(W) Jon Landau (CT) James Cameron
Set in the same universe as his hit comics anthology Bowling with Corpses, Mignola returns to Lands Unknown and both writes and draws this new, original graphic novel that bursts with the fantastic, the folkloric, and even the frightening. Longtime Mignola collaborator Dave Stewart joins to bring color to this fanciful story.A wayward theologian travels across mysterious lands and goes up against mythic monsters, bandits, and more in pursuit of proof of the existence of the old gods.In this story of the search for gods in a world that feels abandoned by them, the titular hero travels a pilgrim road in his quest for answers. Along the way he encounters dragons, giants, devils, and a tomb of unspeakable horror, and learns not just the truth about the universe but the gravity of his own role in it.
(W) Hideyuki Kikuchi (A) Yoshitaka Amano (CT) Kevin Leahy
A new omnibus collecting volumes twenty-eight, twenty-nine, and thirty of the Vampire Hunter D horror novel series!The hunt continues in the bizarre far future of 12,090 A.D, where the immortal vampire lords who were the only winners of mankind's nuclear war still oppress the human survivors who have pushed the blood-drinking fiends back to the lawless Frontier. Yet humanity too remains as quick as ever to prey upon itself, and where the law can't bring safety or justice, the crescent blade of D will assuming you meet the half-vampire wanderer's price!Vampire Hunter D Omnibus Book Ten collects three different complete novels. The Tiger in Winter is Duke Van Doren, vampire lord of the Northern Frontier, whom D's just been paid ten times his usual price to vanquish…except he has competition from three rival groups aiming for the Duke themselves! Then, in Noble Front, D confronts what may be his most lethal threat ever the grotesque killers known as the “Nameless,” who have no wanted posters, as everyone they target winds up dead. Finally, the epic-length Gold Fiend Parts One and Two raises the question of how do you collect from a deadbeat who's really dead? Marquis Verenis is a powerful vampire Noble three hundred million dalas in debt to Old El, the lender of last resort out on the Frontier. No collection agent has ever returned from the castle of the Marquis, but this time the undead debtor is dealing with D…The Vampire Hunter D Omnibus Book Eight collects volumes 28, 29, and 30 in author Hideyuki Kikuchi's adventure horror series: The Tiger in Winter, Noble Front, and Gold Fiend Parts One and Two. Illustrated by Final Fantasy artist Yoshitaka Amano, the legend of D endures!
(W) Brian Azzarello (A) Eduardo Risso (CA) Dave Johnson
This fourth of five volumes reprinting all 100 issues of writer Brian Azzarello and artist Eduardo Risso’s 100 Bullets collects issues #59-80 of their acclaimed Vertigo series and includes the pivotal story arcs A Wake and Punch Line.
(W) Scott Snyder (A) Nick Dragotta, Marcos Martin, Clay Mann (CA) Nick Dragotta
DON'T MISS THE SECOND VOLUME OF SCOTT SNYDER AND NICK DRAGOTTA'S GROUNDBREAKING BATMAN EPIC! As Bruce Wayne investigates the mysterious black site known as Ark M, he reluctantly draws his friends into Batman’s dangerous work--and comes face-to-face with powerful new enemies. What is happening at this dark facility? What is Alfred’s history with Bane, the villain who has arrived in Gotham City to protect Ark M’s secrets? And what does it all have to do with the mysterious Joker? Collects ABSOLUTE BATMAN #7-14.
(W) Jeph Loeb (A/CA) Tim Sale
A MURDERER IS LOOSE, KILLING ONLY ON HOLIDAYS... As the calendar's days stack up, so do the bodies littering the streets of Gotham. Working with District Attorney Harvey Dent and Lieutenant James Gordon, Batman races against the calendar to discover who Holiday is before he can claim his next victim. Finally, back in print! The celebrated masterpiece returns to the Absolute format for the first time in nearly a decade! From the Eisner Award-winning team behind Superman for All Seasons comes one of the greatest Batman stories ever told! Featuring interviews, behind-the-scenes extras, and more!
(W) Scott Snyder (A) Nick Dragotta, Marcos Martin, Clay Mann (CA) Nick Dragotta
DON'T MISS THE SECOND VOLUME OF SCOTT SNYDER AND NICK DRAGOTTA'S GROUNDBREAKING BATMAN EPIC! As Bruce Wayne investigates the mysterious black site known as Ark M, he reluctantly draws his friends into Batman’s dangerous work--and comes face-to-face with powerful new enemies. What is happening at this dark facility? What is Alfred’s history with Bane, the villain who has arrived in Gotham City to protect Ark M’s secrets? And what does it all have to do with the mysterious Joker? Collects ABSOLUTE BATMAN #7-14.
(W) Geoff Johns (A) Ivan Reis, Doug Mahnke (CA) Ivan Reis, Oclair Albert
THE HAUNTING EPIC THAT PLUNGED THE DC UNIVERSE INTO DARKNESS IN ABSOLUTE FORMAT! Across thousands of worlds, the dead have risen. These Black Lanterns, heroes and villains recruited from beyond the grave, have one purpose: to extinguish all light--and life--in the universe. Hal Jordan has overcome death once before. As the greatest Green Lantern to ever wield the emerald ring, it is Hal’s unquestioned duty to lead the living against this overwhelming army of the dead. While Blackest Night consumes Earth’s heroes, the seven Corps, empowered by the emotional spectrum, must end their war against each other--or bear witness to the end of all creation. As Earth becomes the ultimate battleground between the living and the dead, there is only one certainty: no one escapes death. Superstar writer Geoff Johns (Green Lantern, Justice League, Batman: Earth One) and artists Ivan Reis (Aquaman) and Doug Mahnke (Green Lantern) exhume the DC Universe’s greatest secrets in this emotional epic that grabs its heroes by their hearts. This comprehensive Absolute Edition collects BLACKEST NIGHT #0-8 and GREEN LANTERN #43-48 and #50-52 as well as deleted scenes, the complete script to BLACKEST NIGHT #1, series commentary from writer Geoff Johns, and more than 30 pages of sketch material.
(W) Gabriel Ba (A/CA) Fabio Moon
WHAT ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT DAYS OF YOUR LIFE? The miracle child of a world-famous Brazilian writer, Bras de Oliva Domingos spends his days penning other people's obituaries and his nights dreaming of becoming a successful author himself--all while wondering when his real life will begin. But if authentic existence actually has a beginning, would he even recognize it? Does it start at 21 when he meets the girl of his dreams? Or at 11, when he has his first kiss? Is it later in his life, when his first son is born? Or earlier, when he might have found his voice as a writer? Each day in Bras's life is like a page from a book--one that reveals the people and things that have made him who he is. And like all great stories, each day has a twist he'll never see coming... Crafted by the Eisner Award-winning fraternal team of Fabio Moon and Gabriel Ba, the New York Times bestselling graphic novel Absolute Daytripper weaves a hauntingly lyrical tale of life, death, and everything in between. Presenting the original 10-issue series here in a beautiful, oversize collector's edition, Absolute Daytripper also features more than 50 pages of behind-the-scenes material from the creators.
(W) Jeff Lemire (A) Nick Robles, AL Kaplan (CA) Nick Robles
WITHOUT THE MENTOR, WITHOUT THE FAMILY, WITHOUT THE SPEED FORCE…HE'S STILL THE ABSOLUTE SCARLET SPEEDSTER! In the Absolute Universe, familiar heroes have been reinvented from the ground up with origin stories that completely reshape both their abilities and their circumstances but maintain the core characteristics that fans have known and loved for decades! Wally West’s world has been turned upside down. Now quite literally on the run from the people he once trusted, he must navigate an impossible world full of dangers he never knew existed--and he must do so without the help and guidance of his former mentor. The Flash joins the Absolute Universe in a bold new take on the DC Universe’s Scarlet Speedster, written by award-winning author Jeff Lemire (Sweet Tooth, JSA) and illustrated by Nick Robles (The Dreaming: Waking Hours). Collects ABSOLUTE FLASH #1-6.
(W) Jeff Lemire (A) Nick Robles, AL Kaplan (CA) Nick Robles
WITHOUT THE MENTOR, WITHOUT THE FAMILY, WITHOUT THE SPEED FORCE…HE'S STILL THE ABSOLUTE SCARLET SPEEDSTER! In the Absolute Universe, familiar heroes have been reinvented from the ground up with origin stories that completely reshape both their abilities and their circumstances but maintain the core characteristics that fans have known and loved for decades! Wally West’s world has been turned upside down. Now quite literally on the run from the people he once trusted, he must navigate an impossible world full of dangers he never knew existed--and he must do so without the help and guidance of his former mentor. The Flash joins the Absolute Universe in a bold new take on the DC Universe’s Scarlet Speedster, written by award-winning author Jeff Lemire (Sweet Tooth, JSA) and illustrated by Nick Robles (The Dreaming: Waking Hours). Collects ABSOLUTE FLASH #1-6.
(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Dan Mora
THE BLOCKBUSTER EVENT OF 2024! Written by Mark Waid, Joshua Williamson, Nicole Maines and Others Art by Dan Mora, Mikel Janin, Gleb Melnikov and Others It’s the final domino to fall as an epic scheme comes tumbling down, and the DC Universe will never be the same! As the founder of the Suicide Squad methodically targets each superhero dynasty one at a time, starting with Superman, a resistance is forming...and Batman is out for vengeance. It’s a shocking blitzkrieg across the universe from the Fortress of Solitude to Themyscira to Gamorra, as the destinies of our heroes and the future of the DC Universe are forever altered. Don’t miss the stunning conclusion to the Absolute Power saga as justice is reborn from the ashes. Also included is a special oversize Ground Zero issue bringing Amanda Waller’s total dominance to the doorsteps of the world’s finest heroes...using the combined might of Failsafe, the Brainiac Queen, and the Suicide Squad to do it!
(W) Alan Moore (A/CA) JH Williams III, Mick Gray
Sophie Bangs has just come to grips with her alter ego, the fabled warrior named Promethea, when she decides to join Barbara Shelley on her journey through the Tree of Life. But will leaving Stacia and Grace working together to protect New York prove to be a mistake? The tour-de-force explanation of magic and mysticism is collected in this oversize, slipcase edition. Absolute Promethea Book Two collects the entire Kaballah storyline (issues #13-23) of the mystical series by Alan Moore and J.H. Williams III, plus an extensive art gallery.
(W) Jason Aaron (A) Rafa Sandoval, Carmine Di Giandomenico, Fico Ossio (CA) Rafa Sandoval
THE JOURNEY OF THE ABSOLUTE MAN OF STEEL CONTINUES FROM SUPERSTAR CREATORS JASON AARON AND RAFA SANDOVAL! For five years, Superman has been on the run, hounded across our planet, and treated like a criminal. When the mysterious Omega Men finally catch up to him, they are determined to plead their case--only with his help and by unleashing the full scope of his terrifying power can they put an end to the Lazarus Corporation and its lord, the notorious Demon’s Head and murderer of millions: Ra’s al Ghul! Meanwhile, both Lazarus operative Lois Lane and Omega Men volunteer Jimmy Olsen have had their lives changed by their first encounters with the Superman...but they may not be able to set aside their differences long enough to keep him from falling into a deadly trap! Will Kal-El be able to contain his rage, or will his anger engulf the whole world?
(W) Jason Aaron (A) Rafa Sandoval, Carmine Di Giandomenico, Fico Ossio (CA) Rafa Sandoval
THE JOURNEY OF THE ABSOLUTE MAN OF STEEL CONTINUES FROM SUPERSTAR CREATORS JASON AARON AND RAFA SANDOVAL! For five years, Superman has been on the run, hounded across our planet, and treated like a criminal. When the mysterious Omega Men finally catch up to him, they are determined to plead their case--only with his help and by unleashing the full scope of his terrifying power can they put an end to the Lazarus Corporation and its lord, the notorious Demon’s Head and murderer of millions: Ra’s al Ghul! Meanwhile, both Lazarus operative Lois Lane and Omega Men volunteer Jimmy Olsen have had their lives changed by their first encounters with the Superman...but they may not be able to set aside their differences long enough to keep him from falling into a deadly trap! Will Kal-El be able to contain his rage, or will his anger engulf the whole world?
(W) Kelly Thompson (A) Hayden Sherman, Matias Bergara (CA) Hayden Sherman
THE EISNER AWARD WINNER FOR BEST NEW SERIES CONTINUES THE SPELLBINDING SOJOURN OF THE ABSOLUTE AMAZON! Not far from Wonder Woman’s adopted home of Gateway City is a mysterious facility known only as Area 41. Deep below it lies a prison maze full of untold horrors, watched over by the U.S. government’s ruthless custodian of dangerous secrets, the ambitious Veronica Cale. When Diana, who has long believed herself the last of the legendary Amazons, is informed that one of her long-lost sisters could be stranded inside that maze, nothing in heaven or hell can stop her from going inside. But the terrifying sovereign of that maze has designs of their own for the residents of the labyrinth, and they’ve gathered an army of monsters to back them up. Once Diana enters the maze...nothing will ever be the same again! Collects ABSOLUTE WONDER WOMAN #8-14.
(W) Kelly Thompson (A) Hayden Sherman, Matias Bergara (CA) Hayden Sherman
THE EISNER AWARD WINNER FOR BEST NEW SERIES CONTINUES THE SPELLBINDING SOJOURN OF THE ABSOLUTE AMAZON! Not far from Wonder Woman’s adopted home of Gateway City is a mysterious facility known only as Area 41. Deep below it lies a prison maze full of untold horrors, watched over by the U.S. government’s ruthless custodian of dangerous secrets, the ambitious Veronica Cale. When Diana, who has long believed herself the last of the legendary Amazons, is informed that one of her long-lost sisters could be stranded inside that maze, nothing in heaven or hell can stop her from going inside. But the terrifying sovereign of that maze has designs of their own for the residents of the labyrinth, and they’ve gathered an army of monsters to back them up. Once Diana enters the maze...nothing will ever be the same again! Collects ABSOLUTE WONDER WOMAN #8-14.
(W) Tom Veitch, Peter Milligan (A) Steve Dillon, Chaz Truog (CA) Brian Bolland
In an epilogue to Morrison’s run, Peter Milligan (Shade, the Changing Man) and Chaz Truog (of the Morrison run) continued the story of Animal Man. From those beginnings, a new epic was born by Tom Veitch (Star Wars: Dark Empire) and Steve Dillon (Hellblazer). As Buddy Baker attempts to balance the life of a superhero, family man, and stuntman, his powers go haywire! Killing animals, changing physically and mentally, he is losing himself and his family. Something is trying to crack Buddy wide open! Only the truth of what he really is can set him free. Collects ANIMAL MAN #27-50, with pages from WAR OF THE GODS #3 and SUICIDE SQUAD #58.
(W) Tate Brombal (A) Takeshi Miyazawa, Isaac Goodhart (CA) David Talaski
BATGIRL IS ON THE RUN--BUT NOT FOR LONG, AS THREE DEADLY WARRIORS FROM THE LEAGUE OF SHADOWS, THE BLOOD OF WU, AND THE UNBURIED EACH TRAIL HER! Writer Tate Brombal and artist Takeshi Miyazawa continue their action-packed run on the Bat-Family’s premier martial artist, as Cassandra Cain’s family history comes calling when three swords come for Batgirl and she’s wanted dead or alive. When offered a fatal choice, Cassandra must choose between her dark bloodline and all its power...or being killed. Will Batgirl embrace these old family ties, or will she finally accept the new relationships being forged? More revelations unfold when a surprise arrival changes everything. Plus, Lady Shiva’s secret origin is revealed--in the assassin’s own words--when guest artist Isaac Goodhart (The Oddly Pedestrian Life of Christopher Chaos) reunites with Brombal to tell the tale! This volume collects BATGIRL #7-11.
(W) Grant Morrison (A) Frank Quitely, Philip Tan, Frazer Irving, Various (CA) Frank Quitely
DICK GRAYSON IS BATMAN. DAMIAN WAYNE IS ROBIN. AND BRUCE WAYNE IS LOST IN TIME! EXPERIENCE THE EPIC LIKE NEVER BEFORE, IN ABSOLUTE EDITION. From Grant Morrison’s legendary Batman saga comes his renowned run on the dynamic duo. In the wake of Batman’s death, Dick Grayson must take on the mantle of Batman and tutelage the unpredictable Damian Wayne as the new Robin. As Gotham adjusts to its new dynamic duo, Bruce battles through time--from caveman to pirate to gunslinger--racing back to the present. Past and future collide in this mind-bending epic of legacy, identity, and destiny. Collects in reading order BATMAN & ROBIN #1-16, BATMAN: THE RETURN OF BRUCE WAYNE #1-6, and BATMAN: THE RETURN #1.
(W) Jerry Coleman, Bill Finger, Edmond Hamilton, Various (A) Curt Swan, Dick Sprang, Jim Mooney, Various (CA) Nick Derington
SUPERMAN AND BATMAN: BESTIES FOR LIFE! Negative Superman, Clayface Superman, Mirror Batman, and Batman, son of Krypton--these were just a few of the madcap characters introduced in the pages of World’s Finest Comics from 1961 to 1966. In addition to a host of woolly space creatures and supernatural beasts, Superman and Batman also tangled with old foes such as Bizarro, Brainiac, and Bat-Mite. The Joker and Lex Luthor even got together to form a corporation of evil. Truly, there was never a dull moment for the world’s most popular superheroes of the Silver Age! Batman & Superman in World’s Finest: The Silver Age Omnibus Vol. 2 (2026 Edition) collects WORLD'S FINEST COMICS #117-158 and features contributions from Curt Swan, Dick Sprang, Bill Finger, and Edmond Hamilton. The collection also includes a foreword from author Andrew Farago (The Art of Harley Quinn, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Ultimate Visual History).
(W) Paul Dini (A/CA) Bruce Timm
THE EISNER AWARD-WINNING ORIGIN OF HARLEY QUINN! Written and drawn by the masterminds behind the critically acclaimed Batman: The Animated Series, Paul Dini and Bruce Timm, this story reveals the origins of Harley Quinn as she proves her love to The Joker by trying to eliminate the Dark Knight on her own! Batman Adventures: Mad Love Deluxe Edition (2026 Edition) also features a behind-the-scenes look at the layouts and color guides by Timm as well as an introduction by Dini.
(W) Phillip Kennedy Johnson (A) Various (CA) Javier Fernandez
A FATHER'S WORST NIGHTMARE! Art by Javier Fernandez, Miguel Mendonca, Carmine Di Giandomenico and Others Damian Wayne has been kidnapped, stolen away by Memento, and Batman will stop at nothing to get him back. But Memento's hallucinogens still run through his veins, turning an already-dangerous city into a living nightmare. Writer Phillip Kennedy Johnson (Green Lantern: War Journal) and artists Javi Fernandez (Nightwing), Carmine Di Giandomenico (The Flash), and others complete Memento's thrilling introduction to Batman's rogues gallery in Batman and Robin Vol. 2: The Gotham Cycle, collecting BATMAN AND ROBIN #20-24.
(W) Peter J. Tomasi (A/CA) Patrick Gleason
After losing his son, Damian, a.k.a. Robin, Batman has finally found peace with his death. Damian’s grandfather, Ra’s al Ghul, however, has not. Bringing the acclaimed creative team’s saga to a close, Batman and Robin by Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason Book Three collects Batman and Robin #29-40, Batman and Robin Annual #3, Robin Rises: Omega #1, Robin Rises: Alpha #1, and select stories from Secret Origins #4 and Detective Comics #27.
(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Dustin Nguyen
Written by Adam Beechen, Dustin Nguyen, Derek Fridolfs and Others Art by Ryan Benjamin, Norm Breyfogle, Dustin Nguyen and Others Terry McGinnis has earned the mantle as Batman, and now he must find his place among the Justice League and the greater DC Universe. Escape into the future of Gotham and beyond as new villains emerge, old threats return, and the heroes of old and new converge. The story of Batman Beyond continues here! Collects Batman Beyond (vol. 3) #1-6, Batman Beyond (vol. 4) #1-8, Batman Beyond Unlimited #1-18, Superman/Batman Annual #4, Superman Beyond #0, stories from the Justice League Beyond digital series #21 and #25, and Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker #1.
(W) Chip Zdarsky (A) Various (CA) Chip Zdarsky
Art by Jorge Jimenez, Carmine Di Giandomenico, Mike Hawthorne and Others Chip Zdarsky (Daredevil) is joined by artists Jorge Jimenez (Justice League), Carmine Di Giandomenico (The Flash), Mike Hawthorne (Deadpool), and more in Batman by Chip Zdarsky Omnibus Vol. 1, collecting Batman #125-136, Batman: The Knight #1-10, and stories from Batman: Urban Legends #1-6!
(W) Darwyn Cooke, Ed Brubaker, Jeph Loeb, Various (A/CA) Darwyn Cooke
EXPERIENCE THE BRILLIANCE OF DARWYN COOKE'S BATMAN AND CATWOMAN ADVENTURES IN THE ABSOLUTE FORMAT, LIKE NEVER BEFORE! The masterworks of Darwyn Cooke printed in the biggest format ever! Escape into the brilliance of Darwyn Cooke (DC: The New Frontier) in this massive, one-of-a-kind Absolute Edition celebrating his life, work, and legacy. Collects Batman: Ego, Batman/The Spirit #1, Catwoman: Selina’s Big Score, Catwoman #1-4, Solo #5, stories from Batman: Gotham Knights #23 and #33, Detective Comics #759-762, Harley Quinn Holiday Special #1, Just Imagine Stan Lee with Chris Bachalo Creating Catwoman #1, and his first published story from Talent Showcase #19. Featuring an extensive gallery of covers and original art, along with an introduction and essays by artist and longtime editor for Cooke Mark Chiarello, essays by friends and collaborators, and so much more!
(W) James Tynion IV, Various (A) Jorge Jimenez, Guillem March, Various (CA) Jorge Jimenez
BESTSELLING AND ACCLAIMED WRITER JAMES TYNION IV'S INTERWEAVING BATMAN AND JOKER EPIC COMES TO ITS GROUNDBREAKING CONCLUSION! Gotham has become a police state! As Scarecrow’s master plan swings into full force, Batman must make allies with the mysterious Miracle Molly and her resistance group. All the while, Jim Gordon’s hunt for The Joker takes him around the world and into the crosshairs of Bane, and Harper Row must go undercover to unmask the truth behind Punchline! Experience the finale of the interweaving epic in reading order for the first time ever. Collects Batman #106-117, Batman Secret Files: The Gardener #1, Batman Secret Files: Miracle Molly #1, Batman Secret Files: Peacekeeper-01 #1, Batman: Fear State: Alpha #1, Batman: Fear State: Omega #1, The Joker #5-15, The Joker Annual #1, a story from Detective Comics #1027, and, as a bonus, Tynion’s first full issue on the series, Batman (vol. 2) #52. Featuring a brand-new cover by Jorge Jimenez.
(W) Dennis O Neal, Bob Haney, Leo Dorfman (A/CA) Neal Adams
PRESENTING THE COMPLETE WORKS OF NEAL ADAMS ON BATMAN! FINALLY REMASTERED AND RECOLORED TO MATCH THE ORIGINAL PRINTING AND ARTWORK! Experience the complete works of Neal Adams on Batman from 1968 to 1970 in the oversize, beautiful, Absolute format, featuring his stories from World’s Finest Comics #175-176; The Brave and the Bold #79-86; Detective Comics #395, #397, #400, and #402; and Batman #219, along with an extensive cover gallery and more! Return to the original art and colors in this celebratory volume (one of two).
(W) Dan Watters (A/CA) Hayden Sherman
THE COMPLETE EPIC SERIES BY FAN-FAVORITE WRITER DAN WATTERS AND HAYDEN SHERMAN, THE ARTIST OF ABSOLUTE WONDER WOMAN! Batman: Dark Patterns is a series of four self-contained, street-level mysteries that delve into the early days of Batman’s role in Gotham City and his healing presence within its streets. This grounded, mystery-driven narrative evokes the rich tone and style of beloved classics such as Batman: Year One, Batman: The Long Halloween, and Batman: Hush. Penned by the talented Dan Watters and brought to life through the striking artistry of Hayden Sherman, each three-part story stands alone as a gripping detective case, shedding light on the trauma and resilience of Gotham’s citizens and its urban landscape. The series masterfully underscores Batman’s dual identity as a methodical sleuth and a shadowy beacon of hope, skillfully steering clear of cosmic or supernatural distractions. This intentional focus reassures readers of a steadfast commitment to a more authentic, detective-driven experience, highlighting relatable mysteries that brilliantly showcase the Dark Knight as a healer cloaked in darkness.
(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Mikel Janin
A DEADLY INVESTIGATION PUTS BATMAN'S ALLEYS AT RISK! Written by Tom Taylor, Greg Rucka, Mariko Tamaki and Others Art by Lee Garbett, Mikel Janin, Bill Sienkiewicz and Others With Asema now behind bars, former police detective turned private investigator Harvey Bullock still has questions he can't answer. When his investigation overlaps with Batman’s, the pair decide to work together. They discover a tie to a case from Harvey's rookie days...and a group willing to do anything to keep their secrets hidden. Can Batman save Harvey from this deadly new threat? Also featuring the landmark celebratory issue DETECTIVE COMICS #1100 featuring Greg Rucka, Bill Sienkiewicz, and other legendary creators. Collects DETECTIVE COMICS #1097-1100.
(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Mikel Janin
A DEADLY INVESTIGATION PUTS BATMAN'S ALLEYS AT RISK! Written by Tom Taylor, Greg Rucka, Mariko Tamaki and Others Art by Lee Garbett, Mikel Janin, Bill Sienkiewicz and Others With Asema now behind bars, former police detective turned private investigator Harvey Bullock still has questions he can't answer. When his investigation overlaps with Batman’s, the pair decide to work together. They discover a tie to a case from Harvey's rookie days...and a group willing to do anything to keep their secrets hidden. Can Batman save Harvey from this deadly new threat? Also featuring the landmark celebratory issue DETECTIVE COMICS #1100 featuring Greg Rucka, Bill Sienkiewicz, and other legendary creators. Collects DETECTIVE COMICS #1097-1100.
(W) Andy Diggle, Rob Williams (A/CA) Leandro Fernandez
ANDY DIGGLE AND LEANDRO FERNANDEZ RETURN TO THE GOTHAM BY GASLIGHT UNIVERSE! The follow-up to the incredible Elseworlds saga Gotham by Gaslight: The Kryptonian Age introduces a steam-powered Justice League for the Gilded Age! While Batman, Superman, and a posse of strange new heroes might be able to handle Lex Luthor and his Kryptonite-fueled Metallo robot, they’re going to need even more firepower to take on his new ally: General Zod! But something far more sinister--something hiding behind the very veil of our reality--is pulling Zod's strings. Can this newly-formed League join forces to save humanity? Collects BATMAN: GOTHAM BY GASLIGHT: A LEAGUE FOR JUSTICE #1-6.
(W) Andy Diggle (A/CA) Leandro Fernandez
THE ELSEWORLDS SMASH HIT, NOW IN SOFTCOVER! The year is 1893, and Gotham City has flourished under the eye of the Batman. But despite the gaudy new light bulbs and the gaudier nouveau riche, the shadows are also growing deadlier new threats. The Batman will find himself challenged by the mysterious Catwoman and the even more enigmatic Talia al Ghul. And what cosmic treasure from beyond the stars waits for all of them outside the confines of Gotham City? The new era of Elseworlds kicks off with the return of the crown jewel, the gothic world originated by Brian Augustyn and Mike Mignola. Superstar duo Andy Diggle (Action Comics, Poison Ivy) and Leandro Fernandez (Batman, Birds of Prey) breathe new life into the legend of Gotham City and its dark guardian. This isn’t the Gilded Age; this is the Kryptonian Age! Collects issues #1-6.
(W) Brian Augustyn (A) Mike Mignola, Eduardo Barreto (CA) Mike Mignola
WHAT WOULD THE GOTHAM CITY OF THE 19TH CENTURY HAVE BEEN LIKE? Step into the gaslit shadows of Victorian Gotham with this genre-defining Elseworlds tale that reimagines Batman in the 19th century. This groundbreaking story pits the Dark Knight against the infamous Jack the Ripper in a chilling battle of wits and justice. Featuring moody, gothic artwork and a gripping narrative, it pushed the boundaries of Batman storytelling. Collects GOTHAM BY GASLIGHT and BATMAN: MASTER OF THE FUTURE.
(W) Jeph Loeb (A/CA) Jim Lee, Scott Williams
TWO LEGENDARY CREATORS, ONE INCREDIBLE STORY! JEPH LOEB AND JIM LEE RETURN TO THE BATMAN SAGA THAT CHANGED THE DARK KNIGHT FOREVER WITH H2SH, THE SEQUEL TO THE GROUNDBREAKING HUSH STORYLINE! Tommy Elliott, the enigmatic villain known as Hush, has returned to upend the Dark Knight's world. Now Batman must use every resource and tool in his utility belt to save both Gotham City and himself. But when your allies start acting like enemies, what does that make your enemies? From legendary creators Jeph Loeb, Jim Lee, Scott Williams, and Alex Sinclair, the complete original Hush creative team returns to herald a new age for Gotham and all who dwell there! Collects BATMAN #158-163 and the H2SH prelude from JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #1.
(W) Grant Morrison (A) Tony S. Daniel (CA) Alex Ross, Tony S. Daniel
THE MASTERWORK BY GRANT MORRISON AND TONY S. DANIEL IS FINALLY BROUGHT TO THE ABSOLUTE FORMAT! Most people fear losing their mind... Batman weaponized it. From the genius of Grant Morrison and acclaimed artistry of Tony S. Daniel comes a psychological showdown unlike any before. BATMAN: R.I.P.: ABSOLUTE EDITION collects the landmark storyline from DC UNIVERSE #0 and BATMAN #676-681, the missing chapter from BATMAN #701-702, and bonus issue BATMAN #700. Featuring a brand new introduction and painting by Tony S. Daniel, along with the complete original art from R.I.P.
(W) Grant Morrison (A) Tony S. Daniel, Lee Garbett, Sandu Florea, Trevor Scott (CA) Alex Ross
INTRODUCING THE BATMAN OF ZUR-EN-ARRH! In mind, body, and spirit, Batman has trained himself to the peak of human ability. But even the World’s Greatest Detective has his limits--and now he has an enemy who knows exactly where they are. Known as the Black Glove, this mysterious adversary intends to crush the Dark Knight completely, using the one weapon against which he has no defense: his own mind. As Batman struggles to hold on to his sanity, an alliance of criminal masterminds is free to make its move on Gotham City. To survive, the Dark Knight must go deeper within himself than ever before--but once the truth behind the Black Glove is revealed, will the Batman ever be able to find his way back out?
(W) Mark Waid (A) Adrian Gutierrez (CA) Dan Mora
THE WORLD'S FINEST TEAM-UP GOES UNDER THE SEA! A distress call from Atlantis has brought Batman and Superman deep beneath the waves...and face-to-face with the king himself: Aquaman. It's up to the World's Finest, Aquaman, and Swamp Thing to prevent an eco-catastrophe engineered by the Floronic Man! A new World's Finest team of Mark Waid and Adrian Gutierrez takes you across the DC Universe from undersea to Bizarro World in Batman/Superman: World’s Finest: 20,000 Leagues, collecting BATMAN/SUPERMAN: WORLD'S FINEST #35-37 and #40-43!
(W) Mark Waid (A) Adrian Gutierrez (CA) Dan Mora
THE WORLD'S FINEST TEAM-UP GOES UNDER THE SEA! A distress call from Atlantis has brought Batman and Superman deep beneath the waves...and face-to-face with the king himself: Aquaman. It's up to the World's Finest, Aquaman, and Swamp Thing to prevent an eco-catastrophe engineered by the Floronic Man! A new World's Finest team of Mark Waid and Adrian Gutierrez takes you across the DC Universe from undersea to Bizarro World in Batman/Superman: World’s Finest: 20,000 Leagues, collecting BATMAN/SUPERMAN: WORLD'S FINEST #35-37 and #40-43!
(W) Dennis O Neal (A) Joe Quesada, Kevin Nowlan, Jimmy Palmiotti (CA) Joe Quesada, Kevin Nowlan
Witness the rise of a new hero who will go on to play a pivotal role in Knightfall in Batman: Sword of Azrael: The Deluxe Edition, presenting the acclaimed miniseries by Dennis O’Neil, Joe Quesada, Kevin Nowlan, and Lovern Kindzierski in deluxe format for the very first time! Featuring a new wraparound cover and introduction by artist Quesada, this volume also includes the Azrael/Ash one-shot co-starring Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti’s creator-owned character Ash and a trove of preliminary designs, original art pages, and other extras. Collects Batman: Sword of Azrael #1-4 and Azrael/Ash #1.