The landmark 1000th issue of Detective Comics, the title that defines DC-- in a new hardcover edition!This incredible hardcover is stacked with an unbelievable lineup of talent that will take you on a journey through Batman's past, present and future... plus a sensational epilogue that features the first-ever DC Universe appearance of the deadly Arkham Knight!This unforgettable collector's edition features stories and art by Neal Adams, Brian Michael Bendis, Greg Capullo, Becky Cloonan, Tony S. Daniel, Paul Dini, Warren Ellis, Steve Epting, Geoff Johns, Joëlle Jones, Kelley Jones, Tom King, Jim Lee, Doug Mahnke, Alex Maleev, Alvaro Martinez-Bueno, Dustin Nguyen, Denny O'neil, Christopher Priest, Kevin Smith, Scott Snyder, Peter J. Tomasi, James Tynion IV...and more!Collects Detective Comics #1000, additional Batman stories by Robert Venditti and legendary Batman writer Alan Grant, plus a bonus gallery loaded with variant covers.