The Forensic Files of Batman
Encyclopedia
The Forensic Files of Batman is a collection of short stories based on the Batman
comic books, written by author Doug Moench
and published in 2004 by ibooks
. It depicts the earlier years of detective work of Bruce Wayne as Batman
.
This novel relates how Batman
uses clues found at crime scenes to foil the plans of some of his most famous villains as well as other murders committed by "normal" people. Among the famous villains he fights with in the book we find The Joker
, Two-Face
, The Scarecrow
, Catwoman
and the False Face Society
.
Each chapter is a different case presented from the notes, journals, and case files of the Batman
, Bruce Wayne, Alfred Pennyworth
, and Jim Gordon
.
A memorable quote from the book, that defines it completely, is that of "Murder. The crime most foul". It states that every murderer, everywhere, leaves always clues to be found, even in the most devastating of crimes, such as those involved in a fire, where only the victim's teeth may survive.
Written as a diary, either written by Bruce Wayne / Batman
himself, or by Alfred
, it describes each one of the techniques police detectives and forensic researchers may use to determine the cause of someone's death as well as the clues left at a body that eventually may make it possible to track the murderer.
Batman
Batman is a fictional character created by the artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger. A comic book superhero, Batman first appeared in Detective Comics #27 , and since then has appeared primarily in publications by DC Comics...
comic books, written by author Doug Moench
Doug Moench
Douglas Moench , better known as Doug Moench, is an American comic book writer notable for his Batman work and as the creator of Black Mask, Moon Knight and Deathlok.-Biography:...
and published in 2004 by ibooks
IBooks
iBooks is an e-book application by Apple Inc. It was announced in conjunction with the iPad on January 27, 2010, and was released for the iPhone and iPod Touch in mid-2010, as part of the iOS 4 update. At that time, it was described by Apple as being available only in the United States...
. It depicts the earlier years of detective work of Bruce Wayne as Batman
Batman
Batman is a fictional character created by the artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger. A comic book superhero, Batman first appeared in Detective Comics #27 , and since then has appeared primarily in publications by DC Comics...
.
This novel relates how Batman
Batman
Batman is a fictional character created by the artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger. A comic book superhero, Batman first appeared in Detective Comics #27 , and since then has appeared primarily in publications by DC Comics...
uses clues found at crime scenes to foil the plans of some of his most famous villains as well as other murders committed by "normal" people. Among the famous villains he fights with in the book we find The Joker
Joker (comics)
The Joker is a fictional character, a comic book supervillain published by DC Comics. He is the archenemy of Batman, having been directly responsible for numerous tragedies in Batman's life, including the paralysis of Barbara Gordon and the death of Jason Todd, the second Robin...
, Two-Face
Two-Face
Two-Face is a fictional comic book supervillain who appears in comic books published by DC Comics. and is an enemy of Batman. The character first appeared in Detective Comics #66 , and was created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger....
, The Scarecrow
Scarecrow (comics)
The Scarecrow is a fictional character, a supervillain, that appears in comic books published by DC Comics. The character first appeared in World's Finest Comics #3 and was created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane...
, Catwoman
Catwoman
Catwoman is a fictional character associated with DC Comics' Batman franchise. Historically a supervillain, the character was created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane, partially inspired by Kane's cousin, Ruth Steel...
and the False Face Society
Black Mask (comics)
Black Mask is a fictional character in the DC Comics universe. An enemy of Batman, he first appeared in Batman #386 . Black Mask was created by Doug Moench and Tom Mandrake.-Dark beginning:...
.
Each chapter is a different case presented from the notes, journals, and case files of the Batman
Batman
Batman is a fictional character created by the artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger. A comic book superhero, Batman first appeared in Detective Comics #27 , and since then has appeared primarily in publications by DC Comics...
, Bruce Wayne, Alfred Pennyworth
Alfred Pennyworth
Alfred Pennyworth is a fictional character that appears throughout the DC Comics franchise. The character first appears in Batman #16 , and was created by writer Bob Kane and artist Jerry Robinson. Alfred serves as Batman’s tireless butler, assistant, confidant, and surrogate father figure...
, and Jim Gordon
James Gordon (comics)
James Worthington Gordon, Sr. is a fictional character, an ally of Batman that appears in comic books published by DC Comics. The character first appeared in Detective Comics #27 , and was created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane...
.
A memorable quote from the book, that defines it completely, is that of "Murder. The crime most foul". It states that every murderer, everywhere, leaves always clues to be found, even in the most devastating of crimes, such as those involved in a fire, where only the victim's teeth may survive.
Written as a diary, either written by Bruce Wayne / Batman
Batman
Batman is a fictional character created by the artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger. A comic book superhero, Batman first appeared in Detective Comics #27 , and since then has appeared primarily in publications by DC Comics...
himself, or by Alfred
Alfred Pennyworth
Alfred Pennyworth is a fictional character that appears throughout the DC Comics franchise. The character first appears in Batman #16 , and was created by writer Bob Kane and artist Jerry Robinson. Alfred serves as Batman’s tireless butler, assistant, confidant, and surrogate father figure...
, it describes each one of the techniques police detectives and forensic researchers may use to determine the cause of someone's death as well as the clues left at a body that eventually may make it possible to track the murderer.