A collection of stories focusing on "turning points" in the developing relationship between Batman and James Gordon, nearly from the beginning. The stories touch on their initial efforts at mutual trust, the introduction of Robin, the shooting of Barbara Gordon and the death of the second Robin, the takeover of Batman's role by the savage Azrael, and returns most satisfyingly full circle to the events of the first story. It's a nice touch that the varying artistic styles mimic those of the times that the stories spring from. ( )