Written by MATTEO CASALI Art by KRISTIAN DONALDSON Cover by LEE BERMEJO 99 DAYS is the story of Antoine Boshoso Davis, who is living the dream as a rookie homicide detective for the LAPD. But 12 years ago he was living a nightmare. As a young Hutu in Rwanda, Antoine was forced to become a child soldier with the rebel Hutu militia. Like so many others he was caught up in the slaughter of a country gone insane - murdering scores of men, women and children with a machete. Antoine fled Rwanda for LA, where he grew into a quiet, sensitive man with a deep need for justice - so he joined the LAPD. But when a serial killer starts stalking the African-American residents of LA - murdering them with a machete - Antoine discovers that his past has come back to haunt him.
Celebrate 1000 issues of Action Comics with an all-star lineup of top talent as they pay tribute to the comic that started it all! From today's explosive action to a previously unpublished tale illustrated by the legendary Curt Swan to the Man of Tomorrow's future-this very special, oversized issue presents the best of the best in Superman stories! Featuring all-new art and stories by: Brian Michael Bendis, John Cassaday, Olivier Coipel, Paul Dini, Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, Patrick Gleason, Butch Guice, Geoff Johns, Dan Jurgens, Tom King, Jim Lee, Clay Mann, Brad Meltzer, Jerry Ordway, Tim Sale, Louise Simonson, Scott Snyder, Curt Swan, Peter J. Tomasi, Marv Wolfman, and more! Prestige Format. Decades-spanning variant covers by: Steve Rude (1930s) Michael Cho (1940s) Dave Gibbons (1950s) Michael Allred (1960s) Jim Steranko (1970s) Joshua Middleton (1980s) Dan Jurgens (1990s) Lee Bermejo (2000s), plus a blank variant cover!
It's Batman versus Red Mask in a brutal Gotham that's never known hope! Can the Dark Knight overcome the terrifying infection that Red Mask has unleashed? Only one thing is certain: he won't be able to do it alone. The conclusion to the bestselling The Bat-Man of Gotham is so big it could only be contained in an oversize #900 anniversary issue featuring the return of fan-favorite artist Jorge Jimenez and a wild collection of guest stars! Full of wild revelations and a new path for Batman, this is one issue you won't want to miss!
The first new series from DC Black Label is collected in a spectacular new hardcover! The Joker is dead. There is no doubt about that. But whether Batman finally snapped his scrawny neck or some other sinister force in Gotham City did the deed is still a mystery. Problem is, Batman can't remember...and the more he digs into this labyrinthian case, the more his mind starts to doubt everything he's uncovering. So who better to set him straight than...John Constantine? Problem with that is as much as John loves a good mystery, he loves messing with people's heads even more. So with John's help, the pair will delve into the sordid underbelly of Gotham as they race toward the mind-blowing truth of who murdered The Joker. Batman: Damned is an epic supernatural horror graphic novel told by two of comics' greatest modern storytellers, Brian Azzarello and Lee Bermejo. The DC Black Label collected edition is available in comic shops September 4 with an unabridged narrative and revised periodical art. This new collection includes a sketch gallery and other bonus features.
As Batman's descent into the madness of Gotham City's decadent underbelly continues, he must try to exorcise some of his demonsâ¦and who better to help than the Demon, Etrigan himself. And where there's demons, there's also a Deadman, a Spectre, an Enchantress and a host of other supernatural friends and foes-it's a veritable Grand Guignol! PRESTIGE FORMAT
The stunning conclusion to the groundbreaking miniseries by the critically acclaimed team of writer Brian Azzarello and artist Lee Bermejo is here! Batman's most baffling case brings him face to face with his worst nightmare in this highly anticipated finale! Prestige Format.
The Joker is dead. There is no doubt about that. But whether Batman finally snapped his scrawny neck or some other sinister force in Gotham City did the deed is still a mystery. Problem is, Batman can't rememberand the more he digs into this labyrinthian case, the more his mind starts to doubt everything he's uncovering. So who better to set him straight thanJohn Constantine? The problem with that is as much as John loves a good mystery, he loves messing with people's heads even more. So with John's "help," the pair will delve into the sordid underbelly of Gotham as they race toward the mind-blowing truth of who murdered The Joker. Batman: Damned is an epic supernatural-horror graphic novel told by two of comics' greatest modern storytellers, Brian Azzarello and Lee Bermejo. This new title collects the revised miniseries, plus a sketch gallery and other bonus features.
BERMEJO AND BATMAN: AN ICON DRAWS AN ICON. What happens when a comics art powerhouse meets one of the greatest, most exciting heroes of all time? One part prestige art book, one part compelling noir tale, this one-of-a-kind edition collects some of Lee Bermejo's most jaw-dropping Batman covers woven together to tell a story that strikes right at the heart of the Dark Knight's never-ending crusade.
Written by LEE BERMEJO Art and cover 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.
Inspired by Charles Dickens's immortal classic A Christmas Carol, Batman: Noel takes the Dark Knight on a journey into his own past, present, and future as he battles villains from campy 1960s rivals to dark modern menaces. While Batman fights for his soul in a frozen Gotham landscape, his supporting cast take up recognizable roles analogous to Dickens's original holiday tale. Written and drawn by comic book superstar Lee Bermejo (Batman: Damned), Batman: Noel offers a beautiful and unexpected retelling of a beloved classic.
Two houses overlook Gotham City, beckoning its broken: Wayne Manor and Arkham Asylum. Explore the impact that both have had...through the eyes of a boy whose life was changed forever one dreadful night early in the Dark Knight's career! When the boy's parents were killed by The Joker, he fell through the cracks of the system and was sent to Arkham Asylum! It's a cycle of violence the Dark Knight has no answer for as Gotham's most vulnerable struggle to keep their heads above water! Collects the complete House of Gotham story from Detective Comics #1047-1058.
Detective Blair Wong set her sights on Bruce Wayne as a source of information about the Batmanbut neither of them was ready for the sparks that flew when they met. Unfortunately for their relationship, the imposter Batman has killed again, and the pressure is mounting to close the caseimmediately!
The battle against the imposter poisoning the Batmans name heats up, while Detective Blair Wong makes a deadly decision! Is there any way back for Bruce Waynes war on crime after the damage the copycat has done? Or was that war already lost before it ever began?
DC takes Batman's war on crime worldwide in a new hardcover anthology, Batman: The World. This 160-page book will feature Batman stories by creative teams from across the globe, taking place in their home countries. This original Batman project launches worldwide on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 and the complete anthology will be localized to the following international territories: North America, France, Spain, Italy, Germany, the Czech Republic, Russia, Poland, Turkey, Mexico, Brazil, China, Korea, and Japan. This global collaboration is the first of its kind for DC, so join us for this phenomenon, proving that Batman is a true pop culture iconand that the call for justice knows no borders. Creators involved are: Brian Azzarello (Writer)/ Lee Bermejo (Artist) - USA, Mathieu Gabella (Writer)/Thierry Martin (Artist) France, Paco Roca (Writer/Artist) Spain, Alessandro Bilotta (Writer)/Nicola Mari (Artist) Italy, Benjamin Von Eckartsberg (Writer)/Thomas Von Kummant (Artist) Germany, Stepan Kopriva (Writer)/Michal Suchanek (Artist) Czech Republic, Tomasz Kolodziejczak (Writer)/Piotr Kowalski, Brad Simpson (Artists) Poland, Ertan Ergil (Writer)/ Ethem Onur Bilgic (Artist) Turkey, Alberto Chimal (Writer)/Rulo Valdes (Artist) Mexico, Carlos Estefan (Writer)/Pedro Mauro (Artist) Brazil, Inpyo Jeon (Writer)/Jae-Kwang Park , Kim Jung Ji (Artists) Korea, Xu Xiaodong, Lu Xiaotong (Writers)/Qiu Kun, Yi Nan (Artists) China, Writers: Kirill Kutuzov, Egor Prutov (Writers)/ Natalia Zaidova (Artist), Okadaya Yuichi (Artist/Writer) - Japan
Dive deeper into the world of Watchmen by following the famous characters around in their own solo stories, now collected in a new Omnibus edition. Learn how Rorschach started down his dark path. Find out how the Vietnam War and the Kennedy assassination revolve around the Comedian. Take an introspective look at Silk Spectre as she struggles with her overbearing superhero mother and her scattered path toward taking the mantle of the Silk Spectre. Collects the Before Watchmen miniseries Comedian #1-6, Rorschach #1-4, Minutemen #1-6, Silk Spectre #1-4, Nite Owl #1-4, Dr. Manhattan #1-4, Moloch #1-2, Ozymandias #1-6, Crimson Corsair #1 and Dollar Bill #1.
Written by PETER MILLIGAN Art by JAMES ROMBERGER Cover by LEE BERMEJO "This is prime pulp, with clockwork timing and mood to spare." - PUBLISHERS WEEKLY "One of those rare perfect gems that has you grab total strangers and rant"You have to read this." - Ken Bruen (Once Were Cops, The Guards) Literary writer Martin Keane has a police officer father he can barely stand - and his latest book has received scathing reviews. Then, just as Keane is starting on a new book he hopes will help him work through his family issues, Martin's wife suddenly disappears without a trace. And as people start to suspect that Martin might be responsible, he senses there's more going on than meets the eye. He's sure there are clues to her abduction that he's overlooking, ones that can perhaps be found in the novel he's obsessively writing. As Keane and his father investigate the disappearance, he'll find the truth is much more shocking than he thought in a twist no one could ever see coming. Scheduled to arrive on MARCH 30 184 pages. 5.5" x 8", B&W
After the explosive events of Infinite Crisis and The OMAC Project, the U.N. formed Checkmate to bring down heroes and villains that get out of line. Using their unique abilities to deputize human and metahuman forces, this agency pulls out all the stops to maintain balance between worlds. Having finally secured the political backing they needed to survive, Checkmate's operations begin in earnest, as an agent tries to infiltrate the terrorist group Kobra! But someone within Checkmate is working against them, and a compromised agent is forced to make a deadly choice! Collects Checkmate #1-12.
You love Han Soloâ¦and he knows it! But don't let that stop you from showing your affection by spreading color across his world! The galaxy's greatest smuggler, his beloved piece-of-junk ship that's got it where it counts and his Wookiee best pal (Laugh it up, fuzzball!) are all here in glorious black-and-white artwork by Marvel's finest, waiting for you to bring their pages to life. Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match with a good crayon, pen or pencil at your side, kid! So grab your favorite color and punch it! But don't get cocky. Han isn't known for staying within the lines, and you might have some trouble, too. What are the chances you'll get through Han's whole book without making a mistake? Never tell him the odds!
The original six-issue run of Suiciders and the entire six-issue Kings Of Hell.A. miniseries are collected in a single volume! After a devastating earthquake, the Southland has seceded from the union, leaving the city split in two: the walled-off, wealthy New Angeles and the criminal-run Lost Angeles. What unifies them all is the Suiciders: a reality sport in which murder, mayhem and brutality rule!
Written by Ian Rankin Art by Werther Dell"Edera Cover by Lee Bermejo Occult detective John Constantine has seen his share of strange things in his career, but nothing could prepare him for the horrors of...reality television. "Haunted Mansion" is currently the hottest show on tv, but when the macabre house actually starts attacking the contestants, Constantine is hired to be the ultimate mole. Locked inside with a cast of wannabe-celebrities, his every move being monitored by a deadly figure from his past, Constantine must figure out who (or what) is pulling the strings before he gets cancelled-permanently. DARK ENTRIES is a classic locked-room mystery starring HELLBLAZER"s John Constantine from Ian Rankin, the #1 international best-selling crime writer best known for his "Inspector Rebus" novels. Rankin has won numerous awards, including the Edgar Award in 2004 and is joined in this graphic novel by Italian artist Werther Dell"Edera, the illustrator of a number of American comics - mostly notably Vertigo"s LOVELESS. Advance-solicited; scheduled to arrive on August 19 216 pages. B&W, 5.5" x 8" MATURE READERS
DC Comics: The Art of Lee Bermejo collects the boldest and most iconic work of celebrated comics artist Lee Bermejo! Known for his incredible and distinctive work on the Joker and Lex Luthor: Man of Steel collaborations with writer Brian Azzarello, Before Watchmen: Rorschach, a long list of powerfully compelling covers, and more, Lee Bermejo's work speaks for itself! This volume is a beautiful and brilliant showcase of Bermejo's art and features commentary on some of his favorite titles, essays from fellow comics professional and friends, behind-the-scenes artwork, and an extensive gallery of some of his finest covers. Art and new cover by Lee Bermejo.
Batman has deployed one of his most powerful weapons in the hunt for the mysterious bomber plaguing Gotham Citybut it's not the Batmobile, the Batwing, or even the batarangs. It's Bruce Wayne! As Bruce investigates the courtroom bombing that nearly left Deb Donovan's daughter a splatter on the wall, could there belove in the air?
Just when you thought it was safe to crack a smile, The Joker is back to crash the party! Hot on the heels of Joker War, the Clown Prince of Crime is revealed as the mastermind behind Two-Face's turmoil-but to what end? Batman will need all the allies he can get, and what better ally than Harvey Dent? Can the Dark Knight cure his friend once and for all in time to fight the greatest battle of his life?
Spinning out of the events of "The Joker War" and Detective Comics #1027 comes a tale of the beginning of the end for Gotham City's status quo. With tensions flaring and a new mayoral candidate making his anti-hero agenda known to the city, Batman and his allies are stretched thin to keep the peace. But just as things couldn't look any worse, a string of gruesome murders has left a trail of the most corrupt in Gotham City losing their heads...literally. If Batman doesn't quickly find the killer-the Dark Knight will be next. [(w) Peter J. Tomasi /(a) Nicola Scott /(ca) Lee Bermejo)]
As Gotham's Dark Knight of vengeance, Batman is seen by many (mostly criminals, let's be honest) as judge and executioner of the city's vilest villains. Well, it's time for him to meet the Jury! In a last-ditch effort to avenge his daughter's death, Mr. Worth has teamed with the Penguin's criminal empire, the Party Crashers gang, and the Falcone crime family to form the kind of villain team-up that would leave a Boy Wonder sweating in his booties. Backup: Countdown to Task Force Z: Part One! Deb Donovan is on the trail of some weird happenings in Gotham...missing bodies from the morgue...tales of shady criminal activity the likes of which Gotham has never seen...and the person trying to keep her quiet is...Batman? Backup Story by Matthew Rosenberg, backup art by Darick Robertson.
Batman rampages through the underworld of Gotham! Driven to a violent madness courtesy of the Jury's Vile serum, the Dark Knight crushes bones, makes a scene, and gives costumed vigilantes in Gotham a very bad name. But will the Jury's plan backfire? Can a violent rage-machine packed with money, weapons, and an insatiable bloodlust possibly end well for Mr. Worth and his Jury? That giant plunge from a building might be the answer... Backup: Countdown to Task Force Z: Part Two! When Red Hood shows up in your apartment, you know you've done something drastically wrong. Jason Todd teams up with Deb Donovan to uncover the mysterious disappearances in Gotham, and their search brings them to the missing body of Bane! Look alive because death seems to be knocking at the door... Backup Story by Matthew Rosenberg, backup art by Darick Robertson.
Fear State grips Gotham City! When Mayor Nakano's city hall office finds itself under siege, the only hero who can help the embattled local official is the man Nakano pledged to rid from Gotham: Batman. The top vigilante in the city must protect the man who's fought so hard to put an end to masked heroes in an action-packed car chase that culminates in a shocking ending that'll give readers nightmares. Backup: Wait, how did Red Hood end up in Deb Donovan's apartment? And what the hell gives him the right to eat all her frosted cereal? As Gotham's troubled son and the city's toughest reporter set out to uncover the mystery of the missing A-Day corpses, they run into more answers than they bargained for culminating in a deadly shoot out that renders Red Hood down for the count! Can Deb Donovan make it out alive to tell the tale of her harrowing adventure? And what will Red Hood's capture mean for the Bat-Family? It all leads to next month's terrifying new chapter in Gotham history: TASK FORCE Z! Backup story by Matthew Rosenberg, art by Darick Robertson.
Fear State aftermath! Bloody, broken, and beatenBatman had a mission after The Joker War. He would no longer look over Gotham City from Wayne Manor; he would move to the heart of the city, get closer to its people and its problems. The fight he pursued would be different, but after Fear State he finds himself disillusioned. He is no longer the protector the city needs, and definitely not the one it deserves. Batman's last night in Gotham City before his international sojourn is here. Backup: Harley Quinn guest-stars in the culmination of Foundations! Must Gotham City have an Arkham facility, and if sowill it be any different, or is doom on its way? Backup written by Stephanie Phillips, Backup art by David Lapham.
Psycho-Pirate! Qu'est-ce que ç'est? The mind manipulations of one of the DCU's most calamitous villains are revealed at the heart of Arkham Towerbut who's really calling the shots? As Batwoman's undercover operation takes a disastrous turn, Huntress finds her own mission inside the Tower growing more perilous by the moment! All is revealed in this explosive first chapter in act two of the Shadows of the Bat weekly event! Backup: Then, in House of Gotham part five, the Boy emerges from his Scarecrow caper with a new perspective on the worldbut what's scarier: Dr. Crane's fear toxins, or Batman's control of Gotham's militarized youth? Backup written by Matthew Rosenberg, art by Fernando Blanco.
His hold is breaking! That's the message written in blood across the minds of Arkham Tower's inhabitants, after a nightmare melee is unleashed! With Gotham's deadliest criminals reverting to their former, murderous selves in one horrific night, Dr. Wear has a lot of explaining to doand a lot of covering up to perform. Can Nightwing get to the bottom of this mystery before the people of Arkham Tower are put in peril again? Backup: Plus, Batman's iron grip on Gotham is enough to drive the desperate to madnessand madness is on the mind of the Boy in part six of House of Gotham. When an average night at coat check at the Iceberg Lounge turns into a violent battle royal between the Dark Knight and the Penguin, lines are blurred, people are hurt, and the Boy's descent into a life of crime deepens...Backup written by Matthew Rosenberg, art by Fernando Blanco.
It's Nightwing versus Psycho-Pirate in the grand finale of Shadows of the Bat act two of three! As Gotham's elite gather to celebrate the formal opening of Arkham Tower, Dr. Wear's secret weapon is more unhinged than ever, and the storm clouds of disaster gather above the city's monument to reform! The Party Crashers, the Bat-Family, Penguin's forces, and a tower full of innocent civilians and villainous patients converge in the chapter you'll need to see to believe! Spoiler alert: not everyone makes it out alive! Backup: Every story has two sides, and as much as Batman has reached out his hand through the darkness to try to help the Boy, there are too many hands in the shadows of Gotham pulling in the other direction. The finale of act two of House of Gotham poses a stark choice: Live with the family you know, or betray everything you've learned to be true? Backup written by Matthew Rosenberg, art by Fernando Blanco.
The Scarecrow stalks The Tower! Dr. Jonathan Crane, who recently terrorized Gotham City during 'Fear State,' is but one of many villainous inhabitants of Arkham Tower jockeying for position as leader of the hostage situation unfolding before everyone's ey
The Tower crashes to a close! In the epic finale to this weekly tale of terror, alliances are forged amongst unlikely allies, and the Bat-Family reassess their strategy in their war on crime in Gotham City. Will Psycho-Pirate be Batman's newest eyes and ears on the streets? Can Koyuki Nakano ever recover from the traumatic events she witnessed? How much fun will the Batgirls have beating the snot out of Penguin's goons at a seedy motel? The answers await you and much, much more in this cataclysmic culmination! (Except for the Batgirls, I'll tell you right now that answer is a lot.) Backup written by Matthew Rosenberg, art by Fernando Blanco. As if one dramatic conclusion wasn't enough, the finale of House of Gotham will leave you breathless as Batman is faced with an impossible decision: kill a monster of his own creation...or let others be killed in the process. Save the patient in front of you was the advice from Thomas Wayne...
Riddle me this... when is a criminal not a criminal? The answer awaits you in the start of a brand-new Detective Comics story arc from writer Mariko Tamaki, guest co-writer Nadia Shammas, and legendary artist Ivan Reis! The Riddler is back in Gotham City in a big way, becoming a media personality and using his newfound influence to wreak havoc on the Dark Knight. As Batman chases down clues to put an end to Riddler's machinations, the clock ticks away for the citizens of Gotham whom Edward Nygma has placed in the line of fire... Then, in "Gotham Girl: Interrupted" part one, the super-powered Claire Clover returns to the city that helped ruin her life... to get psychiatric treatment at the new Arkham Tower. But when Gotham Girl's newfound semblance of normalcy is rocked by a murder mystery, she finds someone unexpected at the heart of the crime... herself. Backup written by Sina Grace, art by David Lapham.
GOTHAM NOCTURNE PART 1 OF 4: OVERTURE. It's a new era for the detective of the night as we introduce award-winning new series writer Ram V (Catwoman, The Many Deaths of Laila Starr), and artist extraordinaire Rafael Albuquerque (American Vampire, Superman/Batman)! Together, they'll be turning Gotham into a tragic yet beautiful gothic opera for our eyes and ears to feast on. Something is terribly wrong with Batman. No matter the tests Bruce takes, nor the numbers he counts, the greatest detective in the world can't pin down the source of this creeping dreadof his own inner demons and a looming mortality. Meanwhile, real demons roam the shadows as an ancient melody haunts the Gotham night. Here now the curtains rise and as the eerie tune streams in... who is human, who is demon, who is to tell? As Batman investigates the songs and the demons of Gotham, he is forced to confront the oldest question... whether there has been a demon within him all along... and if so, what does it want?... and why hasn't it taken over yet?
Some imaginary friends never go away Ten years after starting Project Mayhem, he lives a mundane life. A kid, a wife, pills to keep his destiny at bay. But it won't last long; the wife has seen to that. The time has come Rize or Die.
Written by ANDERSEN GABRYCH Art by BRAD RADER Cover by LEE BERMEJO New from Vertigo Crime! Frank Grissel is a hard-knuckled private eye - and a deeply closeted homosexual - set in the very real world of 1953 San Francisco. Aided by his long-suffering secretary (and sometime live-in lover) Loretta, Grissel's search for a runaway girl winds up with his becoming a suspect in a string of gruesome murders. The case takes twists and turns through the Golden Gate's greasy underbelly: the beguiling arms of a Chinese shipping heiress (and smuggler); an unexpected reunion with the daughter he abandoned long ago; the loss of Loretta to the sadistic clutches of the high-powered "Colonel"; and finally to the horrifying, gender-bending truth.
A threat of cosmic proportion to DC's newest (and oldest) universe compels one of the most unusual groups of heroes ever assembled to take on the most mysterious foe they have ever encountered. What started in Detective Comics #1027 explodes out of Dark Nights: Death Metal to tell the story of the generations-spanning history of the DC Universe! Join the original Batman, Kamandi, Starfire, Sinestro, Booster Gold, Dr. Light, Steel, and Sinestro in their quest to save the universe before time runs out PRESTIGE FORMAT
In this final graphic novel adaptation of Stieg Larsson's international bestseller, Lisbeth Salander lies in critical condition, a bullet wound to her head, in the intensive care unit of a Swedish hospital. She's fighting for her life in more ways than one: If and when she recovers, she'll be taken back to Stockholm to stand trial for three murders. With the help of journalist Mikael Blomkvist, she will not only have to prove her innocence, but also identify and denounce those in authority who have allowed the vulnerable, like herself, to suffer abuse and violence. And, on her own, she will plot revenge - against the man who tried to kill her, and the corrupt government institutions that nearly destroyed her life.
In this final graphic novel adaptation of Stieg Larsson's international bestseller, Lisbeth Salander lies in critical condition, a bullet wound to her head, in the intensive care unit of a Swedish hospital. She's fighting for her life in more ways than one: If and when she recovers, she'll be taken back to Stockholm to stand trial for three murders. With the help of journalist Mikael Blomkvist, she will not only have to prove her innocence, but also identify and denounce those in authority who have allowed the vulnerable, like herself, to suffer abuse and violence. And, on her own, she will plot revenge-against the man who tried to kill her, and the corrupt government institutions that nearly destroyed her life.
Gotham City may be protected by the Dark Knight, but this major metropolitan destination is also plagued by some of the deadliest, most nefarious villains in the DC Universe! In this oversize anniversary giant, DC Comics proudly presents tales of Batmans deadliest foes written and drawn by some of the biggest, most exciting names in comics! 2021 marks an anniversary year for the Scarecrow, Poison Ivy, Ras al Ghul, Talia al Ghul, the Mad Hatter, Killer Moth, and the original Red Hood, and Gotham City Villains Anniversary Giant #1 brings these baddies to life in some big ways! Also featuring the anniversary celebration of the Penguin, written by none other than the man who brought Oswald Cobblepot to life in Batman Returns, star of the silver screen Danny DeVito!
Everyone's favorite scoundrel gets his very own series! Han is given a top-secret undercover mission for the Rebellion - rescuing a number of informants and spies. His cover for the assignment? Only the biggest and most infamous starship race in the galaxy! You know - the race Han has dreamt of winning his entire life. Will he keep his mind on the mission? And can he manage to pull it off while keeping the lead? Best-selling author Marjorie Liu (X-Men) comes to the Galaxy Far, Far Away along with superstar cover artist Mark Brooks (Ultimate X-Men) in his return to interior art! Face it, readers - there aren't enough scoundrels in your life!
Written By Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti, Paul Dini, Stephanie Phillips, Stjepan Sejic, Sam Humphries, Kami Garcia, Rob Williams, Mindy Lee, Terry Dodson, Cecil Castellucci, And Rafael Scavone Art By Chad Hardin, Guillem March, Riley Rossmo, Stjepan Sejic, Erica Henderson, Jason Badower, Mico Suayan, John Timms, Terry Dodson, Rachel Dodson, Dan Hipp, And Rafael Albuquerque You are cordially invited to an oversize extravaganza celebrating the Clown Princess of Crime's 30th birthday in this fantabulous special! That's rightHarley Quinn turns 30 in absolute style and has invited a squad of her old creative pals to join her with a killer lineup of amazing stories! And the reviews are init's guaranteed AWESOME: Last chance, Quinn. Don't make me do this. Amanda Waller Wait...you're not going back to... Red Tool Sigh. Poison Ivy
When two disgraced FBI agents are sent to investigate gruesome murders along Route 5, they discover there's a lot more going on than a simple string of bodies left by some garden-variety serial killer. Horrific nightmares are tormenting the small towns along the highway, and only one man in junkyard armor keeps them at bay.
Written by Brian Azzarello Art by Lee Bermejo & Mick Gray Cover by Lee Bermejo In the all-new, hardcover original graphic novel JOKER, writer Brian Azzarello (100 BULLETS) and artist Lee Bermejo (HELLBLAZER covers) - the creative team behind the acclaimed miniseries LEX LUTHOR: MAN OF STEEL - show an even darker and more disturbing side to the most dangerous man in Gotham: The Joker. After yet another stint in Arkham Asylum, The Joker finds 'his city' divided among mobsters and costumed villains. Not content to settle for a piece of the pie, The Joker vows to take back the whole damn enchilada by any means necessary. Look for appearances by a slew of Gotham's most wanted, including gritty takes on Two-Face, Riddler, Killer Croc, Penguin, Harley Quinn and even Batman! Not since THE KILLING JOKE have you seen such a powerful tale of The Joker - you won't want to miss this one! Advance-solicited; on sale October 22 • 128 pg, FC, 19.99 US [(W) Brian Azzarello (A/CA) Lee Bermejo]
First time in paperback! From writer Brian Azzarello and artist Lee Bermejo, the team behind the best-selling Batman: Damned, Joker tells the story of one very dark night in Gotham City-a harrowing night of revenge, murder and crime as only The Joker can deliver it, as he brutally takes back his stolen assets from the Penguin, the Riddler, Two-Face, Killer Croc and others.
Following his explosive plans last issue, The Joker has turned L.A. into a war zone and worn out his welcome. He makes plans to leave and head back to Gotham to settle some unfinished business there, but discovers the City of Angels' darkest secret: nobody gets out easily. Now he must choose--face the manhunt or the Manhunter.
Writer Brian Michael Bendis reunites with artist David Marquez (Miles Morales, Iron Man, Batman/Superman) for a new, star-studded Justice League featuring Superman, Batman, the Flash, Hawkgirl, Aquaman, Hippolyta, new DC powerhouse Naomi, and...is that Black Adam?! Superman is leading the charge to reinvent the Justice League-and at the same time, a new, cosmic-powered threat arrives from Naomi's homeworld to rule the Earth! ⢠And in the backup story, dark days lie ahead for the new Justice League Dark. Zatanna and John Constantine take a road trip, only to discover horror around the bend as a friend-and sometime foe-is reborn in fire! A legend is destroyed, and another takes a terrible turn, as Merlin reveals the beginning of a new, blood-drenched plot for all humankind. So begins writer Ram V's new journey into the abyss with the Justice League Dark and artist Xermanico! Backup story written by RAM V with art by Xermanico.
This is it, the moment you've been waiting for! The entire Justice League Dark team storms the Other Place, with a little help from their friend/enemy John Constantine. And at what price his aid? With the Upside-Down Man in their sights, the team witnesses the true manifestation of his power, and the agonizing cost of his anger.
Sons of Anarchy creator Kurt Sutter's first, original comic book series! If youve been looking for a new antihero like Jax Teller to root for, Lucas Stand fits the bill. Lucas Stand is a military vet who cant reintegrate into society and has emotionally cut himself off from the people he loves. At his lowest, Lucas does something he can't take back. Hell comes calling, offering him the opportunity to make things right. Demons escaping Hell are upsetting the balance of evil, and now Lucifer has recruited Lucas to send them back. It doesn't matter in what era the demons escapeWorld War II, old-timey Hollywood, Vietnam, present dayhe must learn to fit in both the past and the present. Given new purpose, Lucas starts to rebuild himself and his life, even as he struggles at the human cost that comes with it.
The first original comic book series created by Kurt Sutter (Sons of Anarchy), co-written by novelist Caitlin Kittredge (Nocturne City, The Iron Codex). A military vet named Lucas Stand, at his lowest, does something he can't take back and Lucifer comes calling, recruiting him to send back demons who have escaped from Hell during different historical periods. Given new purpose, Lucas starts to rebuild himself and his life, even as he struggles at the human cost that comes with it. Collects the complete limited series.
The superstar, critically acclaimed team behind Batman: Damned and Joker deliver a bold story in which readers get a glimpse into the mind of Superman's longtime foe, revealing why Luthor chooses to be the proverbial thorn in the Man of Steel's side: to save humanity from an untrustworthy alien being. Celebrate the tenth anniversary of Luthor with this brand new DC Black Label edition.
One of Earth-11's bravest and boldest heroes makes the ultimate sacrifice to save one of their allies in Teen Justice! But can even that selfless choice turn the tide against the Core, whose plans involve the wholesale slaughter of tens of thousands of people? And what will survivor's guilt do to the teen champion who didn't want to be saved at such a heartbreaking cost? There's only one issue left, but we're not slowing down on the way to the finish line!
Written by MAX ALLAN COLLINS Art by TERRY BEATTY Cover by LEE BERMEJO A new chapter in the acclaimed graphic novel series that inspired the Academy Award-winning movie! The setting is America in the early 1970s, and our third generation hero, Michael Satariano, Jr. is a Vietnam vet recently returned to the States. He doesn't know that his father's real name was Michael O'Sullivan, and is unaware of the conflict between his dad, his grandfather and John Looney - the criminal godfather of Rock Island, Illinois. But when he's recruited by the mob as a hitman, he's going to learn the hard way that you can never outrun (or outgun) your past. Scheduled to arrive on AUGUST 24 192 pages. B&W. US, 5.5" x 8" Mature Readers
Two against one! • With precious cargo and a price on his head, Valance must go to the only person in the galaxy he can trust. • But the Unbroken Clan has sent a deadly and unique pair of bounty hunters after him! • No one in the galaxy can escape the combined cunning of 4-Lom and Zuckuss!!! [(w) Ethan Sacks /(a) Paolo Villanelli /(ca) Lee Bermejo)]
The Black Vault part 1! When a mysterious and definitely super-important cosmic item falls out of the heavens and into enemy hands, America has only one option: Task Force X, Amanda Waller's strike team of incarcerated super-criminals. A one-stop-shop for plausibly deniable espionage and ultra- violence, this Suicide Squad only handles missions they're not expected to survive. An insane new era of Suicide Squad begins here with superstar artist Jim Lee and red-hot writer Rob Williams (Unfollow, Martian Manhunter).
A Justice League Vs. Suicide Squad tie-in! Finally, discover the true history behind [REDACTED BY ORDER OF TASK FORCE X DIRECTOR AMANDA WALLER].
This new series presents fresh new visions of the Man of Steel in his two signature colors of red and blue! Around the world, everyone knows that when they see a red and blue streak in the sky, it's not a bird...it's not a plane...it's Superman. • To start things off, Academy Award-winning writer of DC Future State: The Next Batman John Ridley joins artist Clayton Henry (Batman/Superman) to tell a story of Clark Kent as he confronts a villain who still haunts him, in a story that shows what Superman can mean to a whole country. Then, Brandon Easton (DC Future State's Mister Miracle) and Steve Lieber (Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen) take readers to the streets of Metropolis to show how one hero can mean so much to an individual in pain. • Plus, writer/artist Wes Craig (Deadly Class) tells a tale of Superman's early days and the man who inspired him to become the hero he is today! And Marguerite Bennett (DC Future State: Kara Zor-El, Superwoman) and artist Jill Thompson give us a tale of teenage Clark Kent, while Dan Watters and Dani, the team behind Coffin Bound, bring us an outlandish fable about what happens when all colors are stolen!
Director, screenwriter, one of the visionaries behind The Batman, and Project Power creator Mattson Tomlin teams up with iconic artist Lee Bermejo (Batman: Damned, Joker)! Shawn Thacker is a trained assassin from the future who seeks revenge on the only other man with his affliction-each life they take forces them both to travel between vastly different past and future eras. Spanning from 22nd century Tokyo to 1950s New Orleans to the Cretaceous Era and beyond, the two mortal rivals are locked in a battle of wills that spans millions of years, all to alter the course of history. With each time period, artist Lee Bermejo adjusts his artistic style to pay homage to luminary comics artists and historical master painters, presented in a prestige, oversized format!
Some of the Robins are ready to return to the streets, but others aren't putting the R back on until they knows who's pulling the strings behind The Nest. Meanwhile, a new player takes interest in the Robins. Will they all be united or pulled apart forever?
The Jokers are growing in power while the Robins remain divided on how-or if-they should respond. While Dre tracks Smiley and his gang, Dax tries to reach out to Izzy. But with Duke and Riko out of the game, will their team mean anything once the Jokers' plans unfold?
The Jokers have taken over Middleton High! Duke and Riko are trapped inside as average students-can Dax and Izzy get to them in time? And could Dre really have joined the side of the Jokers? In a final showdown between the Robins and the Jokers, Duke and his team will be put to the ultimate test of loyalty.
Gotham City may be a place of violence, but it is also a place of heroes. With Smiley and the Jokers trying to take away everything the Robins hold dear, now's the time for them demonstrate their value to their city-and to each other.
Spinning out of the pages of BATMAN! The teenagers of Gotham City have adopted the R and made it their own. A new Robin? No, HUNDREDS of new Robins! Don't miss the start of this new series from rising star writer Lee Bermejo (JOKER, SUICIDERS), who also provides the covers!
The teenagers of Gotham City have adopted the R and made it their own. A new Robin? No, hundreds of new Robins! The Boy Wonder has inspired a movement in Gotham, where different people of all creeds, colors, genders and religions have donned the R insignia to combat crime. But will this clean up the city...or make more trouble for everyone? Collecting We Are Robin #1-6 and the sneak peek story from Convergence: New Teen Titans #2!
