(W) Scott Snyder - James Tynion IV (A) Greg Capullo - Jonathan Glapion - Rafael Albuquerque (CA) Greg Capullo
A brutal assassin is sinking his razor-sharp talons into Gotham City's best and brightest, as well as its most dangerous and deadly. If the dark legends are true, his masters are more powerful predators than the Batman could ever imagine?and their nests are everywhere. From the superstar team of writer Scott Snyder (American Vampire) and artist Greg Capullo (Batman/Spawn), Batman: The Court of Owls is a soaring saga of mystery and terror that kicked off one of the decade's most successful comic book runs! This stunning Absolute edition collects BATMAN #1-11 as well as character sketches, the full script and pencils to BATMAN #1, and an introduction by Scott Snyder.
(W) Frank Miller, Brian Azzarello (A) Various (CA) Andy Kubert, Brad Anderson
Art by Andy Kubert, Klaus Janson, Frank Miller, Eduardo Risso and John Romita Jr. It's been three years since the Batman defeated Lex Luthor and saved the world from tyranny. Three years since anyone has seen Gotham City's guardian alive. All of the Dark Knight's allies--Wonder Woman, Hal Jordan, Superman--have retreated from the front lines of the war against injustice. But now a new war is beginning. An army of unimaginable power, led by Superman's own daughter, is preparing to claim Earth as its new world. The only force that can stop this master race--Batman--is dead. Long live the new Batman... Written by comics legends Frank Miller (300) and Brian Azzarello (Wonder Woman), the sequel to the groundbreaking The Dark Knight Returns series features incredible artwork from superstar artist Andy Kubert (Flashpoint), as well as Klaus Janson (The Dark Knight Returns), John Romita Jr. (All-Star Batman), Eduardo Risso (100 Bullets) and Frank Miller himself! This volume collects Dark Knight III: The Master Race
ABSOLUTE BATMAN: YEAR ONE presents one of DC Comics' most lauded tales in two hardcover volumes contained by a slipcase. The first volume will reprint the recolored version of the story from previous collected editions, remastered with new, high-resolution scans of the original coloring by David Mazzucchelli and Richmond Lewis. The second volume will reprint the original 1987 version of the story as it ran in BATMAN #404-407, reproduced from scans made by Mazzucchelli and Lewis from the printed comic book pages, presented on stock that simulates the look and feel of the original comics. This volume will include Miller's complete scripts and Mazzucchelli's complete pencil layouts for all four chapters! Together, the two volumes will include more than 60 pages of bonus material, including everything seen in the existing hardcover and trade paperback collections.
(W) Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV (A) Greg Capullo, Rafael Albuquerque, Various (CA) Greg Capullo
From the legendary SCOTT SNYDER and GREG CAPULLO! After training around the world, Bruce Wayne has returned to Gotham City, only to find his home has experienced some deadly changes at the hands of the Riddler. Will his new skills be enough to save the city from its mysterious fate? Collects the entire Zero Year story from BATMAN #0, #21-27, #29-33, and BATMAN: ZERO YEAR DIRECTOR'S CUT #1 in Absolute format for the first time, along with a brand-new introduction by Snyder.
(W) Scott Snyder (A) Greg Capullo, Jonathan Glapion (CA) Greg Capullo
The Dark Knight has uncovered one of the lost mysteries of the universe. Something that could destroy the very fabric of his reality: the Dark Multiverse! It?s a nightmarish realm of devastating danger?where a team of twisted, evil versions of Batman lies waiting for a chance to cross into our own world. This Absolute edition of the epic story collects Dark Nights: Metal #1-6, Batman: Lost #1, and Dark Knights Rising: The Wild Hunt #1, as well as more than 100 pages of extras and special features in an oversize slipcase.
(W) Jeff Parker, Various (A) Jonathan Case, Michael Allred, Various (CA) Martin Ansin
Tune in--er, read on--for the continuing adventures of America's fun-loving, action-packed pop-culture icons from the classic Batman TV series! Along with the returning regular cast of rogues plaguing Batman, Robin, Batgirl, and Commissioner Gordon--The Joker, Riddler, Penguin, Catwoman, Mr. Freeze, Egghead, and Olga, Queen of the Cossacks--Gotham City must contend with new appearances from the rest of Batman's colorful villains--Harley Quinn, Scarecrow, Bane, Poison Ivy, and Two-Face--none of whom ever graced your Bat-TVs! Collects BATMAN '66 #1-30 and BATMAN '66: THE LOST EPISODE #1.
(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Scott McDaniel
Written by Greg Rucka, Ed Brubaker, Devin Grayson, and More Art by Scott McDaniel, Rick Burchett, Steve Lieber, Roger Robinson, and More When Bruce Wayne is found with the dead body of Vesper Fairchild in his arms--he is arrested and imprisoned for murder! Though all signs point to his guilt, the Bat-Family will do whatever it takes to find the real killer and solve the mystery. Collects BATMAN: THE 10-CENT ADVENTURE #1, BATMAN #599-607, AZRAEL: AGENT OF THE BAT #91-92, BATGIRL #24, #27, #29, and #33, BIRDS OF PREY #39-41 and #43, NIGHTWING #65-66 and #68-69, Robin #98-99, and stories from DETECTIVE COMICS #766-775 and BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #25-32.
(W) James Tynion IV, Various (A) Jorge Jimenez, Guillem March, Various (CA) Jorge Jimenez
From the bestselling and award-winning writer of Detective Comics, Justice League Dark, and Something is Killing the Children and celebrated artists Jorge Jimenez and Guillem March comes the landmark saga that brought Gotham to its knees and introduced the world to Punchline, Ghost-Maker, Clownhunter, and more. One epic, interwoven across two series in two volumes, begins here. Collects BATMAN #86-105, BATMAN ANNUAL #5, BATMAN 2021 ANNUAL #1, BATMAN: THE JOKER WAR ZONE #1, BATMAN: SECRET FILES #3, BATMAN: PENNYWORTH R.I.P. #1, PUNCHLINE #1, THE JOKER #1-4, and stories from BATMAN #85, BATMAN #107-111, INFINITE FRONTIER #0, THE JOKER: 80TH ANNIVERSARY 100-PAGE SUPER SPECTACULAR #1, and THE JOKER #14, and a brand-new cover and introduction by Jimenez.
(W) Jeph Loeb (A/CA) Tim Sale
The legendary team of writer Jeph Loeb and artist Tim Sale devised some of the most memorable Batman tales of all time - and now their stories starring the Dark Knight (not to mention Catwoman!) are all collected in a single omnibus. This amazing new title includes BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT HALLOWEEN SPECIAL #1, BATMAN: MADNESS #1, BATMAN: GHOSTS #1, BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN #1-13, BATMAN: DARK VICTORY #0-13 and CATWOMAN: WHEN IN ROME #1-6, plus stories from SUPERMAN/BATMAN SECRET FILES 2003, SUPERMAN/BATMAN #26 and SOLO #1.
(W) Paul Dini, Dustin Nguyen, Derek Fridolfs (A) Various (CA) Dustin Nguyen
Art by Dustin Nguyen, J.H. Williams III, Derek Fridolfs, and Others Award-winning writer Paul Dini brings his signature blend of wit, complexity, and pathos to the Dark Knight and his rogues gallery in this collection of stories from Dini's acclaimed runs on Detective Comics and Batman: Streets of Gotham, such as The Resurrection of Ra's al Ghul, Heart of Hush, and The House of Hush, with art by Dustin Nguyen (Batman: Li'l Gotham, Descender), Don Kramer (JSA, Wonder Woman), Derek Fridolfs (Superman/Batman, The Authority), and more, plus bonus stories and behind-the-scenes material!
(W) Scott Snyder (A) Greg Capullo, Danny Miki (CA) Greg Capullo
The bestselling Batman epic from the team behind Dark Nights: Metal continues here! This second and final omnibus collection includes Batman #34-52; Batman Annual #3-4, Batman: Futures End #1, DC Sneak Peek: Batman #1, Batman: Last Knight on Earth #1-3, and stories from Detective Comics #27 and #1000.
(W) Scott Snyder, James TynionIV (A) Greg Capullo & Various (CA) Greg Capullo
The first 33 issues of BATMAN from the New 52 era by writer Scott Snyder, artist Greg Capullo and others are collected in this new hardcover! These are the tales that introduced the deadly Court of Owls, brought back The Joker (minus his face!), delved into the Dark Knight's past in 'Zero Year,' and plunged Gotham City into darkness, courtesy of the Riddler! It's an epic, acclaimed and bestselling run that you will want to revisit again and again!
(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Tony S. Daniel, Ryan Wynn
Written by Tony S. Daniel, John Layman and Joshua Williamson Art by Tony S. Daniel, Jason Fabok, Ed Benes, Andy Clarke, Scot Eaton, Joel Gomez and More Join Tony S. Daniel, Jason Fabok, John Layman, and others as they explore the darkest, most twisted corners of Gotham City in Batman: Detective Comics: The New 52 Omnibus Volume 1, collecting the first half of this explosive series, including DETECTIVE COMICS #0-24, DETECTIVE COMICS ANNUAL #1-2, and PENGUIN: PAIN AND PREJUDICE #1-5.
(W) Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV (A) Various (CA) Jason Fabok
Art by Jason Fabok, Dustin Nguyen, Tim Seeley, Ray Fawkes, Kyle Higgins, John Layman, Fernando Blanco, Andy Clarke, Emanuel Simeoni, Alvaro Martinez, and others Gotham is in chaos. Every one of Batman's allies is fighting to keep the city under control. Someone is orchestrating the pandemonium, but who? Worst of all, Batman's greatest ally inside the city, Police Commissioner Jim Gordon, has been arrested. Until his name is cleared, he'll stay locked up alongside all the dangerous criminals he put in jail. Meanwhile Batman, the Robins, Batgirl, Red Hood, Spoiler, and more will have to contend with not just the usual villains, but a corrupt police force as well! Collects BATMAN ETERNAL #1-52 and BATMAN #28.
Graphitti Designs proudly launches their new, large-format hardcover book series with BATMAN: KELLEY JONES GALLERY EDITION. For the first time ever, Dark Knight fans and collectors will have the opportunity to see and own museum-quality reproductions of memorable Batman art...as it was originally conceived by the artist. Printed in color from high-resolution scans of the actual original art, this first entry in Graphitti Designs' new Gallery Editions line replicates the look, feel and attitude of the artwork. Every page is reproduced at original size on heavy paper stock, capturing the artwork stray pencil marks, whiteout, coffee stains and all! The pages are alive with all of the subtleties and nuances one would expect from BATMAN: KELLEY JONES GALLERY EDITION is the first in a series of deluxe, hardcover books from Graphitti Designs that faithfully reproduces the original art from select, key DC Comics series. This inaugural volume contains the covers and interior pages from BATMAN #515 through #525, minus the interior of issue #520, which Kelley did not draw. These stories are Wri
(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Kelley Jones
Written by Chuck Dixon, Alan Grant, Doug Moench, Dennis O Neil and Others Pencils by Graham Nolan, Bret Blevins, Mike Manley, Tom Grummett and Others Inks by Scott Hanna, Mike Manley, Vince Giarrano, Bob Smith and Others For the first time ever, the entire Knightquest saga is collected in one massive hardcover volume. Batman: Knightfall Omnibus Vol. 2: Knightquest includes the bestselling storylines The Crusade and The Search from BATMAN #501-508, BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #59-61, BATMAN: SHADOW OF THE BAT #19-28, CATWOMAN #6-7, DETECTIVE COMICS #667-675, JUSTICE LEAGUE TASK FORCE #5-6, ROBIN #1-2, #7, and SHOWCASE '94 #7.
(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Dale Eaglesham, Sean Parsons
written by DENNIS O?NEIL, GREG RUCKA, DEVIN GRAYSON, CHUCK DIXON, AND OTHERS
art by ALEX MALEEV, ROGER ROBINSON, DALE EAGLESHAM, AND OTHERS
After a cataclysmic earthquake hits Gotham City, destroying much of its infrastructure, thousands are dead and even more are without homes. The U.S. government declares the city uninhabitable and orders all citizens to leave. Many do. But months later, those who refused to vacate live in the lawless territory now known as No Man?s Land. Forsaken by the rest of the country, the former Gotham is now a citywide turf war of gangs and costumed villains in which the strongest prey on the weak. But with the return of Batman and the appearance of an enigmatic new Batgirl, justice is returning to Gotham. Batman: No Man?s Land Omnibus Vol. 1 collects the first half of the monumental crossover event that changed the Dark Knight forever. Collects Batman: No Man?s Land #1, Batman: Shadow of the Bat #83-88, Batman #563-568, Detective Comics #730-735, Azrael: Agent of the Bat #51-57, Batman: Legends o
(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Darwyn Cooke
Written by Bill Finger, Gardner Fox, and Whitney Ellsworth Art by Bob Kane, Sheldon Moldoff, Jerry Robinson, and George Roussos Reread Batman?s 1939 debut and other early tales in this collection of Golden Age classics. Since his first appearance in Detective Comics #27, Batman has become one of the most popular comics characters in the world, appearing in multimillion-dollar movie franchises, TV shows, video games, and other media. Batman: The Golden Age Omnibus Vol. 1 features the very first appearance of Batman and introduces such classic characters as Commissioner James Gordon, Robin, The Joker, Catwoman, the Penguin, and many more! Reprints stories from Detective Comics #27-56, Batman #1-7, New York World's Fair Comics #2, World's Best Comics #1, and World's Finest Comics #2-3.
(W) Various (A) Various (CA) James Jean
THE STORYLINE THAT ROCKED GOTHAM CITY COLLECTED AS AN OMNIBUS! Written by Dylan Horrocks, Bill Willingham, Andersen Gabrych and Others Art by Mike Huddleston, Kinsun Loh, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Pete Woods and Others When a skirmish between rival gangs boils over to the entire Gotham underworld, Batman and his allies struggle to contain the conflict. As chaos erupts, Tim Drake abandons his role as Robin, and Batman gets an unexpected--and unwelcome--replacement in the form of Stephanie Brown, otherwise known as the vigilante Spoiler. This single massive volume collects BATGIRL #53, #55-57, BATMAN #631-634, #642-644, BATMAN ALLIES SECRET FILES AND ORIGINS 2005, BATMAN VILLAINS SECRET FILES AND ORIGINS 2005, BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #56-58, BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #183-184, BATMAN: THE 12-CENT ADVENTURE, CATWOMAN #34-36, DETECTIVE COMICS #790- 800, #809-810, NIGHTWING #96-98, ROBIN #126-131, and a story from SOLO #10!
(W) Grant Morrison (A) Various (CA) Andy Kubert
Art by Andy Kubert, J.H. Williams III, Tony S. Daniel, and Others The status quo in the Bat-Family was forever changed when Damian Wayne--the son of Bruce Wayne and Talia al Ghul--was introduced to the Batman mythos. Determined not to let Damian succumb to the murderous ways of the League of Assassins, Bruce takes in his son and tries to teach him how to be a hero. But Damian's indoctrination from birth as a lethal killing machine may prove to be too much for even the Caped Crusader to undo. And how will Bruce's attempts to bond with his biological son affect his relationships with his adopted wards? From the inspired minds of comics guru Grant Morrison (Action Comics, All-Star Superman) and artists Andy Kubert (Flashpoint), J.H. Williams III (Batwoman), and Tony S. Daniel (Detective Comics) comes several astonishing tales of the Dark Knight--plus a future glimpse of Damian Wayne taking up the mantle of Batman--in this Absolute Edition of Batman and Son. Features Batman #655-658, #663-669, #672-675, and Batman Incorporated (vol. 2 ) #5
(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Ty Templeton
Written by Kelley Puckett, Martin Pasko, Paul Dini, and others Art by Mike Parobeck, Ty Templeton, Bruce Timm, and others Debuting in 1992, Batman: The Animated Series achieved a near-impossible feat by integrating the dark and mature themes of the Tim Burton Batman films into a kid-friendly cartoon show. This massive omnibus collects the entire comics run of the animated Dark Knight from The Batman Adventures #1-36, The Batman Adventures Annual #1-2, The Batman Adventures Holiday Special #1, a story from Batman Black & White #1, The Batman Adventures: Mad Love #1, and for the first time ever, the never-before-reprinted comic book adaptation of the animated feature film Batman: Mask of the Phantasm!
(W) Peter J. Tomasi (A) Various (CA) Patrick Gleason, Mark Irwin
Art by Patrick Gleason, Mick Gray, and others Can Damian Wayne, an assassin trained from birth, learn to follow the Dark Knight's moral code as the new Robin? This omnibus collects Batman and Robin (vol. 1) #20-22, Batman and Robin (vol. 2) #0-40, Batman and Robin (vol. 2) #23.1, Batman and Robin Annual #1-3, Robin Rises: Omega #1, Robin Rises: Alpha #1, Secret Origins #4, and Detective Comics #27.
(W) Peter J. Tomasi (A) Various (CA) Doug Mahnke - Jaime Mendoza
Art by Doug Mahnke, Brad Walker, Kyle Hotz, Jaime Mendoza, and others Writer Peter J. Tomasi's prolific Detective Comics run raised the stakes for the Dark Knight's adventures in Gotham City. Together with artists Doug Mahnke, Brad Walker, Kyle Hotz, and others, Tomasi crafted numerous iconic storylines--such as Mythology, Medieval, and Cold Dark World--that pushed Batman and his rogues to the edge, blurring the lines between heroes and villains. This volume collects Detective Comics #994-999, #1001-1016, #1018-1033, Detective Comics Annual #2-3, Batman: Pennyworth R.I.P. #1, and a story from Detective Comics #1000 and Detective Comics (New 52) #27.
(W) Doug Moench, Chuck Dixon, Alan Grant (A) Various (CA) Kelley Jones
Art by Jim Aparo, Norm Breyfogle, Graham Nolan, and others The Dark Knight's deadliest enemies have escaped Arkham Asylum! The Joker, Two-Face, the Mad Hatter, the Riddler, Poison Ivy, Scarecrow, Killer Croc, Firefly, and Zsasz--one by one, Batman must face them in mortal combat. But lurking at the end of this seemingly endless gauntlet is the deadliest menace of all--a mysterious man-mountain known as Bane who has one goal: to break the Bat! Batman: Knightfall Omnibus Vol. 1 includes the bestselling storyline from Batman #484-500, Batman: Shadow of the Bat #16-18, Batman: Vengeance of Bane #1, Detective Comics #654-666, and Showcase '93 #7-8.
(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Bill Sienkiewicz
Written by Chuck Dixon, Greg Rucka, Dennis O'Neil, and others Art by Dale Eaglesham, Scott McDaniel, and others Months after a massive earthquake cut off Gotham City from the rest of the United States, Batman and his allies are still struggling to maintain law and order. When an unlikely savior arrives offering to help rebuild Gotham, their assistance might come at a grave cost. The epic conclusion to Gotham?s darkest hour includes all of the crossover issues from one of the biggest story events in DC Comics history. Contains: Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #122-126; Azrael: Agent of the Bat #58-61; Batman #569-574; Batman: Shadow of the Bat #89-94; Detective Comics #736-741; Catwoman #75-77; Robin #68-73; The Batman Chronicles #18; Nightwing #38-39; Batman No Man's Land #0 #0; Batman: No Man's Land Secret Files #1
(W) Jeph Loeb, AJ Lieberman, Paul Dini (A) Various (CA) Jim Lee, Scott Williams
Pencils by Jim Lee, Al Barrionuevo, Dustin Nguyen, and others Inks by Scott Williams, Javier Bergantino, Francis Portela, and others Gotham City is swept by a crime epidemic, and all of Batman's enemies have emerged to throw his life into utter chaos. Little do they know that they're all pawns of the villainous Hush in an elaborate game of revenge against Bruce Wayne! Experience the Hush saga in its entirety for the first time ever, including many never-before collected issues! Collecting BATMAN #608-619 and #685; BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #50-55, #60-71, and #73-74; DETECTIVE COMICS #846-850 and #852; a Hush interlude from WIZARD #0; the Hush tales from BATMAN: STREETS OF GOTHAM #1-4, #14, and #16-21; and a brand-new short story from BATMAN: HUSH: 20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION.
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(W) Various (A) Various
The Riddler. Two-Face. The Penguin. Mr. Freeze. Catwoman. Bane. Clayface. Ra's al Ghul. Each villain has their reasons for opposing the Caped Crusader. But were they victims of circumstance who were pushed over the edge, or were they always drawn to darkness? This complete box set contains all eight Batman - One Bad Day hardcovers plus a special edition of Batman: The Killing Joke by Alan Moore and Brian Bolland featuring the original colors by John Higgins.