(W) Tim Sheridan (A) Cian Tormey (CA) David Talaski Alan Scott, Earth's first Green Lantern. Born with a strength of will, a resolute spirit, and selfless service to a world that would dismiss him, Alan Scott is the most powerful member of the Justice Society of America, but his personal life is a wellkept secret. Haunted by the memory of his first love, John Ladd, the Green Lantern must solve the mystery of multiple deaths of men who died just like John. Aided by the Spectre, the Flash, and the entire JSA, he must uncover the truth behind the man masquerading as him, the Red Lantern. Who is this rage-filled villain, and why are the Soviets involved? Tim Sheridan (Teen Titans Academy) and Cian Tormey (Lazarus Planet: Revenge of the Gods) bring the Golden Age Green Lantern into the light of the Cold War and those who traffic in fear. Collects ALAN SCOTT: THE GREEN LANTERN #1-6 and the short story from DC PRIDE: THROUGH THE YEARS #1!

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Dan Mora THE RETURN OF THE JUSTICE LEAGUE HERALDS THE BIRTH OF THE ABSOLUTE UNIVERSE! Written by Scott Snyder, Joshua Williamson, Mark Waid, Tom King and Chip Zdarsky Art by Dan Mora, Daniel Sampere, Wes Craig and Jorge Jimenez Amanda Waller's bid for control and ultimate power has failed, and though Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and the rest of the DC Universe's heroes stand triumphant, they have learned a valuable lesson: they are better together than apart. Forming a new Justice League Unlimited, the heroes usher in a new era of unity just in time to face a returned, very different Darkseid. As the first blows land against the Lord of Apokolips, shock waves ripple across the DC Universe and shake the very nature of its reality to the core. As the dust settles from this titanic battle, Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and the League itself find themselves at new beginnings... Collects ABSOLUTE POWER #4, DC ALL IN SPECIAL #1, JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #1, BATMAN #153, WONDER WOMAN #14, and SUPERMAN #19.

(W) Josie Campbell (A) Vasco Georgiev (CA) Clayton Henry Exploding out of the shocking West Billings Massacre in the pages of Wonder Woman, Amazons have been banned from the United States of America! With copycat attacks on the rise, other countries are forced to reconsider their stance on these warrior women. With all eyes now on Queen Nubia, the queen of the Amazons must lead her people through this turbulent new world order of bigotry and forced deportation. Joined by a ragtag group of Amazons, including Wonder Girl, Faruka II, and Mary Marvel, Nubia frantically searches for answers as their existence and way of life are violently taken from them. Will the Amazon tribes survive their new reputation? Can they continue their fight against evil in a world that thinks they are? And most importantly, who is orchestrating this humanitarian crisis and hatred? Collects AMAZONS ATTACK #1-6 and its prequel story from WONDER WOMAN #2.

(W) Scott Snyder, Stephen King (A/CA) Rafael Albuquerque Graphic novels to read anywhere: DC Compact Comics collect DC?s bestselling, most iconic stories in a new size! Chronicling the history of a new breed of vampire, AMERICAN VAMPIRE by the legendary Scott Snyder and Stephen King is a fresh look at an old monster--a generational epic showcasing the bloodlust that lay hidden beneath America's most distinctive eras. Cunning, ruthless, and rattlesnake mean, Skinner Sweet is a thoroughly corrupt gunslinger. When European vampires come to the American Old West, they turn Skinner into a true monster: the very first American vampire. Skinner becomes something entirely new--a stronger breed of vampire immune to sunlight, who hates every last one of his aristocratic European ancestors. Follow this dark symbol of the New World's bloody path as he moves through American history's most distinctive eras--from the Wild West in the 1880s to the glamorous classic Hollywood of the 1920s to mobster-run Las Vegas in the 1930s, and beyond. But as Skinner's war with his predecessors inspires a myster

(W) Scott Snyder, Stephen King (A) Rafael Albuquerque, Danijel Zezelj, Various (CA) Rafael Albuquerque Meet Skinner Sweet, the first American vampire in recorded history. Stronger, faster, and fiercer than your average vampire, Skinner is unaffected by sunlight and was already cruel and ruthless when he was still just a man. Now that he's virtually immortal, he has the power to exact revenge on anyone who crosses him--and may the Lord have mercy on anyone who does. Collects AMERICAN VAMPIRE #1-12.

(W) Scott Snyder (A) Rafael Albuquerque, Sean Murphy, Jordi Bernet (CA) Rafael Albuquerque From the legendary Scott Snyder (Batman) and artist Rafael Albuquerque (Superman/Batman), American Vampire Book Two collects AMERICAN VAMPIRE #13-25 and AMERICAN VAMPIRE: SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST #1-5!

(W) Shannon Hale, Dean Hale (A/CA) Asiah Fulmore Amaya, princess of House Amethyst in Gemworld, and her brother love magical pranks. But when one goes much too far, her parents ground the young royal?to Earth! They hope a week in the mundane world teaches her that magic is a privilege?and maybe washing dishes by hand will help her realize that the palace servants should be respected. Three years later, Amy has settled into middle school and ordinary life. She doesn?t remember any other home. So when a prince of the realm brings her back to Gemworld and restores her magical destiny, how will she cope?

(W) Grant Morrison (A) Chaz Truog (CA) Brian Bolland EVERY ISSUE OF ACCLAIMED WRITER GRANT MORRISON'S GROUNDBREAKING RUN WITH ARTIST CHAZ TRUOG IS COLLECTED IN A SINGLE COMPENDIUM VOLUME FOR THE FIRST TIME! Buddy Baker is a superhero--the Man with Animal Powers. But in today's world, who really needs Animal Man's protection? Mankind? The animals? Or is it Buddy himself? Collects the first 26 issues of the legendary series as well as the character's dimension-spanning creation tale from SECRET ORIGINS #39.

(W) Kate Karyus Quinn, Demitra Lunetta (A) Maca Gil Piper P?jaro and Sloane MacBrute are two 13-year-old girls with very different lives but very similar secrets. Popular, outgoing Piper is strong-like, ripping-the-doors-off-cars strong. She longs to be a superhero, even if she tends to leave massive messes in her wake. Sloane, on the other hand, is snarky and super-smart. Like, evil-genius smart. To help her family, she has to put those smarts to use for her villainous grandfather. When a mission to steal an experimental technological device brings the two girls face to face with each other, the device sparks-and the two girls switch bodies! Now they must live in each other's shoes as they figure out a way to switch back. Anti/Hero is a story that explores what makes a hero, how one can find friendship where it's unexpected, and what it means to walk in another person's shoes...literally! Authors Kate Karyus Quinn (Another Little Piece, The Show Must Go On) and Demitria Lunetta (The Fade, Bad Blood) make their graphic novel debut alongside artist Maca Gil and introduce two new an

(W) Collin Kelly, Jackson Lanzing (A) Vasco Georgiev (CA) Jay Anacleto With the Justice League taken out of commission, Aquaman and the Flash face an alien invasion on their own. Will this unlikely pair be able to find the weakness of this seemingly invincible foe and save the Earth? Writers Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly (Batman Beyond: Neo-Year, Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty) team up with rising-star artist Vasco Georgiev to deliver an epic tale of two heroes facing impossible odds. Collects AQUAMAN & THE FLASH: VOIDSONG #1-3.

(W) Jeremy Adams (A/CA) John Timms A NEW ERA OF AQUAMAN BEGINS HERE! In the wake of Absolute Power, Arthur Curry?s powers have evolved to powerful new heights, and this king is ready to kick some serious butt. Yet water rescues and fighting monsters are the least of his worries; Arthur?s kingdom, and his family, have disappeared without a trace. With a mysterious pearl as his only clue, Aquaman embarks on a quest to save the ones he loves. On a journey filled with deadly foes and unexpected allies, Aquaman uncovers more questions than answers. What is the Blue? How are his new water-morphing abilities connected? And who, exactly, is Dagon? From the sensational talents of writer Jeremy Adams (Green Lantern, The Flash) and artist John Timms (Harley Quinn, Young Justice), discover AQUAMAN #1-8 in Aquaman Vol. 1: The Dark Tide.

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Jim Lee, Scott Williams Written by Mort Weisinger, Paul Kupperberg, Peter David, Geoff Johns, and others Art by Paul Norris, Ramona Fradon, Craig Hamilton, Jim Calafiore, and others Celebrate Aquaman's comic book debut in the pages of More Fun Comics #73 with this deluxe volume of iconic stories selected from eight decades of high-seas adventures. Featuring over 400 pages of classic and modern tales such as Aquaman Joins the Navy, The Legend of Aquaman, and The Trench--plus historical commentary from former Aquaman writers and editors Mark Waid, Paul Kupperberg, Robert Greenberger, and Paul Levitz--this edition is the perfect companion piece to the upcoming motion picture Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom!

(W) Jack E. Miller & Various (A) Paul Norris & Various (CA) Jim Lee, Scott Williams Celebrate more than seven decades of the ruler of the seas, king of Atlantis, and Justice League team member: Aquaman! Since his debut in 1941, Aquaman has defeated villains and saved the world on land and in the ocean, and this anthology collects his brightest and darkest moments in the definitive look at his history as a DC Comics Super Hero. Whether it's Orin or Arthur Curry, Aquaman is a beloved and timeless hero, and we're pleased to present this collection in honor of his 75th Anniversary.

(W) Ram V. (A/CA) Christian Ward Deep in the Pacific Ocean sits Point Nemo: the spaceship graveyard. But it's not only ships that sit at these dark depths. There's a structure never made by human hands. And that structure seems to be...waking up. The crew of the experimental submarine Andromeda have been chosen to investigate this mystery. But they aren't the only ones pursuing it. The master pirate Black Manta is on the hunt...and anything that attracts Black Manta attracts Arthur Curry, his lifelong foe, the Aquaman! But heaven help them all when the doors of the mystery at Point Nemo swing wide to admit them... Collects AQUAMAN: ANDROMEDA #1-3.

(W) Geoff Johns (A) Ivan Reis & Various (CA) Ivan Reis, Joe Prado Just in time for the big screen release of the Warner Bros. movie Aquaman, DC rush solicits the new AQUAMAN BY GEOFF JOHNS OMNIBUS hardcover! Collecting the entire run of Aquaman written by Geoff Johns, this 728-page hardcover includes AQUAMAN #0-19, #21-25, #23.1 (featuring Black Manta), #23.2 (featuring Ocean Master) and JUSTICE LEAGUE #15-17. These issues are illustrated by Ivan Reis, Joe Prado, Pete Woods, Paul Pelletier, Claude St. Aubin, Geraldo Borges and others, with a cover by Reis and Prado. As these stories begin, Aquaman has renounced the throne of Atlantis - until, from a forgotten corner of the ocean, emerges the threat of the Trench! Then, Aquaman joins up with his old teammates, The Others, to learn who destroyed Atlantis! But as they seek the truth, Black Manta is stalking them all-and Mera learns some dark truths about Aquaman! And in the "Throne of Atlantis" epic, Aquaman teams up with his Justice League comrades to defend the surface world from the invading Atlantean horde.

(W) Peter David (A) Various (CA) Jim Calafiore, Mark McKenna Pencils by Jim Calafiore, Martin Egeland, Phil Jimenez, and Others Inks by Howard M. Shum, Peter Palmiotti, Brad Vancata, and Others Aquaman has lost everything. His kingdom. His family. His hand... Fitted with a prosthetic harpoon, he must reclaim his throne and uncover the truth of Atlantis. Peter David's seminal run is finally collected in its entirety for the first time ever. Featuring AQUAMAN: TIME AND TIDE #1-4, AQUAMAN #0-49, #1,000,000, AQUAMAN ANNUAL #1-4, TEMPEST #1-4, and a story from SHOWCASE '96 #1?over 30 never-before-collected issues.

(W) Peter David (A) Joe St. Pierre & Various (CA) Jim Calafiore, Peter Palmiotti In this second volume of undersea tales written by Peter David, an assassin called Deadline has been hired to kill Aquaman. To make matters worse, Aquaman's harpoon hand has been melted from his recent battles, and he must go to S.T.A.R. Labs in Metropolis to get a replacement. Will Aquaman be able to replace his 'hand' in time to save the city of Poseidonis and avoid the hit that's been put out on him? Collects AQUAMAN #9-20 and AQUAMAN ANNUAL #1.

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) V Ken Marion, Sandu Florea Dive into both the old and new complexities of Aquaman?s legacy in this collection of classic tales and new imaginings from talent like Geoff Johns, Marv Wolfman, Tom Taylor, Steve Orlando, and more! Discover threads from the Aquaman mythology featuring iconic characters such as Mera, Black Manta, and Aqualad. What personal missions will they embark on, and what showdowns will ensue? Collects stories from Aquaman Giant #1-4 and Aquaman: Deep Dives #4, #6-7, and #9.

(W) Kelly Sue DeConnick (A/CA) Robson Rocha, Daniel Henriques In the wake of the epic 'Drowned Earth,' an amnesiac Arthur washes ashore on a remote island and ends up being cared for by a young woman named Caille, who's just a little too curious for comfort. And as a lifetime of horror movies has taught us, there's something strange going on in this island village. Aquaman needs to come to his senses quickly...or he might wind up sleeping with the fishes instead of just chatting with them. Collects AQUAMAN #43-47 by the new creative team of writer Kelly Sue DeConnick and artist Robson Rocha.

(W) Kelly Sue DeConnick (A) Robson Rocha, Viktor Bogdanovic (CA) Robson Rocha, Danny Miki The tides turn for the Sea King as Kelly Sue DeConnick (Captain Marvel, Pretty Deadly) and red-hot artist Robson Rocha steer Aquaman into uncharted waters! Arthur Curry discovers more of his true nature and his connection to the seas. Once he regains his memories and uncovers the shocking truth of how he lost them, which home will he return to-the land or the sea? Plus, Aqualad returns, Mera makes a life-altering decision and Black Manta reunites with his dead father! Collects Aquaman #48-53 and Annual #2.

It's 'One Year Later' after the events of Infinite Crisis, and Aquaman has totally changed! The new Aquaman begins the hunt for his missing father and fights a savage duel against an Atlantean warrior over his alliance with the much-feared King Shark. Also, the fate of Atlantis is revealed as Aquaman encounters a band of Atlanteans led by Mera! Who is the new savior of the seven seas and what happened to the original Aquaman? Collects AQUAMAN: SWORD OF ATLANTIS #40-49.

(W) Brandon Thomas (A) Various (CA) David Talaski Art by Diego Olortegui, Scott Koblish, Daniel Sampere and others The critically acclaimed miniseries that graduates Jackson Hyde from Aqualad to Aquaman is now available in one volume! Jackson Hyde finally has it all. Mentors who support him, a community that loves him, an honest relationship with his mother, and access to Aquaman?s private training facility in Atlantis. Well, he had it all?until that training facility and half the Atlantean palace got blown to kingdom come with Jackson inside. Now Jackson stands accused of wrecking the life he worked so hard to build as a mysterious new villain stalks him from the shadows. Aqualad?s going to need all his skills, wit, and cunning just to prove his own innocence, let alone inherit the name Aquaman! Plus?revisit Jackson Hyde?s first appearance as Aquaman on an adventure with Arthur Curry?s daughter in DC?s not-so-distant future! Collects Aquaman: The Becoming #1-6 and Future State: Aquaman #1-2.

Aquaman, the King of Atlantis, has never found a true home in either of the worlds that he was born of. In these tales from AQUAMAN: REBIRTH #1 and issues #1-7 of the new series, the King of Atlantis attempts to broker a peace between Atlantis and the surface, but this noble quest might force Aquaman to choose whether to live his life above the waves, or below them. Plus, Black Manta makes his bloody return and seeks to destroy everything and everyone Aquaman loves!

The first collection of the new AQUAMAN series, now in trade paperback! The superstar creators from BLACKEST NIGHT and BRIGHTEST DAY reunite to take AQUAMAN to amazing new depths! AQUAMAN has renounced the throne of Atlantis - but now, from a forgotten corner of the ocean emerges?THE TRENCH! Collecting AQUAMAN #1-6!

(W) Kelly Sue DeConnick (A/CA) Robson Rocha, Daniel Henriques The tides turn for the Sea King as Kelly Sue DeConnick and red-hot artist Robson Rocha steer Aquaman into uncharted waters! Arthur Curry discovers more of his true nature and his connection to the seas. Once he regains his memories and uncovers the shocking truth of how he lost them, which home will he return to the land or the sea? Plus, Aqualad returns, Mera makes a life-altering decision, and Black Manta reunites with his dead father! Collects Aquaman #48-52.

In these stories from AQUAMAN #7-13, Aquaman joins up with his old teammates, The Others, to learn who destroyed Atlantis! But as they seek the truth, Black Manta is stalking them all-and Mera learns some dark truths about Aquaman!

(W) Kelly Sue DeConnick & Various (A) Robson Rocha & Various (CA) Robson Rocha, Daniel Henriques 'Year of the Villain' strikes Aquaman as Black Manta and his Mecha Manta invade Amnesty Bay with one target in mind: Aqualad! It's land versus sea in a battle of titanic proportion! But which side will Jackson Hyde choose-his mentor or his father? Then, Aquaman encounters a new crisis when Mera unexpectedly goes into labor...and things don't look good for the queen of Atlantis. Collects Aquaman #53-57 and Aquaman Annual #2.

(W) Geoff Johns (A) Paul Pelletier & Various (CA) Paul Pelletier Unfolding from 'Throne of Atlantis' comes a murder mystery that sends Aquaman to the ends of the Earth to reveal a reveal a threat to those closest to him! Plus, Aquaman enlists The Others to help find a missing relic in the Southwestern United States before his enemies can get to it and possess untold power. Collecting AQUAMAN #17-19 and 21-25.

(W) Dan Abnett (A) Ricardo Federici, Others (CA) Stejpan Sejic Arthur joins forces with his new ally Dolphin, his loyal frenemy Vulko and the love of his life, Mera, to rally the underworld of Atlantis and end the reign of the nefarious King Rath! But even as Rath doubles his efforts to destroy 'the Aquaman,' dangerous new enemies begin to emerge from unexpected places...some vying for the throne themselves! Collects AQUAMAN #31-33 and ANNUAL #1.

(W) Dan Abnett (A) Stejpan Sejic (CA) Joshua Middleton Aquaman's mythology is completely reimagined in this acclaimed epic combining science fiction and fantasy in Aquaman: Underworld, now collected into a new deluxe hardcover edition! Enraged by rumors of Arthur's survival in the slums of Atlantis, the ruthless King Rath orders the use of ancient Atlantean techno-magic to track down the Aquaman at all costs! But ex-king Arthur can't hide for long when his fate collides with that of a mysterious young woman on the run from Rath's own secret police. Her name: Dolphin! Collects AQUAMAN #25-30.

(W) Geoff Johns (A) Ivan Reis & Various (CA) Photo Aquaman, who long ago lost contact with his people, must watch as armies emerge from the sea to attack the surface world. The Justice League answers the call to defend the shores from the invading Atlantean horde. But whose side is Aquaman on? With his brother Orm at the head of the undersea army, will Aquaman stand with his Earthbound superteam? Or his own people? Find out in this exciting hardcover collecting AQUAMAN #0 and 14-16 and JUSTICE LEAGUE #15-17.

(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) 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) 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.