Even for man who's committed a lifetime of murder, the Joker more dangerous than ever before. A more vicious Clown Prince of Crime targets Batman's family—Batgirl, Nightwing, Red Hood, Red Robin and his own son, Damian Wayne, a.k.a. Robin—in a sick and twisted gambit to make the Dark Knight all his own! How can Batman protect his city and those he's closest to? It all leads back to Arkham Asylum...This new DC Essential Edition from #1 New York Times best-selling team of writer Scott Snyder and artist Greg Capullo presents the critically acclaimed tale in its entirety, with material from both Batman Vol. 3: Death of the Family and Joker: Death of the Family. The DC Essential Edition series of graphic novels highlights the best standalone stories the medium has to offer, featuring comics' greatest characters.These trade paperback editions focus on the easiest entry points DC has in its vast library, with seminal, ground-breaking tales that transcend the printed page. Start with the Essentials.