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A city in chaos. A legacy in question. Welcome to Gotham’s most explosive era of mystery, madness, and reinvention.The second volume of Detective Comics: The New 52 Omnibus continues Gotham’s descent into shadows as the World’s Greatest Detective faces dark visions, deadly conspiracies, and a new mantle of the Bat. From the mind-bending “Gothtopia” to the gritty realism of “Icarus” and the ideological chaos of “Anarky,” this era redefines what it means to protect Gotham. As Bruce Wayne grapples with corruption, loss, and identity, a new Batman, Jim Gordon in a mechanized suit, rises to defend the city in his own way. Featuring gripping work by writers John Layman, Francis Manapul, and Peter J. Tomasi and art from some of DC’s finest, this omnibus collects a thrilling chapter in the legacy of the Dark Knight, where the line between hero and symbol is tested like never before.Collects Catwoman #27-28, Batgirl #27, Birds of Prey #27-28, Detective Comics #25-52, Batwing #27, Detective Comics Annual #3, Secret Origins #2 and #10, Detective Comics: Futures End #1, Convergence: Justice League #1, and Detective Comics: Endgame #1.

"If you are a fan of 'Supernatural', this book would be up your alley.” —ComicsOnline In the world-shaking first arc of the hit Ghost Machine series, it's Nature vs. Nurture from the minds of PETER J. TOMASI (Batman and Robin, Super Sons) and PETER SNEJBJERG (Starman, B.P.R.D.)!When the opposing leaders of Heaven and Hell broker a deal that sends Zachary Halo, a celestial child, and Rose Hornsby, an infernal child, to adoptive families here on Earth, they hope that this truce will halt the winds of war. But their cosmic gamble leaves Heaven’s Zachary Halo and Hell’s Rose Hornsby in a small town, ignorant of their roles in the bargain. With their 13th birthdays, they begin to discover the truth, and face powerful forces trying to influence them while they also deal with the turbulence of being teenagers. Collects issues #1-6.

As the world’s only superhero, Alpha One is an icon of hope to all mankind...but at what price? While the population is inspired from a distance by their savior, police captain Gabriel Cole has gotten close enough to discover the mystery behind Alpha One’s public origin; and that his twisted plans to create a utopia are more dangerous than anyone could dream! This MIGHTY edition collects all twelve issues of the acclaimed series, three rare eight-page stories and a treasure trove of behind-the-scenes sketches and script.* From Peter Tomasi (Blood tree, Light Brigade, House of Penance, The Bridge), Keith Champagne (The Switch, Daybreak!, Frank N. Stein), Chris Samnee (Firepower, Daredevil), and Peter Snejbjerg (B.P.R.D.) with a new cover by Dave Johnson!

As the world’s only superhero, Alpha One is a symbol of hope for all mankind…but at what price? While the population is inspired from a distance by their savior, police captain Gabriel Cole gets close enough to discover the mystery behind Alpha One’s public origin—and that his twisted plans to create a utopia are more dangerous than anyone could’ve dreamed! This THE MIGHTY edition collects all twelve issues of the acclaimed series, plus three rare eight-page stories and a treasure trove of behind-the-scenes sketches and scripts. From PETER J. TOMASI (Superman, Batman and Robin, Blood Tree, Light Brigade, The Bridge), KEITH CHAMPAGNE (The Switch, Daybreak!, Frank N. Stein), CHRIS SAMNEE (FIRE POWER BY KIRKMAN & SAMNEE, Daredevil), and PETER SNEJBJERG (B.P.R.D.), with a new cover by DAVE JOHNSON!Collects THE MIGHTY #1-12

Meet Thomas Noble Townsend III, the Trillion Dollar Kid. Money can’t buy everything but for a teen with unlimited resources and wealth, the unbelievable is never out of reach. On a search for those across the world who possess remarkable and sometimes unconceivable abilities and origins, Tommy’s adventures begin as his hunt leads him to a pair of cosmic youngsters destined to rule heaven and hell, and a family from the far future hiding in our present. But as Tommy unlocks more of the unimaginable, will it lead him to what he’s really searching for on this quest? Collects The Rocketfellers #0, The Rocketfellers #13, Hornsby & Halo #0, Hornsby & Halo #14, The Trillion Dollar Kid #1-2

“The Rocketfellers is the strongest debut series from Ghost Machine to date, with a time-traveling family on the run from nefarious forces.” —Comical Opinions A dysfunctional but fun family from the future hides out in the past against a threat that can travel through time!THE ROCKETFELLERS follows a family from the 25th century hiding in the 21st century with a terrible secret that could affect the fate of humanity. Enlisting in the Time Zone Protection Program and escaping to present-day Earth, The Rocketfellers must find a way to trust each other in the strange “ancient” world of today as they are hunted by threats from their time and ours. Collecting the first arc of Ghost Machine’s hit series from creators Peter J. Tomasi (Batman & Robin, Super Sons), Francis Manapul (The Flash, Detective Comics) and Rob Leigh. Collects issues #1-6.

Dive deeper into the Ghost Machine world with the official guidebook! How old is the immortal Redcoat? What’s the Trillion Dollar Kid’s true worth? What Wardens are about to debut on Exodus? What’s the Scorekeeper of Hyde Street really keeping count of? In this expanded edition, get all the info on Ghost Machine’s iconic characters and creations as well as all-new, updated entries from the worlds of GEIGER, REDCOAT, ROOK: EXODUS, THE ROCKETFELLERS, HORNSBY & HALO and HYDE STREET. Including over a dozen new entries for characters you’ll be collecting for years to come.

The second volume about a dysfunctional but fun family from the future who hides out in the past against a threat that can travel through time!Dark and bloody family secrets are spilled as The Rocketfellers’ world of the 25th century is explored in the second chapter of the time-traveling tale, finally answering the big questions: Why does the future family hide in the present? Why is Roland’s sister Raina hunting her family, and letting her own mother die? How does this fractured family pick up the pieces of their shattered lives? The answer to the last one will shock you! Collects issues #7-12

In the thrilling second arc of the hit Ghost Machine series, it's Nature vs. Nurture from the minds of PETER J. TOMASI (Batman and Robin, Super Sons) and PETER SNEJBJERG (Starman, B.P.R.D.)!Destined to rule Heaven and Hell, teen demon Rose Hornsby and teen angel and Zachary Halo plan to avoid their fate as long as possible. But outside forces, including agents from both cosmic realms, devise a blood pact to disrupt the peace between angels and demons using ancient forces including the mysterious Hollow Ones! Even more human forces begin to seem like they’re conspiring against the teens, when internet monster hunters begin stalking the two, creating even more pressure on the already stressed-out teens. Collects issues #7-13

Two obsessed NYPD detectives hunt for a vicious butcher called the Angel Killer, a sociopath who preys on the innocent family members of known murderers in order to "purify" the rest of society. From comics super team **PETER J. TOMASI **(**THE MIGHTY, _Batman and Robin_**,** _Superman_**, _Black Adam: The Dark Age_**,** _Super-Sons_**,** Detective Comics) **and** MAXIM ŠIMIĆ **(**_Escape from New York_**,** _Conan_) comes a story that confronts the battle of nature versus nurture, considers how present and future generations are tainted by past generations, and asks the age-old question: Who must pay for the sins of the fathers—and perhaps even the sins of the mothers? **Collects BLOOD TREE #1-6**

Superman and Superboy.Father and Son.Truth, Justice, Family!Rocketed from his dying homeworld as an infant, he became his adopted planet’s greatest champion. Then he and his family—his wife, Lois Lane, and their son, Jonathan Kent—narrowly 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 planet’s other protectors—as 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 justice—as a child of two worlds, this grandson of Krypton’s potential is rivaled only by the dangers he will face. From the New York Times bestselling creative team of Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason comes a celebration of family and heroism. Featuring every story from their modern-day classic for the first time in a single hardcover edition, the Superman by Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason Omnibus collects the team’s adventures from Superman #1-25, #27-28, #33-39, #42-45, Superman Annual #1, Superman: Rebirth #1, Superman Special #1, Action Comics #975-976, #1000, Super Sons #11-12, and Teen Titans #975-976.

With the power of the gods stripped from him, Teth-Adam is on a quest to find both the magical word that will restore him as Black Adam and the one thing that has always kept his heart from turning completely black with rage—his deceased wife.Black Adam is a man responsible for the deaths of thousands of Bialyan citizens and wide spread destruction across the globe. He is a man on the run from Earth’s heroes, who want to see him brought to justice. Some want him tried before a world court, while others want retribution; to exact a pound of flesh for the lives he has snuffed out. And some simply want him dead as quickly and as quietly as possible. Discover the magic word that has eluded Teth-Adam for so long and the final fate of Isis in Black Adam: Dark Age! Collecting the entire mini-series Black Adam: The Dark Age #1-6!

Can Damian Wayne, an assassin trained from birth, learn to follow the Dark Knight's moral code as the new Robin? Don't miss the iconic adventures of Batman and Robin from the incredible Tomasi and Gleason run in the New 52!Teaming Batman with his son Damian, a.k.a. Robin, Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason’s run was one of the standout titles in the New 52. Mixing in dark themes from Damian’s childhood with the League of Assassins with touching stories of a father and son, this creative team invented some of the greatest Batman and Robin stories ever told!Collects BATMAN & ROBIN #20-22, BATMAN & ROBIN #0-40 from the New 52 series, BATMAN & ROBIN ANNUAL #1-3, ROBIN RISES: OMEGA #1, ROBIN RISES: ALPHA #1 and a story from SECRET ORIGINS #4.

The Super Sons are back! Superboy and Robin, otherwise known as Jon Kent and Damian Wayne, continue their epic adventures in the Super Sons Omnibus Super Duper Edition!The greatest superheroes of today's world, Superman and Batman, are the picture of greatness! Their sons, Superboy and Robin, are following in their fathers' footsteps and training to become the heroes of tomorrow!The Batman of Tomorrow returns to the present, revealing the dark destiny of Superboy and vowing to prevent the cataclysmic disaster that he would cause. And when the Supersons go on the run, the Batman of Tomorrow recruits the Teen Titans of Tomorrow to help him. Superboy's life hangs in the balance, will Superman, Robin, and others be able to keep him safe from the Batman of Tomorrow?AND THERE'S MORE! The Super Sons lost and secret adventures are also tied into this omnibus collection! Taking readers on an epic tale that transcends current events, as Superboy and Robin find themselves targets of an interstellar team of young badasses called the Gang. Lost in space and time--having barely escaped the Gang--Superboy and Robin will have to go through the Planet of Mystery, an intergalatic juvenile detention facility, and a lawless planet that lives like the wild wild west, in order to get home again! But will the Gang be able to play planetary smash-and-grab with Earth before the Super Sons can get back?Collects Super Sons #1-16, Super Sons Annual #1, Super Sons/Dynomutt #1, Superman #10-11 and #37-38, Teen Titans #15, Adventures of the Super Sons #1-12, Challenge of the Super Sons #1-7, and a short story from Robin 80th Anniversary 100-Page Super Spectacular #1

The sons of the DC’s greatest superheroes step into the spotlight as they unravel a mystery that could unravel the DC Universe as we know it!Damian Wayne, the son of Batman, has noticed a bizarre pattern in crimes happening around the world and recruits Jonathan Kent to help his investigation.With some unlikely assistance from the greatest criminal mastermind of all time, Lex Luthor, these two young superheroes are headed towards the adventure of a lifetime.Collects SUPER SONS #1-14, SUPER SONS ANNUAL #1, SUPER SONS/DYNOMUTT #1, SUPERMAN #10-11, #37-38, TEEN TITANS #15, and a story from DC REBIRTH: HOLIDAY SPECIAL #1.

Batman: The Arkham Saga Omnibus is the ultimate companion to the best-selling Batman: Arkham series of video games!This volume collects all the games' action-packed backstories, from the volatile beginnings of Batman: Arkham Origins to the dark and deadly story of Batman: Arkham Knight Genesis and everything in between.The Dark Knight was young, inexperienced and untested when he began his one-man war to save the soul of Gotham City. The vigilante known as Batman was new to the city's dark streets, and his errors were costly. Though his mind, body and arsenal of crime-fighting gear were all honed to near-perfection, his methods were yet unproven.But Batman's rookie lessons were just the prelude to far more desperate tales.Despite becoming an outlaw himself after quelling the Arkham Asylum riots, the World's Greatest Detective takes it on his shoulders to unravel why the new mayor, Quincy Sharp, wants to create Arkham City--a section of Gotham where heinous criminals and the insane can roam freely. Now not only is the Dark Knight up against City Hall, but also the amassing armies of his numerous enemies--the Penguin, Two-Face and even The Joker himself.On top of the machinations of Batman's full rogues gallery, a new vigilante emerges--the Arkham Knight. It's a life-or-death battle unlike any other for the Caped Crusader's allies and enemies, with no end in sight!Collects Batman: Arkham Asylum: The Road to Arkham, Batman: Arkham City #1-5, Batman: Arkham City: End Game #1, Batman: Arkham Knight #1-12, Batman: Arkham Knight Annual #1, Batman: Arkham Knight: Batgirl & Harley Quinn #1, Batman: Arkham Knight Genesis #1-6, Batman: Arkham Knight: Robin Special #1, Batman: Arkham Origins and Batman: Arkham Unhinged.

The Dynamic Duo by the all-star creative team o Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason! Damian and Bruce Wayne have always had their differences, but they can t let that stop them from fulfilling their duties as Gotham City s protectors. Unfortunately that gets a little tricky when Damian s mom, Talia al Ghul, and the League of Assassins come into play! Continuing the collection of Tomasi and Gleason s work on Batman and Robin, Book Two delves even deeper into the tumultuous lives and antics of the Dynamic Duo! From sojourners to Dinosaur Island to facing off against the unstoppable League of Assassins and more! Batman and Robin absolutely have their work cut out for them. And it s not just the high-flying action that represents a challenge! If they re going to work together as partners under the mask, they ll have to also learn to work together as father and son!

The Super Sons are back—bigger, bolder, and in more trouble than ever in this action-packed complete collection!The sons of Superman and Batman are back for more high-stakes adventures across the DC Universe! In this complete collection, Jon Kent and Damian Wayne must outsmart their greatest enemies, from the villainous Kid Amazo to the sinister Rex Luthor and his Multiversal Injustice Army. Their friendship is tested like never before as they battle through interstellar prisons, uncover magical mysteries, and even race against time to save the Justice League—all while staying one step ahead of their foes. This action-packed collection is a must-have for fans of dynamic duos, Multiversal mayhem, and the heartwarming bond between two of DC’s youngest heroes!Collects Super Sons #15-16, Adventures of the Super Sons Super #1-12, Challenge of the Super Sons #1-7, and stories from Robin: 80th Anniversary 100-Page Special #1 and DC Terrors Through Time #1.

A father’s love knows no limits as Batman journeys across the globe, beyond death, and into the heart of Apokolips to bring his son back.The final chapter in Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason’s acclaimed run pushes Batman to the edge—emotionally, physically, and across space and time. In the wake of Robin’s death, Bruce Wayne is a man possessed, embarking on a relentless mission to recover Damian’s body from Ra’s al Ghul and ultimately confront the dark god Darkseid on Apokolips itself. But when the impossible happens and Robin returns, with powers far beyond what any sidekick should wield, Batman must figure out how to be both a father and a mentor to a boy changed by death. Packed with heart, action, and cosmic stakes, this volume collects the emotional climax of one of the most beloved modern Batman sagas.Collects Batman and Robin #29-40, Robin Rises: Omega #1, Robin Rises: Alpha #1, Batman and Robin Annual #3,  and stories from Secret Origins #4 and Detective Comics #27

Die offizielle Vorgeschichte zu Batman: Arkham Knight, dem Finale der großen Videogame-Saga! Der Joker ist tot und Arkham City geschlossen. Für Gotham bricht ein neues Zeitalter an, und Bruce Wayne fragt sich, ob seine Stadt nach wie vor einen Dunklen Ritter braucht. Da tauchen die nächsten Bedrohungen auf – und Arkham Knight, der Batman vernichten will… Der Comic zum Videogame! Mit exklusivem Batman-Skin zum Game!

Im Videogame-Hit Batman: Arkham Knight ist Gothams finsterer neuer Ritter ein brutaler Antiheld, der knallhart gegen Schurken vorgeht und einen gewaltigen Hass auf Batman hegt. Dieser Band enthüllt die ganze Vorgeschichte des Arkham Knight und zeigt sein Aufeinandertreffen mit dem Joker, Deathstroke und Harley Quinn. Nicht nur für Fans des Spiels! Autor: Peter J. Tomasi Zeichner: Alisson Borges

Im zweiten Band des offiziellen Comic-Prequels zum Game Batman: Arkham Knight bekommt es der Dunkle Ritter unter anderem mit Knochenbrecher Bane und natürlich dem finsteren Arkham Knight zu tun – ihr gewaltiges Aufeinanderprallen erschüttert ganz Gotham City! Genauso viel Impact hat das Debüt der Suicide Squad um Harley Quinn und Deadshot… Autor: Peter J. Tomasi Zeichner: Viktor Bogdanovic

SERIEN-KILLER UND FINSTERE GÖTTER James Gordon ist der neue Batman im Dienst der Polizei von Gotham City. Und er ist einem grausamen Serienmörder auf der Spur, der die Leichen seiner Opfer als historische Persönlichkeiten arrangiert. Außerdem erhält er Besuch von einem alten Kameraden aus seiner Zeit bei den US Marines und muss anschließend als hoch gerüsteter Dunkler Ritter einem falschen und dennoch mächtigen Gott in der afghanischen Wüste gegenübertreten! Dieser Band schließt die US-Serie DETECTIVE COMICS aus dem Neuen DC-Universum ab – geschrieben von Top-Autor Peter J. Tomasi (BATMAN & ROBIN) und gezeichnet von Fernando Pasarin (GREEN LANTERN CORPS) sowie Scot Eaton (BATMAN: ARKHAM WAR).

DIE MÄNNER, DIE BRUCE WAYNE ZUM DUNKLEN RITTER MACHTEN! Ein unbekannter Mörder tötet in Gotham City zwei unschuldige Menschen – und verkleidet sie als Martha und Thomas Wayne, die Eltern von Bruce Wayne, dem Alter Ego von Batman. Wer ist dieser neue Gegner, der offenbar alles über den Dunklen Ritter weiß? Als auch Leslie Thompkins und Alfred Pennyworth, zwei seiner ältesten Freunde, ins Visier des unheimlichen Killers geraten, macht sich Batman auf die Jagd und sucht auf der ganzen Welt all jene auf, die ihn einst zum besten Detektiv und Verbrecherjäger ausbildeten und möglicherweise sein größtes Geheimnis kennen, darunter der erste Mister Miracle! Und so muss sich Batman nicht nur einem mysteriösen Feind stellen, sondern auch der eigenen Vergangenheit! Neues Kreativteam, neue Storyline – perfekter Einstiegspunkt! Eine komplette, actiongeladene und überraschende Geschichte von Top-Autor Peter J. Tomasi (BATMAN & ROBIN) und mit spektakulären Zeichnungen von Doug Mahnke (BATMAN). ENTHÄLT: DETECTIVE COMICS 994–999

DER DUNKLE RITTER IN DER FALLE Batman jagt den verrückten Calendar-Man – und geht seinem Feind in die Falle! Jetzt ist der Dunkle Ritter ein Gefangener, und er muss kämpfen, Stunde um Stunde, Minute für Minute, sieben Tage lang, gegen eine Armee genmanipulierter Grundy-Monster! Und wenn er diese Woche des Schmerzes überlebt, fängt für ihn der Albtraum erst richtig an! Die offizielle Vorgeschichte zum gleichnamigen Game-Kracher – nicht nur für die Fans des Videospiels, sondern ein Comic, der jeden Batman-Fan begeistern wird! Geschrieben von Top-Autor Peter J. Tomasi (BATMAN & ROBIN)!

BATMAN UND ROBIN GEGEN DEN ARKHAM KNIGHT! Ein mysteriöses Massensterben von Fledermäusen führt Batman und Robin auf die Spur eines neuen Gegners: Der Arkham Knight ist entschlossen, Gotham vom angeblich schädlichen Einfluss des Dunklen Ritters zu befreien, und führt dafür eine ganze Armee in die Schlacht. Doch der Ritter aus Arkham hat noch andere Verbündete, Batmans alten Feind Dr. Phosphorus und den monströsen Arcane mit seinen Unmenschen. In den düsteren Gemäuern des Arkham Asylum, der Irrenanstalt für wahnsinnige Superschurken, lüften Batman und Robin schließlich das erschütternde Geheimnis des Arkham Knight und erfahren, woher sein grenzenloser Hass auf den Mitternachtsdetektiv rührt … Für Fans und Neuleser: Grandiose Batman-Action, in Szene gesetzt von Top-Autor Peter J. Tomasi ( BATMAN & ROBIN), Brad Walker (AQUAMAN), Travis Moore (FABLES: THE WOLF AMONG US) und anderen. ENTHÄLT: DETECTIVE COMICS 1000–1005 & DETECTIVE COMICS ANNUAL 2

HERR DER FINSTEREN MÄCHTEJahrhundertelang war Teth-Adam der düstere Meister der Magie namens Black Adam! Doch nun hat er alles verloren: Die Herrschaft über seine arabische Heimat Kahndaq, seine große Liebe Adrianna, die ermordet wurde – und seine Superkräfte! Zudem wird er wegen all der Untaten, die er in letzter Zeit begangen hat, von Atom Smasher und den anderen Helden der Justice Society sowie von Hawkman, Batman und Superman gejagt! Doch auch ohne seine magischen Kräfte ist Teth-Adam nicht hilflos! Und vor allem ist er bis zum Äußersten entschlossen, sich all das zurückzuholen, was ihm genommen wurden ‒ und wenn er dafür die Grenzen zwischen Leben und Tod überschreiten muss!Die düstere Neudefinition von Black Adam von 2007/2008 gilt bereits als moderner Comic-Klassiker! Geschrieben von Top-Autor Peter J. Tomasi (BATMAN & ROBIN, SUPERMAN) und gezeichnet von Doug Mahnke (BATMAN – DETECTIVE COMICS).ENTHÄLT: BLACK ADAM: THE DARK AGE 1-6

GEISTER, KILLER UND EIN CLOWNGotham City ist die düstere Metropole, über die Batman wacht. In diesem Band bekommt es der Dunkle Ritter zuerst mit einem blutigen Kult und dem Rachegeist Spectre zu tun und anschließend mit seinem Erzfeind Joker, der einen Rummelplatz zu einem Ort des nackten Horrors macht. Doch auch außerhalb von Gotham City lauern Gefahren, etwa auf einer abgelegenen Pazifikinsel, auf der sich Batman ein Duell auf Leben und Tod mit dem Auftragskiller Deadshot liefert …Coole Batman-Action für Kenner und Neueinsteiger, inszeniert von Top-Autor Peter J. Tomasi (BATMAN & ROBIN), Doug Mahnke (JOKER: DER MANN, DER LACHT), Kyle Hotz (JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK) und Christian Duce (FLASH).

EIN FROSTIGES VERBRECHERPAARDer Kryologe Dr. Victor Fries ist als Mr. Freeze der eiskalte Widersacher von Batman. Vor Jahren wurde seine geliebte Frau Nora unheilbar krank, und Fries versetzte sie in einen Kälteschlaf. Sobald ein Heilmittel gefunden sein würde, will er sie wiedererwecken. Und jetzt ist es so weit! Doch als Nora ins Leben zurückkehrt, ist sie keine normale Frau mehr. Auch sie verfügt über eisige Kräfte, und gemeinsam bescheren Mr. und Mrs. Freeze Batmans Stadt Gotham City eine verbrecherische Eiszeit! Außerdem bekommt es der Dunkle Ritter im winterlichen Gotham mit einem mörderischen Wikinger-Kult zu tun …Zwei abgeschlossene, extra-coole Batman-Storys – von Bestsellerautor Peter J. Tomasi (BATMAN & ROBIN), Top-Zeichner Doug Mahnke (SUPERMAN) und anderen.ENTHÄLT: DETECTIVE COMICS 1012-1019