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Without the island paradise, without the sisterhood that shaped her, without a mission of peace...she's still the Absolute Amazon! Spiraling out of the catastrophic events of Absolute Power, a new side of the DC Universe is born--the Absolute Universe! In a different, darker world, Diana of Themyscira was not raised in paradise, but instead was exiled to the underworld as a baby and raised by an enemy. Darkness and exile did not destroy her; instead, they made her all the stronger--honed into an even greater weapon by tragedy, danger, and magic. Long denied her Amazonian heritage, Diana has finally reached the time for her to rejoin the surface world. Armed with new weapons forged in Hell, and a mission that looks a bit more like justice than peace, Diana will not be stopped on her quest to save the world and discover her place in it, even if that means carving it herself! Eisner Award-winning writer Kelly Thompson is joined by breakout superstar artist Hayden Sherman to reinvent Wonder Woman from the ground up! Collects Absolute Wonder Woman #1-7.

The Son of the Demon Rises Superman s Rage Unleashed. Absolute Superman Vol. 2: Son of the Demon continues Jason Aaron and Rafa Sandoval s bold reimagining of the Man of Steel in a world that fears his power and may soon feel its wrath. As Kal-El is hunted, manipulated, and pushed to the edge, the mysterious Omega Men arrive with a terrifying proposition: unleash your full power, or watch the world burn. With Smallville under siege and his past haunting him, Superman must decide what kind of god he will become. Available in both hardcover and softcover editions. Collects issues #7 14.

Trapped in the Maze, Forged by Myth Wonder Woman Faces Her Greatest Test. Absolute Wonder Woman Vol. 2: As My Mothers Made Me continues Kelly Thompson and Hayden Sherman s bold new vision of Diana of Themyscira. As Diana confronts the horrors of man s world and the truth of her Amazonian legacy, she must choose between rage and compassion, isolation and connection. With supernatural threats erupting across the globe, Diana s journey becomes a battle for identity, justice, and the soul of humanity. Collects issues #8 14. Available in both hardcover and softcover formats.

It is early in Batman's crimefighting career, when James Gordon, HarveyDent, and the vigilante himself were all just beginning their roles as Gotham'sprotectors.Once a town controlled by organized crime, Gotham City suddenly findsitself being run by lawless freaks, such as Poison Ivy, Mr. Freeze, and theJoker. Witnessing his city's dark evolution, the Dark Knight completes histransformation into the city's greatest defender. He faces multiple threats,including the seeming return of a serial killer called Holiday. Batman'sprevious investigation of Holiday's killings revealed that more than one personwas responsible for the murders. So the question remains: who is committingHoliday's crimes this time? And how many will die before Batman learns thetruth?Collecting Batman: Dark Victory #0-13, this epic continues the storyof The Long Halloween.

A bold new era begins as Supergirl returns to her roots, but an impostor threatens to steal her life before she can reclaim it! Kara Zor-El is ready for a fresh start, leaving Metropolis behind to rediscover herself in Midvale. But when she arrives, she finds someone else has already taken up the mantle of Supergirl! As she fights to reclaim her identity, she must also face a growing new threat, one with ties to her past, and a dangerous new ally in Lena Luthor. With a stunning new costume and an exhilarating story by writer/artist Sophie Campbell, this collection marks the beginning of a thrilling new chapter for the Maiden of Might! Collects Supergirl #1-6.

Beyond Mars, beyond physical form, beyond human understanding what s left is the absolute Martian Manhunter! Brought into the Absolute Universe by Deniz Camp and Javier Rodriguez, Absolute Martian Manhunter reinvents the Justice League s resident Martian from top to bottom, taking him on a mind-bending, psychedelic journey that transcends dimensions. An astonishing new version of DC s iconic characters is here! In the Absolute Universe, familiar heroes have been reinvented from the ground up with origin stories that completely reshape both their abilities and their circumstances but maintain the core characteristics than fans have known and loved for decades! FBI Agent John Jones has a problem. His brain has been infected by an alien consciousness calling itself 'the Martian,' and its perception of reality is utterly incomprehensible to the human psyche. Now he must navigate this new status quo, all while balancing the deeply grounded and important duties of his day job! Deniz Camp and Javier Rodriguez take the Martian Manhunter into the Absolute Universe on a mind-bending, psychedelic trip! Collects Absolute Martian Manhunter #1-6.

Trapped in the Maze, Forged by Myth Wonder Woman Faces Her Greatest Test. Absolute Wonder Woman Vol. 2: As My Mothers Made Me continues Kelly Thompson and Hayden Sherman s bold new vision of Diana of Themyscira. As Diana confronts the horrors of man s world and the truth of her Amazonian legacy, she must choose between rage and compassion, isolation and connection. With supernatural threats erupting across the globe, Diana s journey becomes a battle for identity, justice, and the soul of humanity. Collects issues #8 14. Available in both hardcover and softcover formats.

Batman faces off against his most demented and wicked foes in three dark tales of horror and intrigue. Taking place on the most evil of holidays, Halloween, the Dark Knight Detective confronts his deepest fears as he tries to stop the madness and horror created by The Scarecrow, the Mad Hatter, the Penguin, Poison Ivy and The Joker. Collects Batman: Legends of The Dark Knight Halloween Special #1, Batman: Madness #1 and Batman: Ghosts #1.

Death comes to us all, now in DC Finest! In 1988 the pop culture world was rocked when comics readers were given the opportunity to decide the outcome of one of the medium s most controversial quandaries: Should the Boy Wonder die? When Jason Todd s impulsive nature clashes with the Dark Knight s methodical approach to crime-fighting yet again, Jason takes off on his own in search of his birth mother. Meanwhile, Batman s latest case leads him to the Middle East, hot on the trail of the Joker, who is brokering the sale of a nuclear device to terrorists! Realizing that they must work together to prevent a global disaster and find Jason s long-lost mother, Batman and Robin reunite in time to thwart the Clown Prince of Crime. However, this setback sets in motion a far more sinister plot that ultimately leads to betrayal and a deadly date with a crowbar... The decision to kill off the second Robin drew polarized opinions from fans and critics and remains one of the most controversial story arcs in the history of the Caped Crusader. Would the Dark Knight slip into the darkness of the abyss without a Boy Wonder to hold him back? And would fans ever accept another wayward youth stepping into the role of Robin? Collects Batman #423 429, Batman Annual #12, Batman: The Cult #1 4, Detective Comics #590 595, Detective Comics Annual #1.

A Batman who laughs is a Batman who always wins. He unleashed the Dark Multiverse in the epic series Dark Nights: Metal. Now superstar writer Scott Snyder reunites with acclaimed artist Jock (Batman: Black Mirror) to set that evil alternate reality s deadliest denizen loose in Gotham City and the original Dark Knight will never be the same! Half Batman. Half Joker. Combining everything that makes the Caped Crusader a hero and the Clown Prince a killer, the Batman Who Laughs is the Dark Multiverse s deadliest criminal mastermind. Now he s come to Gotham to turn Bruce Wayne s home into an incubator for evil. And he hasn t come alone. Emerging from another of the Dark Multiverse s myriad realities comes the Grim Knight. This vicious vigilante will use any weapon at his disposal to ensure those he has marked for death stay down. A war like no other a war of the Batmen has begun. As Batman s closest friends, deadliest enemies, and doppelgangers from across the Multiverse get caught in the crossfire, only one question remains: Who will have the last laugh? Discover the answer in The Batman Who Laughs a terrifying reimagining of one of comics greatest heroes and villains from the premier Batman writer of our time! Collects the full seven-issue miniseries and the one-shot special issue The Batman Who Laughs: The Grim Knight.

Time running against the Man of Steel. After a diabolical plot by his arch-foe Lex Luthor puts him on the brink of death, Superman must tie up loose ends and make sure that he leaves the Earth better than he found it. The unstoppable creative team of writer Grant Morrison and artist Frank Quitely join forces once more to take Superman back to basics. In an emotionally and visually stunning graphic novel harkening back to a Golden Age of comics, ALL-STAR SUPERMAN creates a new, and at the same time familiar, take on the world's first superhero. This now-classic graphic novel features Superman's renowned supporting cast, including Jimmy Olsen, Lois Lane, Bizarro, Perry White and of course, his greatest foe Lex Luthor. This volume collects issues #1-12. DC Black Label, a new publishing imprint from DC Entertainment, gives premier talent the opportunity to expand upon the canon of DC's iconic Super Hero comic book characters with unique, standalone stories that are outside of the current DC Universe continuity. An all-star lineup of creative teams will craft their own personal definitive DC stories in the tradition of compelling literary works like Batman: The Killing Joke, DC: The New Frontier and Kingdom Come.

A generation of heroes reborn caught between legacy and destiny in DC s most ambitious coming-of-age epic. Spanning the complete early 2000s run that redefined DC's legacy teen heroes, this compendium collects the explosive rebirth of the Teen Titans under Geoff Johns pen. Centered on iconic young heroes like Superboy, Robin, Wonder Girl, Raven, and Beast Boy, this era merges heart-wrenching character arcs with blockbuster action. From the resurrection of Donna Troy to the haunting rise of Raven and the future-shattering Titans Tomorrow arc, the series blends emotional depth with time-bending stakes. This volume collects Teen Titans #1 28 and 1/2; Beast Boy #1 4; Outsiders #24 25; Titans/Young Justice: Graduation Day #1; Teen Titans/Outsiders Secret Files 2003 #1; Teen Titans/Legion Special #1; Supergirl #2; Teen Titans/Outsiders Secret Files 2005 #1; DC Special: The Return of Donna Troy #1 4; Teen Titans 1/2 #1; and Legends of the DC Universe 80-Page Giant #2.

Gods have fallen, and Earth must now reckon with what rises to take their place. It began with a prophecy. From the moment those enigmatic words were delivered from the Source, shock waves rocked the very foundation of the universe. History was written, worlds were conquered, and a new light in the form of a prophesied child shone upon the DCU. But this child, and his unimaginable power, has attracted the attention of evils both human and Apokoliptian. Now on Earth and working alongside the Justice League Unlimited, will the New Gods be able to save the newest member of their tribe before it s too late? This volume collects The New Gods #7 12.

In the first installment of this classic storyline, the Dark Knight’s greatest enemies have all simultaneously escaped from Arkham Asylum and are preying on Gotham City. With his city under siege, Batman pushes his body to the limit as he takes on The Jok

Mentally defeated and physically broken, Bruce Wayne turns to Azrael to assume the identity of Batman during his absence. Accepting his new mission, Jean Paul begins to lose his grip on his sanity as he metes out justice with devastating levels of aggress

The third and final volume of the epic 1990s tale that broke Batman’s back, collected in full for the first time. • Collects BATMAN #509-514, BATMAN: SHADOW OF THE BAT #29-34, DETECTIVE COMICS #676-681, BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #62-63, ROBIN #8-

Now in trade paperback, this title collects issues #20-27 of the seminal horror series, starting with “The Anatomy Lesson,” a haunting origin story with terrifying revelations.

A Spectrum of Kryptonite And the Fractured Truth Within. Superman faces his own worst weakness in a story where Kryptonite reveals more than just physical pain. From the acclaimed creative team behind Ice Cream Man, this DC Black Label event bends genre, tone, and form as Superman is exposed to not only green, red, and black Kryptonite but new and never-before-seen forms like Purple, Cobalt, and Speckled. Each of the five issues serves as a boundary-pushing meditation on power, identity, and trauma. With Batman at his side and Earth at stake, Superman must confront how the shards of his broken homeworld reveal fault lines in his soul. Includes Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum #1 5.

All-stars Mark Waid and Dan Mora bring the next chapter of their Justice League epic to life in Justice League Unlimited Vol. 2, collecting Justice League Unlimited #9 11, Justice League: Dark Tomorrow Special #1, and Justice League: Legion of Darkseid The Omega Act Special #1. Time travelers from all corners of the DC Universe have been mysteriously disappearing and the truth of the mystery surrounding them may be more dangerous and Earth-shattering than anything the Justice League could imagine! Superstars Mark Waid and Dan Mora are on the front lines of a story that will reshape the DCU forever, and it all starts here in Justice League Unlimited Vol. 2! Can Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and their team of heroes solve it in time, or is it already too late? Apokolips is coming Collects Justice League Unlimited #9 11, Justice League: Dark Tomorrow Special #1, and Justice League: The Omega Act Special #1.

After a cataclysmic event costs the lives of millions, the Justice League--led by a rejuvenated Superman--returns to bring balance back to the world. However, the new guard will not go down quietly. A battle is coming between the uncompromising protectors and a untamed group of young powerhouses--one that will define what heroism truly is. Winner of five Eisner and Harvey Awards, Kingdom Come is the best-selling graphic novel form acclaimed writer Mark Waid and superstar painter Alex Ross. DC Black Label, a new publishing imprint from DC Entertainment, gives premier talent the opportunity to expand upon the canon of DC's iconic Super Hero comic book characters with unique, standalone stories that are outside of the current DC Universe continuity. An all-star line-up of creative teams will craft their own personal definitive DC stories in the tradition of compelling literary works like Batman: The Killing Joke, All-Star Superman and DC: The New Frontier.

Kelly Thompson s critically acclaimed Birds of Prey series continues, delivering high-stakes action, sharp humour, and a powerhouse team that refuses to back down! The Birds of Prey are back in another pulse-pounding chapter of Kelly Thompson s hit series! With an unstoppable lineup including Black Canary, Harley Quinn, Cassandra Cain, Big Barda, Zealot, and Barbara Gordon this fearless team takes on its next impossible mission. Filled with dynamic action, sharp wit, and the character-driven storytelling that has made this run an instant classic. Collects Birds of Prey #21 26.

Being a father can't be harder than being Batman, right? Batman needs a break. But with new vigilante Duke Thomas moving into Wayne Manor and an endless supply of adopted, fostered, and biological superhero children to manage, Bruce Wayne is going to have his hands full. Being a father can't be harder than being Batman, right?

The dynamics of the Bat-Family have always been a topic of interest—but being a parent can't be harder than being Batman...right?!Continuing the exciting Webtoons tale! Batman needs a break. But with new vigilante Duke Thomas living in Wayne Manor and an endless supply of adopted, fostered, and biological superhero children to manage, Bruce Wayne has his hands full.

Every story has a beginning... Discover the birth of the Gotham Knights with the early-career adventures of Batgirl, Robin, and Nightwing. The Batman Family: Year One Box Set features the complete collections for Batgirl: Year One, Robin: Year One, and a BOX SET EXCLUSIVE edition of Nightwing: Year One. Witness the birth of legends and the start of journeys that would define the characters forever!

Written by JIM STARLIN and MARV WOLFMAN Art by JIM APARO, GEORGE PEREZ and others Cover by JIM APARO It’s a new paperback edition of the classic Batman tale that sealed the fate of the second Robin, Jason Todd, collected from BATMAN #426-429 and 440-442 and THE NEW TITANS #60-61! On sale SEPTEMBER 21 • 272 pg, FC, $24.99 US

A New York Times #1 Bestseller and Amazon Best Book of 2011! In "TheBlack Mirror," a series of brutal murders pushes Batman's detective skills tothe limit and forces him to confront one of Gotham City's oldest evils. Helplessand trapped in the deadly Mirror House, Batman must fight for his life againstone of Gotham City's oldest and most powerful evils!

In the year 3000, an armada of destructive aliens has unleashed an all-out assault on Earth and is poised to conquer the planet. But when a young boy stumbles upon the crypt of King Arthur, the legendary monarch and the Knights of the Round Table are magically reincarnated. Together once again, King Arthur, Sir Lancelot, Merlin, and the rest of the classic knights take on the invading extraterrestrials and their wicked leader, Morgan Le Fay, the half-sister of Arthur. A mythical tale of honor and bravery, CAMELOT 3000 proves that some heroes are timeless.

All-star writer Mark Waid has teamed up with rising star artist Skylar Patridge to tell a brand-new, definitive story of the Man of Steel s youth! Action Comics tells the story of a teenage Clark Kent in his life on Kent Farm as he struggles to fit into his life both in high school and on Earth as a burgeoning Kryptonian superhero! The Boy of Steel returns! Mark Waid and Skylar Patridge explore the early days of Superman as Clark Kent struggles to fit into his life both as an adoptive member of humanity and as a teenage boy in Kansas! Of course, neither of those things is easy, especially when you also happen to be harboring your secret identity as Superboy, the Boy of Steel! This coming-of-age story links the Clark Kent of the past to the Clark Kent of the present and future, creating the perfect jumping-on point for new and lapsed readers alike to rediscover the Man of Steel and what makes him a quintessential comic book icon! Collects Superman: Action Comics #1087-1092.

Written by GABRIEL B¡ and F¡BIO MOON Art by F¡BIO MOON and GABRIEL B¡ Cover by GABRIEL B¡ “One of the most memorable things we’ve read in a long time.” — io9 “Beautifully written and utterly gorgeous, DAYTRIPPER completely blew me away.” — Gerard Way (Umbrella Academy, My Chemical Romance) What are the most important days of your life? F·bio Moon and Gabriel B· answer that question in the critical and commercial hit series that took the industry by storm, winning praise from such comics veterans as Terry Moore, Craig Thompson and Jeff Smith. Follow aspiring writer Br·s de Oliva Domingos as each chapter of DAYTRIPPER peers in at a completely different moment in his life. Moon and B· tell a beautifully lyrical tale chronicling Domingos’s entire existence – from his loves to his deaths and all the possibilities in between. Introduction by Craig Thompson (Blankets). On sale FEBRUARY 2 • 256 pg, FC, MATURE READERS