The third and final volume of the epic 1990s tale that broke Batman's back, collected in full for the first time. Collects BATMAN #509-514, BATMAN: SHADOW OF THE BAT #29-34, DETECTIVE COMICS #676-681, BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #62-63, ROBIN #8-13 and CATWOMAN #12-13.
(W) J. Torres (A) Marcelo DiChiara, Erich Owen
After a massive breakout at Arkham Asylum, Batman and his team are on a mission to bring all the escapees back. First on the list is Clayface! Using social media, Batgirl taps into an informal network to track Clayface throughout the city. This inspires Penny-One to create a more organized network of informants and spies called Knightwatch!
Twenty years in the future, Bruce Wayne wakes up in Arkham Asylum. Young. Sane. And... he's never been Batman. So begins this sprawling tale of the Dark Knight as he embarks on a quest through a devastated DC landscape, featuring a massive cast of familiar faces from the DC Universe. As he tries to piece together the mystery of his past, he must unravel the cause of this terrible future and track down the unspeakable force that destroyed the world as he knew it... From the powerhouse creative team of writer Scott Snyder and artist Greg Capullo, the team that reinvented Batman from the emotional depths of Batman: Court of Owls to the epic power of Dark Nights: Metal, DC presents what could be the last Batman story ever told... Collects Batman: Last Knight on Earth #1-3.
(W) Scott Snyder (A) Greg Capullo, Jonathan Glapion, Various (CA) Greg Capullo
The Batman and The Joker at the end of the world! Powerhouse creative team Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo (Batman: The Court of Owls, Dark Nights: Metal) continue a decade-long partnership in this acclaimed futuristic miniseries, now in softcover!
Now in trade paperback, this fantastic collection features the origin of Harley Quinn, co-starring The Joker and Poison Ivy. Also included are tales starring The Scarecrow, Ra's al Ghul, Mr. Freeze and Batgirl from BATMAN ADVENTURES ANNUAL #1-2, BATMAN ADVENTURES HOLIDAY SPECIAL, ADVENTURES IN THE DC UNIVERSE #3 and BATMAN BLACK AND WHITE #1.
In these stories from BATMAN #8-9, BATMAN ANNUAL #1, DETECTIVE COMICS #9, BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #9, BATWING #9, BATMAN AND ROBIN #9, RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS #9, BIRDS OF PREY #9, BATGIRL #9, NIGHTWING #8-9 and ALL-STAR WESTERN #9, evil spreads across Gotham City as Red Robin, Batwing, Robin, Batgirl, the Birds of Prey, Nightwing and even Catwoman find themselves in a battle coming from all sides.
(W) Stuart Moore (A/CA) Chris Wildgoose
This action-packed graphic novel based on the New York Times bestselling novel by Marie Lu transports readers to the shadowy gates of Arkham Asylum, where Gotham City's darkest mysteries reside…and which now threatens to imprison young Bruce Wayne. A ruthless new gang of criminals known only as Nightwalkers is terrorizing Gotham, and the city's elite are being taken out one by one. On the way home from his 18th birthday party, newly minted billionaire Bruce Wayne makes an impulsive choice that puts him in their crosshairs and lands him in Arkham Asylum, the once-infamous mental hospital. There, he meets Madeleine Wallace, a brilliant killer…and Bruce's only hope. Madeleine is the mystery Bruce must unravel, but is he convincing her to divulge her secrets, or is he feeding her the information she needs to bring Gotham City to its knees? Adapted by Stuart Moore and illustrated by Chris Wildgoose, this graphic novel presents a thrilling new take on Batman before he donned the cape and cowl.
(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) 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/A/CA) Lee Bermejo
Inspired by Charles Dickens?s immortal classic A Christmas Carol, Batman: Noel takes the Dark Knight on a journey into his own past, present, and future as he battles villains from campy 1960s rivals to dark modern menaces. While Batman fights for his soul in a frozen Gotham landscape, his supporting cast take up recognizable roles analogous to Dickens?s original holiday tale. Written and drawn by comic book superstar Lee Bermejo (Batman: Damned), Batman: Noel offers a beautiful and unexpected retelling of a beloved classic.
(W) Jason Aaron (A/CA) Doug Mahnke
A threat from beyond the stars has marched into Gotham! Batman, new to the crime-fighting lifestyle, must face off against this interstellar threat. During this battle Batman thinks “what other threats could be looming in the deep reaches of space”? This question sends the Dark Knight on a quest through the deep reaches of space, facing off against cosmic villains. Throughout this crusade he’ll team up with deadly mercenaries and truly learn what it means to be a hero of the universe in a unique and brutal tale. Collecting BATMAN: OFF-WORLD #1-6.
(W) Jason Aaron (A) Doug Mahnke
A threat from beyond the stars has marched into Gotham! Batman, new to the crime-fighting lifestyle, must face off against this interstellar threat. During this battle Batman thinks “what other threats could be looming in the deep reaches of space”? This question sends the Dark Knight on a quest through the deep reaches of space, facing off against cosmic villains. Throughout this crusade he’ll team up with deadly mercenaries and truly learn what it means to be a hero of the universe in a unique and brutal tale. Collecting BATMAN: OFF-WORLD #1-6.
(W) Joshua Williamson (A/CA) Howard Porter
A PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE DESTROYED BY VENOM! Bane broke the Bat?he's one of the only villains to ever truly vanquish the Dark Knight?but is that all he's ever accomplished? Decades from now, Bane is a washed-up wrestler reliving his glory days in the ring, defeating someone dressed like Batman every day. But when he discovers that there's a new source of Venom in the world, he'll do everything he can to shut down the facility it's coming from for good and make sure that no one takes the poison that ruined his life. An epic saga set throughout Bane?s life, expanding on the hopes, dreams, regrets, and failures of one of DC's most legendary villains, brought to you by the iconic creative team of Joshua Williamson (Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths, The Flash) and Howard Porter (The Flash, Justice League).
You had a bad day and everything changed. In the pages of the iconic story Batman: The Killing Joke, Batman's ultimate foe, The Joker, was changed forever, given new, horrifying definition by the graphic novel that acted as the template for all the character's stories moving forward. Now, 35 years later, some of comics' greatest creators have come together to give that same stunning reexamination and evolution to more of Batman's iconic rogues gallery?the Riddler, Two-Face, the Penguin, Mr. Freeze, Catwoman, Bane, Clayface, and Ra's al Ghul?in the pages of Batman - One Bad Day. All of those stories will be collected in hardcover format that you can assemble into this box set that includes copies of Batman - One Bad Day: The Riddler and a new printing of The Killing Joke, with room to add more volumes as they are released.
(W) G. Willow Wilson (A/CA) Jamie McKelvie
Selina Kyle, a.k.a. Catwoman, is the greatest thief that Gotham City has ever seen. She's effortlessly stolen countless items of immense value over the years and successfully evaded the GCPD and Batman. But when Catwoman finds out an item from her past is being sold for way more than it used to be worth, it sends her into a spiral, and she'll do everything in her power to steal it back. Batman tries to stop her before she goes too far, and a mysterious figure known as the Forger will change Catwoman?s life forever. The all-star creative team of G. Willow Wilson (Poison Ivy, Ms. Marvel) and Jamie Mckelvie (The Wicked & The Divine, Young Avengers) unite for this epic story!
(W) G. Willow Wilson (A/CA) Jamie McKelvie
Selina Kyle, a.k.a. Catwoman, is the greatest thief that Gotham City has ever seen. She's effortlessly stolen countless items of immense value over the years and successfully evaded the GCPD and Batman. But when Catwoman finds out an item from her past is being sold for way more than it used to be worth, it sends her into a spiral, and she'll do everything in her power to steal it back. Batman tries to stop her before she goes too far, and a mysterious figure known as the Forger will change Catwoman?s life forever. The all-star creative team of G. Willow Wilson (Poison Ivy, Ms. Marvel) and Jamie Mckelvie (The Wicked & The Divine, Young Avengers) unite for this epic story!
(W) Collin Kelly - Jackson Lanzing (A/CA) Xermanico
All Basil Karlo ever wanted to be was an actor...no...one of the greatest actors there's ever been. However, his life went off course when he became the shape-shifting monster known as Clayface. After years of doing battle with Batman in Gotham City and distancing himself from his dream, Clayface goes out west to Los Angeles. Creating a new identity, he pursues his dream of acting only to find that Gotham City isn't the only place with an overwhelming sense of dread to it, and that he might not have what it takes to make it in the City of Angels. So he'll reshape the city to fit his needs in a deadly pursuit of stardom. From the rising-star creative team of Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing (Batman Beyond: Neo-Year, Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty) and Xerm?nico (Flashpoint Beyond), this is an epic tragedy not to be missed!
(W) Collin Kelly - Jackson Lanzing (A/CA) Xermanico
All Basil Karlo ever wanted to be was an actor...no...one of the greatest actors there's ever been. However, his life went off course when he became the shape-shifting monster known as Clayface. After years of doing battle with Batman in Gotham City and distancing himself from his dream, Clayface goes out west to Los Angeles. Creating a new identity, he pursues his dream of acting only to find that Gotham City isn't the only place with an overwhelming sense of dread to it, and that he might not have what it takes to make it in the City of Angels. So he'll reshape the city to fit his needs in a deadly pursuit of stardom. From the rising-star creative team of Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing (Batman Beyond: Neo-Year, Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty) and Xerm?nico (Flashpoint Beyond), this is an epic tragedy not to be missed!
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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.
(W) Gerry Duggan (A/CA) Matteo Scalera
Going back to the Dark Knight's early days in Gotham City: Batman and Robin, Dick Grayson, face down the coldest winter Gotham City has ever seen. A winter so cold that Mr. Freeze, Victor Fries, no longer needs his containment suit to survive; he is in an element where he can thrive. Robin empathizes with Mr. Freeze?all Freeze wants to do is save his wife, Nora?but Batman warns Robin not to give his empathy to Victor Fries. He's a man who decided his own fate a long time ago and he deserves none of our warmth. And this winter... he will show his true wickedness and power. The powerhouse creative team of bestselling writer Gerry Duggan (X-Men, Deadpool, Arkham Manor) and Matteo Scalera (White Knight Presents: Harley Quinn, Black Science) brings you Mr. Freeze's most frigid story yet.
(W) John Ridley (A) Giuseppe Camuncoli, Cam Smith (CA) Giuseppe Camuncoli
BUILD YOUR EMPIRE BACK. The Penguin's criminal enterprise and the Iceberg Lounge have been stolen out from under him by his former associate the Umbrella Man. The Umbrella Man has removed all the rules for crime in Gotham City that the Penguin put in place, and the city is in chaos. The Penguin is a broken man, and he'll have to travel through the burning streets of Gotham with a gun and a single bullet putting together a new crew to take back what he's built. Will Batman help the devil he knows or face the devil he doesn?t in the form of the Umbrella Man? Collecting the crime epic BATMAN: ONE BAD DAY - PENGUIN #1, from the critically acclaimed creative team of John Ridley (I Am Batman, The Other History of the DC Universe) and Giuseppe Camuncoli (The Joker, The Other History of the DC Universe).
(W) Tom Taylor (A/CA) Ivan Reis - Danny Miki
WHY WON'T BATMAN SAVE THE WORLD?! For centuries Ra's al Ghul has wanted to save the Earth from the worst of humankind, and for centuries he has failed. Recently his greatest obstacle has been the Dark Knight Detective, Batman. Ra's offered Batman a chance to be a part of his new world order, but Batman refused. For years their cold war has raged, but Ra's will have no more. Ra's will remove Batman from the equation and save the world, re-creating it in his image and bringing the peace and prosperity all the good-hearted souls of this Earth deserve. Don't miss this epic tragedy from the all-star creative team of Tom Taylor (Nightwing, Superman: Son of Kal-El, DCeased) and Ivan Reis (Detective Comics, Blackest Night): the last of the One Bad Day specials, and one of the most epic to date.
(W) Tom King (A/CA) Mitch Gerads
NO RIDDLES. NO CLUES. GAME ON. Tom King and Mitch Gerads, the Eisner Award-winning duo behind Mister Miracle, The Sheriff of Babylon, and Strange Adventures, reunite to dive deep into the mind of Batman's most intellectual foe...the Riddler. The Riddler has killed a man in broad daylight for seemingly no reason, but...there's always a reason. The Riddler is always playing a game; there are always rules. Batman will reach his wit's end trying to figure out the Riddler's true motivation in this epic psychological thriller. This deluxe hardcover collects the first critically acclaimed, bestselling installment of the Batman - One Bad Day series.
(W) Mariko Tamaki (A/CA) Javier Fernandez
HEADS OR TAILS, BATMAN WILL LOSE. Two-Face has always been viewed as Batman's most tragic villain. If only Harvey Dent hadn't been scarred by acid, he could have continued his good work as D.A. in Gotham City and been Batman's greatest ally and friend...right? Or has Batman extended him too much grace in his multiple attempts at reform? Batman will question himself as Dent is free once more, still scarred but seemingly free of Two-Face's influence. But when it's revealed that Harvey's father has been threatened to be murdered on his 88th birthday, will Two-Face be able to resist joining the party? Collecting BATMAN: ONE BAD DAY - TWO-FACE #1, from the bestselling creative team of Mariko Tamaki (Detective Comics, Crush & Lobo) and Javier Fernandez (Nightwing, King Spawn).
(W/A/CA) Jock
It was the sort of mission Batman had run a thousand times. From high above the sweltering summer streets of Gotham, Batman would escort the GCPD as the dangerous metahuman supervillain known as E.M.P. was transferred from a temporary holding cell to his permanent home at Blackgate Prison in Gotham Harbor. E.M.P.?s electrical powers posed a dangerous threat, but the situation was well in hand. Until it wasn?t. Now every light in Gotham is out, the police have been knocked into disarray, and a broken, bleeding Batman must fight his way to Blackgate, block by block, dragging E.M.P. behind him. But it?s not just the gangs who want to make life difficult for him. The dark corners of Gotham contain many surprises?and E.M.P. has many more shocks to deliver before the night is through! One of the most iconic Batman artists of the 21st century, the incomparable Jock (The Batman Who Laughs, Batman: The Black Mirror), has focused all his storytelling powers on the tale of one very, very dark night in Gotham City. It?s always darkest before the dawn?if it ever comes? Collects Bat
(W/A/CA) Jock
Iconic Batman artist Jock delivers a bare-knuckle brawl through the blacked-out streets of Gotham! Batman just has to get the dangerous electromagnetic super-villain E.M.P. across the city and into Blackgate Prison during a citywide power outage...but Gotham's gangs, and even a dangerous subset of its police, have very different plans for E.M.P.'s abilities! Collects the complete limited series Batman: One Dark Knight #1-3.
(W) Shea Fontana (A/CA) Marcelo Di Chiara
Driven to solve the mystery of his parents' murders, teenage loner Bruce Wayne hones his detective and combat skills as he scours the underbelly of Gotham City looking for clues. Feeling responsible, Bruce is eager to find someone to pin the blame on so he can absolve himself of the guilt he feels. As he rebuilds his dad's first car, his quest for freedom-while still clinging to the past-becomes clear. Finding the correct parts forces Bruce to open himself up to new friendships and challenges, ultimately leading him to what he desires most: freedom! Batman: Overdrive, by New York Times bestselling writer Shea Fontana (DC Super Hero Girls) and artist Marcelo DiChiara, is a heartfelt story touching on the importance of friendship, trust, and forgiveness.
(W) Tom King (A) Various (CA) Lee Weeks
Art by Mikel Janin, Jorge Fornes, Tony S. Daniel and Others Final volume! This deluxe hardcover collects the conclusion of Tom King’s acclaimed Batman run, including the The Fall and the Fallen and City of Bane story arcs. Collects Batman #70-85, Batman Annual #4, and Batman Secret Files #2.
(W) Tom King (A) Various (CA) Lee Weeks
Art by Mikel Janin, Jorge Fornes, Tony S. Daniel and Others Final volume! This deluxe hardcover collects the conclusion of Tom King’s acclaimed Batman run, including the The Fall and the Fallen and City of Bane story arcs. Collects Batman #70-85, Batman Annual #4, and Batman Secret Files #2.
(W) Judd Winnick (A) Jeremy Haun, Pablo Raimondi (CA) Billy Tucci
After a Death in the Family, Batman almost gave up. Robin did not. Somehow Jason Todd dug his way back up from the dead to become the brutal vigilante, the Red Hood.Seeing a golden opportunity when she finds the reborn Jason wandering the streets catatonic, Talia al Ghul restores his vitality in a Lazarus Pit, then hones his vengeful wrath into a righteous anger with anyone who harms the innocent.Target: the Joker. For countless reasons, including killing Jason to begin with, he must die. Also in their sights: Batman. For his refusal to put the mad clown down permanently, countless murders stain the Dark Knight?s hands. Batman must die as well.From Judd Winick (Batman: Under the Red Hood) comes the origin of Jason Todd?s return! Collects Red Hood: The Lost Days #1-6.
(W) Garth Ennis (A/CA) Liam Sharp
Legendary writer Garth Ennis (Preacher, The Punisher) and superstar artist Liam Sharp (The Green Lantern, Wonder Woman) unite to tell a terrifying tale of Gotham City's dark protector in Batman: Reptilian! After a series of brutal murders rocks Gotham, Batman is forced to confront one of his oldest foes...Killer Croc! But what does Croc's sudden disappearance have to do with a sinister plot against Batman? And what strange and frightening creatures lurk in the shadows of Gotham? Find out in this action-packed, horror-infused miniseries that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about the Dark Knight! Collects BATMAN: REPTILIAN #1-6.
(W) Jeff Parker (A) Michele Bandini, Trevor Hairsine, Danny Kim (CA) Dan Mora
Prepare for an epic crossover event, with a not-so-jolly St. Nick descending upon Gotham City! His cheerful demeanor has been replaced by a grim determination to investigate a brutal crime that has shaken the city in the days leading up to Christmas. With the help of his former student, the iconic Batman, Santa will unite with the heroes of the DC Universe, including the legendary Justice League, to right this wrong--or the world will wake up to coal in their stockings! And when Krampus arrives, releasing monsters to destroy the holiday, Santa Claus and the Justice League stand as the only beacon of hope. This is not your typical holiday tale but a brutal, two-fisted narrative of hope, wonder, and monster hunting that will keep you on the edge of your seat--it's Claus in canon!
(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Christian Ward
Written by James Tynion IV, Ed Brisson, Mariko Tamaki, and Tony Patrick Art by Christian Ward, Dani, Rosi Kampe, Joshua Hixson, David Lapham, and Christian Duce Batman and Detective Comics scribes James Tynion IV and Mariko Tamaki are joined by a cadre of incredible collaborators to tell the heretofore-untold origin stories of some of Batman?s greatest allies and archrivals. Discover the mysteries of breakout characters from Fear State and Joker War such as Miracle Molly, Clownhunter, and the Gardener! Collects Batman Secret Files: The Signal #1, Batman Secret Files: Huntress #1, Batman Secret Files: Clownhunter #1, Batman Secret Files: Peacekeeper-01 #1, Batman Secret Files: Miracle Molly #1, and Batman Secret Files: The Gardener #1!
(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Jonboy Meyers
Written by Joshua Williamson, Nadia Shammas, Ed Brisson and Stephanie Phillips Art by Howard Porter, Viktor Bogdanovic, Roger Cruz, Paolo Pantalena and others When Deathstroke assassinates Ra's al Ghul, Talia al Ghul demands revenge and sends her League of Shadows to kill Deathstroke and Deathstroke Inc.! Batman and Robin must team up to track down Deathstroke and bring him to justice...or do they? Over-the-top fights, action, mystery, and betrayal unfold as this crossover event makes a major impact on the DCU! This epic hardcover collects each installment of the Shadow War saga: SHADOW WAR: ALPHA #1, BATMAN #122-123, DEATHSTROKE INC. #8-9, ROBIN #13-14, SHADOW WAR ZONE #1, and SHADOW WAR: OMEGA #1!
(W) Matthew Rosenberg (A) Fernando Blanco (CA) Lee Bermejo
Two houses overlook Gotham City, beckoning its broken: Wayne Manor and Arkham Asylum. Explore the impact that both have had...through the eyes of a boy whose life was changed forever one dreadful night early in the Dark Knight's career! When the boy's parents were killed by The Joker, he fell through the cracks of the system and was sent to Arkham Asylum! It's a cycle of violence the Dark Knight has no answer for as Gotham?s most vulnerable struggle to keep their heads above water! Collects the complete House of Gotham story from Detective Comics #1047-1058.
(W) Mariko Tamaki (A) Various (CA) Irvin Rodriguez
Art by Ivan Reis, Danny Miki, Max Raynor, and Amancay Nahuelpan Arkham Asylum has fallen. In its place, Arkham Tower has risen in the heart of Gotham City! It's advertised as a place for healing, but what is its mysterious founder, Dr. Wear, hiding? That's just the question that leads the Bat-Family to infiltrate the facility and unravel the dark secrets locked away inside. Will this fact-finding mission turn into a rescue operation for Batman and his team? Collects the complete Shadows of the Bat: The Tower story from Detective Comics #1047-1058.
(W) Christos Gage (A/CA) Raffaele Ienco
Collecting the six-issue miniseries that bridges the gap between seasons one and two of Batman: The Telltale Series! Someone is killing people associated with Arkham Asylum during the time that Thomas Wayne was forcibly committing people there. Suspicion falls on the families suing Bruce Wayne to pay for the harm caused by his father, which makes him the target of a relentless assassin. It's a deadly game of cat and mouse as Batman tries to stop Deadshot from killing former Arkham Asylum employees, while also trying to determine just who he is and why he's targeting them.
(W) Doug Moench, Chuck Dixon, Alan Grant, Frank Miller (A) Klaus Janson, Todd McFarlane (CA) Greg Capullo, Todd McFarlane
An ancient evil has arisen in Gotham City. The last time it appeared, an entire colony was wiped clean from the face of the Earth, leaving only one clue: Croatoan. Whoever or whatever Croatoan is, it?ll take all of the Batman?s investigative skills and the supernatural abilities of an ex-soldier turned Hellspawn to save Gotham?s citizens from the hell that is about to be unleashed on our world. For the first time in three decades, this edition of the classic meeting between comics? caped avengers of the night reprints Batman/Spawn: War Devil #1 by legendary Batman creators Doug Moench, Chuck Dixon, Alan Grant, and Klaus Janson?plus the Spawn/Batman one-shot by The Dark Knight Returns writer Frank Miller and Spawn creator Todd McFarlane, which brings Batman to Spawn?s home turf of New York City! Two heroes with different methods in two very different tales. Capes will clash.
(W) Various (A) Greg Capullo, Todd McFarlane, Klaus Janson (CA) Greg Capullo, Todd Mcfarlane
Written by Todd McFarlane, Frank Miller, Doug Moench, Chuck Dixon, and Alan Grant Two of comics' darkest characters cross paths again in the most anticipated comics event of the decade! Batman and Spawn are two vigilantes of the night who avenge the innocent by their own methods. When sinister forces manipulate the Dark Knight and the Hellspawn into confronting each other, you can bet that there'll be hell to pay when our heroes discover the truth and turn the tables on their would-be puppeteers. This deluxe edition of the blockbuster event features the 2022 Batman/Spawn one-shot; 1994's Batman/Spawn: War Devil #1 and Spawn/Batman #1; and a gallery of behind-the-scenes art from the new story and the original tales from the '90s.
(W) Gene Luen Yang (A) Various (CA) Ivan Reis, Danny Miki
Art by Ivan Reis, Danny Miki, Darick Robertson, Steve Lieber, Emanuela Lupacchino, and Kyle Hotz Worlds collide! In the aftermath of Dark Nights: Death Metal comes a glimpse into brave new worlds within the DC Universe?but what are these strange planets? You have never seen Batman and Superman like this before?so buckle up and get ready for Gene Luen Yang and Ivan Reis?s epic tale!