After having his face sliced off, The Joker makes his horrifying return to Gotham City in this epic from issues #13-17 that shook Batman to his core! But even for a man who's committed a lifetime of murder, he's more dangerous than ever before. How can Batman protect his city and those he's closest to?
In this new trade paperback collecting BATMAN #8-12 and ANNUAL #1, Bruce Wayne has learned that the Court of Owls is real-and a deadly threat to Gotham City! As Batman struggles to stop the Court of Owls before they claim the city for their own, he uncovers dark secrets about the Wayne family and the city he's sworn to protect!
In this new trade paperback, a series of brutal murders rocks not only Gotham City to its core but also the Caped Crusader himself when the prime suspect is one of Batman's closest allies: Dick Grayson! ? Collects BATMAN #1-7!
(A) Alan Moore, Brian Bolland (CA) Brian Bolland
One of the most popular graphic novels of all time, this twisted tale of insanity and perseverance is presented as an Absolute Edition for the first time. Looking to prove that any man can be pushed past his breaking point to madness, the Joker attempts to drive Commissioner Gordon insane. Refusing to give up, Gordon struggles to maintain his sanity with the help of Batman in a desperate effort to best the madman. This edition collects BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE with Bolland's reimagined colors and the original edition's colors, a story from BATMAN BLACK AND WHITE and Joker artwork from Bolland's long career with DC, including never-before-published artwork.
(W) Patrick Gleason, Ray Fawkes (A) Patrick Gleason & Various (CA) Patrick Gleason
In these stories from ROBIN, SON OF BATMAN #7-13, Damian faces his most deadly foe yet: the young champion of the Lu'un Darga family, Den Darga. To stop the evil Darga clan, Damian and his allies must enlist the help of some unexpected recruits, including Talia al Ghul!
(W/A/CA) Jarod Rosello
Cuban American siblings save the world! With their magic hoodies, Red Panda and Moon Bear can defeat any monster? but how do you stop a curse? When an evil curse descends upon the city of Mart?, it's up to Red Panda and Moon Bear to put a stop to it? but it won't be easy! First, they'll have to solve weird mysteries, fend off new monsters, and uncover the secret history of their neighborhood. With their trusty dog companions and some magical new friends by their side, Red Panda and Moon Bear must find a way to defeat Mal de Ojo-the Evil Eye-and keep it from ruining the lives of everyone they love! One of New York Public Library's Best Books of 2019! One of Chicago Public Library's Best Books of 2019! 'Red Panda & Moon Bear is fun, wacky and heartfelt. Everyone can enjoy this adventure, but it will resonate especially with Latinx kids. I look forward to seeing more!' -Duncan Tonatiuh, author of Dear Primo and Separate Is Never Equal 'A delightful book... fantastical in the best kind of way, with cool sci-fi, fantasy, and superhero elements woven throughou
(W) Tom Taylor (A) Andy Kubert, Sandra Hope (CA) Andy Kubert
A horrific tragedy in the United Kingdom sends a very personal and deadly message to the Dark Knight - one that will draw Batman out of Gotham City to investigate! From the moment he lands in Europe, Batman will face the ultimate challenge and unheard-of adversaries and gain the assistance of a partner once more - all in the hunt for the villain known as Equilibrium! Collects BATMAN: THE DETECTIVE #1-16.
(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!
(W) James Tynion IV (A/CA) Jorge Jimenez
This is it: the Clown Prince of Crime battles the Dark Knight Detective head-to-head for the last time. And one way or another, this explosive struggle will pave the way to the future of Gotham City!The Joker has never wanted to win before?he?s never wanted his battle with Batman to end?but now his motivation has shifted. As The Joker assembles an army, Batman reels from a debilitating Joker Toxin attack. Amid the chaos, the villains of Gotham City are waiting out the carnage Joker has unleashed?and Catwoman assembles an army of her own!Plus, Harley Quinn battles Punchline, and Clownhunter joins the action!Collects Batman #95-100.
(W) Joshua Williamson, Tom King (A) Jason Fabok, Howard Porter (CA) Jason Fabok
This is the new printing and does not have the lenticular cover.
The explosive storyline from BATMAN #21-22 and THE FLASH #21-22 is collected in a new Deluxe Edition hardcover! The Dark Knight and the Fastest Man Alive, the two greatest detectives on any world, unite to explore the mystery behind a certain blood-stained smiley button embedded in the Batcave wall. What starts as a simple investigation turns deadly when the secrets of the button prove irresistible to an unwelcome third party - and it's not who anyone suspects! It's a mystery woven through time, and the ticking clock starts here!
(W) Dan Abnett, John Tomlinson (A) Gary Erskine, More (CA) Alan Davis
Since the days of King Arthur, the mystical Green Knight has been the protector and embodiment of Britain. Now, as Earth faces environmental disaster, several unlikely champions - including detective Dai Thomas, reporter Kate McClellan and writer Ben Gallagher - find themselves empowered to protect the land! But what are the mysterious spirits of the Pendragon? And can these newly minted heroes - along with Union Jack and WWII hero Albion - unravel the mystery of the Omni-Corporation and stave off the arcane evil of the Bane? It's a moody and suspenseful thriller as only Marvel UK can provide! And when the Knights formally become a superteam, they'll face the menaces of Mys-Tech, Baron Blood, Death's Head II - and the Bane's terrifying master, the Red Lord! Collecting KNIGHTS OF PENDRAGON (1990) #1-18, KNIGHTS OF PENDRAGON (1992) #1-15, MYS-TECH WARS #1-4 and DARK GUARD #1-4. Rated T+
(W) Dan Abnett, John Tomlinson (A) Gary Erskine, More (CA) Alan Davis
Since the days of King Arthur, the mystical Green Knight has been the protector and embodiment of Britain. Now, as Earth faces environmental disaster, several unlikely champions - including detective Dai Thomas, reporter Kate McClellan and writer Ben Gallagher - find themselves empowered to protect the land! But what are the mysterious spirits of the Pendragon? And can these newly minted heroes - along with Union Jack and WWII hero Albion - unravel the mystery of the Omni-Corporation and stave off the arcane evil of the Bane? It's a moody and suspenseful thriller as only Marvel UK can provide! And when the Knights formally become a superteam, they'll face the menaces of Mys-Tech, Baron Blood, Death's Head II - and the Bane's terrifying master, the Red Lord! Collecting KNIGHTS OF PENDRAGON (1990) #1-18, KNIGHTS OF PENDRAGON (1992) #1-15, MYS-TECH WARS #1-4 and DARK GUARD #1-4. Rated T+
(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Lee Bermejo
BRIAN AZZARELLO (writer)/ LEE BERMEJO (artist) - USA MATHIEU GABELLA (writer)/THIERRY MARTIN (artist) ? France PACO ROCA (writer/artist) ? Spain ALESSANDRO BILOTTA (writer)/ NICOLA MARI (artist) ? Italy BENJAMIN VON ECKARTSBERG (writer)/THOMAS VON KUMMANT (artist)- Germany STEPAN KOPRIVA (writer)/MICHAL SUCHANEK (artist) ? Czech Republic TOMASZ KOLODZIEJCZAK (writer)/PIOTR KOWALSKI, BRAD SIMPSON (artists) ? Poland ERTAN ERGIL (writer)/ ETHEM ONUR BILGIC (artist) ? Turkey ALBERTO CHIMAL (writer)/RULO VALDES (artist) ? Mexico CARLOS ESTEFAN (writer)/PEDRO MAURO (artist) ? Brazil INPYO JEON (writer)/ JAE-KWANG PARK , KIM JUNG JI (artists) ? Korea, XU XIAODONG, LU XIAOTONG (writers)/QIU KUN, YI NAN (artists) ? China Writers: KIRILL KUTUZOV , EGOR PRUTOV (writers)/ NATALIA ZAIDOVA (artist) OKADAYA YUICHI (artist/writer) - Japan
DC takes Batman?s war on crime worldwide in a new hardcover anthology, Batman: The World. This 160-page book will feature Batman stories by creative teams from across the globe, taking place in their home countries. This o
(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) 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) 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/A/CA) Christine Larsen
After our heroes return from their travels and celebrate with a dance party, a prank gone wrong inadvertently unleashes something ancient and evil. Even worse, in a tower in the middle of a dark forest, the same necromancer that fought the legendary Drod One-Eye has sinister plans for the Orcish tribe. Meanwhile, Pez finds an unexpected friend amongst the Elves, who have their own stories of a terrible presence long since slumbering. There's trouble brewing in the wide Known World, and soon the Orcs might find that a necromancer is the least of their problems! The fun and fantastical ORCS! series from creator Christine Larsen (Adventure Time) returns with a new installment featuring Bog, Pez, Zep, Utzu, and Gurh! Collects Orcs!: The Curse #1-4.
(W/A) Ted Naifeh
Will Crumrin needs help adapting to the mortal world after spending a hundred years in the realm of faeries, so his big sister Courtney makes him a glamor charm to ensure he will be loved by everyone in his new life. Eventually, Will finds his endless popularity more a prison than a plus when his friends' affections turn to infighting and Courtney turns to other magic to save him. But her use of magic draws the attention of Emil Gorka, an ancient vampire disguised as the most powerful corporate CEO in town. Now it's Will who must create magic of his own to fight for his sister's life and save her from eternal servitude and the unquenchable hunger of an undead monster.
(W) Kensuke Koba (A) Natsuko Uruma
Those who make contracts with devils gain the power to curse others to death. Their mortal enemy: the Curse Detective Kiyoharu Saeyama, who uses traces of the curses left on their victims to uncover the identities of these sick killers. Let this deadly, paranormal game of psychological warfare begin!
(W) Frank Miller, Brian Azzarello (A) Andy Kubert, Klaus Janson (CA) Jim Lee
The unexpected finale to the Dark Knight saga continues as Carrie Kelly gets caught?that is, she finds herself?she gets into-well, you're just going to have to read it yourself. This oversized title collects both stories from DARK KNIGHT III: THE MASTER RACE #2 at the same size!
'The White Lama Book 4 - The Fourth Voice' is the 4th book of the series of the mystical adventure that chronicles the physical, spiritual, and emotional journey of Gabriel Marpa. The child of white explorers who becomes the reincarnation of the Grand Lama of Tibet.
(W) Scott Snyder & Various (A) Rafael Albuquerque, Sebastian Fiumara (CA) Rafael Albuquerque
When the Dark Knight is taken down by a new enemy whose attacks he cannot counter, Batman uncovers a plot spanning generations...whose mastermind might be one of his closest allies! But who is the First Ally? And as painful secrets from the past are revealed, Batman must face down a nemesis unlike any he's seen before-or risk the horrific consequences of the Genesis Engine falling into the wrong hands! Collects issues #10-14!
Grant Morrison's best-selling multipart Batman epic continues with this collection of the six-issue miniseries, now in trade paperback! Witness Bruce Wayne's adventures across time as he is swept through the time stream, from the ancient days that predate history itself through epics set in the times of pirates and the Old West, through his triumphant return to present day Gotham City!
(W) Joshua Williamson (A) Various (CA) Howard Porter
Art by Giuseppe Camuncoli, Howard Porter, Caspar Wijngaard, Stefano Nesi, Trevor Hairsine, Chris Bachalo, and others The death of a longtime enemy at the Hall of Justice leads to terrifying events across the DC Universe! Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman--along with reluctant hero Deadman--take on villainous new foe Insomnia and his Sleepless Knights as the world is engulfed in horror! Who will survive as our heroes venture past the land of the living, beyond the land of the dead, and into a realm of nightmares? Collects KNIGHT TERRORS #1-4, KNIGHT TERRORS: FIRST BLOOD #1, KNIGHT TERRORS: NIGHT'S END #1, and a story from the DAWN OF DC KNIGHT TERRORS 2023 FCBD SPECIAL EDITION.
(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Francesco Mattina
Written by Joshua Williamson, Tini Howard, Dan Watters, Michael W. Conrad, Becky Cloonan, and Kenny Porter Art by Guillem March, Leila Leiz, Riccardo Federici, Daniele Di Nicuolo, Miguel Mendonca, and others Prepare yourself for a barrage of terrifying tales as Gotham's heroes are trapped in the Nightmare Realm, besieged by their own greatest fears! Can the Caped Crusader, Nightwing, and Jim Gordon regain control of their minds long enough to break free of this evil? Plus, Bat-brothers Jason Todd and Tim Drake are forced to battle their worst fears--and each other--while Sister Zero causes chaos for her sibling, Catwoman. Also, what horrors have Arsenal and Black Canary confronted in this dark despair? Be warned, this collection is not for the faint of heart! Collects KNIGHT TERRORS: BATMAN #1-2, KNIGHT TERRORS: CATWOMAN #1-2, KNIGHT TERRORS: DETECTIVE COMICS #1-2, KNIGHT TERRORS: NIGHTWING #1-2, and KNIGHT TERRORS: ROBIN #1-2.
(W) Frank Miller, Brian Azzarello (A) Andy Kubert, Klaus Janson (CA) Jim Lee
Batman and Superman are back together again-but is their reunion too late? This oversized paper-over-boards COLLECTOR'S EDITION features both stories from DARK KNIGHT III: THE MASTER RACE #7 at the same size, with cover art that's a pencils-only version of Jim Lee's 1:500 variant cover.
(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) Tom King, Scott Snyder (A) David Finch, Mikel Janin (CA) David Finch
In the wake of DC UNIVERSE: REBIRTH, Batman faces his most challenging foe ever-the idealistic hero known as Gotham, who wants to save the city from Batman himself! Then, in order to retrieve Psycho-Pirate and save Gotham Girl, Batman must recruit a team from Amanda Waller to break into the most impenetrable prison in the world and steal from one of the Dark Knight's greatest foes?Bane. The next great Batman story begins here! Collects BATMAN: REBIRTH #1, BATMAN #1-15.
(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Brad Walker & Andrew Hennessy
While Batman attempts to recover from the devastating loss of Alfred, Two-Face returns?but as The Joker begins his ultimate attack on Gotham, can Batman cure Harvey Dent once and for all? ?The Joker War? finds Batman?s nemesis launching an attack on Wayne Enterprises, using Bruce Wayne?s own technology! Batwoman joins the fight, but the threats keep escalating, as Joker toxin has been pumped into Gotham?s tunnels?which lures out Killer Croc! This collection also includes the Batman: Pennyworth R.I.P. one-shot, featuring an ensemble of all-star creators paying tribute to Alfred, with each story told from the perspective of a different member of the Bat-Family. Collects Detective Comics #1020-1026, a story from Detective Comics #1027, Batman: Pennyworth R.I.P., and Detective Comics Annual #3.
(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.
It's all led to this! Bane's minions have taken control of Gotham City and are ruling with an iron fist, and Batman is nowhere to be found. Instead, Flashpoint Batman is patrolling the city, dispensing a violent brand of justice. It's all building to a rebellion among the bad guys who don't want to play along with Bane! Meanwhile, Bruce Wayne is on a quest to regain his fighting spirit...Collects Batman #75-79.
It's all led to this! Bane's minions have taken control of Gotham City and are ruling with an iron fist, and Batman is nowhere to be found. Instead, Flashpoint Batman is patrolling the city, dispensing a violent brand of justice. It's all building to a rebellion among the bad guys who don't want to play along with Bane! Meanwhile, Bruce Wayne is on a quest to regain his fighting spirit...Collects Batman #75-79.
(W/A/CA) Taiyo Matsumoto
In the somewhere-sprawl of Treasure Town, two young boys, Black and White, rule the streets. Like avatars of the city itself, they are its will and its voice, full of love and compassion, as well as danger and violence. As they leap from rooftop to rooftop, from lamppost to lamppost, nothing escapes their notice. But the city is changing beneath their feet as a yakuza-backed corporate development moves in. When the gangsters make a play to remove Black and White, the boys push back. The police have an interest in Black and White as well, trying to make sure things don't get out of hand-but things will. A battle begins between corruption and innocence, a struggle for the soul of the city itself, that will change Black and White and the city around them forever.
(W) Charles Soule (A/CA) Ryan Browne
FINAL VOLUME. The epic fantasy series concludes here, as Wizord, Margaret, and the entire gang fight an epic battle that will take our dark heroes from our world to the Hole World and back again. Will Sizzajee be vanquished? Will our little family of evil wizards ever find happiness and stop being so dang evil? LET'S FIND OUT! Collects CURSE WORDS #21-25 and CURSE WORDS: SPRING HAS SPRUNG SPECIAL
(W) Charles Soule (A) Ryan Browne, Joe Quinones (CA) Ryan Browne
The fourth arc of the cult hit series returns to our world for an all-out assault on Wizord and his burgeoning sorcerous family. Wizord's made plenty of enemies during his time on Earth, and now the chickens have come home to roost. It's bad news for Wizord… but he probably (definitely) deserves it. Collects CURSE WORDS #16-20, CURSE WORDS SUMMER SWIMSUIT SPECIAL.
(W) Justin Jordan (A/CA) Philip Tan
Joe Chamberlain would do anything to save his small, forgotten town-even make a deal with the devil. But when Joe finds himself cursed with the power of Brimstone, and the power of fire and destruction is coursing through his hands, Joe must track down and destroy the demon he made his deal with before the power he now wields destroys the town he was trying to save. But as the fiery pain inside him grows, can this young man overcome his own demons before his power rips him apart from the inside out? Collects issues #1-6.
(W) Kensuke Koba (A/CA) Natsuko Uruma
A new deadly puzzle, a new lethal game...When a Curse God Contractor goes on a killing spree to earn her place as a servant to her beloved Minori, it's up to Curse-Breaker Saeyama and his assistant to stop them in their tracks. Only problem is, the Contractor seems to be part of the mega-famous band Maid-On. Can they get through all the corporate red tape to investigate which member of the trio is the true culprit...?!
(W) Mattson Tomlin (A/CA) Andrea Sorrentino
Bruce Wayne?s mission as the Batman has only been under way for a year or so, but he can tell he?s making a difference. Unfortunately, he?s made some powerful enemies. All the traditional power brokers of Gotham resent the disruption the Batman has brought to town?and it seems one of them has a plan to neutralize him. There?s a second Batman haunting Gotham?s rooftops and alleys?and this one has no qualms about murdering criminals, live and on tape. With the entire might of the Gotham City Police Department and Gotham?s rich and powerful coming down on his head, Batman must find this imposter and somehow clear his name?but how can you prove your innocence from behind a mask?
(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Dan Mora
Written By Mariko Tamaki, John Ridley, Meghan Fitzmartin, And T. Rex Art By Dan Mora, Viktor Bogdanovic, Clayton Henry, Dustin Nguyen, Karl Mostert, And T. Rex Following the events of The Joker War, Gotham City is changing fast, and there?s a new mayor named Christopher Nakano who wants Batman gone. To get closer to the city and the people he?s sworn to protect, Batman shuts down Wayne Manor and the Batcave for good, relocating to a townhouse in the heart of the city and building new micro-caves throughout the Gotham sewer system. But very quickly, Batman and Bruce Wayne get wrapped up in a murder mystery that changes the shape of the city. One of Bruce Wayne?s neighbors, Sarah Worth, has been murdered, and Bruce Wayne is the number one suspect. Sarah?s rich and unhinged father, Mr. Worth, will stop at nothing to bring Bruce to justice and destroy Batman for getting in his way. The beginning of the critically acclaimed run by the Future State: Dark Detective team of Mariko Tamaki and Dan Mora is here, and they?re accompanied by some of the brigh
