"The Dark Knight Rises": New Story Spoilers

Sneak Peek new illustrations containing "The Dark Knight Rises" story spoilers, from children's book publisher Harper Festival :

"Everybody down !" yelled the janitor, throwing his mop to the ground. The shoe-shiners jerked up immediately and pulled black masks over their faces. Some of the security guards jumped out from behind the desk in full combat gear. In an instant, the janitor ripped off his uniform. He was wearing heavy armor underneath..."

"To show how dangerous he is, Bane kidnaps Commissioner Gordon and holds him in his secret lair deep in the underground tunnels."

"Bruce started to charge but the woman was too nimble."Better luck next time," she hissed as she somersaulted over the desk and leaped out the open window.

"By the time Bruce looked outside, the woman was gone. But out of the corner of his eye, Bruce noticed tiny smudges on the corner of the glass...fingerprints !"

"With Alfred's help, Batman prepares to take on Bane. He downloads a map of the underground tunnels. He fills his belt with weapons and gadgets. He makes sure he's ready for the battle to come." "Something's happening at the stock exchange," Bruce told his butler Alfred. "There's no time to lose." Bruce put on the Batsuit. Alfred handed him a special new weapon. "You might need this sir," he said. "Thanks", said Bruce as he roared out of the Batcave in the Bat-Pod. Batman was on his way !..." Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "The Dark Knight Rises"...