(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Christian Ward Written by James Tynion IV, Ed Brisson, Mariko Tamaki, and Tony Patrick Art by Christian Ward, Dani, Rosi Kampe, Joshua Hixson, David Lapham, and Christian Duce Batman and Detective Comics scribes James Tynion IV and Mariko Tamaki are joined by a cadre of incredible collaborators to tell the heretofore-untold origin stories of some of Batman?s greatest allies and archrivals. Discover the mysteries of breakout characters from Fear State and Joker War such as Miracle Molly, Clownhunter, and the Gardener! Collects Batman Secret Files: The Signal #1, Batman Secret Files: Huntress #1, Batman Secret Files: Clownhunter #1, Batman Secret Files: Peacekeeper-01 #1, Batman Secret Files: Miracle Molly #1, and Batman Secret Files: The Gardener #1!

(W) Sam Hamm (A/CA) Joe Quinones Step back into the Gotham of Tim Burton’s seminal Batman movies! Batman ’89 brings in screenwriter Sam Hamm (Batman, Batman Returns) and artist Joe Quinones (Dial H for Hero) to pull on a number of threads left dangling by the prolific director. Gotham becomes torn in two as citizens dressed as Batman and The Joker duke it out in the streets. As D.A. Harvey Dent tries to keep the city together, he targets the one problem tearing it apart: Batman! But what happens next has dark ramifications for not just the Dark Knight, but Harvey Dent himself. Bruce Wayne embarks on a crusade to better Gotham as both himself and the Batman, but a young new hero on the scene stands in his way, claiming his mission is shortsighted. Meanwhile, Harvey Dent starts down a path leading to nothing but ruin. The fate of Gotham hangs in the balance as these two sides of the same coin do battle. But when the coin finally flips, on which side will it fall? Collects Batman '89 #1-6.

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Francis Manapul Writers: Michael Green, Mike Johnson, Joe Casey, Paul Levitz, And Others Artists: Shane Davis, Rafael Albuquerque, And Others Batman has trained extensively to become a feared caped crusader. His Kryptonian friend Superman was born with superhuman abilities that humans could never dream of. Together, they are the World?s Finest. Superman/Batman Omnibus Vol. 2 features some of the duo?s darkest trials from Superman/Batman #44-87 and Superman/Batman Annual #3-5.

(W/A/CA) John Byrne Imagine a world where Superman and Batman aged naturally from their respective debuts in 1938 and 1939! From their first meeting to their confrontations with the Joker, Lex Luthor, and Mr. Mxyzptlk, their personal relationship continually evolves from best friends to bitter partners and finally respected peers. How would their legacies be passed on to future generations of heroes?This collection, from prolific and acclaimed comics writer/artist John Byrne, spans a century of alternate DC history and features guest stars from across the Multiverse.Collects Superman & Batman: Generations: An Imaginary Tale #1-4, Superman & Batman: Generations II #1-4, and Superman & Batman: Generations III #1-12.

For the first time, DC Comics collects the entire, original Red Hood saga from BATMAN #635-641 and 645-650 and BATMAN ANNUAL #25, in one massive trade paperback. 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 who 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. On sale AUGUST 17 ? 384 pg, FC, $29.99 US

(W) Scott Snyder (A/CA) Greg Capullo, Danny Miki The Joker is back in these stories from BATMAN #35-40! For years, The Joker has regarded Batman with a sick, twisted love. But now, he's out to kill Batman! The Joker returns to Gotham City with a deadlier agenda than ever before, using every tool at his disposal to finally kill the Dark Knight. That includes turning Batman's allies against him in the bloodiest brawl that he's ever had to survive.

(W) Scott Snyder & Various (A) Greg Capullo & Various (CA) Greg Capullo In these tales from BATMAN #0, 18-20, 28 and 34, plus BATMAN ANNUAL #2, look back to the early days of the Dark Knight, then see the impact of the death of his son, Damian! Plus, has Batman's worst foe become...Bruce Wayne? This title also includes three pivotal chapters from the epic ZERO YEAR storyline, and a chapter that ties into BATMAN ETERNAL!

(W) Alan Moore, Brian Bolland (A/CA) Brian Bolland The groundbreaking Batman tale is back in a new deluxe edition. Looking to prove that any man can be pushed past his breaking point to madness, The Joker attempts to drive Commissioner Gordon insane. Refusing to give up, Gordon struggles to maintain his sanity with the help of Batman in a desperate effort to best the madman. Collects BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE #1 and stories from BATMAN BLACK AND WHITE #4 and COUNTDOWN #31, plus dozens of covers, pinups and sketches.

(W) Tom King (A) Various (CA) Lee Weeks Art by Mikel Janin, Jorge Fornes, Tony S. Daniel and Others Final volume! This deluxe hardcover collects the conclusion of Tom King’s acclaimed Batman run, including the The Fall and the Fallen and City of Bane story arcs. Collects Batman #70-85, Batman Annual #4, and Batman Secret Files #2.

(W/A/CA) Lee Bermejo Inspired by Charles Dickens?s immortal classic A Christmas Carol, Batman: Noel takes the Dark Knight on a journey into his own past, present, and future as he battles villains from campy 1960s rivals to dark modern menaces. While Batman fights for his soul in a frozen Gotham landscape, his supporting cast take up recognizable roles analogous to Dickens?s original holiday tale. Written and drawn by comic book superstar Lee Bermejo (Batman: Damned), Batman: Noel offers a beautiful and unexpected retelling of a beloved classic.

Graphitti Designs proudly launches their new, large-format hardcover book series with BATMAN: KELLEY JONES GALLERY EDITION. For the first time ever, Dark Knight fans and collectors will have the opportunity to see and own museum-quality reproductions of memorable Batman art...as it was originally conceived by the artist. Printed in color from high-resolution scans of the actual original art, this first entry in Graphitti Designs' new Gallery Editions line replicates the look, feel and attitude of the artwork. Every page is reproduced at original size on heavy paper stock, capturing the artwork stray pencil marks, whiteout, coffee stains and all! The pages are alive with all of the subtleties and nuances one would expect from BATMAN: KELLEY JONES GALLERY EDITION is the first in a series of deluxe, hardcover books from Graphitti Designs that faithfully reproduces the original art from select, key DC Comics series. This inaugural volume contains the covers and interior pages from BATMAN #515 through #525, minus the interior of issue #520, which Kelley did not draw. These stories are Wri

(W) Brian K. Vaughan (A) Scott McDaniel & Various (CA) Scott McDaniel, Andy Owens In these tales by superstar writer Brian K. Vaughan, Bruce Wayne adopts the guise of Matches Malone to infiltrate the Gotham underworld. But when Matches is seemingly shot, it's up to Batman to determine what really happened...and discover how Scarface is involved! Plus, Batman takes on the Mad Hatter, and Wonder Woman and Donna Troy square off against Clayface! Collects BATMAN #588-590, DETECTIVE COMICS #787, WONDER WOMAN #160-161 and BATMAN: GOTHAM CITY SECRET FILES #1!

(W) Bill Finger & Various (A) Bob Kane & Various (CA) Jason Pearson The Penguin, one of the Dark Knight's oldest enemies, has emerged as an underworld crime boss as well as a truly unique figure among Batman's rogues gallery. BATMAN ARKHAM: PENGUIN collects some of his greatest stories, including his first appearance! Collects DETECTIVE COMICS #58, 610-611 and 824; BATMAN #155, 374 and 548-549, BATMAN: PENGUIN TRIUMPHANT #1 and JOKER'S ASYLUM: PENGUIN #1.

(W) Grant Morrison (A/CA) Dave McKean One of the greatest Batman stories ever told, Batman: Arkham Asylum is back in a new edition of the classic hardcover! The inmates of Arkham Asylum have taken over and are demanding Batman in exchange for their hostages. Accepting their demented challenge, Batman is forced to endure the personal hells of The Joker, the Scarecrow, Poison Ivy, Two-Face, and many other sworn enemies in order to save the innocents and retake the asylum. Includes newly remastered artwork by Dave McKean, available for the first time in this format.

(W) Peter J. Tomasi (A) Various (CA) Patrick Gleason, Mark Irwin Art by Patrick Gleason, Mick Gray, and others Can Damian Wayne, an assassin trained from birth, learn to follow the Dark Knight's moral code as the new Robin? This omnibus collects Batman and Robin (vol. 1) #20-22, Batman and Robin (vol. 2) #0-40, Batman and Robin (vol. 2) #23.1, Batman and Robin Annual #1-3, Robin Rises: Omega #1, Robin Rises: Alpha #1, Secret Origins #4, and Detective Comics #27.

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Dean Haspiel Robin takes the lead in this series of stories set in the beloved world of Batman: The Animated Series!A criminal uncovers Robin?s secret identity?and attempts to profit from his discovery! Plus, when Batman?s poisoned, Robin only has six hours to find the cure?and Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn are standing in his way.Collects Batman: Gotham Adventures #7, #19, #29, #42, #54, and Batman Adventures #9.

(W) Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV (A) Jock, Eduardo Risso (CA) Jock Now available in softcover! The Batman Who Laughs is enacting a sinister plan across the Multiverse?something both terrifying and oddly familiar. When Bruce Wayne realizes the only way to stop this madman is to kill him, he must consider violating the very rule Batman can?t ever break...the rule that created the Batman Who Laughs! As Bruce begins to realize that all the mistakes he?s made are somehow connected, the Batman Who Laughs unleashes a brand-new evil. Enter one of the most punishing Batmen of the Dark Multiverse: the Grim Knight! Collects The Batman Who Laughs #1-7 and The Batman Who Laughs: The Grim Knight #1.

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Bill Sienkiewicz Written by Chuck Dixon, Greg Rucka, Dennis O'Neil, and others Art by Dale Eaglesham, Scott McDaniel, and others Months after a massive earthquake cut off Gotham City from the rest of the United States, Batman and his allies are still struggling to maintain law and order. When an unlikely savior arrives offering to help rebuild Gotham, their assistance might come at a grave cost. The epic conclusion to Gotham?s darkest hour includes all of the crossover issues from one of the biggest story events in DC Comics history. Contains: Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #122-126; Azrael: Agent of the Bat #58-61; Batman #569-574; Batman: Shadow of the Bat #89-94; Detective Comics #736-741; Catwoman #75-77; Robin #68-73; The Batman Chronicles #18; Nightwing #38-39; Batman No Man's Land #0 #0; Batman: No Man's Land Secret Files #1

(W) James Tynion IV (A) Guillem March - James Stokoe (CA) Guillem March A bold new direction for Batman begins! Following the Joker War, Bruce Wayne and Batman's circumstances have changed dramatically and it's the perfect moment for a violent new vigilante to arrive in Gotham City--enter Ghost-Maker! A mysterious rival from Batman's past, Ghost-Maker's goal is to show the Dark Knight how to be a true hero and cleanse Gotham of crime! It's Batman and Ghost-Maker going head-to-head for the soul of the city! Also collecting Detective Comics #1027, a book featuring the biggest names in comics chronicling the most epic Batman adventures! Collects Batman #101-105, a story from Detective Comics #1027, and Batman Annual #5.

(W) Scott Snyder (A) Greg Capullo, Danny Miki (CA) Greg Capullo New York Times bestselling author Scott Snyder and artist Greg Capullo delve into Bruce Wayne?s past and reveal his journey to becoming Batman. Batman: Zero Year features secret moments from Bruce?s training abroad, run-ins with aspiring district attorney Harvey Dent, and how Bruce learned to work with his new ally, Lieutenant Jim Gordon. This collection spins into total darkness as the Riddler stirs up chaos in Gotham City in the Secret City, Dark City, and Savage City arcs. What corners of Batman?s past will be revealed? And how will they impact his very near future? Unravel the mysteries set forth by the Riddler and join the madness as Batman gets closer to the endgame. Collects Batman #21-27 and Batman #29-33.

After having his face sliced off, The Joker makes his horrifying return to Gotham City in this epic from issues #13-17 that shook Batman to his core! But even for a man who's committed a lifetime of murder, he's more dangerous than ever before. How can Batman protect his city and those he's closest to?

In this new trade paperback collecting BATMAN #8-12 and ANNUAL #1, Bruce Wayne has learned that the Court of Owls is real-and a deadly threat to Gotham City! As Batman struggles to stop the Court of Owls before they claim the city for their own, he uncovers dark secrets about the Wayne family and the city he's sworn to protect!

In this new trade paperback, a series of brutal murders rocks not only Gotham City to its core but also the Caped Crusader himself when the prime suspect is one of Batman's closest allies: Dick Grayson! ? Collects BATMAN #1-7!

Witness Batman's first encounter with The Joker in this volume collecting the graphic novel BATMAN: THE MAN WHO LAUGHS, by Ed Brubaker and Doug Mahnke! This collection also includes DETECTIVE COMICS #784-786, a murder mystery tale guest-starring Green Lantern Alan Scott.

From the early days of Batman's crimefighting career, this new edition of the classic mystery involves a killer who strikes only on holidays. Working with Harvey Dent and Lieutenant Gordon, Batman races to discover who Holiday is! Collected from the original 13-issue series!

Originally published in DETECTIVE COMICS #871-877, this epic from the writer of BATMAN, SWAMP THING and AMERICAN VAMPIRE forces Batman to confront one of Gotham City's oldest evils! Plus: The corpse of a killer whale shows up on the floor of one of Gotham City's foremost banks, setting a deadly mystery in motion!

(W/A/CA) Jock It was the sort of mission Batman had run a thousand times. From high above the sweltering summer streets of Gotham, Batman would escort the GCPD as the dangerous metahuman supervillain known as E.M.P. was transferred from a temporary holding cell to his permanent home at Blackgate Prison in Gotham Harbor. E.M.P.?s electrical powers posed a dangerous threat, but the situation was well in hand. Until it wasn?t. Now every light in Gotham is out, the police have been knocked into disarray, and a broken, bleeding Batman must fight his way to Blackgate, block by block, dragging E.M.P. behind him. But it?s not just the gangs who want to make life difficult for him. The dark corners of Gotham contain many surprises?and E.M.P. has many more shocks to deliver before the night is through! One of the most iconic Batman artists of the 21st century, the incomparable Jock (The Batman Who Laughs, Batman: The Black Mirror), has focused all his storytelling powers on the tale of one very, very dark night in Gotham City. It?s always darkest before the dawn?if it ever comes? Collects Bat

(W) Mariko Tamaki (A/CA) Javier Fernandez HEADS OR TAILS, BATMAN WILL LOSE. Two-Face has always been viewed as Batman's most tragic villain. If only Harvey Dent hadn't been scarred by acid, he could have continued his good work as D.A. in Gotham City and been Batman's greatest ally and friend...right? Or has Batman extended him too much grace in his multiple attempts at reform? Batman will question himself as Dent is free once more, still scarred but seemingly free of Two-Face's influence. But when it's revealed that Harvey's father has been threatened to be murdered on his 88th birthday, will Two-Face be able to resist joining the party? Collecting BATMAN: ONE BAD DAY - TWO-FACE #1, from the bestselling creative team of Mariko Tamaki (Detective Comics, Crush & Lobo) and Javier Fernandez (Nightwing, King Spawn).

Don't miss these holiday-centric, all-ages tales starring Batman and all his crimefighting compadres from BATMAN: LI'L GOTHAM #1-6! This title includes appearances by The Penguin, Mr. Freeze, Catwoman, Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn!

(W) John Ridley (A) Various (CA) Ladronn Light the Bat-Signal! Legendary screenwriter John Ridley takes over Gotham City in a new way! Writing the world?s most popular superhero, Batman, Ridley brings his storytelling expertise to DC! Whether his story is told in black and white or captured in brilliant colors, Batman?s adventures keep everyone guessing...even the World?s Greatest Detective. Follow the iconic tales of the Dark Knight in Batman by John Ridley The Deluxe Edition. Collects Future State: The Next Batman #1-4, stories from Batman Black & White #1 and Batman: The Joker War Zone #1, and a brand-new story by John Ridley with art by Dustin Nguyen.

This spectacular volume collecting stories from BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #17-49 is offered at DC's standard trim size!

(W) Ty Templeton, Dan Slott, Scott Peterson (A) Rick Burchett, Tim Levins (CA) Bob Smith, Terry Beatty This all-ages collection of stories set in the world of Batman: The Animated Series stars one of Batman?s most vexing villains?the Riddler! His schemes are never easy to solve, and in these adventures, it?s no different! Riddler flips the script by leaving Batman clues?to other villains? crimes, and faces the music when he holds a rock star hostage! And when a copycat tries to steal the Riddler?s style, who will find them first?Batman or the Riddler? Collects Batman: Gotham Adventures #11, #28, #56-57, and Batman Adventures #11.

It's a new paperback edition of the classic Batman tale that sealed the fate of the second Robin, Jason Todd, collected from BATMAN #426-429 and 440-442 and THE NEW TITANS #60-61!

The World's Finest join forces in this reality bending tale from SUPERMAN/BATMAN #14-26. Superman and Batman rule the Earth with an iron fist, with humanity bending to their will. Before long, the World's Finest Duo is sent careening through a series of bizarre alternate Earths to face an assortment of classic DC characters including Darkseid, Lex Luthor, Superwoman, Kamandi, Sgt. Rock, Haunted Tank, and many more. Includes the star-studded issue #25, which features the work of Geoff Johns, Brian K. Vaughan, Brad Meltzer, Joss Whedon, Jim Lee, Arthur Adams, John Cassaday, Joe Madureira and others!

You will believe that a man can fly and that a Dark Knight has returned in this box set collecting two spin-off graphic novels based on Richard Donner's Superman: The Movie and Tim Burton's Batman. Superman '78 by Robert Venditti and Wilfredo Torres pits the Man of Steel against the alien menace of Brainiac, forcing Superman to make a life-changing sacrifice: leave the planet that he has come to call home in order to save it. Then, in Batman '89, original Batman screenwriter Sam Hamm and artist Joe Quinones pick up where the 1989 film left off by introducing the villainous Two-Face to the Tim Burton movie universe. This box set is a must-have for fans of the original motion pictures who want to rewatch the adventures of their favorite DC heroes again and again.

(W) Jeff Lemire (A/CA) Dustin Nguyen The legendary story of Batman and Robin has reached nearly mythic proportions. The crime-fighting Dynamic Duo are always one step ahead of the criminals they pursue and no case is too big for the pair. This isn?t that story. This is the story of a young Dick Grayson, newly orphaned, struggling to find his way in a strange, difficult, dark new world?this is the story of Robin and Batman. Collecting Robin & Batman #1-3!

(W) Sean Murphy, Katana Collins (A) Matteo Scalera (CA) Sean Murphy Two years after the events of Batman: Curse of the White Knight, Azrael has wiped out Gotham?s criminals, Jack Napier is dead, and Bruce Wayne is in prison. As new villains arise, Harley must confront her own past with The Joker and Batman while helping the GCPD and an eager FBI agent uncover the truth behind a series of murders! Collects Batman: White Knight Presents: Harley Quinn #1-6 and Harley Quinn Black + White + Red Chapter 6.

(W) Neil Gaiman (A) Andy Kubert - Various (CA) Andy Kubert New York Times bestselling author Neil Gaiman joins a murderer?s row of superstar artists to lend his unique touch to the Batman mythos! Spotlighting the story ?Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader?? from Batman #686 and Detective Comics #853, in which Gaiman joins artist Andy Kubert and inker Scott Williams for a story that shines a new light on the Dark Knight, this title also collects stories from Secret Origins #36, Secret Origins Special #1 and Batman Black and White #2.

(W) Brian Michael Bendis (A/CA) Nick Derington In this story written by Brian Michael Bendis and illustrated by Nick Derington, Batman is pushed to his limit as he sets off in search of an item with incredible destructive powers?and embarks on a journey across the DC Universe! It?s a race to the finish line as Batman chases the Riddler from Gotham to Gorilla City and beyond, with the fate of humanity in the balance. Guest stars include Vandal Savage, Green Lantern, Green Arrow, Deathstroke, Jonah Hex, and more! Collects Batman: Universe #1-6.

(W) Geoff Johns (A/CA) Jason Fabok Thirty years after Batman: The Killing Joke changed comics forever, superstars Geoff Johns and Jason Fabok reexamine the myth of who, or what, is The Joker! Batman, Batgirl, and Red Hood--all past victims of The Joker--work together to solve the mystery of why not one but three different Jokers (each seemingly the genuine article) are terrorizing Gotham! Collects BATMAN: THREE JOKERS #1-3.