I Am the Night
The Ultimate Unauthorized History of Batman: the Animated Series
$42.50
- Hardcover
304 pages
- Release Date
1 December 2026
Summary
At a time when televised cartoons—especially within the superhero genre—were often overlooked, Batman: The Animated Series introduced an entire generation of soon-to-be Batman fanatics to the Caped Crusader. The series triumphed into what is largely considered one of the best superhero cartoons of all time, and the best depiction of Batman mythology in any format.
But the road to genre-defying and genre-defining success was hardly guaranteed. Along the way, co-creator Bruce T…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781250409652 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1250409659 |
| Author: | Daniel Dockery |
| Publisher: | St Martin's Press |
| Imprint: | St Martin's Press |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Release Date: | 1 December 2026 |
| Weight: | 454g |
| Dimensions: | 135mm x 208mm |
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Critics Review
“Batman: The Animated Series was one of the best–and most transformative–pieces of superhero storytelling to ever be created, and Daniel Dockery gives the show its proper place in the cultural canon. Filled with thrilling behind-the-scenes narrative and sparkling analysis, I Am the Night will be a delight for longtime fans of the show and a revelation to those who’ve never heard of it.” –Josie Riesman, New York Times Bestselling author
“Anytime someone can teach me something new about Batman, it’s a good day. This has been a good month….Exhaustively researched, stunningly comprehensive, and an enjoyable read–the reference book trifecta!” –Mark Waid, New York Times bestselling author and comic book writer
“Just as Batman: The Animated Series gave Gotham’s Caped Crusader the serious, thoughtful, and detailed incarnation he so richly deserved, Daniel Dockery’s I Am The Night gives BTAS the serious, thoughtful, and detailed history this landmark series deserves. Dockery’s well-researched and beautifully written book provides an in-depth look at every aspect of the series’ production, chronicling how artists, writers, actors, directors, and executives all came together to make more than just another animated TV show. They made a work of art.” –David Slack, writer/producer Teen Titans
“Daniel Dockery’s incisive and comprehensive history of Batman: The Animated Series is the book fans of the iconic cartoon series have been waiting for. Dockery deftly pulls back the curtain to showcase the blood, sweat, and tears that went into creating the definitive take on Batman–one that still resonates today, decades later. A must-read for Batman fans of all ages, from newbies to diehards.” –Alex Segura, bestselling author of Secret Identity, Enemy of My Enemy, and Alter Ego
Daniel Dockery
Daniel Dockery is a writer for outlets like Vulture, Crunchyroll, Inverse and GamesRadar+. His first book, Monster Kids: How Pokemon Taught A Generation To Catch Them All, was released by Running Press in 2022. He attended Appalachian State University, and he lives in North Carolina.
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