A ghost from Batman’s past returns with a vengeance. The mysterious Red Hood is taking Gotham’s underworld by storm--and he knows all of Batman’s secrets. Batman is confronted with a hidden face from the past--it’s the return of the vigilante Red Hood who appears to be Batman’s one-time partner Jason Todd, the same Jason Todd that died many years ago. But the Red Hood’s violent ways pit him against the Dark Knight in his hunt for the very person responsible for his death: The Joker. <Batman: Under the Red Hood – DC Compact Comics Edition< collects the full original Red Hood saga from <Batman< #635–641, #645–650, and <Batman Annual< #25.

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Judd Winick is a versatile comic book writer and artist known for his emotionally resonant storytelling and character-driven narratives. His run on Batman introduced the now-iconic Under the Red Hood arc, which redefined Jason Todd’s legacy and added new complexity to Batman’s world. Winick has also written for Green Arrow, Outsiders, and Justice League: Generation Lost, and his work inspired the acclaimed animated adaptation of Under the Red Hood.

Doug Mahnke is a veteran comic book artist celebrated for his dynamic action sequences and expressive character work. His gritty, detailed style brought the emotional intensity and brutal confrontations of Under the Red Hood to life. Mahnke’s extensive DC portfolio includes work on Green Lantern, Justice League, and Detective Comics, making him one of the most recognizable artists in modern superhero comics.