(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) Jeff Parker (A) Lukas Ketner, Michele Bandini, Bernard Chang (CA) Dan Mora
BATMAN AND SANTA CLAUS TEAM UP…AGAIN! Winter has fallen, and with it, a strange curse has swept the Earth! A mysterious knight is draining the life force of people across the globe, which should be another day in the life of the Justice League--but when the team confronts the armored apparition, all but Robin become trapped in a mystical realm! Determined to save his father and friends, Damian Wayne races to the Mistress of Magic, Zatanna, and the pair tries to form a rescue plan as the League attempts to escape the mysterious land they’ve been imprisoned in. Little do they know, help is already on the way--and it’s coming down the chimney! Santa Claus is back in town, and it’ll take a Christmas miracle to save this holiday season. From the incredible talents of writer Jeff Parker (Batman ’66, Aquaman) and artists Lukas Ketner (Batman ’66, Count Crowley) and Michele Bandini (Batman – Santa Claus: Silent Knight), unwrap a centuries-spanning tale of mystic gatherings, haunted kingdoms, and one son’s quest to bring his father home for the holidays. But do so with caution--for the Silent Knight is planning a celebration of his own, and if he succeeds, an eternal silence will descend on the DC Universe!
(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.
(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Simone Di Meo
EXPERIENCE THE DCU'S BEST TEAM-UPS! Written by Alex Segura, Michael Conrad, Christian Ward and More Art by Mike Norton, Patric Reynolds, Andy MacDonald and More Uncover the secrets in a world of heroes through the eyes of the citizens who live there. When mutated animals rise from the dead, John Constantine must team up with an unexpected ally to uncover who is responsible. Then, a young man’s dangerous experience in the swamp leads to a deeper understanding of the Green. And when those closest to her are the victims of a string of brutal attacks, Renee Montoya seeks answers outside the law. From a team of incredible talents such as writer Alex Segura (The Question), artist Mike Norton (Teen Titans), and more, Batman: The Brave and the Bold: Myths and Mysteries collects stories from BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #12 and #15-19.
(W) Frank Miller (A) Frank Miller (CA) Frank Miller, Klaus Janson
GOTHAM CITY BELONGS TO THE BATMAN. Together with inker Klaus Janson and colorist Lynn Varley, writer/artist Frank Miller completely reinvents the legend of Batman in his saga of a near-future Gotham City gone to rot, 10 years after the Dark Knight’s retirement. This masterpiece of modern comics storytelling brings to vivid life a dark world and an even darker man.
(W) Don Cameron (A) Dick Sprang, Jack Burnley (CA) Darwyn Cooke
INCLUDING THE FIRST APPEARANCE OF ALFRED PENNYWORTH! The Dynamic Duo is joined by their greatest ally in their war on crime, Bruce Wayne's butler, Alfred Pennyworth! From his very first appearance, the valiant valet proves he will be doing more than just cleaning cobwebs out of the Batcave as he adds valuable insight into cases and shows Batman and Robin that three is anything but a crowd. And the Caped Crusader can use the help, as Gotham is terrorized by familiar villains The Joker, the Penguin, Two-Face, and Catwoman, while a slew of new villains, such as the Cavalier and the Crime Surgeon, make their debut. All this, plus Batman and Robin must battle threats from the underwater world of Atlantis and the far-future world of the 21st century! Batman: The Golden Age Omnibus Vol. 3 collects all the Dark Knight Detective's tales from DETECTIVE COMICS #75-92, BATMAN #16-25, and WORLD'S FINEST COMICS #10-14 and includes a foreword by iconic Batman artist Dick Sprang.
(W) Brian Michael Bendis (A/CA) Nick Derington
THE ACCLAIMED TIME-AND-UNIVERSE-TROTTING DARK KNIGHT EPIC RETURNS IN THE BEAUTIFUL DELUXE FORMAT! When a priceless egg goes missing, it kicks off a cosmic mystery only Batman can solve. From Gotham to Dinosaur Island to the depths of space, the Dark Knight’s pursuit of Vandal Savage will take him to every corner of the DC Universe! As the Riddler, Green Lantern, Jonah Hex, and others cross his path, Batman must navigate ancient secrets and cosmic threats to keep the universe from unraveling. Collects BATMAN: UNIVERSE #1-4, featuring a brand-new foreword by Matt Fraction, an introduction by Bendis, an extravaganza of behind-the-scenes art, and more!
(W/A/CA) Sean Gordon Murphy
THE FIRST CHAPTER OF SEAN MURPHY'S WHITE KNIGHT UNIVERSE ARRIVES IN ABSOLUTE FORMAT IN A STUNNING TWO-BOOK COLLECTOR'S SET! Writer/artist Sean Murphy’s thrilling contribution to the Batman mythos introduces a Jack Napier who has been cured of his villainous Joker persona. After Jack reconciles with Harley Quinn, he attempts to further atone for his past sins by running for Gotham’s city council so that he can bring about reforms that will end corruption and make everyone accountable to the law...including Batman! But while Jack may be cured, he isn’t above using The Joker’s cunning tactics to discredit Batman and turn public opinion against him. And when Jack’s spurned former protégé decides that Gotham always needs a Joker, Jack and Batman must do the unthinkable and team up to save the city they cherish. This Absolute Edition presents BATMAN: WHITE KNIGHT #1-8 in oversize format, featuring a brand-new cover, a new introduction, development sketches, and more. Also included is a second volume showcasing the entire story in black and white, highlighting Murphy's dynamic art style.
(W/A/CA) Sean Gordon Murphy
THE JOKER…A HERO?! The Joker is cured! The Clown Prince of Crime--now Jack Napier--sets out to save Gotham from its greatest threat: Batman. As Napier exposes corruption and rises as a civic hero, the line between savior and villain blurs. With stunning art and a gripping story, Sean Murphy’s bold reimagining tells the story of DC’s greatest rivalry like never before. Collecting all eight issues of the groundbreaking series!
(W) Kelly Thompson (A) Sami Basri, Vicente Cifuentes (CA) Annie Wu
A MIDNIGHT HEIST. A STAGED CRIME SCENE. AND WHISPERS OF GROUNDBREAKING TECHNOLOGY. Deliberately scattered across the globe to follow leads both real and false, the Birds of Prey are more vulnerable than ever before. And there’s a new team of villains waiting in the shadows, fashioned specifically to take out the Birds: Oracle, Batgirl, Black Canary, Barda, and Sin/Megaera. As the strongest among them falls, a mission for answers becomes a fight for survival. The Birds investigate the disappearance of one of their own, hoping to find both their missing comrade and the truth about these mysterious villains. Can the Birds of Prey survive what’s coming, or will the Shadow Army clip their wings for good? From Eisner Award-winning writer Kelly Thompson (Absolute Wonder Woman) and sensational artists Sami Basri (Harley Quinn) and Vicente Cifuentes (Batgirl), Birds of Prey Vol. 4: On the Run collects BIRDS OF PREY #20-28.
(W) Dan Jurgens, Keith Giffen, J.M. DeMatteis (A) Dan Jurgens, Chris Batista (CA) Kevin Maguire
Booster is back in the past! Mistaken for his (past) self, he is roped into an adventure with the Justice League International! Enjoying the good old days with his bestie Blue Beetle, he must contend with the needs of his past self and the horrors of the present. And when the entire world is undone, will Booster be the only one to remember what the DCU used to be like before the Flash messed it all up?! Collects BOOSTER GOLD #32-47 and TIME MASTERS: VANISHING POINT #1-6.
(W) Torunn Gronbekk (A) Danilo Beyruth, Patricio Delpeche, Fabiana Mascolo (CA) Sebastian Fiumara
Selina Kyle has been on the run from her past and herself, but when her demons begin to catch up to her, she finds herself (and her identity) at a crossroads! Selina Kyle’s identity crisis reaches a fever pitch, leaving her life hanging in the balance! Now, with no choice but to confront her past life as Evie Hall, she has to examine the choices that lead her to both embrace this particular alter ego and discard it. Not to mention take care of those who have put the hit on her (and Evie’s) head! From Torunn Gronbekk (Thor, Punisher: War Journal), Patricio Delpeche (The Sin Bin), and Danilo Beyruth (Deadpool, Deep Cuts), Catwoman continues her All In journey! Collects CATWOMAN #75-78.
(W) Judd Winick, Ann Nocenti (A) Various (CA) Guillem March
NINE LIVES AREN'T ENOUGH... Art by Guillem March, Rafa Sandoval, Adriana Melo and Others Selina's life of crime and altruism leads her everywhere, from saving Gotham City's street kids from a mysterious kidnapper known as Dollhouse to fighting with The Joker in his war against Batman to a gang war with Penguin and the Gotham underworld. Writers Judd Winick and Ann Nocenti, artists Guillem March and Rafa Sandoval, and others launch Selina Kyle into a new life in Catwoman: The New 52 Omnibus Vol. 1, collecting CATWOMAN #1-26, CATWOMAN ANNUAL #1, BATMAN AND CATWOMAN #22, and BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #23.4, plus a story from YOUNG ROMANCE: A NEW 52 VALENTINE'S DAY SPECIAL #1!
(W) Marv Wolfman (A) George Perez (CA) George Perez, Alex Ross
REMASTERED FROM ORIGINAL ART. RECOLORED AGAINST THE ORIGINAL COMICS. PRESENTING THE MASTERPIECE THAT FOREVER CHANGED COMICS, LIKE YOU'VE NEVER SEEN BEFORE! Revisit the legendary event that changed comics forever like never before! Working from Jerry Ordway's original inks and original art provided by fans worldwide, every issue and cover has been remastered to showcase the fine lines and beauty that never made it to print...until now! Recolored against Anthony Tollin, Tom Ziuko, and Carl Gafford's original colors, there is no better way to experience this masterpiece series. Featuring CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS #1-12, HISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE #1-2, numerous brand-new essays from creators of the time, and more surprise wonders, this one-of-a-kind collection is not to be missed!
(W) Marv Wolfman (A) George Perez (CA) George Perez, Jerry Ordway
TWO YEARS IN THE MAKING. WELCOME TO THE DEFINITIVE EDITION OF CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS! Revisit the legendary event that changed comics forever! Remastered from Jerry Ordway’s original inks and original artwork provided by fans worldwide, with original colors restored and all the fine details that never made it to print ever before finally captured! Escape into the sprawling epic of Crisis on Infinite Earths #1-12 and wonderous mythology of History of the DC Universe #1-2 like never before. Also featuring, in celebration of this masterpiece, a nearly 250-page behind-the-scenes companion book! Discover the making of this groundbreaking work through the original memos, outlines, scripts, pencils, artwork, retrospective essays, foldout covers, never-before-collected material, and more! And as a special bonus, Jerry Ordway remastered and inked the original George Perez pencils provided to Alex Ross for his legendary Crisis painting. Behold the long-lost beauty behind the painting with this never-before-completed (until now) Perez piece, presented as a multi-page foldout with colors by Jose Villarrubia.
(W) Jay Kristoff, Tom Taylor (A) Tirso, Riccardo Federici (CA) Tirso
THE SWORD-AND-SORCERY EPIC NOW IN SOFTCOVER! The snow falls thick, blood runs black, and color itself is only a distant memory. The legendary assassin Deathstroke stalks a frozen wasteland, killing for coin among a nation of ever-warring jarls. But when our murderer for hire finds himself cast in the role of reluctant guardian, will he fight to end the icy curse destroying his land or be consumed by the sins of his own dark past? Expertly written by Jay Kristoff, with striking images from rising-star artist Tirso, this volume collects DARK KNIGHTS OF STEEL: ALLWINTER #1-6, the latest from DC's hit Elseworlds line. Also includes a story by Dark Knights of Steel architect Tom Taylor and The Fellspyre Chronicles artist Riccardo Federici, detailing an all-new sword-and-sorcery origin for Aquaman!
(W) Bill Finger (A) Bob Kane, Sheldon Moldoff, Jerry Robinson, Various (CA) Bob Kane
THE COMICS DEBUT OF BATMAN, ROBIN, CATWOMAN, AND THE JOKER! To most people, Bruce Wayne is just another wealthy socialite with too much time and money on his hands. But little does anyone suspect that the tragic murder of his parents inspired him to dedicate his life to honing his mind and body so that one day he could avenge their deaths. Knowing that criminals are a superstitious and cowardly lot, Bruce patrols Gotham’s rooftops as a justice-seeking creature of the night known as the Batman! This DC Finest volume collects Batman’s introduction in The Case of the Chemical Syndicate, plus other early appearances from DETECTIVE COMICS #27-52, BATMAN #1-5, and WORLD'S BEST COMICS #1 featuring Robin the Boy Wonder, Catwoman, and the Clown Prince of Crime: The Joker!
(W) Arnold Drake, Jack Miller (A) Neal Adams, Carmine Infantino, Jack Kirby, Various (CA) Neal Adams
SOMETIMES YOU JUST CAN'T KEEP A GOOD GUY DEAD. Boston Brand was the world’s greatest acrobat until an assassin’s bullet cut his act--and his life--short. However, instead of passing over to the afterlife, Boston was given the chance by the goddess Rama Kushna to remain on Earth and catch his killer. He now exists as a literal dead man, destined to roam the world until his killer is caught! Collects Strange Adventures #205-216; The Brave and the Bold #79, #86, #104, and #133; Challengers of the Unknown #74; Justice League of America #94; The Forever People #9-10; World’s Finest Comics #223 and #227; The Phantom Stranger #33 and #39-41; The Superman Family #183; and Aquaman #50-52.
(W) Mike Grell, Dennis O Neil, Sharon Wright (A) Ed Hannigan, Dan Jurgens, Randy DuBurke (CA) Ed Hannigan, Dick Giordano
MIKE GRELL'S ACCLAIMED LONGBOW HUNTERS SAGA CONTINUES! The CIA is blackmailing Oliver Queen, forcing him into a mission to find the mysterious archer Shado--but she finds him first! With her origins revealed and the true intentions of the U.S. government made clear, a hunt for the yakuza and a double cross planned for those forcing Ollie’s hand will end in a bloody team-up that will change the course of his and Black Canary’s lives forever! Collects GREEN ARROW (VOL. 2) #9-20, THE QUESTION ANNUAL #2, GREEN ARROW ANNUAL #2, SECRET ORIGINS #38, and the never-before-collected Black Canary tales from ACTION COMICS WEEKLY #609-616 and #624-635.
(W) Gardner Fox (A) Mike Sekowsky, Murphy Anderson, Bernard Sachs (CA) Mike Sekowsky, Murphy Anderson
THE WORLD'S GREATEST HEROES UNITE TO TAKE ON A MENACE FROM OUTER SPACE. Relive the nostalgia of the ’60s, when the original iteration of the Justice League of America first teamed up to battle the menace of Starro the Conqueror! This successful debut earned the League their own self-titled series, which has been a mainstay of DC Comics publishing for over six decades. Collects The Brave and the Bold #28-30, Justice League of America #1-19, and Mystery in Space #75, published between 1960 and 1963.
(W) Dan Jurgens, Jerry Ordway, Roger Stern (A) Dan Jurgens, Jerry Ordway, Bob McLeod, Various (CA) Kerry Gammill, Dennis Janke
SUPERMAN GETS LOST IN TIME IN THIS COLLECTION MARKING THE BEGINNING OF THE TRIANGLE ERA! Mr. Mxyzptlk returns, and the mysterious Linear Man sends Superman on an unwilling trip through time in this DC Finest collection featuring storylines such as Krisis of the Krimson Kryptonite, Time and Time Again, and Red Glass. This period is also notable for marking the beginning of the Triangle Era numbering system to help readers follow the action across all the weekly Superman titles. Collects SUPERMAN #49-56, STARMAN #28, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #472-479, and ACTION COMICS #659-666.
(W) Jack Kirby, Various (A) Jack Kirby, Various (CA) Jack Kirby
FIGHT FIRE WITH HELLFIRE! Written by Jack Kirby, Len Wein, Bob Rozakis and Others Art by Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, Michael Golden and Others Jason Blood may seem to be a modern-day man with an unusual interest in demonology and the occult. But the truth is that Jason is in fact centuries old, and during the fall of Camelot, the wizard Merlin bound a powerful demon to Jason's soul. Now, whenever evil steps forth from the shadows, he need only say: Gone! Gone! The form of man! Rise the demon, Etrigan! DC Finest: The Demon: Birth of the Demon collects stories published between 1972 and 1981 and includes THE DEMON #1-16, written and drawn by Jack King Kirby, plus THE BATMAN FAMILY #17, THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #109 and #137, DETECTIVE COMICS #482-485, and WONDER WOMAN #280-282.
(W) Arnold Drake, Paul Kupperberg (A) Bruno Premiani, Joe Staton, Arvell Jones (CA) Bruno Premiani
THE END IS HERE! THE FINAL ADVENTURES OF THE ORIGINAL DOOM PATROL…AND FOLLOWING ITS DEMISE, A NEW TEAM OF OUTCASTS WILL RISE. Lauded as one of the greatest series of its time, witness the historic ending to Arnold Drake and Bruno Premiani’s landmark Doom Patrol saga, one of the only series to give readers a definitive finale (and the actual deaths of its heroes)! Then, a decade later, one survivor of the original Doom Patrol remains...and from the ashes of the old, an all-new, all-different Doom Patrol will rise. Collects THE DOOM PATROL #103-121, SHOWCASE #94-96, and stories from SUPERMAN FAMILY #191-193.
(W) Robert Kanigher, Cary Bates, Various (A) Irv Novick, Dick Giordano, Various (CA) Dick Giordano
CAN THE SCARLET SPEEDSTER OUTRUN DEATH? Barry Allen races toward his landmark 200th issue and beyond in this volume of Flash adventures from the early to mid-'70s. This collection also features the first issue written by Cary Bates, who would continue to be one of the Flash's longest-serving scribes. In this collection, Iris West's mysterious true origin is finally revealed, and Abra Kadabra sends Barry on one of his most bizarre adventures yet. Plus, the return of Captain Boomerang, the Trickster, Mirror Master, the Turtle, and more! Collects stories from THE FLASH #197-229, THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #99, and a two-part crossover with the Man of Steel in WORLD'S FINEST COMICS #198-199.
(W) Robert Kanigher, John Albano, Various (A) Gil Kane, Joe Kubert, Various (CA) Neal Adams
SADDLE UP FOR THIS ANTHOLOGY OF WESTERN TALES FROM THE BRONZE AGE. Journey back to the Old West--where fast wits and a fast draw were the only way to survive--and follow heroes like Hawk, Firehair, El Diablo, and more as they try to bring some semblance of justice to the lawless frontier. DC Finest: Western: The Hangman Never Loses is chock-full of classic frontier adventure by some of comics’greatest creators, including Robert Kanigher, John Albano, Gil Kane, Joe Kubert, Tony DeZuniga, and others. Collects ALL-STAR WESTERN #1-11; SUPER DC GIANT #S-14, #S-15, and #S-22; TOMAHAWK #130-140; and WEIRD WESTERN TALES #12-17, published between August 1970 and April 1973.
(W) William Moulton Marston, Alice Marble (A) Harry G. Peter, Various (CA) Harry G. Peter
THE MIGHTY AMAZON MEETS HER MATCH IN THE DEADLY CHEETAH! When millionairess Priscilla Rich is outshone by Wonder Woman in a public demonstration of strength, it causes the socialite to develop a vengeful split personality. Driven by spite and jealousy, Priscilla dons the guise of a treacherous and relentless predator, the Cheetah, and launches an all-out campaign to outwit and ultimately kill Wonder Woman and her allies! This DC Finest volume contains the first appearance of the original Golden Age Cheetah and more tales from the early 1940s, including the never-before-reprinted Wonder Women of History backup features written by Alice Marble. Collects SENSATION COMICS #19-34, COMIC CAVALCADE #3-7, and WONDER WOMAN #5-9.
(W) Bryan Edward Hill, Various (A) Khary Randolph, Alitha Martinez, Various (CA) Khary Randolph
A NEW TEAM HELMED BY BLACK LIGHTNING! Witness the debut of a new team for a new era as the Power Company is reinvented, with Black Lightning leading the charge to inspire hope for a new generation! After years on the sidelines, super-powered lawyer Josiah Power is back in action as he sets out to revive the Power Company, a superhero team to fight back against the rise of anti-metahuman sentiment following the events of Absolute Power. His first recruit? Jefferson Pierce, a.k.a. Black Lightning! Setting up shop in Atlanta, Georgia, the Power Company recruits Batman Jace Fox, the Signal, and Vixen for its inaugural mission to take down a serial killer on the hunt for metahumans. This collection, containing DC POWER: RISE OF THE POWER COMPANY, THE POWER COMPANY: RECHARGED, and THE POWER COMPANY: JOSIAH POWER, is a must-have for readers wanting to get in at the ground floor for DC’s latest super-team!
(W/A/CA) Jack Kirby
EXPERIENCE THE BRONZE AGE BY THE MASTER HIMSELF, JACK KIRBY! In the world of comic books, few writers or artists loom as large as the legendary Jack Kirby. By the early 1970s, he’d already spent 30 pioneering years innovating and exploring the comics art form. After a groundbreaking decade at Marvel, Kirby returned to DC Comics and immediately began crafting some of his best-loved works, most notably his cosmic epic, the Fourth World. For anyone but Jack Kirby, this colossal masterpiece would have been contribution enough to the DC canon, but the King spent that same period revitalizing all corners of the DC Universe, from superhero antics to experimental horror to wartime realism, and creating such unforgettable characters as Etrigan the Demon and O.M.A.C. Pulling together more than 1,400 pages of the other Kirby comics from the 1970s and 1980s, this volume collects stories from In the Days of the Mob #1-2, Spirit World #1, Weird Mystery Tales #1-3, The Demon #1-16, The Sandman #1-6, O.M.A.C. #1-8, Our Fighting Forces #151-162, Super Powers (vol. 1) #1-5, Super Powers (vol. 2) #1-6, and many more!
(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Otto Schmidt
THE CONCLUSION OF DC VS. VAMPIRES: WORLD WAR V! Written by Matthew Rosenberg, Shane McCarthy, Cecil Castellucci and Others Art by Otto Schmidt, Fabio Veras, Marley Zarcone and Others The epic sequel to DC vs. Vampires barrels toward a chilling conclusion! Matthew Rosenberg and Otto Schmidt reunite to bring their tale in the DC vs. Vampires universe to a shocking end, set against a world plunged into a grueling winter. As the human resistance gathers strength against the menacing vampire queen Barbara Gordon, an even more sinister threat lurks just beyond sight. The malevolent Darkseid has tightened his grip on this ravaged planet, forcing a tenuous alliance between humans and vampires. To stave off complete annihilation, they must join forces to confront the terrifying New God. But their ultimate victory lies in a prophecy surrounding the child of Mister Miracle. Can these bitter foes keep from tearing each other apart long enough to uncover their greatest chance at survival? This collection delivers the foreboding conclusion of DC vs. Vampires: World War V, including issues #7-12.
(W) James Robinson, Tom Taylor (A) Nicola Scott, Jae Lee, Yildiray Cinar and Others (CA) Ivan Reis
Acclaimed writers James Robinson and Tom Taylor are joined by superstar artist Nicola Scott and others to bring Earth-2 into the New 52! Earth 2: The New 52 Omnibus Vol. 1 collects Batman/Superman #1-4, Earth 2 #0-26, Earth 2 Annual #1-2, and a story from DC Universe Presents #0.
(W/A/CA) Various
VISIONS OF A DARK KNIGHT WHO MIGHT HAVE BEEN, COULD BE, AND SHOULDN'T BECOME. Written by Brian Augustyn, Chuck Dixon, Doug Moench and Others Art by Norm Breyfogle, Kelley Jones, Mike Mignola and Others This first volume of Batman Elseworlds tales collects Batman: Gotham by Gaslight #1; Batman: Holy Terror #1; Batman & Dracula: Red Rain #1; Batman: Master of the Future #1; Batman: The Blue, the Grey, and the Bat #1; Robin 3000 #1-2; Batman/Houdini: The Devil’s Workshop #1; Batman: Dark Joker - The Wild #1; Batman: In Darkest Knight #1; Catwoman Annual #1; Detective Comics Annual #7; Batman Annual #18; Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight Annual #4; Batman: Shadow of the Bat Annual #2; Robin Annual #3; Batman: Castle of the Bat #1; Batman: Bloodstorm #1; Batman: Brotherhood of the Bat #1; Batman: KnightGallery #1; and Batman: Man-Bat #1-3.