Two of the most controversial Batman stories "The Cult" and “A Death in the Family" are featured together for the first time in this DC Finest volume.

Batman A Death in the Family -The year was 1988 the 50th anniversary of the Dark Knight Detective and his fans had been given an unprecedented opportunity to decide the outcome of one of his most pivotal stories. The choice? Where to keep the status quo of Batman and Robin, the Dynamic Duo, or return Batman to what he once was a brooding, one-man war on crime. A vote was held, the results were honored, and history was made following his most devastating defeat, Robin was killed and Batman was once again Gotham's lone protector.

Batman The Cult- Batman suddenly finds himself the prisoner of a mysterious religious cult led by Deacon Joseph Blackfire. But rather than eliminate the Caped Crusader, the cult attempts to break his will... and have him join their ranks.

Collects Batman #423-429, Batman Annual #12, Detective Comics #590-595, and Detective Comics Annual #1, plus the miniseries Batman: The Cult #1-4 illustrated by Bernie Wrightson.