WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY; PAINTED ART AND COVER BY JON J MUTH
A beautiful angel with an ancient score to settle puts out a contract on Lucifer Morningstar. But can the Devil really die? Alerted by an attack on Lux, his L.A. piano bar, Lucifer follows a trail that leads him from the mercurial realm of the Dreaming to the luminous streets of Beijing. It's up to The Morningstar to fight his most difficult battle ? of body and spirit ? as he falls into the jaws of a trap that doesn't even exist until it's sprung. Featuring guest-appearances by Daniel, the new Sandman, as well as Lucifer's masked accomplice, Mazikeen. For more information, see the feature article.
Prestige Format. MATURE READERS FC, 48 PG.
Appearing for the first time since his revival in THE BOOKS OF MAGIC miniseries, Doctor Occult faces his greatest challenge when his male and female aspects begin to radically interchange. The driving force appears to be his/her repressed sexuality fighting its way to the surface under the influence of Koth, Occult's oldest enemy. Koth's goal is to separate Occult from his female aspect, leading to a desperate quest in which Occult must reconcile his duality - or be obliterated.
Written by Dave Louapre, with art by Dan Sweetman. Painted cover by Kent Williams. Suggested for Mature Readers. 68 pages. New Format.
Written by Matt Wagner. Art and cover by Michael Wm. Kaluta.
Comics legends Matt Wagner and Michael Wm. Kaluta wrap up their dynamic collaboration as Madame Xanadu and the golden age Sandman confront an ancient terror in the mind-bending conclusion to 'Exodus Noir.' 32 pages, full color.
A brutal murder in ancient Britain sets in motion a series of reincarnations that spans the centuries, as Mildred, Morganna and Cynthia, the Three Witches from the pages of THE SANDMAN, attempt to avenge the death of their priestess. With a framing sequence by Teddy Kristiansen, the first issue focuses on Cynthia the Maiden, as the Three Witches attempt to help a medieval bride escape her marriage to a sorcerous killer.
Written by James Robinson, based on a story co-plotted by Alisa Kwitney, with art by Peter Snejbjerg. Painted cover by Michael Kaluta.
"Farewell, Moonshadow." Released 10 years after the original 12-issue Moonshadow series, this follow-up one-shot is comprised of full-page illustrations accompanied by text, giving it something of a storybook feel. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils, inks, and cover by Jon J. Muth.
WRITTEN BY BILL WILLINGHAM; ART BY PAUL GUINAN AND RON RANDALL; PAINTED COVER BY JOHN BOLTON
Vegas is in flames, his girlfriend is about to get tortured, and his annoying friends (now trapped in hideous forms following their horrendous deaths) are crowding his humble apartment/afterlife. But nothing can stop Joey Martin from raising the stakes as he plays the last hand of high-end celestial poker.
WRITTEN BY DEVIN GRAYSON; PAINTED ART BY JOHN BOLTON AND SEAN PHILLIPS; PAINTED COVER BY BOLTON
In the powerful conclusion, Meg's online deathmatch goes disastrously wrong. With her fantasy life now as shattered as her real life, she must decide if either of them is worth living any more. Prestige Format.
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Insanity has at last claimed Deadman as he embraces madness to escape the loneliness of his existence. For the first time, Boston Brand truly becomes a ghost in heart and mind, bitter and vengeful and ready to wreak havoc on any living person unlucky enough to cross his path. DEADMAN: EXORCISM revisits the angst-ridden world of Deadman in his new home, a deserted Vermont church - a church not even he realizes is the deadly nexus of an arcane convergence. Swept into that vortex along with him are the Phantom Stranger, Madame Waxahachie, a trio of evil spirits and a plague of demons seeking to escape from Hell.
Written by Mike Baron, with art and cover by Kelley Jones.
Prestige Format. Suggested for Mature Readers. Cover price $4.95.
Batman is forced into an unholy alliance with Etrigan the Demon when a rash of ritual murders sweeps through Gotham, the work of another demon who has orchestrated these lethal black-magic slayings! Gothic terror and infernal schemes abound in a tale that takes the Dark Knight into the Abyss itself to fight for the lives of Gotham's people.
Written by Alan Grant. Art by David Roach. Cover by Roach and Brian Stelfreeze.
FC, 48 PG. Prestige Format. Cover price $4.95.
With Logos in pursuit, Black Orchid and Sherilyn flee into a mysterious forest, the home of a deadly contagion the Orchid must destroy to save her friend's life.
Written by Dick Foreman, with art by Jill Thompson and Stan Woch. Painted cover by Dave McKean.
A cast member dies...and that's only the beginning. Swamp Thing and his child, Tefe, must face an unexpected and deadly foe awaiting them in the heart of the Green, while Abby and Brenda confront the forces of the High Priest.
Written by Doug Wheeler, with art by Mike Hoffman, Doug Hazlewood and Mickey Ritter. Painted cover by Matt Wagner.
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Written by Sam Kieth Art and cover by Kieth
Get ready for an action-packed 2-part tale teaming up the Dark Knight with the interstellar madman, as only Sam Kieth can deliver! Batman, transported to an alien vessel by a mysterious figure, is asked to help cure a plague that has infected its inhabitants. Lobo, who has also been shanghaied, finds himself in the same boat. Now, Batman and Lobo, two incredibly unlikely companions, must somehow find a way to work together - and find out the real reason for their abductions - before they kill each other!
Cover price $5.99.
Story and art by LEE BERMEJO.Inspired by Charles Dickens' immortal classic A Christmas Carol, BATMAN: NOEL features different interpretations of The Dark Knight, along with his enemies and allies, in different eras, from writer/artist Lee Bermejo (JOKER).In this spectacular, oversized graphic novel, Batman must come to terms with his past, present and future as he battles villains from the campy 1960s to dark and brooding menaces of today, while exploring what it means to be the hero that he is.Hardcover, 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 112 pages, full color.Cover price $22.99.
Night of the Owls Tie-in - (W) Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV. (A/CA) Jason Fabok. MR. FREEZE is introduced to The New 52!
What is Mr. Freeze's relationship to the COURT OF OWLS? Is he an ally - or do they want him dead? 'NIGHT OF THE OWLS' continues here!
Cover by Greg Capullo Court of Owls Epilogue - "Ghost in the Machoine!" (W) Scott Snyder and James Tynion IV (A) Becky Cloonan (pgs 1-21) and Andy Clarke (pgs. 22-28)
It's the epilogue to 'The Court of Owls'! The next major storyline begins here! A stand-alone issue starring the esoteric Harper Row, BATMAN #12 is written by Scott Snyder and features stunning guest art by Becky Cloonan, the first woman to ever illustrate the series.
Cover by Greg Capullo Night of the Owls Tie-In - (W) Scott Snyder (A) Greg Capullo & Various
The stunning conclusion to 'THE COURT OF OWLS' epic! The final chapter of 'THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF WAYNE.'
Cover by Greg Capullo Night of the Owls Tie-In - (W) Scott Snyder (A) Greg Capullo & Various
BATMAN takes the fight to THE COURT OF OWLS! Discover the evil mastermind behind THE COURT. Plus: The 'Fall of the House of Wayne' backup by SCOTT SNYDER, JAMES TYNION IV and RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE.
Cover by Greg Capullo Night of the Owls Tie-In - (W) Scott Snyder (A) Greg Capullo, Jonathan Glapion
'NIGHT OF THE OWLS' continues here! Batman must stop the TALONS that have breeched the Batcave in order to save an innocent life...and Gotham City! In the backup story, learn more about the PENNYWORTH family and the secrets they've kept from the Wayne family!
Cover by Greg Capullo Night of the Owls: Part 1 - (W) Scott Snyder (A) Greg Capullo, Jonathan Glapion
Broken and beaten, Bruce Wayne has retreated from Gotham City - the city of Owls - to Wayne Manor. But no place is safe, because the Court is about to strike at the heart of city, and nothing will ever be the same. Be there for the start of the battle for Gotham City's soul...and the prelude to 'The Night of the Owls.' And in the first chapter of a new backup story, learn the secret history of The Court of Owls - as well as the secrets of Gotham City and the Wayne family!
Cover by Greg Capullo (W) Scott Snyder (A) Greg Capullo, Jonathan Glapion
Batman may have survived the Court of Owls' first strike (barely), but even as he recuperates, the Court is preparing to launch its most deadly and sweeping attack yet. Plus: The secrets revealed in this issue will change Batman's world forever! You won't want to miss the issue everyone will be talking about! NOTE: First full appearance of Harper Row.
Cover by Greg Capullo (W) Scott Snyder (A) Greg Capullo, Jonathan Glapion
Deep beneath Gotham City lies the Court of Owls' deadliest trap - and Batman has fallen right into it! Can he escape, or will he perish in a maze of nightmare? Enter the labyrinth, Batman - if you dare!
Cover by Greg Capullo (W) Scott Snyder (A) Greg Capullo, Jonathan Glapion
Shocking discoveries lead Batman deeper into the mystery of the Court of Owls and its secret and bloody ties to both Gotham City and the Wayne family. But an even deadlier threat awaits Batman: a trap set hundreds of years ago, far beneath his city. The war for Gotham's soul begins here!
Cover by GREG CAPULLO Written by SCOTT SNYDER Art by GREG CAPULLO and JONATHAN GLAPION
As Bruce digs deeper into the mystery of the recent owl murders, he soon finds himself face to face with a shocking enemy - an enemy the Wayne family has secretly been at war with for centuries. Be there for the first shots of the war for the soul of Gotham City. Friends will become deadly enemies and secrets will be revealed - revelations that will change the Bat-family forever.
Cover by GREG CAPULLO Written by SCOTT SNYDER Art and cover by GREG CAPULLO and JONATHAN GLAPION
Bruce Wayne is back in the cowl, hunting a new and deadly killer in Gotham City - a killer with a vendetta against Bruce Wayne! But who is this mysterious killer in an owl skull mask? And is he the key to unlocking one of Gotham's oldest and most terrifying secrets? Be there for their first brutal encounter!
