After you've seen The Dark Knight Rises.....

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You may have heard of a movie releasing this weekend about a certain Caped Crusader.  After you've seen it (and, if you're like me, seen it AGAIN), you'll be looking for something to keep the superhero buzz going until the next movie.   Fear not, the library is here to fill the need.

"A Movie in Your Mind."  Graphic Audio takes on audiobooks in a whole new way.  They are full cast, complete with sound effects that sound incredibly real.  More than once, I've thought a siren in the audio was about to pull me over.  For an immediate post-DKR Batman fix, try....

Batman: Inferno 











Batman: The Stone King










Batman: No Man's Land Pt. 1 and Pt. 2










Batman: Dead White











If you're ready to upgrade to the full Justice League, we also have Crisis on Infinite Earths, Infinite Crisis Pt. 1 and Pt. 2, 52  Pt. 1 and Pt. 2, Trail of Time, Exterminators, and individual stories featuring Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, and The Flash.

If you prefer the action in front of you, instead of in your mind, we've got you covered there as well!  From my personal favorite:

Batman: The Animated Series ( v. 2, v. 3, v.4)










Batman: The Brave and the Bold











We'll even help you go old skool with Superfriends!  (I didn't know this Lost Episodes thing existed!)









Animation not your thing?  Fear not, we ALSO have your live action Superhero needs covered.   Who do you want under the cowl?



A Keaton Double Feature?


Kilmer?



Clooney?




Bale Double Feature?




Or maybe, you're just trying to get your Batman mood music on.  Believe it or not, the library has your back.  Whether you are going back into time to get your Prince Batdance on 


Or your like your soundtracks a little more traditional



The Library has your Batman and superhero needs covered.  This is just the tip of the iceberg.  Come visit us and see what heroes we can send home with you. 

Oh, and yes.  If you want books, we've got those too. 

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