(W) Tom King (A/CA) Mitch Gerads THE EISNER AWARD-WINNING LIMITED SERIES IN ABSOLUTE FORMAT! Scott Free is the greatest escape artist in the universe. Time and again, he's thwarted Darkseid's forces from invading Earth and New Genesis, and his nail-biting exploits have made him a celebrity. But beneath the fame, his perfect marriage, and his seemingly perfect life, something is eating away at him, making him question whether he can pull off the ultimate trick--escaping death itself. From Eisner Award winners Tom King (The Human Target) and Mitch Gerads (Strange Adventures) comes a tale of war, family, and self-reflection full of humor and heartbreak. This Absolute edition of the critically acclaimed limited series collects MISTER MIRACLE #1-12, original script pages, development art, commentaries from the creative team, an exclusive new cover, and more!

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

(W) Warren Ellis, Mark Millar, Tom Peyer (A) Bryan Hitch, Frank Quitely, Dustin Nguyen (CA) Bryan Hitch Series creators Warren Ellis (Transmetropolitan) and artist Bryan Hitch (The Ultimates) are joined by a host of comics' greatest talents, including writers Mark Millar (Superman: Red Son) and Tom Peyer (Legion of Super-Heroes) and artists Frank Quitely (All-Star Superman) and Dustin Nguyen (Detective Comics). Collects The Authority #1-29, Planetary/The Authority: Ruling the World #1, Authority Annual 2000 #1, Jenny Sparks: The Secret History of the Authority #1-5, and stories from WildStorm Summer Special #1 and WildStorm: A Celebration of 25 Years.

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Jim Lee Written by Ed Brubaker, Garth Ennis, Robbie Morrison and Others Art by Dustin Nguyen, Glenn Fabry, Dwayne Turner and Others Collects in reading order The Authority: Kev, Stormwatch: Team Achilles #4-6, #20-23, The Authority: Scorched Earth, The Authority: More Kev #1-4, The Authority: Human on the Inside, The Authority (2003) #0-9, The Authority vs. Lobo: Jingle Hell!, Coup D'etat #1-4, Coup D'etat: Afterword #1, The Authority/Lobo: Spring Break Massacre, The Authority: Revolution #1-12, The Authority: The Magnificent Kev #1-5, A Man Called Kev #1-5, and stories from Wildstorm: Winter Special #1.

(W/A/CA) Marc Silvestri The Joker will go to any lengths to get Harley Quinn back after she is abducted by a strange culprit. But who? Mysterious, Joker-like monsters are stalking the streets of Gotham, collecting severed heads. But why? Jim Gordon is missing, and after receiving a package containing a bloody piece of Gotham's commissioner, Batman knows he must be willing to do anything to save him. But how? When the Joker proposes an uneasy alliance with Batman, the answers to those questions begin to become clear--and they will shake Gotham City and the Bat-Family to their core. This meticulously crafted tale of the Dark Knight's deadliest team-up will introduce you to a grim and gritty Gotham that only Marc Silvestri could bring you. You are not ready. Collects issues #1?7 of the smash-hit series.

(W/A/CA) Sean Murphy From superstar writer/artist Sean Murphy comes the second thrilling chapter in the White Knight saga. After the events of Batman: White Knight, The Joker is behind bars, the Bat-Family has integrated Batman?s mobile arsenal into the GTO, and Harley Quinn has moved on with her life. But unbeknownst to them, the Clown Prince of Crime still has an ace up his sleeve: he knows a dark secret about the Wayne family that threatens to change their legacy! To help even the playing field, The Joker recruits his own avenging angel, Azrael, to carry out this final act of revenge. Will Gotham City burn under the sword of Azrael, and will the Wayne name forever be tainted? This deluxe edition of the acclaimed story collects the entire eight-issue series as well as the Batman: White Knight Presents Von Freeze one-shot written by Murphy and illustrated by Batman: The Dark Knight Returns inker Klaus Janson, and features a brand-new cover by Murphy.

(W) Sean Murphy (A) Sean Murphy and Klaus Janson (CA) Sean Murphy In this explosive sequel to the critically acclaimed blockbuster Batman: White Knight, The Joker recruits Azrael to help him expose a shocking secret from the Wayne family?s legacy?and to run Gotham City into the ground! As Batman rushes to protect the city and his loved ones from danger, the mystery of his ancestry unravels, dealing a devastating blow to the Dark Knight. Exciting new villains and unexpected allies clash in this unforgettable chapter of the White Knight saga?and the truth about the blood they shed will shake Gotham to its core! With Gotham City?s identity and institutions hanging in the balance, Barbara Gordon decides to take matters into her own hands?but will her rogue actions play right into The Joker?s plans? It all leads to the final battle of the Bats?Bruce Wayne versus Azrael?with the fate of the city at stake. Collects Batman: Curse of the White Knight #1-8 and Batman: White Knight Presents Von Freeze #1.

(W) Brian Azzarello (A/CA) Lee Bermejo The first new series from DC Black Label is collected in a spectacular new hardcover! The Joker is dead. There is no doubt about that. But whether Batman finally snapped his scrawny neck or some other sinister force in Gotham City did the deed is still a mystery. Problem is, Batman can't remember… and the more he digs into this labyrinthian case, the more his mind starts to doubt everything he's uncovering. So who better to set him straight than… John Constantine? Problem with that is as much as John loves a good mystery, he loves messing with people's heads even more. So with John's 'help,' the pair will delve into the sordid underbelly of Gotham as they race toward the mind-blowing truth of who murdered The Joker. BATMAN: DAMNED is a supernatural horror story told by two of comics' greatest modern creators-a visceral thrill-ride that proudly puts the 'black' in BLACK LABEL. This new collection includes a sketch gallery and other bonus features.

(W) Rodney Barnes (A/CA) Stevan Subic A werewolf stalks the streets of Gotham City, drawing the attention of the city's greatest defender: Batman. And when the Dark Knight himself falls victim to the Lycan's curse, it tests the hero as never before. Zatanna and John Constantine offer all the help their ancient magics can provide, but in the end, Batman must make an impossible decision to lift the curse: sacrifice his own life...or take another's! Collecting BATMAN: FULL MOON #1-4.

Twenty years in the future, Bruce Wayne wakes up in Arkham Asylum. Young. Sane. And... he's never been Batman. So begins this sprawling tale of the Dark Knight as he embarks on a quest through a devastated DC landscape, featuring a massive cast of familiar faces from the DC Universe. As he tries to piece together the mystery of his past, he must unravel the cause of this terrible future and track down the unspeakable force that destroyed the world as he knew it... From the powerhouse creative team of writer Scott Snyder and artist Greg Capullo, the team that reinvented Batman from the emotional depths of Batman: Court of Owls to the epic power of Dark Nights: Metal, DC presents what could be the last Batman story ever told... Collects Batman: Last Knight on Earth #1-3.

(W/A/CA) Jock It was the sort of mission Batman had run a thousand times. From high above the sweltering summer streets of Gotham, Batman would escort the GCPD as the dangerous metahuman supervillain known as E.M.P. was transferred from a temporary holding cell to his permanent home at Blackgate Prison in Gotham Harbor. E.M.P.?s electrical powers posed a dangerous threat, but the situation was well in hand. Until it wasn?t. Now every light in Gotham is out, the police have been knocked into disarray, and a broken, bleeding Batman must fight his way to Blackgate, block by block, dragging E.M.P. behind him. But it?s not just the gangs who want to make life difficult for him. The dark corners of Gotham contain many surprises?and E.M.P. has many more shocks to deliver before the night is through! One of the most iconic Batman artists of the 21st century, the incomparable Jock (The Batman Who Laughs, Batman: The Black Mirror), has focused all his storytelling powers on the tale of one very, very dark night in Gotham City. It?s always darkest before the dawn?if it ever comes? Collects Bat

(W) Geoff Johns (A/CA) Jason Fabok Thirty years after Batman: The Killing Joke changed comics forever, Batman: Three Jokers reexamines the myth of who, or what, is the Joker and what is at the heart of his ongoing battle with Batman? New York Times bestselling writer Geoff Johns and artist Jason Fabok, the team that waged the ?Darkseid War? in the pages of Justice League, reunite to tell the ultimate story of Batman and The Joker!In this highly anticipated epic, learn why there are three Jokers, and what that means for the decades-long battle between the Dark Knight and the Clown Prince of Crime. In this powerful, emotional story, Batman, Batgirl, and Red Hood?all past victims of The Joker?work together to solve a mystery unlike anything they?ve ever faced before!

(W/A/CA) Sean Murphy Collecting the Eisner Award-nominated series in Deluxe Edition format! Batman: White Knight follows the transformation of The Joker into a sane citizen of Gotham City known as Jack Napier. After reconciling with his long-suffering partner, Harley Quinn, he sets in motion a carefully plotted campaign to discredit the one person whom he views as Gotham City's true enemy: Batman. Napier's crusade exposes a decades-long history of corruption within the Gotham City Police Department and transforms him into a city councilman and civic hero. But when the sins of his past return to threaten everything that he has accomplished, the distinctions between savior and destroyer begin to break down for both The Joker and Batman alike-and with them, any hope for Gotham's future. Collecting the acclaimed eight-issue miniseries, plus extras including sketches, designs, and Sean Murphy's original inked pages, and a brand-new cover by Murphy!

(W) Katana Collins, Clay McCormack, Sean Murphy (A) Mirka Andolfo (CA) Sean Murphy Spinning out of the runaway hit Batman: Beyond the White Knight comes an unforgettable coming-of-age super villain tale starring the children of Harley Quinn and The Joker! When the rebellious twins run away in a stolen Batmobile, only Joker Jack Napier's quickly fading hologram has any hope of getting them home safely and keeping them out of the family business. But a life of crime isn't the only temptation they are facing: the kids uncover a dark secret that could bring their dad back to life for good! With a wild array of Batman's former enemies and allies on their tails, will the kids succeed in reviving the Dark Knight?s greatest foe? Find out as Jackie and Bryce take center stage in the White Knight Universe! Collects issues #1-6.

(W) Sean Gordon Murphy, Katana Collins, Clay McCormack (A) Matteo Scalera, Mirka Andolfo (CA) Sean Gordon Murphy From writer/artist Sean Murphy comes two exciting tales focusing on Harley Quinn and her children with Jack Napier, Jackie and Bryce. Showcasing the astonishing art of Matteo Scalera and Mirka Andolfo, with an exclusive new cover by Murphy, this deluxe hardcover collects BATMAN: WHITE KNIGHT PRESENTS: HARLEY QUINN #1-6 and BATMAN: WHITE KNIGHT PRESENTS: GENERATION JOKER #1-6. And includes an introduction by series co-writer Katana Collins.

(W) Marv Wolfman (A) Pat Broderick (CA) George Perez In the wake of Jason Todd's murder, Batman has become violent and erratic, stalking the streets angry and alone. Fearing the worst, Alfred enlists Nightwing's help. All the while, the man who murdered Dick Grayson's parents has been released from prison! Through a tale of interweaving mysteries, the past will come back to haunt them. Only by reliving Year Three--the story of Dick Grayson's adoption and his becoming Robin--can the truth behind the murders plaguing Gotham's criminals be revealed. Collects BATMAN #436-439, with a brand-new introduction by the story's associate editor Dan Rapler, and a brand-new afterword by Broderick.

(W/A/CA) Juni Ba The young prince Damian Wayne was raised to be the heir to the fearsome League of Assassins. But everything changed when his father, the Batman, reclaimed him and brought him back to Gotham City. As Robin, Damian discovered he was merely one of several princes, preceded in the role by his brothers Nightwing, Red Hood, and Red Robin. Visionary writer/artist Juni Ba makes his mark on the timeless story of Batman and Robin, synthesizing the characters' complex history into an accessible and heartrending tale!

(W/A/CA) Cliff Chiang Ten years ago, the massacre known as Fool's Night claimed the lives of Batman, The Joker, Nightwing, and Commissioner Gordon...and sent Selina Kyle, the Catwoman, to prison. A decade later, Gotham has grown up?it's put away costumed heroism and villainy as childish things. The new Gotham is cleaner, safer...and a lot less free under the watchful eye of Mayor Harvey Dent and his Batcops. It's to this new city that Selina Kyle returns, a changed woman...with her mind on one last big score: the secrets hidden inside the Batcave! She doesn't need the money?she just needs to know...who is Orpheus? Visionary creator Cliff Chiang (Wonder Woman, Paper Girls) writes, draws, colors, and letters the story of a world without Batman, where one woman's wounds threaten to tear apart an entire city! It's an unmissable artistic statement that will change the way you see Gotham's heroes and villains forever! Collects CATWOMAN: LONELY CITY #1-4.

(W/A/CA) Stejpan Sejic It's been months since Dr. Harleen Quinzel began interviewing criminals at Arkham Asylum, and she's having strange dreams about one of them in particular: The Joker. What starts off as nightmares will soon evolve into fantasies. Despite warnings from the Dark Knight himself, she's utterly fascinated by this man who seems the perfect expression of her theory; who says all the things she needs to hear; who seems to know her better than she knows herself. Harleen is a bold new reimagining of the origin of one of DC's most beloved characters, as envisioned by writer/artist Stjepan S?ejic. Collects Harleen #1-3.

(W) Tom King (A/CA) Greg Smallwood Christopher Chance has made a living out of being a human target?a man hired to disguise himself as his client to invite would-be assassins to attempt his murder. He?s had a remarkable career until his latest case protecting Lex Luthor, when things go sideways. An assassination attempt Chance didn?t see coming leaves him vulnerable and left trying to solve his own murder...as he has 12 days to discover just who in the DCU hated Luthor enough to want him dead. Collects THE HUMAN TARGET #1-6.

(W) Tom King (A/CA) Greg Smallwood Christopher Chance has made a living out of being a human target?a man hired to disguise himself as his client to invite would-be assassins to attempt his murder. He's had a remarkable career until his latest case protecting Lex Luthor, when things go sideways. An assassination attempt Chance didn't see coming leaves him vulnerable and trying to solve his own murder, and he has twelve days to discover just who poisoned him. After discovering clues, the death of a Green Lantern, and a torrid romance with Tora Olafsdotter (a.k.a. Ice), DC's top bodyguard may meet his match when Beatriz da Costa (otherwise known as Fire) steps into his life. Only time will tell what secrets this flaming femme fatale might hold and just how badly the Human Target might get burned. The Human Target is a hard-boiled, gritty story in the vein of classic detective noirs, told by bestselling and critically acclaimed creators Tom King and Greg Smallwood! Collects THE HUMAN TARGET #7-12.

The award-winning creative team behind Batman: Damned, Brian Azzarello and Lee Bermejo, present one of the most chilling Joker stories ever told, now in a Deluxe edition. The Joker has been mysteriously released from Arkham Asylum, and he's not happy about what's been happening in his city while he's been away. What follows is a harrowing night of revenge, murder, and manic crime as only The Joker can deliver. He will take everything that is owed to him from the likes of the Penguin, the Riddler, Two-Face, Killer Croc, and of course, Batman...This Deluxe edition includes a section of previously unpublished developmental art by Bermejo.

(W) Paul Dano (A) Stevan Subic (CA) Bill Sienkiewicz Award-winning actor Paul Dano expands upon the backstory of the character he played in Matt Reeves's hit movie The Batman. This version of the Riddler isn't simply an amusing eccentric with an affinity for wordplay and baffling clues, but as terrifying a villain as any in the annals of the Dark Knight. Here you will see Edward Nashton evolve into a menace who holds all of Gotham City in his grip. How did an unknown forensic accountant uncover the dark secrets of both Gotham's underworld and its political leaders and come so close to bringing down the entire city? This prequel to The Batman presents the detailed, disturbing, and at times shocking story of a man with nothing to lose. Dano is joined by acclaimed European artist Stevan Subic, making his American comics debut. Collects THE RIDDLER: YEAR ONE #1-6.

(W) Joshua Williamson (A) Leomacs (CA) Sam Wolfe Connelly Ten years ago, the Rogues disbanded and went their separate ways. But time hasn't been kind to the former blue-collar super-criminals. Caught in an endless cycle of prison, rehab, dead-end jobs, broken relationships, probation, and bottomless restitution fees, the Rogues are sick of paying for their crimes. Luckily, Captain Cold has a plan. One last job that will leave them all richer than their wildest dreams and free from their past...if they can survive. Collecting the complete neo-noir heist comic in a single beautiful hardcover.

(W) Tom King (A/CA) Mitch Gerads, Evan Doc Shaner Adam Strange is the hero of Rann, a man famous throughout the galaxy for his bravery and honor. After leading his adopted home to victory in a great planetary war, Adam and his wife, Alanna, retire to Earth, where they are greeted by cheers, awards, and parades. But not all is as happy and nice as it seems, as the decisions Adam made during battles on Rann come back to haunt his family and threaten the entire DC Universe. This deluxe edition of the Hugo-nominated series collects STRANGE ADVENTURES #1-12, STRANGE ADVENTURES DIRECTOR'S CUT #1, a brand-new introduction by Tom King, an exclusive new cover by series artists Mitch Gerads and Evan Doc Shaner, plus over a dozen pages of behind-the-scenes extras.

(W) Simon Spurrier (A/CA) Aaron Campbell When five ordinary convicts are given incredible powers by the top-secret Blaze program, it falls to Harley Quinn, Peacemaker, Captain Boomerang, and King Shark to keep them on mission as they hunt down a brutal cannibal with all the powers of Superman. But no one on Earth is prepared for the cosmic secret that hides inside that cannibal--and which now hides inside the Squad, too! Collects Suicide Squad: Blaze #1-3.

(W) Brian Azzarello (A) Alex Maleev, Matt Hollingsworth (CA) Alex Maleev RED HOOD LEADS TASK FORCE X AGAINST GOTHAM?S CLOWN PRINCE OF CRIME! The Joker must die. Tasked with ending the trail of broken, bloody bodies left in the Clown Prince of Crime?s wake, Amanda Waller?s Suicide Squad?now led by the Red Hood?must hunt down Batman?s greatest foe in hopes of putting him six feet under. The former Boy Wonder and current Red Hood, Jason Todd, agrees to help hunt down The Joker out of both duty and a lust for revenge against the monster some think killed the second Robin. Now side by side with some of the world?s most ruthless villains?including Harley Quinn, Firefly, and Wild Dog?the Red Hood must decide whom he can trust and who?s really pulling the strings of the Squad once The Joker turns the tables on Task Force X. Suicide Squad: Get Joker! sees two modern graphic storytelling masters unite for the first time in this darkly humorous crime noir tale from the prestigious Black Label line of books from DC Comics.

(W) Mark Waid (A) Bryan Hitch, Kevin Nowlan (CA) Bryan Hitch Mark Waid and Bryan Hitch reunite to tell a tale centered on their favorite super-hero. Superman learns Lex Luthor is dying, and he wants the Man of Steel to help him find the cure for whatever is causing his rapid decline. While the world wants to say good riddance to Luthor, Superman will go to the ends of the universe, through different dimensions, and across time to save his foe. But just why does he want to save the person who's spent his life trying to destroy him? And will he even be able to find the solution? Collects issues #1-3.

(W) Jeff Lemire (A/CA) Doug Mahnke The Earth is all but done. The last remnants of humanity cling to a mountaintop island lost in endless floodwater. The parliaments of the Green, the Red, and the Rot have united their powers to summon an avatar?a horrific, humanity-killing monster who could only be stopped by Alec Holland. Shame he's been dead for decades... Collects the complete miniseries SWAMP THING: GREEN HELL #1-3.

(W) Spencer Ackerman, Evan Narcisse (A) Jesus Merino (CA) Jorge Fornes As the Cold War thaws, celebrated superhero Jackson King and rising intelligence operative Amanda Waller battle for the soul of the agency Checkmate! Their struggle over the future of the island nation Gamorra will draw in the brilliant young reporter Lois Lane...and the world's deadliest contractor, Deathstroke! National-security journalist Spencer Ackerman joins Evan Narcisse and Jesus Merino to turn the Wildstorm and DC universes into a haunting morality play of global influence and personal vendettas! Collects WALLER VS. WILDSTORM #1-4.

(W/A/CA) Daniel Warren Johnson It?s Wonder Woman as you?ve never seen her before?fighting monsters in a postapocalyptic Earth, as brought to life in a daring sci-fi epic by visionary writer and artist Daniel Warren Johnson! Princess Diana of Themyscira left paradise to save Man?s World from itself. When Wonder Woman awakens from a centuries-long sleep to discover the Earth reduced to a nuclear wasteland, she knows she failed. Trapped alone in a grim future, Diana must protect the last human city from titanic monsters while uncovering the secret of this dead Earth?and how she may be responsible for it. Collects Wonder Woman: Dead Earth #1-4.

(W) Mariko Tamaki (A/CA) Javier Rodriguez After a deadly childhood mistake left her devoid of magical abilities but terrified by the prospect of their return, Zatanna found a home for herself in Las Vegas performing sleight of hand and cheap card tricks at the crappiest casino off the strip. It's not exactly glamorous, but it's better than the dangers of tangling with real magic. Yet while Zatanna might think she's done with magic, it's certainly not done with her. And when a malevolent demon bursts through her stage mid-act, throwing her world into chaos with the promise of more hell to follow, she'll have to dig deep into the fractured memories of her past if she hopes to summon the power to survive what's coming. Because despite Zatanna's best efforts, your past has a way of com-ing back to kill you... This volume collects ZATANNA: BRING DOWN THE HOUSE #1-5.