(W/A) Various (CA) Bob Kane. Written by various; Art by various After witnessing the death of his parents as a child* Batman began a mission of vengeance and justice. Vowing to defend those who could not protect themselves* Batman was soon joined by the acrobatic Robin in fulfillment of this selfless task. Through the years* this dynamic duo has fought side by side against organized crime* alien invaders* world conquerors* mad scientists* super-powered villains and maniacs. BATMAN ARCHIVES VOL. 4 reprints some of the craziest and most entertaining adventures from the 1940s as Batman and Robin square off against such outrageous characters as the Joker and the Penguin.