(W) Geoff Johns, Richard Donner (A) Various (CA) Adam Kubert
Geoff Johns?s two most acclaimed stories of his now-classic Action Comics run, previously collected separately as Superman: Lost Son and Superman: Brainiac, are now in a brand-new hardcover!
In a story co-written by Superman film director Richard Donner, a rocket lands in Metropolis containing a boy Superman thinks is from Krypton. Will Superman be able to protect him against Lex Luthor and his new Superman Revenge Squad, as well as the Phantom Zone criminals General Zod, Ursa, and Non?
This all sets the stage for Superman?s showdown with one of his greatest foes: Brainiac!
Collects Action Comics #844-846, #851, #866-870, and Action Comics Annual #11.
(W) Various (A) Various (CA) John Byrne
The marriage of Clark Kent and Lois Lane was a special event nearly 60 years in the making! Now, a quarter century later, we look back and celebrate that historic moment in Superman & Lois Lane: The 25th Wedding Anniversary Deluxe Edition! This beautiful hardcover collects the landmark Superman: The Wedding Album, along with other relationship highlights, including the lead-up to the altar (Superman #118) and the honeymoon (Adventures of Superman #541, Action Comics #728, Superman: The Man of Steel #63), with new extras!
(W) Alan Moore (A) Various (CA) Brian Bolland
Legendary writer Alan Moore?s seminal Superman stories are collected in this deluxe edition featuring the two-part ?Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow?? from Superman #423 and Action Comics #583 as Superman faces his final battle! Also featuring the classic story ?For the Man Who Has Everything? from Superman Annual #11 in which Superman, Batman, Robin, and Wonder Woman battle Mongul. And in DC Comics Presents #85, Superman crosses paths with Swamp Thing!
(W) Kurt Busiek (A/CA) Carlos Pacheco - Jesus Merino
Kurt Busiek (Astro City), Carlos Pacheco (Superman/Batman), and Jesus Merino's (Action Comics) legendary Superman run returns to print in deluxe format. All seems well in Superman's world: he's happily married, Intergang is on the run, and Metropolis stands as a shining example of a modern-day Camelot. But not even the Man of Steel may be powerful enough to avert disaster when an ancient sorcerer prophesizes that Camelot will fall! This volume collects SUPERMAN #654-658, #662-664, #667, and SUPERMAN ANNUAL #13 and features a brand-new introduction from Busiek!
(W) Mark Waid (A/CA) Leinil Francis Yu, Gerry Alanguilan
What makes a farm boy from Kansas decide to become a costumed superhero who divides his time between investigating the truth and fighting for justice? That's the question that acclaimed writer Mark Waid and inimitable illustrator Leinil Francis Yu pose in this thrilling retelling of the Man of Steel's origin that explores Clark Kent's humble beginnings and his Kryptonian heritage. This deluxe edition collects the entire SUPERMAN: BIRTHRIGHT 12-issue miniseries and features a brand-new afterword by Waid!
(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Ed McGuinness
Written by Jeph Loeb, J.M. Dematteis, Mark Schultz, and Joe Kelly Art by Ed McGuinness, Mike S. Miller, Doug Mahnke, Duncan Rouleau, and Others Somehow, Batman's greatest nemesis, The Joker, has received the power to reshape reality according to his own mad whims. This world is now defined by chaos and death, Metropolis's greatest superhero is Bizarro, and billionaire industrialist Lois Lane is...bald? Writers Jeph Loeb, J.M. DeMatteis, Mark Schultz, and Joe Kelly join with artists Ed McGuinness, Mike S. Miller, Duncan Rouleau, Scott McDaniel, and more to present a twisted vision of a world under the rule of Emperor Joker. This deluxe edition collects Superman #160-161, Adventures of Superman #582-583, Action Comics #769-770, Superman: The Man of Steel #104-105, and Superman: Emperor Joker #1 and features a brand-new cover by McGuinness and a new introduction by Loeb!
(W) Scott Snyder (A) Jim Lee, Scott Williams, Dustin Nguyen (CA) Jim Lee, Scott Williams
From the skies above Metropolis to the star-streaked spaceways beyond, one man is synonymous with the word hero. Since his arrival marked the dawn of the superhero age, Superman has waged a never-ending battle for truth and justice. But before the dawn came the darkness, when another with incredible power fell to Earth--one who could spell the end for the Man of Steel. From superstar writer Scott Snyder and legendary artist Jim Lee comes a cutting-edge take on the hero who started it all! Collects SUPERMAN UNCHAINED #1-9.
(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) Scott Snyder (A) Jock, Francesco Francavilla (CA) Jock
For years Batman and Commissioner Gordon have stared into the unyielding, black abyss that is Gotham City. But even after a lifetime of quelling the worst of humanity, an even darker and more dangerous evil pushes the two crime-fighters to their absolute limits. As the city's top cop, James Gordon has seen it all. But can he unravel a deep and personal mystery that is inextricably tied to Gotham City's underworld? Or will the darkness that turns Gotham's citizens into monsters blind him forever? From Eisner Award-winning writer SCOTT SNYDER (Batman: The Court of Owls) comes this deluxe edition of his #1 New York Times bestselling debut work on the Dark Knight with stunning art provided by JOCK (The Losers) and FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA (Swamp Thing). Collects Detective Comics #871-881 and includes additional bonus material featuring sketches, designs, a wrapround cover by Jock, and more!
The first ten issues of the award-winning series written by Brian K. Vaughan (EX MACHINA, Lost) are collected in an oversized hardcover with a new cover! Don't miss the amazing SF epic that Stephen King called 'The best graphic novel I've ever read.'
(W) Darwyn Cooke (A/CA) Tim Sale
Eisner Award winners Darwyn Cooke (DC: The New Frontier) and Tim Sale (Batman: The Long Halloween) present a gripping, gorgeous origin story--Superman's first encounter with the rock that will rock his world forever! Collects SUPERMAN CONFIDENTIAL #1-5 and #11 with a sketchbook by Sale and an introduction by Cooke
(W) Tom Taylor (A) John Timms, Daniele Di Nicuolo (CA) John Timms
Jonathan Kent has experienced a lot in his young life. He?s traveled the galaxies with his Kryptonian grandfather and lived in the future with the Legion of Super-Heroes, who were intent on training him for the day his father, Clark Kent, could no longer be Superman. There is a hole in the Legion?s history that prevents Jon from knowing exactly when that will happen, but all signs point to it being very soon. It?s time for the son to wear the cape of his father and bear the symbol of hope that has told the world who Superman really is. Join writer Tom Taylor (Nightwing, DCeased) and artist John Timms (Infinite Frontier) as they usher in a whole new era for the House of El! Who?s the mastermind behind the mysterious organization known as the Truth? What sinister secrets await Jon in the labs of President Bendix? And?could Jonathan Kent have at last found love? All this and more awaits you in this historic first volume in a new chapter of the Superman family legacy. Collects Superman: Son of Kal-El #1-6.
(W/A/CA) Darwyn Cooke
Welcome to 1950s America--a land without heroes. The masked mystery men who fought for freedom in the Second World War have been outlawed. And those icons who do still fight on--Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman--operate under hidden agendas and dueling ideologies. Yet this America needs its heroes more than ever. With darkness gathering on the horizon, only a bold new generation of adventurers is equal to the challenge. From Eisner Award winner Darwyn Cooke comes one of the most acclaimed superhero comics of the 21st century. Collects DC: THE NEW FRONTIER #1-6 and JUSTICE LEAGUE: THE NEW FRONTIER SPECIAL #1.
(W) Grant Morrison (A/CA) Frank Quitely
An emotionally and visually stunning graphic novel hearkening back to the Golden Age of comics, All-Star Superman creates a new but familiar take on the world?s first superhero. Collects the now-classic 12-issue miniseries at oversize trim with behind-the-scenes extras.
(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Jim Lee, Scott Williams
Celebrate three decades of madcap fun with DC?s breakout antihero?Harley Quinn! Packing a mallet and a PhD, this Gotham City Siren isn?t afraid to dish out some punishment or insightful psychotherapy when needed. Whether she?s making a ruckus in Gotham City for good ol? Bats and Mr. J or living it up in Coney Island with her motley crew of pals, adventure and absurdity are never far behind. Featuring more than a dozen tales of anarchic antics spanning Harley?s comics career, this deluxe hardcover collection is sure to crack some sides and heads. Collects stories from The Batman Adventures #12, Detective Comics #831, The Batman and Robin Adventures #18, Batman: Gotham Adventures #10, Batman: Gotham Knights #14, Harley Quinn #3, Gotham City Sirens #20-21, Harley Quinn Holiday Special #1, Harley Quinn: Be Careful What You Wish For Special Edition #1, Harley Quinn 25th Anniversary Special #1, Harley Quinn: Make ?em Laugh #3, Harley Quinn Black + White + Red #14, Batman #98, and a brand-new story from Harley Quinn 30th Anniversary Spec
(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Jim Lee, Scott Williams
Written by Scott Snyder, Tom King, Kevin Smith, Brian Michael Bendis, and Others Art by Jim Lee, Greg Capullo, Neal Adams, Doug Mahnke, and Others This incredible landmark issue is stacked with an unbelievable lineup of talent that will take you on a journey through Batman's past, present, and future...plus a sensational epilogue that features the first-ever DC Universe appearance of the deadly Arkham Knight! This much-lauded deluxe edition collects Detective Comics #1000, additional Batman stories by Robert Venditti and legendary Batman writer Alan Grant, plus a bonus gallery loaded with variant covers.
(W) Ed Brubaker (A) Doug Mahnke, Patrick Zircher and Sean Phillips (CA) Doug Mahnke
A mysterious homicidal maniac is killing prominent citizens of Gotham City, each time leaving an unusual calling card: a ghastly rictus grin plastered on the victims? lifeless faces. Batman is on the case, and before long finds himself taking on his eventual archnemesis, The Joker! Plus, Batman teams with the original Green Lantern, Alan Scott, to untangle a murder mystery that stretches back decades. Collects Batman: The Man Who Laughs #1 in a Deluxe Edition hardcover for the first time, along with stories from Detective Comics #784-786 and Batman: Gotham Noir #1, the first team-up of the Eisner Award-winning team of writer Ed Brubaker and artist Sean Phillips.
(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Dan Jurgens, Brett Breeding
Written by Dan Jurgens, Jerry Ordway, Louise Simonson, and Roger Stern Art by Jon Bogdanove, Tom Grummett, Jackson Guice, Dan Jurgens, and others It was a day that no one ever dreamed would arrive: the day an unstoppable force met an immovable object. In Doomsday, Superman met his ultimate match--and his death! Relive the monumental event in this 30th-anniversary deluxe edition of the Death of Superman saga, featuring a new introduction by Dan Jurgens and more. This volume collects SUPERMAN #73-75, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #496-497, JUSTICE LEAGUE AMERICA #69, ACTION COMICS #683-684, SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #17-19, and NEWSTIME: THE LIFE AND DEATH OF SUPERMAN #1--plus SUPERMAN: DAY OF DOOM #1-4 as a bonus tale!
(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Dan Jurgens, Brett Breeding
Written by Dan Jurgens, Jerry Ordway, Louise Simonson, and Roger Stern Art by Jon Bogdanove, Tom Grummett, Jackson Guice, Dan Jurgens, and others It was a day that no one ever dreamed would arrive: the day an unstoppable force met an immovable object. In Doomsday, Superman met his ultimate match--and his death! Relive the monumental event in this 30th-anniversary deluxe edition of the Death of Superman saga, featuring a new introduction by Dan Jurgens and more. This volume collects SUPERMAN #73-75, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #496-497, JUSTICE LEAGUE AMERICA #69, ACTION COMICS #683-684, SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #17-19, and NEWSTIME: THE LIFE AND DEATH OF SUPERMAN #1--plus SUPERMAN: DAY OF DOOM #1-4 as a bonus tale!
(W) Patrick Gleason, Ray Fawkes (A) Various (CA) Patrick Gleason
Art by Patrick Gleason, Scott McDaniel, Mick Gray and Others Damian Wayne died. But like most members of the al Ghul family, he didn't stay dead. Now that he's back and done some soul-searching, Damian has decided he has a lot to make up for--but he won't have to do it alone. With a young assassin named Nobody and a gargantuan dragon bat named Goliath in tow, Damian's year of atonement will take him across the globe and reunite him with friends, foes, and his own complicated family as he seeks to prove to everyone--himself, especially--that he is a worthy member of the Bat-Family. This deluxe edition features a brand-new cover by writer/artist Patrick Gleason, development sketches, and tons more behind-the-scenes material! Collecting DC SNEAK PEEK: ROBIN: SON OF BATMAN #1, and ROBIN: SON OF BATMAN #1-13.
(W) Neil Gaiman (A) Various (CA) Michael William Kaluta
This volume picks up where the last left off in Morpheus?s ongoing saga as he travels through the Dreaming, From the ?Game of You? stories where cracks are forming between the world of the waking and the Dreaming, to ?Brief Lives,? where we follow the youngest of the Endless ?Delirium?in her quest to find their long -lost brother, Destruction. Lose yourself in Gaiman?s fantastic worlds and continue the fantasy here, with The Sandman: The Deluxe Edition Book Three. Collects The Sandman issues #32-50, the equivalent of the paperback edition books #5-7. This hardcover edition also features a brand-new wraparound cover by Michael Wm. Kaluta.
(W) Scott Snyder (A) Jock, Francesco Francavilla (CA) Jock
For years Batman and Commissioner Gordon have stared into the unyielding, black abyss that is Gotham City. But even after a lifetime of quelling the worst of humanity, an even darker and more dangerous evil pushes the two crime-fighters to their absolute limits. As the city's top cop, James Gordon has seen it all. But can he unravel a deep and personal mystery that is inextricably tied to Gotham City's underworld? Or will the darkness that turns Gotham's citizens into monsters blind him forever? From Eisner Award-winning writer SCOTT SNYDER (Batman: The Court of Owls) comes this deluxe edition of his #1 New York Times bestselling debut work on the Dark Knight with stunning art provided by JOCK (The Losers) and FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA (Swamp Thing). Collects Detective Comics #871-881 and includes additional bonus material featuring sketches, designs, a wrapround cover by Jock, and more!
(W) Neil Gaiman (A) Various (CA) Michael William Kaluta
Art by P. Craig Russell, Yoshitaka Amano, Michael Zulli, Jon J. Muth, Charless Vess, and others This final deluxe hardcover collects the concluding chapters of the beloved series from The Sandman #70-75, as well as The Sandman: Endless Nights and both the prose and graphic novel editions of The Sandman: The Dream Hunters with extras and more.
(W) Alex Ross, Jim Krueger (A) Alex Ross, Doug Braithwaite (CA) Alex Ross
The best-selling 12-issue series illustrated by Alex Ross is now available as a new deluxe edition hardcover! The villains of the Legion of Doom-led by Lex Luthor and Brainiac-band together to save the world after a shared dream that seems to be a vision of the Earth's demise. They are confronted by the Justice League of America, who doubt their motives-and as their true plans unfold, the two teams do battle. Contains over 100 pages of bonus material!
(W) Richard Bruning, Mark Waid, Andy Diggle (A) Andy Kubert, Arnie Jorgensen, Pasqual Ferry , Various (CA) Andy Kubert
Discover the man behind the myth as Adam Strange's childhood on Earth is explored, his relationship with his estranged family is revealed, and secrets of Rann - and of Adam's new life - are uncovered in this deluxe edition hardcover that reprints the three-issue 1990 Prestige format miniseries by Richard Bruning and Andy Kubert, with additional tales from Mark Waid and Andy Diggle. Collects ADAM STRANGE (1990) #1-3, JLA #20-21, and ADAM STRANGE (2004) #1-8.
(W) Mark Waid (A) Various (CA) Mike Zeck, John Beatty
Art by Jerry Ordway, Ariel Olivetti, Mike Zeck, and Others Twenty years after the events of Kingdom Come, a survivor of the Kansas disaster is granted the power of the gods to become Gog. Launched back through time, he has only one mission: kill Superman! The Kingdom: The 25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition collects New Year's Evil: Gog #1, The Kingdom #1-2, The Kingdom: Son of the Bat #1, The Kingdom: Nightstar #1, The Kingdom: Offspring #1, The Kingdom: Kid Flash #1, and The Kingdom: Planet Krypton #1. Featuring a brand-new introduction by Mark Waid, the original series outline, and much more!
(W) Tom Taylor (A) Various (CA) Dan Mora
Art by Cian Tormey, Bruno Redondo, Steve Pugh, Clayton Henry, and others With his father, Clark Kent, battling off-world, Jon Kent has stepped into the role of Superman to defend Earth. Alongside his new boyfriend, Jay Nakamura, Jon continues his stand against the dictator of Gamorra, Henry Bendix, and his plot to take control of all superheroes. But when superheroes begin to turn up dead, he goes to Nightwing to ask for help. Can Jon figure out a way to bring Bendix down while ensuring none of his loved ones end up in the line of fire? Collects SUPERMAN: SON OF KAL-EL #7-10, SUPERMAN: SON OF KAL-EL 2021 ANNUAL, and NIGHTWING #89.
(W) Tom Taylor (A/CA) John Timms
TRUTH. JUSTICE. AND A BETTER WORLD. Jonathan Kent, the son of Clark Kent and Lois Lane, is the new Man of Steel! When his father leaves Earth, Jon becomes the new Superman, striving to be a champion of real change. But when Jon finds himself in the crosshairs of Henry Bendix, tyrannical ruler of the island nation of Gamorra, he ends up facing evils even he might have trouble against. Luckily, his new Gamorran ally, journalist Jay Nakamura, could have the answers he needs. Presenting SUPERMAN: SON OF KAL-EL #1-6, this collection is the perfect starting point for readers to jump into an exciting new era of Superman.
(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Matt Groening
Where else could the world?s greatest alternative cartoonists run rampant through the DC Universe in utterly unhinged stories? Bizarro, an imperfect duplicate of Superman who does everything backward, tries drawing comics, concocting stories in which Wonder Woman participates in a poetry slam, baby Superman torments his baby-sitter...and that?s just the start! This deluxe edition collects the two anthology titles Bizarro Comics and Bizarro World, with a cover by the legendary creator of The Simpsons, Matt Groening! Includes stories and art by acclaimed creators including Kyle Baker, Jeff Smith, Ivan Brunetti, Paul Pope, Hunt Emerson, Carol Lay, Roger Langridge, Mark Crilley, Dave Cooper, Eddie Campbell, Tony Millionaire, James Kochalka, Harvey Pekar, Peter Bagge, and many more!
(W) Scott Snyder, Rafael Albuquerque, Rafael Scavone (A) Various (CA) Jock
Art by John Romita Jr., Declan Shalvey, Jock, Tula Lotay, Francesco Francavilla, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Rafael Albuquerque and Sebastian Fiumara Award-winning writer Scott Snyder teams up with all-star artists John Romita Jr., Declan Shalvey, Jock, Tula Lotay, Francesco Francavilla, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Rafael Albuquerque, and Sebastian Fiumara in this deluxe hardcover of the acclaimed DC Rebirth series! Featuring iconic showdowns between the Dark Knight and villains such as Two-Face, Mr. Freeze, Poison Ivy, KGBeast, the Penguin, and more, the stories showcased in this volume highlight why the Caped Crusader is one of the most iconic characters in comics. All-Star Batman by Scott Snyder: The Deluxe Edition collects the entire 14-issue series and includes an extensive variant cover gallery and behind-the-scenes art from the illustrators who contributed to the series.
(W) Tom King (A/CA) Bilquis Evely
Her planet was destroyed. Sent to Earth to protect a baby cousin who never needed saving. Forever living in his shadow. The Supergirl to his Superman. But when Kara is sought out by an alien seeking revenge on those who destroyed her world, everything changes. She will need to embark on a mission across space to find herself, defy her pasts, and face her future. From Tom King and Bilquis Evely comes a character-defining cosmic masterpiece for the ages. Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow The Deluxe Edition collects the complete saga (issues #1-8) and features a brand-new introduction by Tom King, a brand-new cover by Bilquis Evely, the never-before-published alternate script for issue #6, and a treasure trove of behind-the-scenes artwork from Evely.
(W) Allan Heinberg (A) Terry Dodson, Rachel Dodson (CA) Terry Dodson - Rachel Dodson
Diana has gone missing! But Donna Troy is ready and graduates from sidekick to superhero as she takes on the mantle of Wonder Woman. Long before Allan Heinberg wrote the 2017 Wonder Woman feature film, he teamed up with Terry and Rachel Dodson to explore Themysciran intrigue and deception! This deluxe edition collects the first arc in the 2006 WONDER WOMAN series, issues #1-6.
(W) Bill Willingham (A) Mark Buckingham (CA) Corinne Reid
The return of the acclaimed blockbuster that defined an era of Vertigo is now collected in this deluxe edition. The Black Forest picks up right where Fables #150 left off--and everything is far from happily ever after. A legendary new adversary has arrived to inflict retribution on the Fables living safely within the Black Forest. Collects Fables #151-162.
(W) Steve Niles, Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly (A/CA) Kelley Jones
There's a new kind of villain loose in Gotham and he's out to steal the city's heart--literally. The monstrosity named Midnight is convinced that he's doing Batman's job, only better than Batman ever could, and he's using the Dark Knight's greatest enemies to prove his point. This deluxe edition collects BATMAN: GOTHAM AFTER MIDNIGHT #1-12 and features a brand-new introduction by Steve Niles, original outlines and scripts, and behind-the-scenes art by Jones--plus a previously unpublished tale of terror, The Abyss, illustrated by Jones and written by Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly!
From legendary comics storytellers Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely comes one of the greatest Superman stories ever imagined. Following a mission to the surface of the sun, the Man of Steel finds that his invulnerable body has been pushed beyond its limits. An inexorable countdown has begun, and death is the only possible outcome. Faced with this knowledge, the Last Son of Krypton embarks on his final and greatest adventure: preparing his adopted home world for a future without Superman. Collects All-Star Superman #1-12.
(W) Geoff Johns (A/CA) Gary Frank
The World?s Mightiest Mortal is reborn in this incredible tale from Justice League #7-11, #0, #14-16, and #18-21, now available as a deluxe edition hardcover! Young orphan Billy Batson has bounced from foster home to foster home, but when he?s drawn to the Rock of Eternity, he is imbued with powers beyond those of any mortal man! But can he learn how to handle those powers in time to defeat the villainous Black Adam? Find out in this new title from the creative team of writer Geoff Johns and artist Gary Frank, the team behind Doomsday Clock and Batman: Earth One. Includes never before seen extras, plus a new introduction by Geoff Johns!
(W) Alan Moore (A/CA) JH Williams III
In the final deluxe edition hardcover collecting Alan Moore?s fantasy masterpiece, ?A Higher Court? presents a fantastical trial in the Immateria, presided over by a strange judge and jury. Their task? To determine who shall be the one, true Promethea: Stacia or Sophie. Whichever way the fates turn, one thing is for certain: a door will close in Sophie?s life. Moore and Williams deliver the most creatively bold collection of Promethea yet, in which the reader takes an incredible trip through the magical cosmos, with Promethea as a guide.
Collects Promethea #24-32.
(W) Grant Morrison (A/CA) Dave McKean
Arkham Asylum for the Criminally Insane is a place of dismal corridors and oppressive shadows?a dark riddle in stone and timber, best left unsolved. Within its claustrophobic walls, the demented and deformed enemies of the Batman brood in padded cells and unlit cellars, dreaming of a day when they might rise up and overthrow the world of reason. That day has finally come. It is April 1, and the lunatics have taken over the asylum. Led by The Joker, Arkham?s inmates issue a terrible ultimatum to the man responsible for their imprisonment. The Batman must descend into this heart of darkness, confront his greatest foes, and face the truth of his own divided identity?or condemn himself to share their fate. Written by legendary comics creator Grant Morrison and beautifully illustrated by artist Dave McKean, the timeless, genre-bending tale Batman: Arkham Asylum is brought back to its classic beauty in this deluxe hardcover edition, now with updated artwork lovingly restored by the artist himself!
(W) NEIL GAIMAN with MATT WAGNER (A) SAM KIETH, MIKE DRINGENBERG, CHRIS BACHALO, MICHAEL ZULLI, TEDDY KRISTIANSEN, and others (CA) MICHAEL Wm. KALUTA
At last, The Sandman is collected in a new series of deluxe edition hardcovers! As this epic, award-winning series begins, an occultist attempting to capture Death to bargain for eternal life traps her younger brother Dream instead. After his 70-year imprisonment and eventual escape, Morpheus goes on a quest for his lost objects of power. On his arduous journey, Morpheus encounters Lucifer, John Constantine, and an all-powerful madman. Collects The Sandman issues #1-16 and Sandman Midnight Theatre #1, featuring the one and only meeting of Morpheus and Wesley Dodds, the Golden Age hero called the Sandman.
(W) Mark Millar (A) Various (CA) Dave Johnson
Art by Dave Johnson, Kilian Plunkett, Andrew Robinson, and Walden Wong We all know the tale of an orphaned Kryptonian who crash-lands on Earth and is destined to become the most powerful being on the planet. But what if that infant wasn't raised in Smallville, Kansas, but on a collective farm in the Soviet Union? In this alternate-history tale by Mark Millar and Dave Johnson, Superman becomes the champion of the common worker, and also serves the agenda of Stalin, socialism, and the international expansion of the Warsaw Pact. Collects Superman: Red Son #1-3.