Someone is poisoning Gotham City...and Batman must find the fiend before the city's population is slaughtered. Also, Bruce Wayne has a date...with Vicki Vale. Written by Alan Grant, with art by Norm Breyfogle and Steve Mitchell. Cover by Breyfogle. 36 pgs.
Even death can't stop the menace of the Penguin as he rises from the grave and begins to plot against Batman and all of Gotham City. Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Written by Alan Grant, with art by Norm Breyfogle and Steve Mitchell. Cover by Breyfogle. 36 pgs.
Written by Sam Hamm. Art by Denys Cowan, Dick Giordano and Frank McLaughlin. Cover by Denys Cowan and Malcolm Jones III.
Batman must finally confront the evil that he is responsible for creating...as well as the personal demons that have haunted him since that fateful day in Gotham City's Crime Alley.
Softcover, 84 pages, full color.
Blind Justice: 2 of 3 - Bruce Wayne...a traitor? The Darknight Detective delves into the 'lost' years of his career in order to clear his name...only to place himself in even greater danger. Part 2 of 3. Written by Sam Hamm, with art by Denys Cowan, Dick Giordano and Frank McLaughlin. Plus: pin-ups by Bob Kane, Mike Mignola and Kyle Baker. Cover by Cowan and Malcolm Jones III.
Cover art by Norm Breyfogle and Dick Giordano. Fever Break! starring Batman, Scareface, and Ventriloquist, script by John Wagner and Alan Grant, pencils by Norm Breyfogle, inks by Steve Mitchell;
Batman faces off against the one responsible for the import of the drug "Fever."
Continued from Batman Shadow of the Bat (1992) #0. As Bruce Wayne ponders the future, his early days as the Dark Knight come to mind, when he used his vast fortune to amass an arsenal of high-tech hardware to aid him in his war on crime. Plus, more is revealed about a dark episode in Batman's past.
Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Graham Nolan and Scott Hanna. Cover by Nolan and Hanna. 36 pgs.
Cover art by Nick Cardy. O.G.R.E. Strikes Back! starring Aquaman, Aqualad, Mera, O.G.R.E., and The Tall Man, script by Bob Haney, art by Nick Cardy.
To protect the U.N. from an O.G.R.E. weapon, Aquaman creates a water barrier. 36 pgs.
It's a sprawling cosmic saga as the stars of GREEN LANTERN, L.E.G.I.O.N. '93 and THE DARKSTARS come together in one of the greatest space adventures ever: DC UNIVERSE: TRINITY, a crossover in 8 parts that decides, once and for all, who has jurisdiction over the spaceways. TRINITY is the story of the Triarch, a trio of ancient deities who, a billion years ago, attempted to remake the universe. Now they're returned to finish the job, forcing the Green Lantern Corps, L.E.G.I.O.N. and the Darkstars into a cataclysmic war with seemingly omnipotent beings. Continues in Green Lantern (1990 2nd Series) #44. Written by Gerard Jones, Michael Jan Friedman, Mark Waid and Barry Kitson. Pencils by Gene Ha, Travis Charest and Kitson. Cover by Ha and Romeo Tanghal. 52 pages.
Written by PETER J. TOMASI Art by GERALDO BORGES and SCOTT HANNA Cover by ALEX GARNER Things go from bad to worse as Guy Gardner and John Stewart's squad of Green Lanterns is vastly outnumbered by the Intruders, a force that knows how to neutralize any green ring's power. And these invaders have made it abundantly clear: this is personal.
His past no longer a mystery to him, J'onn J'onzz must now look toward the future...provided he can survive the present. Guest-starring Justice League International. Script by J.M. DeMatteis, with art and cover by Mark Badger. New Format.
Dr. Erdel, the man who brought J'onn J'onzz to Earth, returns to fight alongside the Martian Manhunter against the Death God. Script by J.M. DeMatteis, with art and cover by Mark Badger. New Format.
He may be losing his shape-changing powers, but J'onn J'onzz must still defeat the Death God in battle. Guest-starring the Justice League International. Script by J.M. DeMatteis, with art and cover by Mark Badger. New Format.
Batman Day Special Edition - Cover by Greg Capullo. Stories by Bill Finger, Brad Meltzer and Scott Snyder. Art by Bob Kane, Bryan Hitch, Sean Murphy and designer Chip Kidd.
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Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Greg Capullo and Jonathan Glapion. Cover by Greg Capullo.
Get ready for the earth-shattering encore! The legendary team behind Dark Nights: Metal and Batman: Last Knight on Earth take center stage and reunite for one last tour. When the Earth is enveloped by the Dark Multiverse, the Justice League is at the mercy of the Batman Who Laughs. Humanity struggles to survive in a hellish landscape twisted beyond recognition, while Batman, Wonder Woman, and Superman have all been separated and fight to survive. Unleash the beast and let the head banging begin!
32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.
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Blank Cover. Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Freddie Williams II.
DC Comics and IDW team up for the crossover you never saw coming as two of the greatest entertainment icons meet for the first time! In Gotham City, a series of deadly raids leads Batman to believe he's up against a group of highly trained ninjas known as the Foot Clan! Somehow, they've crossed over to another dimension and are determined to take advantage of the situation while looking to get back home. But they haven't come alone: Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo are hot on their trail. Get ready for excitement as heroes and villains from both worlds clash and team up in an epic battle that threatens the very fabric of reality!
32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.
Unknown Comics exclusive variant by Jay Anacleto. Written by Scott Snyder, Kevin Smith, Paul Dini, Warren Ellis, Denny O'Neil, Christopher Priest, Brian Michael Bendis, Geoff Johns, James Tynion IV, Tom King and Peter J. Tomasi. Art by Greg Capullo, Jim Lee, Dustin Nguyen, Becky Cloonan, Steve Epting, Neal Adams, Alex Maleev, Kelley Jones, Álvaro Martínez-Bueno, Tony S. Daniel, Joëlle Jones, Doug Mahnke, Jonathan Glapion, Scott Williams, Derek Fridolfs, Raul Fernandez and Jaime Mendoza. After 80 years, it's here -- the 1,000th issue of DETECTIVE COMICS, the title that literally defines DC!
This 96-page issue is stacked with an unbelievable lineup of talent that will take you on a journey through Batman's past, present and future...plus a sensational epilogue that features the first-ever DC Universe appearance of the deadly Arkham Knight! But who is under the mask? And why do they want Batman dead? The incredible future of Batman adventures begins here! Featuring: "Batman's Longest Case" by Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo and Jonathan Glapion; "Manufacture for Use" by Kevin Smith, Jim Lee and Scott Williams; "The Legend of Knute Brody" by Paul Dini, Dustin Nguyen and Derek Fridolfs; "The Batman's Design" by Warren Ellis and Becky Cloonan; "Return to Crime Alley" by Denny O'Neil and Steve Epting; "Heretic" by Christopher Priest and Neal Adams; "I Know" by Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev; "The Last Crime in Gotham" by Geoff Johns and Kelley Jones; "The Precedent" by James Tynion IV, Álvaro Martínez-Bueno and Raul Fernandez; "Batman's Greatest Case" by Tom King, Tony S. Daniel and Joëlle Jones; and the Arkham Knight in "Medieval" by Peter J. Tomasi, Doug Mahnke and Jaime Mendoza (continues next issue). Plus pin-ups by Mikel Janín, Jason Fabok and Amanda Conner.
96 pages, full color. Rated T
Written by Alan Burnett and Paul Dini. Art by Ty Templeton. Cover by Andrew MacLean.
Gotham City is changing. After Mayor Hill is killed by a mysterious assailant, Batman finds himself tracking down an ancient order thats long been buried under the streets of Gotham: the Court of Owls. But what does this group have to gain from the death of Mayor Hill, and how can Deadman help the Dark Knight?
32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.
Limited 1 for 100 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by James Tynion IV, Matthew Rosenberg. Art by Otto Schmidt. Cover by Daniel Warren Johnson.
The Justice League has long protected Earth from all manner of foreign and alien invaders over the years, always keeping a vigilant eye to the skies for the next threat. But what if the threat was already walking the Earth…hiding in plain sight…watching…waiting for their moment to strike… In the tradition of DCeased comes a terrifying new series from the twisted minds of James Tynion IV (Nice House on the Lake; Something is Killing the Children), Matthew Rosenberg (The Joker Presents: A Puzzlebox; 4 Kids Walk Into A Bank; Hawkeye), and Otto Schmidt that will tear the Justice League apart in their war with the undead!
Cover price $4.99.
Cover art by Jim Aparo. "The Ghost of Wayne Mansion" starring Batman, Man-Bat, Dr. Terrence Thirteen, James Gordon, Poison Ivy (Flashback), and Rupert Thorne, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Frank McLaughlin
Two kids run out of abandoned Wayne Manor, screaming that the house is haunted; One of them goes to a police officer and tells his wild tale; The news reaches Commissioner Gordon, who goes to the Wayne Foundation to ask Bruce Wayne for permission to inspect the house; Rupert Thorne returns to Gotham City after being locked away in Arkham Asylum. Hostess Cup Cakes ad starring Red Tornado, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. "Murder Will Out" Just A Moment Mystery, script by Robin Snyder, art by Adrian Gonzales. "Night of the Coven," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Trevor Von Eeden, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Batman solves the murder of a wealthy woman named Mrs. Sawyer.
36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.
Written by Dave Wielgosz. Art by Sumit Kumar. Cover by Kyle Hotz and Alejandro Sanchez.
For years Kirk Langstrom has struggled with his monstrous alter ego Man-Bat and the serum that transformed him. But he's finally hit rock bottom following a devastating setback, and he's going to take out his anger on every single citizen of Gotham City. Will the combined might of Batman and the GCPD be enough to stop Langstrom once and for all? Or will this just be the start of Man-Bat's devastation?
32 pages, full color. Ages 13+ Cover price $3.99.
Platinum Edition, still in original unopened polybag. Includes Bloodlines promo trading card. Cover by Jerry Ordway. Written by Jerry Ordway, Louise Simonson, Roger Stern, Karl Kesel and Dan Jurgens. Art by Tom Grummett, Jon Bogdanove, Butch Guice, Dan Jurgens, Brett Breeding, Doug Hazlewood, Dennis Janke and Denis Rodier. "Life After Death!" by Jerry Ordway, Tom Grummett and Doug Hazlewood - After suffering a heart attack, Jonathan's spirit joins Clark's in the astral plane. Jonathan must get Clark to clear his head, or else he might end up in Blaze's domain...forever. 8 extra story pages replace ad pages that are in the standard edition. Characters in this story: Gangbuster [Jose Delgado]; Cat Grant; Inspector Bill Henderson; Jonathan Kent; Martha Kent; Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen; The Prankster; Superman [Clark Kent]; Kismet; Harry Kent (hallucination); Peter; Vincent Edge; Ty; Ron Troupe; High-Pockets; Cindy; Clarice Day; Cleric (demon; villain); Blaze [Angela Blaze] (villain). Also: 4-page Steel story "First Sighting" by Louise Simonson, Jon Bogdanove and Dennis Janke - In the midst of a battle between rival gangs, John Henry Irons rises from the rubble of the battle between Superman and Doomsday. Characters in this story: John Henry Irons; White Rabbit [Angora Lapin] (first appearance; villain); The Dragons [Homes; Wheels; Hype (death)] (villains); The Sharks (villains). Story continues in Superman The Man of Steel (1991) #22. Plus: 4-page Eradicator story "First Sighting" by Roger Stern, Butch Guice and Denis Rodier - A guy tries to hijack a car, and is pursued by the cold Last Son of Krypton. Characters in this story: The Eradicator; Darryl Wilbur (first appearance; villain). Story continues in Action Comics (1938 DC) #687. And: 4-page Superboy story "First Sighting" by Karl Kesel, Tom Grummett and Doug Hazlewood - Superboy escapes from Cadmus with the help of the Newsboy Legion. Characters in this story: The Newsboy Legion [Big Words; Flip; Gabby; The Guardian; Scrapper; Tommy Tompkins, Jr.]; Superboy [Conner Kent/Kon-El]; Paul Westfield; Carl Packard. Story continues in Adventures of Superman (1987) #501. Also: 4-page Cyborg Superman story "First Sighting" by Dan Jurgens and Brett Breeding - Superman returns to Metropolis, but portions of his body have been replaced with cybernetic parts. Character in this story: Cyborg Superman [Hank Henshaw]. Story continues in Superman (1987 2nd Series) #78. 64 pages, full color.
Jerry Ordway script; polybagged Collector's Set in white bag; 8 extra story pages; Removable translucent cover; "Bloodlines" trading card. Cover price $2.95.
Daredevil ends up in Gotham, forms an uneasy alliance with Batman, and goes after Two-Face and Mr Hyde. This is a one-shot DC/Marvel crossover by D.G. Chichester and Scott McDaniel published in 1997. See also Batman Daredevil The King of New York (2000).
Cover price $5.99.
Elseworlds. Writer/artist John Byrne reunites two of the key heroes from DC Versus Marvel in the era that created them both, the dark days of World War II. In this Prestige Elseworlds one-shot in which Byrne uses a cool, eye-catching, retro style, diabolical Nazis and criminal madmen stand poised to overthrow the free world. The World's Greatest Detective and the Sentinel of Liberty represent the common man's final hope! Written, illustrated and cover by John Byrne.
FC, 64 pg. Prestige Format. Cover price $5.95.