After witnessing the death of his parents as a child, Batman began amission of vengeance and justice. Vowing to defend those who could not protectthemselves, Batman was soon joined by the acrobatic Robin in fulfillment of thisselfless task. Through the years, this dynamic duo has fought side by sideagainst organized crime, alien invaders, world conquerors, mad scientists,super-powered villains and maniacs. BATMAN ARCHIVES VOL. 4 reprints some of thecraziest and most entertaining adventures from the 1940s as Batman and Robinsquare off against such outrageous characters as the Joker and thePenguin.