Grey, and the Bat #1; Batman: Shadow of the Bat Annual #2; Batman/Houdini: The Devil's Workshop #1; Catwoman Annual #1; Batman: Dark Joker; The Wild #1; Batman: In Darkest Knight #1; Batman: Castle of the Bat #1; Batman: Bloodstorm #1; Batman: Knight Gallery #1; Batman: Man-Bat #1-3; and Batman: Brotherhood of the Bat #1.

Author Biography

Doug Moench is a legendary comic book writer whose imaginative storytelling helped redefine Batman for a generation. With a career spanning both Marvel and DC Comics, Moench is best known for his influential work on Batman and Detective Comics, where he co-created enduring characters like Black Mask and Harvey Bullock. His writing blends psychological depth with genre experimentation, making him a natural fit for the Elseworlds line. In Elseworlds: Batman Omnibus Vol. 1, Moench's contributions--including Red Rain, Dark Joker: The Wild, and Brotherhood of the Bat--showcase his ability to twist familiar myths into haunting, visionary tales. Beyond Gotham, Moench also created Marvel's Moon Knight and contributed to acclaimed series like Master of Kung Fu and Electric Warrior, earning accolades such as the Inkpot and Eagle Awards for his groundbreaking work.

Kelley Jones is a master of gothic horror in comic art, renowned for his surreal and atmospheric interpretations of the Dark Knight. His signature style--marked by exaggerated anatomy, dramatic shadows, and eerie detail--has made him one of the most distinctive Batman artists of all time. Jones's collaborations with Doug Moench on Elseworlds titles like Batman & Dracula: Red Rain, Bloodstorm, and Dark Joker: The Wild transformed Batman into a creature of nightmares, pushing the boundaries of superhero storytelling. Outside of Gotham, Jones has illustrated The Sandman with Neil Gaiman, Deadman, Swamp Thing, and numerous horror titles for Dark Horse Comics. His work has earned him multiple Eisner and Harvey Awards, as well as the Inkpot Award, cementing his legacy as a visionary artist who brings the macabre to life with every panel.