(W/A/CA) John Byrne Imagine a world where Superman and Batman aged naturally from their respective debuts in 1938 and 1939! From their first meeting to their confrontations with the Joker, Lex Luthor, and Mr. Mxyzptlk, their personal relationship continually evolves from best friends to bitter partners and finally respected peers. How would their legacies be passed on to future generations of heroes?This collection, from prolific and acclaimed comics writer/artist John Byrne, spans a century of alternate DC history and features guest stars from across the Multiverse.Collects Superman & Batman: Generations: An Imaginary Tale #1-4, Superman & Batman: Generations II #1-4, and Superman & Batman: Generations III #1-12.

(W) Grant Morrison, Sholly Fisch (A) Various (CA) Rags Morales In 2011, Grant Morrison joined the New 52 with a new history of Superman! Collecting the entirety of Morrison?s epic saga, this omnibus takes Superman back to his roots.In these startling tales, the people of Metropolis turn on their new champion, and the Superman of today and the Legion of Super-Heroes must save the Superman of five years ago!Plus, President Superman, Nimrod the Hunter, the Forgotten Superman, and more!Collects Action Comics #0-18 and Action Comics Annual #1.

(W) William Moulton Marston (A) Harry G. Peter (CA) Darwyn Cooke In these tales from the Golden Age of Comics, Wonder Woman protects Man's World, using her bracelets and lasso of truth to stop injustice. These tales include Wonder Woman's battle to keep innocents from being drawn into a land of nightmares, sees her sending a gangster to Paradise Island to be reformed, attending a costume party to prevent a murder and much more! Collects COMIC CAVALCADE #6-13, SENSATION COMICS #25-48 and WONDER WOMAN #8-15.

(W) Neil Gaiman (A) Chris Bachalo & Various (CA) Dave McKean The tales of Morpheus' big sister, Death, are collected in this Absolute edition! In these stories, Death befriends a teenager and helps a 250-year-old homeless woman find her missing heart. Then, a rising star of the music world wrestles with revealing her true sexual orientation just as her lover is lured into the realm of Death. Collects THE SANDMAN #8 and #20, DEATH: THE HIGH COST OF LIVING #1-3 and DEATH: THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE #1-3, plus the DEATH TALKS ABOUT LIFE AIDS pamphlet, stories from VERTIGO: WINTER'S EDGE #2 and THE SANDMAN: ENDLESS NIGHTS, the story 'The Wheel' from the 9/11 tribute book and art from the DEATH GALLERY!

(W) Mark Waid (A/CA) Alex Ross Winner of five Eisner and Harvey Awards, KINGDOM COME is the best-selling graphic novel from acclaimed writer Mark Waid and superstar painter Alex Ross, now back in print as an Absolute Edition! In the not-so-distant future, the DC Universe is spinning inexorably out of control. The new generation of heroes has lost their moral compass, becoming as reckless and violent as the villains they fight. The previous regime of heroes-the Justice League-returns under the most dire of circumstances, which sets up a battle of the old guard against these uncompromising protectors in a conflict that will define what heroism truly is. Collects KINGDOM COME #1-4.

(W) Grant Morrison (A) Various (CA) Rian Hughes Grant Morrison?s masterpiece is now collected in an oversize Absolute format! Art by Ivan Reis, Frank Quitely, Jim Lee and others Join DC heroes from 52 alternate Earths as they band together to battle a menace that spans the entire Multiverse. Featuring artwork by Ivan Reis (Justice League), Frank Quitely (All-Star Superman), Jim Lee (Batman), and many others, this volume collects all the issues from the Multiversity series, including the director?s cuts editions, plus loads of extras!

(W) Alan Moore (A) Stephen R. Bissette & Various (CA) Stephen R. Bissette, John Totleben The sold-out Absolute edition is back! This first of three volumes includes Alan Moore's first Swamp Thing story, issue #20's 'Loose Ends,' a prelude to his haunting origin story, 'The Anatomy Lesson,' which reshapes Swamp Thing's mythology with terrifying revelations. Collects Saga of the Swamp Thing #20-34 and Swamp Thing Annual #2.

(W) Alan Moore (A) Stephen R. Bissette & Various (CA) John Totleben Collecting issues #35-50 of Alan Moore's seminal Swamp Thing run in oversize Absolute format, this volume brims with horrors including underwater vampires, a werewolf with an unusual curse-and the debut of John Constantine! Plus, Swamp Thing's quest for self-discovery comes to its shattering conclusion, and a harbinger of doom awakens an evil beyond comprehension-bringing together Constantine, Deadman, the Phantom Stranger, the Spectre and others.

(W) Alan Moore (A) Various (CA) John Totleben In this new Absolute edition, Swamp Thing returns from Hell only to learn that Abby has fled Gotham City, where he runs afoul of Batman, Lex Luthor, and the Gotham City Police Department. Then, Swamp Thing travels across the galaxy, where his consciousness has been hurled. Trying to find his way back to Earth, he stops over on Thanagar, home of Hawkman; Rann, home of Adam Strange; and encounters the Green Lantern of a world of sentient plants. Collects Swamp Thing #51?64 and DC Comics Presents #85.

(W) Cameron Stewart, Brenden Fletcher (A) Babs Tarr, Cameron Stewart (CA) Cameron Stewart Collected in one volume for the first time! Cameron Stewart, Brenden Fletcher, and Babs Tarr reinvent Barbara Gordon from the boots up in this omnibus that collects Batgirl #35-52, Batgirl Annual #3, DC Sneak Peek: Batgirl #1, Batgirl: Endgame #1, and a story from Secret Origins #10.

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Sheldon Moldoff The Caped Crusader is known for protecting the streets of Gotham from the villains who wish to cause harm. Follow along on some of his most adventurous tales in Batman: The Silver Age Omnibus Vol. 1 collecting Batman #101-116 and Detective Comics #233-257!

(W) Geoff Johns, Sterling Gates (A) Various (CA) Francis Manapul Art by Scott Kolins, Francis Manapul, Ethan Van Sciver, and others Barry Allen returns from the dead to reclaim the title of Fastest Man Alive in this massive hardcover! Collects stories from Final Crisis: Rogues? Revenge #1-3; The Flash: Rebirth #1-6; The Flash (2010) #1-12; Blackest Night: The Flash #1-3; The Flash Secret Files and Origins 2010 #1; and Flashpoint #1-5.

(W) Francis Manapul, Brian Buccellato (A) Francis Manapul & Various (CA) Francis Manapul A mysterious and powerful Speed-Force killer has left a trail of bodies in his wake and only Barry Allen has the power to stop him in these stories from THE FLASH #0-25, plus issue #23.2 (starring Reverse-Flash)! But when the killer stays one step ahead of him, Barry finds himself face to face with the Teen Titans and Kid Flash for the first time. All this will lead to a confrontation with The Flash's most deadly foe, the Reverse-Flash!

(W) Geoff Johns (A) Scott Kolins & Various (CA) Scott Kolins Back in print, this title collects The Flash #164-191, plus The Flash: Our Worlds at War #1, The Flash: Iron Heights #1, and The Flash Secret Files #3! In these tales, Wally West finds himself without his super-speed in a darker, mirror version of Keystone City. Can a powerless Flash defeat Captain Cold and Mirror Master to save the city he loves? Plus, the Flash is shocked to learn that a strange cult is killing all the people he has ever rescued.

(W) Ed Brubaker, Greg Rucka (A/CA) Michael Lark Offered again! Grizzled police veteran Harvey Bullock, Captain Maggie Sawyer, Detective Renee Montoya, and the rest of the GCPD are the law force that stands between order and complete anarchy in Gotham City. In this modern crime noir, Gotham?s Finest work around the clock to not only keep the world?s most dangerous criminals off the streets?but also to clean up the mess left behind by Batman?s vigilantism. Collects the full 40-issue series.

(W) Keith Giffen, J. M. DeMatteis (A) Kevin Maguire & Various (CA) Kevin Maguire The classic 1980s super-team series is collected in a giant Omnibus starring Batman, Blue Beetle, Booster Gold, Green Lantern Guy Gardner, Ice, Fire and dozens of other colorful heroes! This first volume includes JUSTICE LEAGUE #1-6, JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL #7-25, JUSTICE LEAGUE AMERICA #26-46, JUSTICE LEAGUE EUROPE #1-21, SUICIDE SQUAD #13, JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL #1-3, JUSTICE LEAGUE AMERICA ANNUAL #4, JUSTICE LEAGUE EUROPE ANNUAL #1 and more!

(W) Dennis O'Neil (A) Denys Cowan, Rick Magyar, Various (CA) Bill Sienkiewicz In the corrupt, crime-ridden Hub City, investigative reporter Vic Sage strives to tell his viewers the truth?and faceless philosophical hero the Question uncovers what Sage cannot. But with deadly assassins and political intrigue to contend with, can one man make a difference? Collects stories from The Question #1-27, Green Arrow Annual #1, The Question Annual #1, and Detective Comics Annual #1.

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Ross Andru Writer: Bob Kanigher, Julius Schwartz, Jack Schiff, And Others Artists: Ross Andru, Morris Waldinger, Henry Boltinoff, Mike Esposito And Others These fantastical stories from the 1950s and 1960s take Wonder Woman from Paradise Island to Man?s World, to the bottom of the ocean, and even to outer space, and they introduce Wonder Girl, Wonder Tot, and more! Collects stories from Wonder Woman #98-123, many reprinted in color for the first time!

(W) Grant Morrison (A/CA) Dave McKean The lunatics take control of the asylum and the Dark Knight descends into the heart of madness alongside them in Batman: Arkham Asylum, one of the most successful graphic novels of all time. Written by legendary comics creator Grant Morrison (All-Star Superman) and stunningly illustrated by Dave McKean (The Sandman), this dark and cerebral tale remains as captivating now as when it was first published. Every page has been painstakingly revived to its true color and quality by the artist, leaving a breathtaking final product that matches his original painted artwork. Also includes more than 100 pages of behind-the-scenes content, including the complete annotated script, sketches, pinup gallery, and afterwords by Morrison, McKean, and series editor Karen Berger.

(W) Geoff Johns (A/CA) Jason Fabok Batman doesn't understand how or why, but the fact is certain: the man he has spent a lifetime chasing isn't one man at all. There are three Jokers. Now that he knows the unbelievable truth, Bruce needs real answers. Joined by Barbara Gordon and Jason Todd, two former victims of The Joker's brutality, the Dark Knight is finally on a path to defeat the madman once and for all. Every last one of him. Geoff Johns (Doomsday Clock, Batman: Earth One) and Jason Fabok (Justice League: The Darkseid War) reunite to present one of the most overwhelming comics events in years. Collects Batman: Three Jokers issues #1-3 in the stunning Absolute Edition format.

(W) Scott Snyder (A) Greg Capullo, Jonathan Glapion, Yanick Paquette, Bryan Hitch (CA) Greg Capullo - Jonathan Glapion Award-winning writer Scott Snyder (American Vampire) and his artistic partner in mayhem Greg Capullo (Batman) turn it up to 11 in the next thrilling entry of the Dark Nights saga - Dark Nights: Death Metal! In a universe that has been twisted by the influence of the goddess Perpetua, it's up to a chainsaw-wielding Wonder Woman to restart the Multiverse and put things right. To accomplish her mission, she'll need to get the original Trinity comprising herself, Batman, and Superman back together for a final encore performance that will be the Crisis to end all Crises. Let your hair down, throw your hands up, and get ready to rock, because this reunion tour will be one for the ages! This oversize Absolute edition collects the entire seven-issue DARK NIGHTS: DEATH METAL series and features behind-the-scenes art from Greg Capullo, original pencil pages, and a brand-new introduction from Scott Snyder!

(W) Paul Dini (A/CA) Alex Ross Between 1998 and 2003, the Eisner Award-winning team of artist Alex Ross and writer Paul Dini joined forces to create six oversize editions of stories featuring the World's Greatest Super Heroes: SUPERMAN: PEACE ON EARTH, BATMAN: WAR ON CRIME, SHAZAM!: POWER OF HOPE, WONDER WOMAN: SPIRIT OF TRUTH, JLA: SECRET ORIGINS, and JLA: LIBERTY AND JUSTICE. This Absolute Edition collects these groundbreaking and beautifully illustrated tales, along with a wealth of behind-the-scenes materials.

(W) Jeph Loeb (A/CA) Tim Sale Before Superman became a living legend and icon, he was just a farm boy in Kansas named Clark who was coming to terms with the enormous power that he was blessed with. Driven by the desire to do more with his abilities, Clark moves from Smallville to Metropolis, makes new friends and enemies, and embarks on a legacy that will change the world. Written and illustrated by the Eisner Award-winning team of Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale, Superman for All Seasons is an imaginative and beautifully illustrated tale of the Man of Steel's formative years. Featuring the stunning colors of artist Bjarne Hansen over Sale's bold linework, this edition is a tribute to both the Man of Tomorrow and the incomparable Tim Sale. This oversize Absolute edition collects SUPERMAN FOR ALL SEASONS #1-4 plus stories from SUPERMAN #226, SUPERMAN/BATMAN #26, SOLO #1, and SUPERMAN/BATMAN SECRET FILES 2003 #1. Also included are two new forewords by Sale's frequent collaborators Jeph Loeb and Richard Starkings.

(W) Len Wein (A) Bernie Wrightson, Nestor Redondo (CA) Bernie Wrightson At long last, DC Comics is proud to present the original early appearances of Swamp Thing in prestigious Absolute format. Created by comics legends Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson, the muck monster from the bayou would go on to become one of DC's premier horror characters. This oversize edition includes Swamp Thing's first appearance in The House of Secrets #92 plus Swamp Thing #1-13.

(W) Grant Morrison (A) Various (CA) Brian Bolland Art by Chaz Truog, Doug Hazlewood, and others Grant Morrison?s epic run on Animal Man collected in one massive hardcover. Buddy Baker has been experiencing visions of aliens, people transforming into strange pencil-like drawings, and hints of a terrible crisis. As his odyssey of self-discovery gives way to spiritual enlightenment as well as the depths of despair, Buddy meets his maker: a writer named Grant Morrison! Includes Animal Man #1-26 and a tale from Secret Origins #39.

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Tony S. Daniel Written by James Tynion IV, Scott Snyder, Tim Seeley, and others Art by Tony S DaTONY S. DANIEL, PAUL PELLETIER, SCOT EATON, and others Taking place after Batman Eternal, Batman & Robin Eternal follows former Boy Wonder Dick Grayson rallying together Red Hood, Red Robin, Robin, Bluebird, Cassandra Cain, and the rest of the Bat-Family as they strive to maintain order in a Gotham without Batman. With no Dark Knight to guide them, do they stand any chance of defeating a long-forgotten foe named Mother, whose specialty is turning trafficked humans into weapons? Join the all-star creative team of James Tynion IV, Scott Snyder, Tim Seeley, Tony S. Daniel, and more in this complete volume collecting Batman & Robin Eternal #1-26 and Batman: Endgame Special Edition #1. Features a brand-new cover by Tony S. Daniel!

(W) Edmond Hamilton, Bill Finger, Various (A) Curt Swan, Dick Sprang, Various (CA) Darwyn Cooke They had been fighting crime separately for years, but it wasn't until the historic SUPERMAN #76 in 1952 that Superman, the Man of Steel, finally teamed up with the Caped Crusader himself, Batman. That story proved so popular that they became the main feature in World's Finest Comics, and thus, the greatest friendship in comics was born. Collects the classic story of their first meeting from SUPERMAN #76 and their team-ups from WORLD'S FINEST #71-116.

(W) James Tynion IV - Ryan Ferrier (A) Freddie E. Williams Ii - Kevin Eastman (CA) Kevin Eastman New York City's Heroes in a Half Shell and Gotham's Caped Crusader join forces against their greatest enemies?Krang, the Shredder, The Joker, and more? in a trio of tales that mash up the dimensions of the Turtles and Batman... putting all of reality in jeopardy! This massive omnibus collects BATMAN/TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #1-6, BATMAN/TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES II #1-6, and BATMAN/TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES III #1-6, plus hundreds of pages of behind-the-scenes material from artist Freddie E. Williams II and a brand-new introduction by Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles co-creator Kevin Eastman!

(W) Geoff Johns, Peter J. Tomasi (A) Various (CA) Ivan Reis Art by Ivan Reis, Patrick Gleason, and others In this follow-up to Blackest Night, 12 heroes and villains were resurrected by a white light expelled from deep within the center of the earth. Now Aquaman, Martian Manhunter, Firestorm, Hawkman, Hawkgirl, Deadman, Jade, Osiris, Hawk, Captain Boomerang, and Zoom must discover the mysterious reason behind their return and uncover the secret that binds them all in this massive hardcover collecting issues #0-24 of the hit series!

(W) Ed Brubaker, Darwyn Cooke (A) Various (CA) Darwyn Cooke Art by Darwyn Cooke, Cameron Stewart, Javier Pulido, and others Catwoman is dead! (Or at least that?s what she wants you to think.) Presumed deceased and low on funds, Selina Kyle returns to her roots, taking up residence in Gotham?s down-and-out East End. She intends to lie low and figure out her next moves, but when a serial killer begins racking up bodies in her old haunts, Selina has no choice but to return to the prowl in this twisting noir mystery that collects stories from Detective Comics #759-762, Catwoman: Selina?s Big Score, Catwoman #1-37, and Catwoman Secret Files #1.

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Chris Bachalo Written by Toby Litt, Mark Buckingham, Jill Thompson, Neil Gaiman, Ed Brubaker, and others Art by Mark Buckingham, Jill Thompson, Bryan Talbot, Chris Bachalo, and others Stepping out of the pages of Neil Gaiman's The Sandman, the Dead Boy Detectives are thrust into the mystery of a lifetime. Charles Rowland and Edwin Paine were murdered at boarding school, but that hasn?t stopped them from living out their dreams. While avoiding Death (literally) they enjoy a ghostly afterlife by reading mystery novels, watching thrillers, and hanging out in their clubhouse. Aspiring to the (un) life of a detective, the two will take on their first case and unwittingly fall prey to supernatural horrors galore and a life(less)long obsession with solving creepy, scary capers. The Dead Boy Detectives Omnibus (The Sandman Universe Classics) collects The Sandman #25, The Children's Crusade #1-2, The Sandman Presents: The Dead Boy Detectives #1-4, Dead Boy Detectives #1-12, and Jill Thompson's The Dead Boy Detectives; an original middle chapter to the Children's

(W) Rachel Pollack (A) Various (CA) Brian Bolland Art by Linda Medley, Ted McKeever, and others In 1993, writer Rachel Pollack took over Doom Patrol from Grant Morrison and quickly made the title her own?retaining its offbeat spirit while pushing its characters in new directions and tackling important social issues in the Doom Patrol?s thoroughly unconventional way. This first-ever collection of Pollack?s run collects Doom Patrol #64-87, Doom Patrol Annual #2, and a story from Vertigo Jam #1.

(W) Tim Seeley, Tom King, Various (A) Mikel Janin, Stephen Mooney, Various (CA) Mikel Janin To the heroes, villains, and ordinary citizens of Earth, Dick Grayson is dead?but death is the perfect cover story for an agent of Spyral. Now, as Batman's man on the inside, Dick must learn Spyral's secrets as they strive to uncover the secret identity of every superhero on the globe. Collects GRAYSON #1-20, GRAYSON: FUTURES END #1, SECRET ORIGINS #8, GRAYSON ANNUAL #1-3, ROBIN WAR #1-2, and NIGHTWING: REBIRTH #1.

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Guillem March Written by Paul Dini, Peter Calloway, Tony Bedard and others Art by Guillem March, Andres Guinaldo, and others Catwoman, Poison Ivy, and Harley Quinn are tired of playing by other people?s rules. These tough ladies have a new agenda that?s all their own, and they?ll use any means necessary to pursue it. But can they get along and work as a team? This omnibus collects the complete 26-issue series as well as Catwoman #83, with an introduction by Paul Dini!

(W) Marv Wolfman (A) Various (CA) George Perez, Dick Giordano Art by George Perez, Romeo Tanghal, and others In 1980, writer Marv Wolfman and artist George Perez introduced a timeless team including Robin, Kid Flash, Wonder Girl, Cyborg, Changeling, Raven, and Starfire! This omnibus edition collects the team?s debut in DC Comics Presents #26, plus The New Teen Titans #1-20, The New Teen Titans Annual #1, The Best of DC (Blue Ribbon Digest) #18, and Tales of the New Teen Titans #1-4.

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Curt Swan, Stan Kaye Written by Otto Binder, Bill Finger, Jack Schiff, Jerry Siegel, and others Art by Wayne Boring, Curt Swan, Al Plastino, and others The Man of Steel soars into the 1950s in this inaugural Silver Age volume assembling stories from ACTION COMICS #241-265 and SUPERMAN #122-137. Featuring tales such as Superman in the White House!, Clark Kent's College Days!, The Menace of Metallo!, When Lois First Suspected Clark Was Superman, and more, restored in full color for the first time--plus a brand-new foreword by acclaimed writer/artist Karl Kesel--this collection is a must-have for Super-fans of every generation.

(W) George Perez, Len Wein (A) George Perez, Bruce Patterson, Various (CA) George Perez Offered again! The World?s Greatest Heroine was reimagined in 1986 by legendary comics creator George P?rez?and this new incarnation rose to unprecedented levels of popular and critical acclaim. In collaboration with co-writer Len Wein and inker Bruce Patterson, P?rez went on to craft Wonder Woman?s adventures for years, and his masterful stories ranged from heart-stopping battles with the Titans of myth to heartwarming interludes with Diana?s trusted network of friends. Includes WONDER WOMAN #1-24 and WONDER WOMAN ANNUAL #1.

(W) Marston, William Moulton (A) Peter, Harry G. Wonder Woman, arguably the best-known female superhero in the world, and star of her own monthly comics, was introduced in the early 1940s in these quirky tales written by the inventor of the lie detector, psychologist William Moulton Marston. In these stories, Wonder Woman travels from Paradise Island to Man's World, where she serves as an emissary of peace, using her bracelets and lasso of truth to stop injustice. These stories introduce the mythology of Wonder Woman as she battles the powers of evil-from crooked business owners to Nazi spies. Collects ALL STAR COMICS #8, SENSATION COMICS #1-24, WONDER WOMAN #1-7, and stories from COMIC CAVALCADE #1-4

(W) Robert Kanigher (A) Ross Andru, Mike Esposito (CA) Ross Andru,Mike Esposito Journey back to the 1960s with writer Robert Kanigher and artist Ross Andru as they continue their prolific Wonder Woman run. In this second Silver Age volume, join Diana in adventures such as Wonder Tot and Mister Genie!, The Amazing Amazon Race!, The Last Day of the Amazons!, and more as she continues to fight for justice and peace. Collects Wonder Woman #124-149 in fully restored color and contains a brand-new foreword by comics historian Trina Robbins, the first female artist to draw Wonder Woman!!

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Dave Johnson The premise is simple. The talent is legendary. The end result is comics magic. For more than 25 years, the industry?s top writers and artists have come together to tell brief but impactful stories of the Dark Knight, some mysterious and grim, some lighthearted and mirthful?but all in stark black and white! This box set collects all five Batman Black and White trade paperbacks.