In this new collection, the Penguin waddles into a turf war-and Batman is there to stop the violence. But the Penguin is on Batman's side for once, and the crime boss sees dangeron the horizon. How can he convince the Caped Crusader he's on the level? Plus, appearances by Professor Pyg, John Constantine, and the boy who wanted to be Bruce Wayne-in the worst way possible! And then, someone is forcing Batman to relive some of his darkest, most traumatizing fears. Collects Batman #58-69.
Someone is targeting BatmanÕs allies in GothamÑyoung and untested heroes who model themselves after the Dark Knight but donÕt yet have his training or resources. With the help of Batwoman, the Caped Crusader recruits these young vigilantes, training them to be a team worthy of GothamÕs biggest threats. Red Robin, Spoiler, Orphan and Clayface are the first heroes to get recruited. But can a team inspired by Batman and trained by Batwoman take on an entire anti-vigilante army? Or will BatmanÕs vision of a team of Bat-Heroes go down in flames? Called ÒThe single strongest book of DCÕs Rebirth eraÓ by Newsarama, DETECTIVE COMICS features acclaimed writer James Tynion IV (DARK DAYS: THE FORGE) and artists Eddy Barrows (JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA), Alvaro Martinez (BATMAN AND ROBIN ETERNAL) and more. Collects the first two volumes of the critically acclaimed series, issues #934-949.
ÒFresh and differentÉ exciting and unpredictable.Ó -IGN ÒThis is a must have.Ó -Comicosity BEFORE THE WEDDING OF THE CENTURY...THE BATTLE OF A LIFETIME! The modern-classic Batman run from writer Tom King continues, as Batman and Catwoman inch closer to their wedding day. But the course of true love never did run smooth...and before happily ever after, the couple will have to face unthinkable obstacles! First, thereÕs the small matter of Catwoman being framed for 237 murders. To clear her name, she and Batman have to venture to a forbidden kingdom-one under the control of the mother of BatmanÕs son, Talia al Ghul! Talia is reputed to be the most dangerous woman alive...but sheÕs never met Selina Kyle! And when Poison Ivy takes control of every being on the planet, itÕs just Batman and Catwoman alone against the world. They might be able to stop Ivy...but can they take down Superman, the Flash and every other hero under her power? Batman: The Rebirth Deluxe Edition Book 3 collects the Bat and the CatÕs road to the altar in issues #33-44 and Annual #2 of the ongoing hit series by Tom King (Grayson, The Vision) and artists Jo‘lle Jones (Supergirl: Being Super, Catwoman) and Mikel Jan’n (Grayson).
The superstar creative team of Peter J. Tomasi, Patrick Gleason, Doug Mahnke and a host of comicsÕ most exciting artists proudly present SUPERMAN: THE REBIRTH DELUXE EDITION BOOK ONEÑan incredible collection of the all-new adventures of the Man of Steel in this first hardcover collection of the new Rebirth series, exploding from DCÕs blockbuster Rebirth event! Rocketed from his dying homeworld as an infant, he became his adopted planetÕs greatest champion. Then he and his familyÑhis wife, Lois Lane, and their son, Jonathan KentÑnarrowly escaped the destruction of their entire universe. They emerged on a new Earth, where a younger, brasher breed of superheroes held sway. And when the valiant young Superman of this strangely familiar reality fell in the line of duty, the original Man of Steel stepped out of the shadows to take his place. Now, in addition to battling threats from around the world and across the universe, Superman must fight to earn the trust of his newly adopted planetÕs other protectorsÑas well as his curious small-town neighbors. Most of all, he must teach young Jonathan how to harness his ever-increasing abilities and wield them in the service of truth and justiceÑas a child of two worlds, this grandson of KryptonÕs potential is rivaled only by the dangers he will face. Collects the first two paperback collections SUPERMAN #1-13 and the SUPERMAN: REBIRTH one-shot.
Final volume! This deluxe hardcover collects the conclusion of Tom King’s acclaimed Batman run, including the “The Fall and the Fallen” and “City of Bane” story arcs. Collects Batman #70-85, Batman Annual #4, and Batman Secret Files #2.
Detective Comics featured DC's first masked adventurer and went on to give the company its name (from Detective Comics Inc.) and the only character to dominate American popular culture three separate times, each a generation apart: Batman. Join us in a celebration of Detective Comics' amazing eight-decade run and Batman's 80 years, with reflections on Detective Comics by Cory Doctorow, Neil Gaiman, Glen David Gold, Senator Patrick Leahy, Denny O'Neil, Anthony Tollin, police chief Shelley Zimmerman and Paul Levitz. This special collector's edition also features the very first Batman story; the debuts of classic sidekicks and allies like Robin, Batgirl, Batwoman and even Bat-Mite; and the first stories of archvillains Two-Face, the Riddler and Man-Bat. With a new cover by DC publisher and chief creative officer Jim Lee, a never-before-published sketchbook of Lew Sayre Schwartz, a never-before-published scene from Bruce Wayne's childhood by Paul Levitz and Denys Cowan and much, much more, this is sure to be the celebration of the year!
What will Batman do in the wake of BatwomanÕs recent violence? And will that drive a wedge between cousins Bruce Wayne and Kate Kane? Then, in the aftermath of the last stand of the Gotham Knights, Batman, Batwoman, Red Robin, Orphan, Azrael, Batwing and company take down a monster they helped create. How will they deal with the physical and psychological ramifications of this epic battle? And who will hang up their capes? This new hardcover collects DETECTIVE COMICS #974-982.
This latest Rebirth Deluxe Edition features two of the most critically acclaimed arcs in the Dark Knight's history in hardcover for the first time in Batman: Detective Comics: The Rebirth Deluxe Edition Book 2. Batman's newest allies both have histories they'd rather forget, but when figures from their respective secret origins appear in Gotham, will Cassandra Cain and Azrael be able to keep their pasts from destroying their present lives? When the League of Shadows--led by Cassandra's mother, the deadly Lady Shiva--comes to take down the team and bring Cassandra home, Orphan must weigh the life that was planned for her against the new path she's forging for herself. But what place can society ever have for someone with her violent pedigree? Then, Azrael's former masters, the Order of St. Dumas, send the perfect assassin--an artificial intelligence named Ascalon--to hunt their ex-disciple and all who stand with him. Batman and Zatanna need the power of a mystical artifact called the God Machine to turn the tide, but will the Machine's promise of absolute power corrupt even the World's Greatest Detective? Collecting issues #950-962 in hardcover for the first time, Batman: Detective Comics: The Rebirth Deluxe Edition Book 2 features Batman's new recruits in a trial by fire from an all-star team led by writer James Tynion IV (Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Dark Days: The Forge) and artists Alvaro Martinez (Batman Eternal) and Marcio Takara (Nightwing)!
Prepare to see the Dark Knight as you’ve never seen him before! Batman, a forgotten icon from the past, is wanted for murder in the future. In the year 2039, a federal agent has been murdered in Gotham. Now a contingent of Washington’s best spooks are hot on the suspect’s trail. Amid the chaos, GCPD’s Detective Gordon, grandson of the former commissioner, launches his own investigation and discovers that the man they are chasing is a man who shouldn’t exist at all. It’s a dark dystopian world devoid of privacy, filled with government conspiracies, psychic police, holographic caller ID and absolutely no room for “secret identities.” A sci-fi future where everything is known by everyone, yet there is one bizarre anomaly…The Batman! Visionary writer-artist PAUL POPE (HEAVY LIQIUD), with JOSÉ VILLARRUBIA (SWEET TOOTH), brings his unique style to Gotham City and beyond! BATMAN: YEAR 100 AND OTHER TALES includes such stories as “Batman of Berlin,” “Broken Nose,” and “Teenage Sidekick,” along with the Eisner Award-winning four-issue miniseries BATMAN: YEAR 100 #1-4. Visionary writer-artist PAUL POPE (HEAVY LIQUID), with JOSÉ VILLARRUBIA (SWEET TOOTH), brings his unique style to Gotham City and beyond! BATMAN: YEAR 100 AND OTHER TALES includes such stories as “Batman of Berlin,” “Broken Nose,” and “Teenage Sidekick,” along with the Eisner Award-winning four-issue miniseries BATMAN: YEAR 100 #1-4.
TIMELESS TALES OF THE WORLD’S GREATEST HEROES-FROM THE LEGENDARY CREATOR OF THE SANDMAN AND AMERICAN GODS. What evil is so powerful that it can melt the Man of Steel-and extinguish the Green Lantern’s light? How did Poison Ivy’s power first take root-and where did the Riddler find his calling? Who killed the Batman-and will the legend of the Dark Knight ever really end? The answers to all these questions and more are revealed in THE DC UNIVERSE BY NEIL GAIMAN: THE DELUXE EDITION, collecting for the first time in a single volume eight of the award-winning author’s celebrated stories of super-heroics! Illustrated by a host of comics’ top talents-including Andy Kubert, Mark Buckingham, Simon Bisley, Michael Allred, John Totleben, Matt Wagner, Kevin Nowlan and Jim Aparo-THE DC UNIVERSE BY NEIL GAIMAN features all-star adventures from the pages of SECRET ORIGINS, BATMAN BLACK AND WHITE, SOLO and WEDNESDAY COMICS, as well as the never-before-reprinted graphic novel GREEN LANTERN/SUPERMAN: LEGEND OF THE GREEN FLAME and the complete saga of BATMAN: WHATEVER HAPPENED TO THE CAPED CRUSADER?, with afterwords from the author and a special sketchbook section from Andy Kubert.
