(W) Grant Morrison (A) Various (CA) Andy Kubert Art by Andy Kubert, J.H. Williams III, Tony S. Daniel, and Others The status quo in the Bat-Family was forever changed when Damian Wayne--the son of Bruce Wayne and Talia al Ghul--was introduced to the Batman mythos. Determined not to let Damian succumb to the murderous ways of the League of Assassins, Bruce takes in his son and tries to teach him how to be a hero. But Damian's indoctrination from birth as a lethal killing machine may prove to be too much for even the Caped Crusader to undo. And how will Bruce's attempts to bond with his biological son affect his relationships with his adopted wards? From the inspired minds of comics guru Grant Morrison (Action Comics, All-Star Superman) and artists Andy Kubert (Flashpoint), J.H. Williams III (Batwoman), and Tony S. Daniel (Detective Comics) comes several astonishing tales of the Dark Knight--plus a future glimpse of Damian Wayne taking up the mantle of Batman--in this Absolute Edition of Batman and Son. Features Batman #655-658, #663-669, #672-675, and Batman Incorporated (vol. 2 ) #5

(W) Nathan Edmondson (A/CA) Mitch Gerads, Marc Laming From Ft. Belvoir to Fallujah, Team Omaha follows leads from missions in all corners of the globe and uncovers a massive plot funded by one of the U.S.'s biggest global enemies. Collects THE ACTIVITY #12-16.

(W) Adam P. Knave, D.J. Kirkbride (A/CA) Nick Brokenshire Amelia must put her burgeoning career as The Protector on the line to protect the once Unknown World she now calls home. Meanwhile, the Omega Company is on its last legs, but it fights on against a magic-devouring enemy.

Magic do-gooder (or troublemaker, depending on who you ask) Amelia Cole is back, and this time, she's The Protector! What is The Hidden War? Who is Omega Company? And is the Protector cloak as itchy as it looks? The mysterious 'Unknown World' becomes increasingly dangerous as Adam P. Knave and D.J. Kirkbride write, and Nick Brokenshire illustrates on Amelia Cole and the Hidden War from IDW Publishing and Monkeybrain Comics!

(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.

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/A) Motive Studio Join us in celebrating the art of the 2023 smash-hit Dead Space-the completely rebuilt sci-fi survival-horror classic. Pore over details, small and large, that expand and improve the original game's thrilling vision. Explore the claustrophobic hallways of the Ishimura, alien landscape of Aegis VII, iconic engineering suits, tools, weapons, characters, and gruesome necromorphs presented on beautiful, high-quality paper stock so you don't miss any element of this faithful and terrifying ground-up remake.

(W/A) Housemarque A hardcover art book chronicling the development of the dark science-fiction time-looping rouguelike bullet hell adventure shooter! When Selene Vassos crash-lands on a mysterious alien planet while in search of a cryptic signal, she's made to face treacherous landscapes, hostile creatures, and a ceaseless time loop that returns her to the moment of her crash each time she would otherwise have died. This oversized volume collects concept art of the volatile biomes and terrifying enemies, as well as insightful commentary from the game's creative team. Dark Horse Books and Housemarque collaborate to present The Art of Returnal. Journey alongside Selene through a beautiful and dangerous world with art and anecdotes from the developers of the BAFTA-winning game.

Fifty years after a time traveler brings science and technology to the medieval ages, corporations have replaced kingdoms, and the future teeters on a bleak precipice. Agents and assassins, hired for their specialties by the rivaling companies, stem the flow of information with the flow of blood. But the current system can't hold, and the balance of power is shifting...

(W) Faith Erin Hicks & Various (A) Peter Wartman, Adele Matera Three Avatar: The Last Airbender standalone graphic novels featuring Katara, Toph, and Suki collected in one oversized hardcover! Includes exclusive commentary from the creators to dive even further into the creation of the comics! What do pirates, prisons, and a lavabender have in common? It's this collection of Avatar: The Last Airbender stories! Katara has to embrace her tougher side and join a pirate crew to escape the Fire Nation, Toph embraces her new role as teacher to some skeptical new students, and Suki's time in the Boiling Rock prison provides a painful lesson that will ultimately strengthen her faith in her friends. These three standalone stories are collected into one oversized hardcover for the first time, with exclusive commentary from the creators to dive even further into the creation of the comics! Continue the adventure of the beloved Avatar: The Last Airbender TV series with adventures written by Faith Erin Hicks (The Nameless City, Pumpkinheads) and drawn by Peter Wartman (Stonebreaker), with colors

(W) Brian Joines (A/CA) Jake Elphick The Fast and the Furious meets Back to the Future in this high-stakes car race through history from writer Brian Joines (Bill & Ted) and artist Jake Elphick (WWE: NXT Takeover), now collected in a deluxe hardcover edition. If you had a chance to fix a mistake from your past, would you take it? Guilt weighs heavily on former criminal wheelman Alyson Levy, whose personal life is in tatters. That is, until eccentric businessman Casper Quellex makes her an offer: to participate in a cross-country race where the winner can correct a single mistake from their past. The catch? Each leg of the course will have drivers racing through a different period in history, where they will contend with medieval warriors, dinosaurs, natural disasters, and all-out pirate brawls . . . Quellex is determined to make this his most entertaining race of all time! Collecting Backtrack #1?10.

(W) Chip Zdarsky (A) Various (CA) Giuseppe Camuncoli, Stefano Nesi BATMAN VS. THE JOKER, MORE BRUTAL THAN EVER! Art by Giuseppe Camuncoli, Jorge Jimenez, Andrea Sorrentino and Others Following the cataclysmic events of the Gotham War, Batman finds himself completely isolated from his family, struggling to keep the rage of Zur-En-Arrh in check. But he can't stop, because he's out there, haunting the city, taunting the Dark Knight: The Joker. And the new Batman is ready to stop him once and for all. But wait...Batman is also battling a legion of himself! What has Zur done? Plus, the terrifying tale of The Joker Year One: a mysterious figure from Batman's past has come into The Joker's orbit, changing the Clown Prince of Crime forever! What secrets does the re-formed Red Hood Gang have for Batman?s future? Collects BATMAN #139-144.

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(W) Ram V, Dan Watters (A) Various (CA) Evan Cagle THE ORGHAM FAMILY DESCENDS ON GOTHAM! Art by Liam Sharp, Jason Shawn Alexander, Christopher Mitten, Caspar Wijngaard, and More Batman's life literally hangs in the balance in a haunting story that finds an unlikely band of allies rallying to the Dark Knight's cause! With the deadly Orgham family holding Batman and Gotham City under its spell, will Catwoman, Talia al Ghul, Cassandra Cain, Poison Ivy, Azrael, and Mr. Freeze(!) be able to beat incredible odds? Or will Batman's fate depend on a flip of a coin? Plus, stories featuring the Question, Azrael, Solomon Grundy, and the Summoner! Collects DETECTIVE COMICS #1076-1080.

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Evan Cagle WHAT LIES BENEATH GOTHAM? Written by Ram V., Dan Watters, and Simon Spurrier Art by Ivan Reis, Stefano Raffaele, Dustin Nguyen, Francesco Francavilla, and More The Dark Knight investigates below the old ruins of Arkham Asylum, uncovering a demon-infested mystery tying Gotham to the Orgham family from centuries back...including the existence of Batman! With Nightwing and Batgirl helping along the way, Batman struggles to fight off an Azmer demon's hold on his mind, and the only thing in its way are Bruce's own inner demons...and Barbatos. Ram V and a host of all-star artists, including Stefano Raffaele, Ivan Reis, Dustin Nguyen, Francesco Francavilla, and others, take Batman on a hellacious journey he may never return from! Plus, stories featuring Mr. Freeze, Prince Arzen, Commissioner Montoya, and a young Bruce Wayne. Collects Detective Comics #1071-1075.

(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) Cavan Scott, Bryan Q. Miller (A) Various Art by Scot Eaton, Maria Laura Sanapo, Travis Mercer, Jesus Merino, and Marco Santucci Discover the heroes of the Justice Society in these four thrilling adventures. Join Hawkman as he battles a vengeful ghost, Cyclone as she faces monsters and crooked cops on the streets of her hometown, Atom Smasher as he strives to be the hero his uncle knows he could be, and Doctor Fate as he experiences a terrible vision of the future and a demon from his worst nightmare. Four champions with one destiny. Individually they are heroes. Together they will face Black Adam. Plus, delve more into the early days of Teth-Adam and the country of Kahndaq. Collects Black Adam - The Justice Society Files: Hawkman #1, Black Adam - The Justice Society Files: Cyclone #1, Black Adam - The Justice Society Files: Atom Smasher #1, and Black Adam - The Justice Society Files: Dr. Fate #1.

Marvel's international super-spy stars in a series of sensational postcards you can mail back from your own globe-hopping adventures! Featuring key moments from throughout Natasha Romanoff's history as illustrated by many of Marvel's greatest talents - including John Buscema, John Romita Sr., Gene Colan, George Pérez, Frank Miller, J.G. Jones, Phil Noto and Chris Samnee! The deadly Black Widow is always the center of attention - whether she's working solo, joining the Avengers in battle or fighting alongside old flames like Hawkeye, Daredevil and the Winter Soldier! And that's certainly true of these picture-perfect postcards you can keep all for yourself or share with your friends. Send them from America, from Europe - or from Russia with love! All Ages

(W) Duane Swierczynski (A) Various THE BLOODSHOT 50 PROJECT See them here for the FIRST and ONLY time! ALL of Hero Initiative's 50+ original covers to Valiant's landmark Bloodshot #1 are on display in this great book, with art by Alan Davis, Gabriel Hardman, Ken Lashley, Bob Layton, Steve McNiven, Whilce Portacio, Paolo Rivera and MORE! See all the covers, AND as a special added bonus, this book contains a reprint of Bloodshot #1 written by Duane Swierczynski with art by Manuel Garcia and Arturo Lozzi.

(W/A/CA) Rob Liefeld BLOODSTRIKE Is back! A new recruit to the Bloodstrike program is compromised and struggles on a covert mission that puts him on a collision course with his former squadron! Unload the guns and ammo in this action-packed spectacle by ROB LIEFELD (Deadpool, X-Force)! Guest starring Brigade and Bloodwulf!

(W/A) Kouji Miura Taiki is preparing to celebrate his 16th birthday surrounded by family when an emergency leaves Chinatsu and Taiki alone together! What kind of present is Chinatsu cooking up for him? And will Taiki's heart be able to handle it?

(W) Kota Sannomiya, Muneyuki Kaneshiro (A) Yusuke Nomura Score big with this bundle including volume 1 of the manga spinoff Blue Lock: Episode Nagi, plus an exclusive Q Posket figure of the reluctant prodigy Seishiro Nagi himself. The perfect gift for the Blue Lock fanatic in your life, especially if that's yourself! Inside the box, a 5.9' collectible figure from Banpresto's Q Posket line, featuring Seishiro Nagi as he appears in the upcoming anime film, Blue Lock: Episode Nagi, and volume 1 of the Blue Lock: Episode Nagi manga.

(W) Fabian Nicieza, Scott Lobdell (A) Cliff Robertson, Paul Lee (CA) Nimit Malavia Go back to the summer of 1996, before Buffy Summers arrived in Sunnydale and the newly anointed Vampire Slayer flees to Las Vegas to make sense of her life. Unfortunately, a twisted coven of vampires have their own plans for The Strip. Upon her return, her parents put her under lock and key, and while it's nice to not have to slay vampires and demons night after night, Buffy soon finds her respite is short-lived. Collects Buffy the Vampire Slayer #51-63, previously published by Dark Horse Comics.

Webster?s first day of high school goes off the rails when he ends up at a back-alley rumble . . . FOR UNDERGROUND SPELLING! (What??) He?s dubbed the Golden Kid, and from that moment on he?s drawn into the world of underground spelling bees, where letters fly like shurikens and defeat is never an option. His talent is recognized by the mysterious and dashing Outlaw King, Khan, and the suave and plucky Black Queen, Bonnie, and they introduce to him the new challenge of no-holds-barred competitive spelling. First released in 2013 by writer Ananth Hirsh (Lucky Penny) and artist Tess Stone (Not Drunk Enough), this new color edition comes with new cover art, freshly colored interiors (new colors by Fen Garza), and bonus material from the creators. Read and reread the frenetic tale of spelling bee battles, friendship, and the discovery of self-worth! As the Outlaw King says, ?Word is bond.?

(W) Steve Englehart, Various (A) Sal Buscema, Various (CA) Iban Coello The early '70s were interesting times for America - and adventurous ones for Captain America! Featuring more than forty issues of Cap action, this oversized Omnibus collects writer Steve Englehart's and artist Sal Buscema's iconic run on the Star-Spangled Avenger! Cap battles enemies - and allies - including Doctor Faustus, S.H.I.E.L.D. and the Captain America and Bucky of the 1950s. And that's just the beginning! The Falcon co-stars throughout, and only the combined efforts of Cap, the Falcon, S.H.I.E.L.D. and the X-Men can hope to topple the Secret Empire! Prepare to relive a shocking saga that defined Captain America for a generation. But what happens when Cap quits - and becomes the Nomad?! Each issue has been beautifully restored, including the original letters pages! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA (1968) #149-192, and material from GIANT-SIZE CAPTAIN AMERICA #1 and F.O.O.M. (1973) #8. Rated T

(W/A) Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou Also known as BAB, the newest Chinese danmei/Boys' Love novel series from the blockbuster author of The Husky and His White Cat Shizun! From the outside, He Yu seems to have everything going for him: he's handsome, rich, and smart. But beneath his perfect facade, he harbors a dark secret, one that makes him a slumbering threat to the people around him. After spending years abroad, he enrolls in film school to pursue the girl of his dreams, Xie Xue, but that forces him to deal with her overprotective older brother, the man He Yu hoped he'd never see again. Xie Qingcheng, an icy man of subdued emotion, was once He Yu's doctor, and is the only person who knows He Yu's terrible secret. He Yu swears not to let his past with this man get in the way of his feelings for Xie Xue, but he soon finds himself drawn into a tangled web of intrigue and violence that involves both of the Xie siblings. As a sprawling conspiracy sucks in He Yu, he must confront his own grudges and face new truths-including his own feelings for Xie Qingcheng, which warp into a fixation much dar

(W) Kosuke Iijima (A) Shiori Our heroes have been struggling to make headway in their quest to vanquish the Demon King. Is it because of the cat on the hero's lap? Or is it because Red doesn't have the heart to move the little guy? Meanwhile, a powerful foe awaits the party... a beautiful white cat!

(W) Syougo Kinugasa (A) Tomoseshunsaku The second winter vacation at the Advanced Nurturing High School has arrived at last! But Ayanokouji's Christmas plans with Karuizawa fall through when she comes down with the flu, leaving him to spend the holidays alone... Or so he thinks, but the other classes' leaders won't stop blowing up his phone! Meanwhile Ayanokouji himself seems to have become the subject of gossip and speculation, as his classmates wonder: is he hiding something?

(W) Fred Van Lente, More (A) Ariel Olivetti, More (CA) Ariel Olivetti Savage tales of the iconic barbarian! When an agent of the dreaded Black Seers of Yimsha assassinates the King of Vendhya, the king's sister Yasmina inherits the throne - and vows vengeance! But her plans against the Black Seers are derailed when she is kidnapped - by Conan?! Before long the Cimmerian has ruthless mercenaries, vengeance-crazed tribesmen, sinister sorcerers and an entire army hard on his heels - and that's just how he likes it! Plus: Conan's journeys continue, taking him from the Exiled Lands to Hesterm and beyond. Thieves, demons, warriors and more all await him - and all will fall prey to his savage sword! Collecting CONAN AND THE PEOPLE OF THE BLACK CIRCLE #1-4, CONAN: CHILDREN OF THE SUN, CONAN: EXILES, and material from DARK HORSE PRESENTS (2014) #21 and ROBERT E. HOWARD'S SAVAGE SWORD #1-4 and #6-10. Parental Advisory

(W) Cullen Bunn (A/CA) Brian Hurtt Collecting all three volumes of the groundbreaking paranormal noir from acclaimed creators Cullen Bunn and Brian Hurtt (The Sixth Gun, Hellbreak) in one complete omnibus for the first time anywhere! In the gritty world of Prohibition?era underground crime, the streets are run not merely by bootleggers, but demon gang bosses bent toward decadent sin: greed, gluttony, and lust. Eddie Tamblyn runs the nightclub the Gehenna Room, with a strict no-demons-allowed policy, but he?s also cursed with the unique ability to return from the dead and transfer his mortal wounds to the first person who touches his corpse?an ability that places him in high demand for his city?s princes of darkness, who hold his heavy debt. Collecting The Damned: Three Days Dead #0?5 and The Damned #1?10 alongside the rarely seen ?Three Days Earlier? prelude story.

This oversized paper-over-boards COLLECTOR'S EDITION features both stories from DARK KNIGHT III: THE MASTER RACE #8 at the same size, with cover art that's a pencils-only version of Jim Lee's 1:500 variant cover.

(W) George Mann (A) Alan Quah MARVEL AT THE BREATHTAKING ARTWORK BY ALAN QUAH IN THIS PHENOMENAL BLACK & WHITE OVERSIZED HARDCOVER EDITION OF DARK SOULS VOL 1: THE BREATH OF ANDOLUS! JOIN FIRA - A BATTLE-HARDENED WARRIOR - AS SHE EMBARKS UPON A PERILOUS QUEST TO SAVE HER AILING KINGDOM, FIGHTING COUNTLESS HOARDS OF DEMONIC FOES ALONG THE WAY!

(W) Zeb Wells, Various (A) Adam Kubert, Various (CA) John Romita Jr. The worlds of Spider-Man and the X-Men collide - in hellish fashion! Marvel's two most famous and famously wronged clones - Chasm (Ben Reilly) and the Goblin Queen (Madelyne Pryor) - are back, they've had enough of being second best and they're going to claim what's rightfully theirs! The sun is setting, and it's going to be a long night for Spidey and the X-Men. But what role does the volatile Venom play in the clones' vengeful plot? What will become of the young hero Ms. Marvel when she ends up trapped in Limbo? Will Norman Osborn seize this chance for redemption as the Gold Goblin? And what devilish trouble will Mary Jane and the Black Cat get into? The dark web that Madelyne and Ben spin over Manhattan will change the NYC skyline forever! Collecting DARK WEB #1, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (2022) #14-18, VENOM (2021) #13-16, DARK WEB: X-MEN #1-3, DARK WEB: MS. MARVEL #1-2, DARK WEB FINALE #1, MARY JANE & BLACK CAT #1-5, GOLD GOBLIN #1-5 and material from FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2022: SPIDER-MAN/VENOM. Rated T+

(W) Zeb Wells, Various (A) Adam Kubert, Various (CA) Ryan Stegman The worlds of Spider-Man and the X-Men collide - in hellish fashion! Marvel's two most famous and famously wronged clones - Chasm (Ben Reilly) and the Goblin Queen (Madelyne Pryor) - are back, they've had enough of being second best and they're going to claim what's rightfully theirs! The sun is setting, and it's going to be a long night for Spidey and the X-Men. But what role does the volatile Venom play in the clones' vengeful plot? What will become of the young hero Ms. Marvel when she ends up trapped in Limbo? Will Norman Osborn seize this chance for redemption as the Gold Goblin? And what devilish trouble will Mary Jane and the Black Cat get into? The dark web that Madelyne and Ben spin over Manhattan will change the NYC skyline forever! Collecting DARK WEB #1, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (2022) #14-18, VENOM (2021) #13-16, DARK WEB: X-MEN #1-3, DARK WEB: MS. MARVEL #1-2, DARK WEB FINALE #1, MARY JANE & BLACK CAT #1-5, GOLD GOBLIN #1-5 and material from FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2022: SPIDER-MAN/VENOM. Rated T+

(A/CA) George Perez DC Comics is proud to present this poster portfolio of covers celebrating the prolific career of renowned artist George Perez. Featuring artwork from The New Teen Titans, Wonder Woman, Crisis on Infinite Earths, and more, this collection spotlights George's penchant for crafting some of the most iconic and unforgettable images in comics. The posters in this volume present but a fraction of the work by this beloved illustrator whose art has touched the hearts of comics fans around the world for generations.

The latest DC POSTER PORTFOLIO focuses on the evildoers of 'Year of the Villain' as seen in this special event, with art by Stanley 'Artgerm' Lau, Gabriel Dell'Otto, Frank Quitely, Alex Maleev and more! Printed on heavy cardstock paper at a big 12 inches by 16 inches, the pages of the DC POSTER PORTFOLIOS are easily removed from the binding and are suitable for framing.

(W) Nadia Shammas (A) Dilon Snook (CA) Jae Lee BASED ON THE BEST-SELLING HORROR SURVIVAL GAME, DEAD BY DAYLIGHT WRITTEN BY HARVEY AWARD WINNER, NADIA SHAMMAS AND ILLUSTARED BY DILLON SNOOK! When the rebellious FRANK crashes into the lives of JULIE, JOEY and SUSIE, together they'll unleash bloody chaos onto the sleepy, dead-end town of Ormond. Witness the terrifying origins of THE LEGION! REGULAR & DM EDITION includes IN-GAME CODE INSIDE!

(W) Nadia Shammas (A) Dilon Snook (CA) Ivan Tao BASED ON THE BEST-SELLING HORROR SURVIVAL GAME, DEAD BY DAYLIGHT WRITTEN BY HARVEY AWARD WINNER, NADIA SHAMMAS AND ILLUSTARED BY DILLON SNOOK! When the rebellious FRANK crashes into the lives of JULIE, JOEY and SUSIE, together they'll unleash bloody chaos onto the sleepy, dead-end town of Ormond. Witness the terrifying origins of THE LEGION! REGULAR & DM EDITION includes IN-GAME CODE INSIDE!

(W) Cullen Bunn The first comic-sized, one-shot adventure for the MARVEL MULTIVERSE ROLE-PLAYING GAME is here! Play as Deadpool and his team - or use your own characters - in a fourth-wall breaking adventure right out of Marvel's comics! Includes a comic story lead-in by Cullen Bunn (DEADPOOL KILLS THE MARVEL UNIVERSE), an RPG adventure and new character profiles! Rated T+