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(W) Tim Seeley (A) Brad Walker (CA) Rafael Albuquerque

Ra's al Ghul returns to have a heart-to-heart with his grandson, Damian. Once upon a time, Ra's thought Bruce Wayne would be the heir apparent to his criminal empire, but now that Batman has turned his back on Talia for good, Ra's wants to know if Damian Wayne will honor his mother by stepping into the family business at last.

(W) Christos Gage (A) Raffaele Ienco (CA) Raffaele Ienco

The war between Deadshot and Batman hurtles toward a deadly conclusion. While Batman tries to find a way to prove Floyd Lawton and Deadshot are one and the same, Deadshot focuses his quest for vengeance on Bruce Wayne, determined to take away everything he values in life.

(W) Howard Chaykin (A) Daniel Brereton (CA) Daniel Brereton

Back in print at last! It's 1961: a world of jazz and smoky cafes, Italian suits and skinny ties, beatniks and bohemians. In Gotham City, two thrill-crazed youths calling themselves Batgirl and Robin are making headlines. But when Dick's family is murdered, mere mischief becomes serious business as Batgirl and Robin arm themselves and set out to get justice. At it's up to Detective Bruce Wayne to stop the young thrill-seekers and solve the mystery of the Grayson murders. Collects THRILLKILLER #1-3 and THRILLKILLER '62 #1. Includes a new introduction by Howard Chaykin and never-before-published art by Dan Brereton.

It's the crossover you never saw coming! Join Batman and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles as they try to save their cities from the baddest of the bad guys! The Caped Crusader joins forces with Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo, Raphael and Master Splinter to take down the most vicious villains from two dimensions! This deluxe edition includes scripts, variant covers and more behind-the-scenes materials! Co-published with IDW.

THE WAR OF JOKES & RIDDLES (REBIRTH)

(W) Tom King (A) Mikel Janin (CA) Mikel Janin

The Riddler and The Joker are at war! As the battle rages, the villains of Gotham City are forced to choose side or be caught in the crossfire. As the conflict spreads to every corner of Gotham City, Batman battles back both side's forces, and an unlikely criminal becomes the key to a potential resolution... but is the price of peace too high? Collects BATMAN #25-32.

BRIDE OR BURGLAR

(W) Tom King (A) Mikel Janin (CA) Mikel Janin

A young admirer of Bruce Wayne's, Mattie, wants nothing more than to grow up to be like his millionaire idol. But what would happen if Mattie were forced to relive the worst tragedy of Bruce Wayne's life and his parents were murdered? Batman's hunt for the killer brings him face-to-face with a strange reflection of his own painful past. This stunning series continues as Batman and Wonder Woman's storied friendship - one that has stood at the heart of the DC Universe since the beginning - unravels while the universe itself begins to crumble around them. Collects BATMAN #38-44.

(W) Marguerite Bennett (A) Fernando Blanco (CA) Dan Panosian

"The Fall of the House of Kane" part four! Alice's deadly plague of virus-ridden bats may have been torn from the sky, but she still roams free. Now Batman must do whatever it takes to stop her - even if that means going through her sister, Batwoman, to do it. Blood ties and betrayal wage war in a clash for control that's been in the making since the day Kate Kane put on the cowl: Batman vs. Batwoman!

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(W) Marguerite Bennett (A) Fernando Blanco (CA) Michael Cho

"The Fall of the House of Kane" part four! Alice's deadly plague of virus-ridden bats may have been torn from the sky, but she still roams free. Now Batman must do whatever it takes to stop her - even if that means going through her sister, Batwoman, to do it. Blood ties and betrayal wage war in a clash for control that's been in the making since the day Kate Kane put on the cowl: Batman vs. Batwoman!

(W) Bryan Hill (A) Denys Cowan (CA) Denys Cowan

Back from Viet Nam, kung fu master Hong Kong Phooey has set up his own detective agency in the inner city. Meanwhile, Jefferson Pierce (a.k.a. Black Lightning) has uncovered a plot by three assassins to collect the components of a sacred text revealing the darkest secrets of Martial Arts magic, and they'll kill anyone who owns them - including the dog who holds the last chapter of the book, Hong Kong Phooey. Plus, a tale of the Funky Phantom as he goes toe-to-toe with the Spectre in a tale by Jeff Parker and Scott Kolins.

(W) Bryan Hill (A) Denys Cowan (CA) ChrisCross

Back from Viet Nam, kung fu master Hong Kong Phooey has set up his own detective agency in the inner city. Meanwhile, Jefferson Pierce (a.k.a. Black Lightning) has uncovered a plot by three assassins to collect the components of a sacred text revealing the darkest secrets of Martial Arts magic, and they'll kill anyone who owns them-including the dog who holds the last chapter of the book, Hong Kong Phooey. Plus, a tale of the Funky Phantom as he goes toe-to-toe with the Spectre in a tale by Jeff Parker and Scott Kolins.

ROAD TO NOWHERE REBIRTH

(W) Keith Giffen (A) Scott Kolins (CA) Tyler Kirkham

In these stories from BLUE BEETLE #13-18, Blue Beetle finds himself away from home and up against the mysterious Short-Timers, time-traveling bandits who may have a more sinister purpose in mind than just robbery, one that could affect all of reality. As if Jaime doesn't have his hands full enough, he's got to try and do battle while keeping his superhero identity secret from his new girlfriend, Naomi.

(W) Marguerite Bennett (A) Aneke (CA) Paulina Ganucheau

n this final issue, the war - and the Bombshells - come to an end at last. With grief and with grace, the world is changed - forever.

(W) Liam Sharp (A) Liam Sharp (CA) Liam Sharp

There's a grave missing detail of Batman and Wonder Woman's investigation into the death of King Elatha - it's not only about who killed him, but also what it means. As one king dies, another must arise... long live the new king Balor Evil-Eye! Now Batman and Wonder Woman must fight alongside Tir Na Nóg and destroy its causeways to our dimension!

(W) Jonathan Rivera (A) Michael Avon Oeming (CA) Michael Avon Oeming

A recharged Cave and company pack back into his interstellar Eye and resume their cosmic adventure, surveying the spelunked singularity Star Adam created. But they'll soon learn that it's not all stardust and laser monks when they stumble upon a warship manned only by the skeletons of a long-dead crew, still hell-bent on finishing their mission.

(W) Justin Jordan (A) Philip Tan (CA) Philip Tan

It's tragic enough that Brimstone's town was set on fire by his own hands, but now... his father?! Turning Joe into Brimstone was just for fun - the Salesman now holds Joe's father hostage as well! Brimstone must fight the Salesman's ice creaturess, the Hound, to save his father from her clutches. But without knowing exactly what his fiery powers wield, how can Brimstone be sure he won't accidentally destroy another town... or himself?

(W) Mary Wolfman (A) Dale Eaglesham (CA) Dale Eaglesham

With a covert spy leading Cyborg and his Giant Robots away from their secure base, the formerly secret location of Chikushu Island is revealed and the Dojo is attacked and destroyed. The only hope Cyborg has to regenerate his downed Giant Robots will also rob him of his own powers... which is exactly what Mekkan-X intends.

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(W) Mary Wolfman (A) Dale Eaglesham (CA) Carlos D'Anda

With a covert spy leading Cyborg and his Giant Robots away from their secure base, the formerly secret location of Chikushu Island is revealed and the Dojo is attacked and destroyed. The only hope Cyborg has to regenerate his downed Giant Robots will also rob him of his own powers... which is exactly what Mekkan-X intends.

(W) Robert Venditti (A) Diogenes Neves (CA) Tony S. Daniel

Poison Ivy has been transforming the countryside and turning humans into plant food, but not to create a perfect ecological system for her beloved greenery. Rather, it's a brand-new home for Gorilla Grodd and his army of apes! Damage faces his toughest opponent yet. Will his fists be any match for the meaty paws of the gorilla king? And what exactly is Swamp Thing's role in all of this?

(W) Marc Andreyko (A) Steve Lieber (CA) Ariel Olivetti

The team-ups you never thought you'd see are here! In these stories from March's four one-shots, Jonny Quest and his fellow Hanna-Barbera action heroes must help Adam Strange cross dimensions to return to his home; Booster Gold dives into the Flintstones' prehistoric epoch to discover why the future is ruled by reptilian aliens; Green Lantern and Space Ghost swap power ring for power bands to battle alien foes; and the Banana Splits join forces with the Suicide Squad for a top-secret mission only Amanda Waller could concoct! This new trade paperback also includes the backup stories featuring Top Cat, Batman, the Jetsons, Snagglepuss, and Ruff and Reddy!

(W) Roger Stern (A) Mike Mignola (CA) Mike Mignola

This new title collects Mike Mignola's work on comics including SUPERMAN: THE WORLD OF KRYPTON #1-4, ACTION COMICS ANNUAL #2, SUPERMAN #18 and #23, BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #54, BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #36, SWAMP THING ANNUAL #5, PHANTOM STRANGER #1-4 and more! Also collects dozens of covers by Mignola!  

(W) Joshua Williamson (A) Riley Rossmo (CA) Riley Rossmo

What do you want to be when you grow up? For Antonio Luna... it was everything. He wanted to do it all, so he became a race car driver, a masked wrestler, an artist, a baseball player, a spy and countless other careers. But there was one life goal he never fulfilled... the one that got away. Now, for Luna to solve the mystery of who killed his friends and family, he will have to voyage to the one place he swore he never would return to and achieve his long-lost dream... even if it kills him.

(W) Christopher Priest (A) Carlo Pagulayan (CA) Robson Rocha

"BATMAN VS. DEATHSTROKE" part three! When a retired superhero gets caught in the crossfire between the World's Greatest Detective and the DCU's most deadly assassin, could an entire legacy be wiped out? Lines are crossed when Deathstroke and Batman's feud takes its darkest turn yet - and there's no going back!

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(W) Christopher Priest (A) Carlo Pagulayan (CA) Francesco Mattina

"BATMAN VS. DEATHSTROKE" part three! When a retired superhero gets caught in the crossfire between the World's Greatest Detective and the DCU's most deadly assassin, could an entire legacy be wiped out? Lines are crossed when Deathstroke and Batman's feud takes its darkest turn yet - and there's no going back!

(W) Bryan Hill (A) Miguel Mendonca (CA) Eddy Barrows

"On The Outside" part one! Duke Thomas. Cassandra Cain. They and other young heroes don't intend to stand down, no matter what Batman thinks is best. Who can Batman trust to guide them? They need a teacher...and Black Lightning fits the bill!

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(W) Bryan Hill (A) Miguel Mendonca (CA) Mark Brooks

"On The Outside" part one! Duke Thomas. Cassandra Cain. They and other young heroes don't intend to stand down, no matter what Batman thinks is best. Who can Batman trust to guide them? They need a teacher...and Black Lightning fits the bill!