(W) Art Baltazar, Franco (A/CA) Art Baltazar Art Baltazar and Franco?the Eisner Award-winning creative team behind Superman of Smallville and Tiny Titans?provide their signature take on a certain apartment building (Arkham) in Gotham City and the people (mostly) who live there! Young Bruce Wayne is drawn to the fun and excitement he sees going on at Arkham, but to Wayne Enterprises, it?s just another property they own. Bruce is determined to find out why Arkham is full of so much fun and laughter. What exactly is going on over there? Time to sneak over when no one is looking...even though it?s like the house is laughing at him! Ha ha ha!

(W) John Barrowman, Carol Barrowman (A) Daniel Sampere, Juan Albarran Set in the world of the hit TV show Arrow, actor John Barrowman and novelist Carole E. Barrowman pen the stunning, never-before-told origin of Malcolm Merlyn-the Dark Archer! In this tale in print for the first time, Malcolm retreats from his duties as Ra's al Ghul to return to his secret research team in South America only to be met by a figure from his past who's out for vengeance! Collecting all twelve chapters of the digital series!

(W) Grant Morrison, D Broadbent (A/CA) Ian Kennedy The Art of Ian Kennedy is dedicated to a true master of the comics medium. Rarely seen original pages and sketches from Kennedy's illustrious career at DC Thomson are represented here in a way they've never been seen before, in a celebration of seventy years of true comics genius from the pages of publications as diverse as The Topper to Warlord, Lucky Charm to Starblazer, set out chronologically from 1950s to the present day.

(W) Warren Ellis, Mark Millar, Tom Peyer (A) Bryan Hitch, Frank Quitely, Dustin Nguyen (CA) Bryan Hitch Series creators Warren Ellis (Transmetropolitan) and artist Bryan Hitch (The Ultimates) are joined by a host of comics' greatest talents, including writers Mark Millar (Superman: Red Son) and Tom Peyer (Legion of Super-Heroes) and artists Frank Quitely (All-Star Superman) and Dustin Nguyen (Detective Comics). Collects The Authority #1-29, Planetary/The Authority: Ruling the World #1, Authority Annual 2000 #1, Jenny Sparks: The Secret History of the Authority #1-5, and stories from WildStorm Summer Special #1 and WildStorm: A Celebration of 25 Years.

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Jim Lee Written by Ed Brubaker, Garth Ennis, Robbie Morrison and Others Art by Dustin Nguyen, Glenn Fabry, Dwayne Turner and Others Collects in reading order The Authority: Kev, Stormwatch: Team Achilles #4-6, #20-23, The Authority: Scorched Earth, The Authority: More Kev #1-4, The Authority: Human on the Inside, The Authority (2003) #0-9, The Authority vs. Lobo: Jingle Hell!, Coup D'etat #1-4, Coup D'etat: Afterword #1, The Authority/Lobo: Spring Break Massacre, The Authority: Revolution #1-12, The Authority: The Magnificent Kev #1-5, A Man Called Kev #1-5, and stories from Wildstorm: Winter Special #1.

(W) Warren Ellis (A/CA) Bryan Hitch, Paul Neary The Authority are heroes in only the strictest sense of the word. Ruthless and unforgiving, the group of insanely powerful superhumans face down countless menaces to Earth, protecting humankind with their cold version of justice. THE AUTHORITY: RELENTLESS DC COMPACT COMICS EDITION features creators Warren Ellis (Transmetropolitan) and Bryan Hitch (The Ultimates) joined by a host of comics' greatest talents, bringing you one of the most groundbreaking and influential sagas in modern comic book history!

(W) Warren Ellis (A) Bryan Hitch, Paul Neary, Phil Jimenez, Andy Lanning (CA) Bryan Hitch This is the Authority. Pay allegiance, or get your head kicked in. Whether they?re up against an invasion from an alternate Earth, an international terrorist who is laying waste to major cities, or a hostile alien intelligence who calls himself God, the Authority are ready for action. Collects The Authority #1-12, Planetary/The Authority: Ruling the World, and a story from WildStorm: A Celebration of 25 Years.

(W) Mark Millar, Warren Ellis, Tom Peyer (A) Various (CA) Arthur Adams, Tim Townsend Art by Frank Quitely, Dustin Nguyen, Arthur Adams and Bryan Hitch Join writer Mark Millar (Kick-Ass) and artists Frank Quitely (All-Star Superman), Dustin Nguyen (Descender), and Arthur Adams (Monkeyman and O'Brien) as they wrap up the Authority saga not with a whimper but a bang. The Authority Book Two collects the uncensored The Authority #13-29, The Authority Annual 2000 #1, and stories from WildStorm Summer Special #1, plus a bonus gallery of behind-the-scenes extras.

(W) Nicole Maines (A/CA) Rye Hickman Dreamer's origin story has finally arrived, featuring characters from Galaxy: The Prettiest Star in DC's first YA crossover!! Nia Nal's spent her whole life taking a back seat to her older sister, Maeve, who's expected to inherit their mother's Naltorian powers--the ability to see the future through dreams. But when Nia starts having visions of the future, she must suppress her powers to protect her relationship with her sister. There's only one problem: Nia can't stay awake forever... From actress, activist, and writer Nicole Maines, who originated the role of Dreamer--the first trans superhero on TV--and artist Rye Hickman comes the highly anticipated origin story of a girl who must accept her destiny to discover she's more powerful than she could ever dream of.

(W/A/CA) Ngozi Ukazu Join New York Times bestselling writer-artist Ngozi Ukazu (Check, Please!) as she takes readers on an unforgettable journey of self-discovery, deep friendships, and first loves! Darkseid is...and life on Apokolips is tough--but then, it is hell, after all. And no one knows this better than Barda, Granny Goodness's right-hand warrior. But Barda has a secret...she is in love. Or she is drawn to the idea of it, anyway, whether it be the beauty of a flower; her affection for her closest friend, Aurelie; or the mysterious and fierce enemy warrior Orion, who is the only match for Barda's strength. When Granny decides Barda is becoming too soft, she assigns Barda a task that might be more than she can handle--to break the seemingly unbreakable Scott Free. And as Barda questions why Scott has such hope and what he might have done to provoke such hatred from Granny, she finds herself drawn to him in a way she never expected. The only thing is, we do not speak of love on Apokolips...

(W) Dan Jurgens (A/CA) Mike Perkins DAN JURGENS AND MIKE PERKINS RETURN TO THE 1940S WITH THE DARK KNIGHT AND THE MAN OF STEEL! The year is 1940, and most of the Western world is embroiled in a war against a fascist regime whose march across Europe shows no sign of defeat. With global war looming and a vicious killer on the loose, it?s a time of fear and paranoia for those living in Gotham! It?s only been a few months since the city was rescued from undead monsters by the masked vigilante known as the Bat-Man, but a vicious killer has been on a murder spree that?s taking the city to its breaking point. Bodies are turning up in theatrically gruesome ways...all staged with the killer?s calling card: a hangman?s noose. While the Bat-Man endeavors to solve the spate of murders, a young reporter from the Daily Star named Lois Lane arrives in Gotham. Though she is meant to cover a movie premiere, it doesn't take long for Lane to find herself caught in the grips of a new villain in Gotham. One whose mastery of fear will plunge the city into chaos! The creative team of legendary writer Dan

(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) Paul Dini, Ty Templeton (A) Ty Templeton, Rick Burchett, Various (CA) Ty Templeton THE DYNAMIC DUO RETURNS TO TAKE ON GOTHAM'S WORST. Following the success of The Batman Adventures comics series, The Batman & Robin Adventures continued to chronicle the exploits of the animated versions of Batman, Robin, and Batgirl as they fought Gotham?s deadliest villains, such as the duplicitous Two-Face, the unpredictable Joker, the alluring Poison Ivy, and more. Whether you?re a longtime fan of Batman: The Animated Series or just discovering it, this softcover is the perfect companion comic to the Emmy Award-winning show. Collects The Batman & Robin Adventures #1-10 and features an exclusive cover by Ty Templeton and Monica Kubina.

(W) Mark Waid, Chris Samnee (A/CA) Chris Samnee SUPERSTAR CREATORS MARK WAID AND CHRIS SAMNEE TELL THE DEFINITIVE ORIGIN OF THE DYNAMIC DUO! The early days of comics? greatest crime-fighting duo come to life in this stunning collection, courtesy of two of modern comics? greatest storytellers: Eisner Award winners Mark Waid (Justice League Unlimited) and Chris Samnee (Daredevil). While Bruce Wayne and orphan Dick Grayson struggle with the challenges of becoming father and son and partners, a mysterious new crime boss called the General declares war on Gotham?s mob families. But what is his connection to Two-Face? Batman and his new sidekick, Robin, are out for answers, but it?ll take everything they have to navigate both sides of their relationship, with Dick Grayson?s present and future hanging in the balance! Collects issues #1-12 of the acclaimed miniseries.

(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) Matt Fraction (A/CA) Jorge Jimenez FROM THE SUPERSTAR TEAM OF MATT FRACTION AND JORGE JIMENEZ, A BOLD NEW ERA OF BATMAN STARTS HERE! A new day dawns in Gotham City as Eisner Award-winning writer Matt Fraction (Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen, Hawkeye) joins forces with superstar artist Jorge Jimenez (Justice League, Superman) for a timeless, superhero-forward take on the Caped Crusader loaded with a new costume, a new Batmobile, new gadgets, new allies, and brand-new threats. Between Killer Croc's escape from Arkham Towers, the increasingly criminal machinations of Police Commissioner Vandal Savage, the assassin known as Lady Death Man on the prowl, and organized crime in Gotham reaching astonishing new heights of power, the status quo has never been more deadly for the Dark Knight. As the Minotaur--the masked man behind a massive criminal conspiracy--emerges from the shadows of his infernal labyrinth to claim Gotham as his prize, both Batman and Bruce Wayne will be tested like never before. Collects BATMAN #1-6.

(W) Matt Fraction (A/CA) Jorge Jimenez FROM THE SUPERSTAR TEAM OF MATT FRACTION AND JORGE JIMENEZ, A BOLD NEW ERA OF BATMAN STARTS HERE! A new day dawns in Gotham City as Eisner Award-winning writer Matt Fraction (Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen, Hawkeye) joins forces with superstar artist Jorge Jimenez (Justice League, Superman) for a timeless, superhero-forward take on the Caped Crusader loaded with a new costume, a new Batmobile, new gadgets, new allies, and brand-new threats. Between Killer Croc's escape from Arkham Towers, the increasingly criminal machinations of Police Commissioner Vandal Savage, the assassin known as Lady Death Man on the prowl, and organized crime in Gotham reaching astonishing new heights of power, the status quo has never been more deadly for the Dark Knight. As the Minotaur--the masked man behind a massive criminal conspiracy--emerges from the shadows of his infernal labyrinth to claim Gotham as his prize, both Batman and Bruce Wayne will be tested like never before. Collects BATMAN #1-6.

(W) Sam Hamm (A) Joe Quinones, Stacey Lee (CA) Joe Quinones, Paolo Rivera This is your chance to dive into the follow-up to the Batman '89 graphic novel, which continues the enthralling adventures of the Dark Knight from Tim Burton's classic movie Batman. Featuring issues #1-6 of Batman '89: Echoes, this is a must-read for all Batman fans!

(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) Dan Slott (A) Ryan Sook, Wade Von Grawbadger, Jim Royal (CA) Ryan Sook WELCOME TO THE SCARIEST CORNER OF GOTHAM CITY! A dark and chilling prison drama, Batman: Arkham Asylum: Living Hell exposes the true depravity and lunacy of Batman's greatest foes and the notorious sanitarium that they call home. This deluxe hardcover edition collects issues #1-6 of the critically acclaimed series from Dan Slott (The Amazing Spider-Man) and artists Ryan Sook (Batman, Seven Soldiers of Victory), Wade von Grawbadger (Starman, New Avengers) and Jim Royal (Justice League Unlimited). This volume features behind-the-scenes sketches and never-before-seen extra bonus material from Ryan Sook!

(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) Various (A) Various (CA) Jim Lee The greatest creators in comics come together to tell the greatest tales of the Dark Knight! The multiple-award-winning anthology series is finally collected in its entirety in one massive compendium! Featuring BATMAN: BLACK & WHITE (VOL. 1) #1-4, BATMAN: BLACK & WHITE (VOL. 2) #1-6, BATMAN: BLACK & WHITE (VOL. 3) #1-6, and the Black & White tales from BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #1-49 and BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #1-14.

(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) 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) 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) Brian Buccellato, John Layman, Francis Manapul, Various (A) Jason Fabok, Francis Manapul, Various (CA) Jason Fabok, Tomeu Morey A city-wide delusion warps the minds of Gotham City into believing they live in a utopia! The unlikely duo of Batman and Harvey Bullock uproot corruption! A designer drug hits the streets! A killer looks start a revolution! And Comissioner Gordon takes up the mantle of Batman! This and more adventures found in this final volume! Collects Detective Comics #25-52, Detective Comics Annual #3, Detective Comics: Endgame #1, Detective Comics: Futures End #1, Detective Comics Sneak Peek, and a story from Secret Origins #2.

(W) Darwyn Cooke, Various (A) Darwyn Cooke, Various (CA) Darwyn Cooke Written by Darwyn Cooke, Jimmy Palmiotti, Paul Grist and Others Art by Darwyn Cooke, Tim Sale, Bill Wray and Others A Batman book like no other from a storytelling master, Batman: Ego and Other Tails brings together more than a decade of award-winning writer/artist Darwyn Cooke's beautiful and touching Dark Knight tales. Also featuring writers Paul Grist, Jeph Loeb, Amanda Conner, and Jimmy Palmiotti and artists Bill Wray, Tim Sale, and J. Bone, this collection is a must for any Batman or Catwoman fan. This extended edition of Batman: Ego and Other Tails collects 70 pages of material not included in the original printing, as well as an introduction by celebrated comics creator Amanda Conner.

(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) Gardner Fox, Dennis O'Neil, Paul Kupperberg, Various (A) Irv Novick, Gil Kane, Kurt Schaffenberger (CA) Neal Adams The ten stories collected in this edition run the gamut of the seventies Batman experience. The villains, the sidekicks, the lovers--all their stories are brought to life by a collection of comicdom’s greatest writers and artists. Welcome to the tales that defined comics’ greatest hero for decades to come.

(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 t

(W) Mark Waid (A/CA) Dan Mora The Dark Knight and Man of Steel unite for the adventures of a lifetime. The landmark and critically acclaimed series by two of comics' greatest creators begins here! Explore the full gamut of the DC Universe with its finest heroes as they navigate supercharged powers, deadly enemies, and the arrival of a mysterious young hero known as Boy Thunder. Collects Batman/Superman: World's Finest #1-11, a story from Detective Comics #1050, brand-new introductions by Waid and Mora, and never-before-seen behind-the-scenes from the making of this treasured series.

(W) Mark Waid (A/CA) Dan Mora HEIR TO THE KINGDOM! Return to the world of Kingdom Come as the Flash discovers the fate of Superman's missing ward, Boy Thunder. The Multiverse-spanning World's Finest duo of Batman and Superman rush to Earth-22 to rescue their lost friend, only to discover a world that doesn't know the Multiverse and that is consumed by the thrall of the all-powerful Gog and his disciple, Thunderman! Join Mark Waid (The Flash, Shazam!) as he returns to his bestselling Kingdom Come story with artist Dan Mora (Detective Comics, Shazam!) to tell the origin of Gog and the horrors he created. Collects BATMAN/SUPERMAN: WORLD'S FINEST #20-24.

(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/CA) Dan Mora In the not-too-distant past, Superman's powers are supercharged from a devastating chemical attack by the villain Metallo...and the only ally that the ultra-powerful Man of Tomorrow can turn to in this turbulent hour is Gotham's vengeful dynamic duo: Batman and Robin! A nearly fatal burst of power drives Bruce Wayne to his own extreme measures to help his friend...enlisting none other than the Doom Patrol for aid. Collects Batman/Superman: World's Finest #1-5 and the critically acclaimed World's Finest prelude story from Detective Comics #1050.