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(W) Geoff Johns (A) Andy Kubert (CA) Andy Kubert

The red-hot five-issue miniseries by writer Geoff Johns and artist Andy Kubert returns in a new Absolute edition! This is Flash Fact: when Barry Allen wakes at his desk, he discovers the world has changed. Family is alive, loved ones are strangers and close friends are different, gone or worse. It's a world on the brink of a cataclysmic war - but where are Earth's Greatest Heroes to stop it? It's a place where America's last hope is Cyborg, who hopes to gather the forces of the Outsider, The Secret 7, S!H!A!Z!A!M!, Citizen Cold and other new and familiar-yet-altered faces! This Absolute edition features a new cover and an introduction by Andy Kubert, plus behind-the-scenes material.

(W) Scott Snyder (A) Rafael Albuquerque (CA) Rafael Albuquerque

In this volume collecting the series that first brought Scott Snyder to fans' attention, meet Pearl, a young woman living in 1920s Los Angeles, who is brutally turned into a vampire and then sets out on a path of revenge against the monsters who tortured and abused her - with the help of a gunslinger named Skinner Sweet. Plus, in stories written by legendary novelist Stephen King, learn the origin of Skinner Sweet! Collects AMERICAN VAMPIRE #1-27, AMERICAN VAMPIRE: SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST #1-5 and AMERICAN VAMPIRE: LORD OF NIGHTMARES #1-5.

(W) Dan Abnett (A) Ricardo Federici (CA) Stejpan Sejic

"The Kingslayer" part three! With the King of Atlantis' resistance down for the count, a magically monstrous King Rath rampages to extinguish them once and for all! Aquaman and Dolphin must gather whoever's left standing for one final battle, but Rath finds bigger fishmen to fry as he prepares to sink Atlantis deeper into the abyss!

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(W) Dan Abnett (A) Ricardo Federici (CA) Joshua Middleton

"The Kingslayer" part three! With the King of Atlantis' resistance down for the count, a magically monstrous King Rath rampages to extinguish them once and for all! Aquaman and Dolphin must gather whoever's left standing for one final battle, but Rath finds bigger fishmen to fry as he prepares to sink Atlantis deeper into the abyss!

(W) Dan Abnett (A) Paul Pelletier (CA) Paul Pelletier

When the town of Amnesty Island is besieged by a series of shark attacks, authorities call Aquaman for help! What's unusual about this case is that the shark isn't trying to kill people-he just wants to talk to them. The very confused Jabberjaw needs to get back to Aqualand, the future undersea utopia where he came from. But that peaceful city where man and sentient sea life have been living in harmony has been turned into a dystopian nightmare created by a new Ocean Master. Now the King of Atlantis and his friendly shark ally have to team up to set things right. Also includes a Captain Caveman meets the wizard Shazam in a short story by Jeff Parker and Scott Kolins.

(W) Dan Abnett (A) Paul Pelletier (CA) Joshua Middleton

When the town of Amnesty Island is besieged by a series of shark attacks, authorities call Aquaman for help! What's unusual about this case is that the shark isn't trying to kill people-he just wants to talk to them. The very confused Jabberjaw needs to get back to Aqualand, the future undersea utopia where he came from. But that peaceful city where man and sentient sea life have been living in harmony has been turned into a dystopian nightmare created by a new Ocean Master. Now the King of Atlantis and his friendly shark ally have to team up to set things right. Also includes a Captain Caveman meets the wizard Shazam in a short story by Jeff Parker and Scott Kolins.

THE CROWN COMES DOWN REBIRTH

(W) Dan Abnett (A) Ricardo Federici (CA) Stejpan Sejic

Arthur joins forces with his new ally Dolphin, his loyal frenemy Vulko and the love of his life, Mera, to rally the underworld of Atlantis and end the reign of the nefarious King Rath! But even as Rath doubles his efforts to destroy "the Aquaman," dangerous new enemies begin to emerge from unexpected places...some vying for the throne themselves! Collects AQUAMAN #31-33 and ANNUAL #1.

(W) Chuck Dixon (A) Graham Nolan (CA) Graham Nolan

Bane! Batman! Their eternal feud continues in the heart of a Kobra stronghold! Who will live and who will die? And who will triumph in the end as this crime epic races on to its shocking conclusion, Bane co-creators Chuck Dixon and Graham Nolan bring their yearlong saga, the latest chapter in the life of the Man Who Broke the Bat, to a climax that you'll never see coming!

(W) Shawn Aldridge (A) Scott Godlewski (CA) Dan Mora

After narrowly escaping the mazes of her own mind, Batgirl swings back into action to help Jacob Cesaro, an old classmate who has recently made some bad life decisions. Little does she know he's now Two-Face's latest recruit-and the key to his plans to take over the city! But Jacob's not in it for the money and power promised by one of Gotham City's greatest villains...he's got something much more valuable in mind!

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(W) Shawn Aldridge (A) Scott Godlewski (CA) Joshua Middleton

After narrowly escaping the mazes of her own mind, Batgirl swings back into action to help Jacob Cesaro, an old classmate who has recently made some bad life decisions. Little does she know he's now Two-Face's latest recruit-and the key to his plans to take over the city! But Jacob's not in it for the money and power promised by one of Gotham City's greatest villains...he's got something much more valuable in mind!

SOURCE CODE (REBIRTH)

(W) Julie Benson (A) Roge Antonia (CA) Yanick Paquette

There's something strange afoot in Gotham City - someone is making promises to the world's deadliest killers, offering them things well beyond the powers of a mortal human to provide! As the Birds search for answers about whoever's handing out massive increases in power to Gotham City's most dangerous metahumans, Nightwing gets mixed up in the mission... which mixes up some of the team's dynamic. Collects BATGIRL AND THE BIRDS OF PREY #7-13.

FULL CIRCLE REBIRTH

(W) Julie Benson (A) Roge Antonia (CA) Yanick Paquette

Oracle's past entanglements with Gotham City's underworld have gotten the Birds in deep trouble as Calculator, Catwoman and Poison Ivy all pull the team into their own dark agendas! Collects BATGIRL AND THE BIRDS OF PREY #14-22.

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

"THE BEST MAN" part one! Batman and Catwoman decide it might be better to elope rather than go through some big, stodgy wedding ceremony, but no sooner do they put their marriage on the fast track than The Joker appears! And when The Joker kidnaps the Caped Crusader, will he give his old foe a piece of his mind or bash in his brains?

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

"THE BEST MAN" part one! Batman and Catwoman decide it might be better to elope rather than go through some big, stodgy wedding ceremony, but no sooner do they put their marriage on the fast track than The Joker appears! And when The Joker kidnaps the Caped Crusader, will he give his old foe a piece of his mind or bash in his brains?

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

"THE BEST MAN" part two! Now it's up to Catwoman to rescue her one true love. It's the Cat vs. the Clown in one exciting showdown that sets the stage for our giant anniversary issue-and the biggest union in comics!

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

"THE BEST MAN" part two! Now it's up to Catwoman to rescue her one true love. It's the Cat vs. the Clown in one exciting showdown that sets the stage for our giant anniversary issue-and the biggest union in comics!

(W) Kelley Puckett (A) Rick Burchett (CA) Joe Staton

In these all-ages stories, the Riddler has kidnapped Commissioner Gordon. Can Batman solve the battery of clues in time to save his life? And is Batgirl's involvement a help or a hindrance? Plus, Poison Ivy escapes Arkham and stumbles upon a young boy with the uncanny ability to poison someone to death instantly. Collects BATMAN AND ROBIN ADVENTURES #19-25 and BATMAN AND ROBIN ADVENTURES ANNUAL #2.

(W) Dan Jurgens (A) Will Conrad (CA) Viktor Kalvachev

"Target: Batman" part two! When a hyper-crime crisis strikes Neo-Gotham, Batman flies in to save the day. But why is the local news bashing him for his heroic deeds? Stranger still, why are the very people Batman saved suddenly turning on him with anger and almost uncontrollable violence?

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(W) Dan Jurgens (A) Will Conrad (CA) Dave Johnson

"Target: Batman" part two! When a hyper-crime crisis strikes Neo-Gotham, Batman flies in to save the day. But why is the local news bashing him for his heroic deeds? Stranger still, why are the very people Batman saved suddenly turning on him with anger and almost uncontrollable violence?

Commemorate the 30th anniversary of one of the most defining works in comics history with the BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS - FRANK MILLER Gallery Edition. Sourced from the original art that has been scanned from collectors worldwide, this is the collection we've all been waiting for. Featured within the hardcovers of this Smythe-sewn edition is Miller's artwork from DKR #1-4, scanned in full color from the original black-and-white pages. Also included are the covers, related art and previously unpublished pieces showcasing Miller's artwork as never seen before. Graphitti Designs' Gallery Editions replicate the look, feel and attitude of the artwork. Every page is reproduced at original size on heavy paper stock to provide the fan and collector with museum-quality reproductions that are obtainable nowhere else. Though we were unable to locate every original from this story, we are pleased to present to fans everywhere the best presentation of the artwork from this historic series ever seen. This is your only opportunity to see the artwork that truly changed Batman forever.

(W) Greg Rucka (A) Klaus Janson (CA) Klaus Janson

Collecting the classic nine-issue miniseries! A dying Ra's al Ghul must beg Batman for help against a woman who once shared his life. In exchange, he offers the Dark Knight the chance to speak with his dead parents! But what they say to him will profoundly affect both the man and the hero. This collection includes behind-the-scenes unused art and sketches by artist Klaus Janson.  

(W) Tim Seeley (A) Minkyu Jung (CA) Rafael Albuquerque

On the eve of Batman's wedding to Catwoman, two of Gotham City's finest minds clash. In her role as Oracle, Barbara Gordon wired all of her allies together. But when The Riddler takes on Batgirl, will he tear everything asunder?  

(W) Tim Seeley (A) Sami Basri (CA) Rafael Albuquerque

Harley Quinn knows a thing or two about dysfunctional relationships. When she hears that her old flame is trying to get in the way of a happy new life for one of her best friends, the Maid of Mischief tracks The Joker down to give him a piece of her mind - and maybe a few blows from her hammer, too.

(W) Tim Seeley (A) Travis Moore (CA) Rafael Albuquerque

Dick Grayson has a lot of responsibility. Being the original partner to Batman, he's the natural choice to be Bruce Wayne's best man. So if anyone has to get to the wedding, it's going to be him. Too bad Hush has other plans-and maybe Bruce Wayne does, too!

(W) Tim Seeley (A) Javi Fernandez (CA) Rafael Albuquerque

Red Hood has always been the one standing slightly apart from the rest of the Bat crew. Some see him as the Robin gone bad - which is exactly the kind of thing someone like Anarky can exploit. Now Red Hood is running security at Catwoman's bachelorette party - and if Anarky can crash it, that could be the final straw for Jason Todd!