"Punishment." This final installment of the critically acclaimed prestige format series finds Harvey Dent releasing a number of rogues from Arkham Asylum. All the various plot threads from previous issues are neatly resolved, and the ending offers a genuine surprise. Includes plot points that tie in to Batman Dark Victory. Script by Jeph Loeb, art and cover by Tim Sale. Cover price $4.95.
"Mother's Day." The Scarecrow escapes from Arkham Asylum and douses Batman with fear gas. Bruce, under the influence, runs from Captain Gordon. The death of Bruce Wayne's parents is revisited, further illuminating Batman's motivations for fighting crime. A contest for readers to guess the identity of Holiday is announced.
Script by Jeph Loeb, art and cover by Tim Sale.
Cover price $2.95.
Written by Ed Brubaker Art and cover by Doug Mahnke Acclaimed writer Ed Brubaker (CATWOMAN, GOTHAM CENTRAL) joins forces with fan-favorite artist Doug Mahnke (JLA, JUSTICE LEAGUE ELITE) for a Prestige Format Special that tells the tale of the Dark Knight's first battle against his eventual archnemesis: The Joker! A mysterious homicidal maniac is killing prominent citizens of Gotham City, each time leaving an unusual calling card: a ghastly rictus grin plastered on the victims' lifeless faces. The Dark Knight Detective is on the case, and before long finds himself taking on the Clown Prince of Crime!
Cover by DAVID FINCH Written by GRANT MORRISON Art by DAVID FINCH & SCOTT WILLIAMS
Bruce Wayne made his long journey back through the timestream in RETURN OF BRUCE WAYNE, Dick Grayson and Damian uncovered important secrets in BATMAN & ROBIN, Gotham City's bravest heroes made their mark in BRUCE WAYNE - THE ROAD HOME...and now it's time for BATMAN to return!
Adapted from the novel by Andrew Vachss. Written by Neal Barrett, Jr. Art by Denys Cowan & Prentis Rollins. Cover by Denys Cowan & Kent Williams.
It's the comic-book adaptation of hard-boiled writer Andrew Vachss's new Batman novel from Warner Books!
This passionate, disturbing and thought-provoking story offers a frank depiction of a real-life atrocity being perpetrated today, as the Dark Knight is introduced to the widespread problems of child abuse, including the sexual exploitation of children by adults for profit. As Batman's obsession to destroy this ultimate evil grows, Alfred reveals that Bruce Wayne isn't the first of his family to wage this war.
Softcover, 48 pages, full color. Cover price $5.95.
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Written by Doug Moench. Art and cover by Kelley Jones.
The fan-favorite Bat-team of Doug Moench and Kelley Jones reunite to introduce the newest member of Batman's rogues gallery in this twice-monthly, 5-issue miniseries! Horrible and unexplained murders have Gotham City held captive. Bizarre deaths have been occurring throughout the city, but the perpetrator is unknown. Even when the crimes have been committed in view of witnesses, all that is seen is a glimpse of a weird, skinless 'meat-man' who seems to fade away after the crimes. Gotham's only hope is their Dark Knight Detective, but how can Batman find and fight an Invisible Man?
32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.
Cover by Brian Stelfreeze. "Crime and Punishment," script by J. M. DeMatteis, art by Scott McDaniel
Harvey Dent sets bombs and instigates violence in Gotham City; Batman sees through Dents claims that he's "punishing" Gotham for hypocrisy, figuring out that the true target is Harveys abusive, alcoholic father; Batman tries to save the life Christopher Dent and the soul of Harvey before Two-Face destroys them both.
52 pgs., full color.
Flip-Book - Batman and Two-Face face off against one another across the decades in BATMAN: TWO-FACE STRIKES TWICE. This special 'flip-book' miniseries contains two related encounters between Batman and his duality-obsessed adversary, Two-Face, with two exciting covers on each issue! The stories in BATMAN: TWO-FACE STRIKES TWICE are presented in two distinct styles, with the first half of each issue a tribute to the Batman stories of the Golden Age, adopting the classic style of that era to chronicle one of the Dark Knight's earliest encounters with Two-Face. On the 'flip side' of each issue is a sequel to the Golden Age tale, set in the present day and directly related to the earlier story. The original Robin, Dick Grayson, is featured in the Golden Age story, while Tim Drake, the current Robin, co-stars in the modern story. Written by Mike W. Barr, with art on the Golden Age story by Joe Staton, and cover by Dick Sprang. The modern day sequence features painted art and cover by Daerick Gross.
Complete set of 2 books
Newsstand Edition. Written by Dave Gibbons. Art by Andy Kubert and Adam Kubert. Cover by Chris Warner.
The hunter becomes the hunted as Batman, Earth's ultimate detective, is pitted against Predator, the galaxy's most ruthless hunter! Neither is known for their ability to compromise, assuring readers a break-neck paced three-issue series!
32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.95.
Months ago, Batman narrowly defeated an alien hunter that terrorized Gotham City. In return, the creature's species vowed never again to use the Dark Knight's city as its hunting grounds...but a reckless young Predator with dreams of glory has chosen to break that vow and renews the hunt, seeking to overthrow the upstart human 'Champion.'
While Batman is stalked by the Predator, hired assassins of a Gotham crimelord are also after the Dark Knight. Into this deadly game is drawn the Huntress and a duo of Predators seeking to salvage their race's honor by stopping the young rogue.
Written by Doug Moench, with art by Paul Gulacy and Terry Austin.
Deluxe Format. Cover price $2.50.
Batman goes hand-to-hand with the renegade Predator while Commissioner Gordon lies in a coma. On the trail of both combatants is the Huntress...who arrives too late to save the Dark Knight from defeat in the first battle of this deadly war!
Deluxe Format. Cover price $2.50.
The odds shift when Batman constructs a device that enables him to see the Predator despite the alien's invisibility. But that tactical advantage may prove short-lived when two more Predators arrive in Gotham City!
Written by Doug Moench, with art and cover by Paul Gulacy and Terry Austin.
Deluxe Format. Cover price $2.50.
RobinPerhaps the deadliest threat Batman has ever faced is back in town. And this time, the Predator's not alone! On Earth to show his son the thrill of the hunt, an older champion brings the "boy" to Gotham City where the younger Predator will "cut his teeth" on Robin. Now Batman must find and neutralize the threat while trying to keep Robin out of the path of these deadly aliens. To counter them, they may have to make a pact with another deadly enemy: Mr. Freeze!
Written by Chuck Dixon. Art and cover by Rodolfo Damaggio and Robert Campanella.
FC, 32 pg. Miraweb Format. Cover price $1.95.
The battle between the Dark Knight and a father-and-son pair of deadly Predators continues! The truth of what has invaded Gotham City is too terrible for Batman to reveal to Robin. And to stop it, Batman takes to the sky in a specially modified Waynetech chopper to pursue and take out the two Predators on their hunt in Gotham. This issue features a special cameo by Catwoman!
Written by Chuck Dixon. Art and cover by Rodolfo Damaggio and Robert Campanella.
FC, 32 pg. Miraweb Format. Cover price $1.95.
Batman learns that one of the Predators stalking Gotham has Robin as his target. Can he defeat the extraterrestrial hunter in his own trial and then reach the Batcave in time to save the Boy Wonder? And what will be left of the Dark Knight's lair after the young Predator has unleashed his arsenal inside it?
Written by Chuck Dixon. Art and cover by Rodolfo Damaggio and Robert Campanella.
FC, 32 pg. Miraweb Format. Cover price $1.95.
In this acclaimed DC Elseworlds comic, a sane, rehabilitated Joker—now Jack Napier—seeks redemption by turning politician. After convincing Gotham that Batman’s unchecked vigilantism does more harm than good, Napier embarks on a crusade to dismantle corruption and legally unite the city against the Dark Knight.
Complete set of 8 comics.
Wraparound Sketch by Tony B Scott
Blank Cover. Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Jock.
Left rattled by the events of DARK NIGHTS: METAL, Bruce Wayne must come face to face with the nightmares spawned from the Dark Multiverse. But even though evil devoured evil in the collapse of Challengers Mountain, the Dark Knight still has his doubts. He discovers that the Batman Who Laughs not only survived the fight with The Joker at the end of METAL, but now he is enacting a sinister plan across the Multiverse-something both terrifying and oddly familiar. But when Bruce Wayne realizes the only way to stop this madman is to kill him, he must consider violating the very rule Batman won't break…the same rule that created this insatiable villain-the Batman Who Laughs!
32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.
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Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. Written by Kevin Smith. Art by Walter Flanagan and Art Thibert.
Once again, Kevin Smith - the fan-favorite creator behind GREEN ARROW and Daredevil - teams up with Walter Flanagan - the artist on the acclaimed series BATMAN: CACOPHONY - for an all-new adventure starring The Caped Crusader. The stakes are high as Batman encounters a new vigilante under his wing amidst what Smith describes as a 'backdrop of romance, intrigue, and geek-bait guest stars galore.' Trust us when we say that it's as awesome as it sounds. BATMAN: WIDENING GYRE is just the start of things for Kevin in the Bat-Universe so get on board now!
48 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.
Cover pencils by Art Thibert, inks by Danny Miki. "The Long Count," script by Chuck Dixon and Beau Smith, pencils by Sergio Cariello, inks by Art Thibert, Danny Miki, and Jaime Mendoza
Batman and Wildcat battle each other and then escape the cage they are fighting in. Includes Robin [Tim Drake], Oracle [Barbara Gordon], Killer Croc [Waylon Jones], KGBeast, Steel Jacket, and Monsoon. "The Fight Card," art by Sergio Cariello; Biography and sketch of the creators on the book: Chuck Dixon; Beau Smith; Sergio Cariello; Art Thibert; Danny Miki; Jaime Mendoza.
36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.25.
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Cover pencils by Tony Daniel, inks by Art Thibert. "Lights, Camera, Death," script by Chuck Dixon and Beau Smith, pencils by Sergio Cariello, inks by Art Thibert, Danny Miki, and Jaime Mendoza
Batman and Wildcat become aware of a secret fight club when Killer Croc kills an imitation Wildcat.
36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.25.
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Cover pencils by Tony Daniel, inks by Art Thibert. "Lights, Camera, Death," script by Chuck Dixon and Beau Smith, pencils by Sergio Cariello, inks by Art Thibert, Danny Miki, and Jaime Mendoza
Batman and Wildcat become aware of a secret fight club when Killer Croc kills an imitation Wildcat.
36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.25.
