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(W) Frank Miller (A) Andy Kubert (CA) Andy Kubert

One of the most highly anticipated sequels of all time is collected in a new Absolute edition! In a world gone awry, left in the aftermath of the toppling of Lex Luthor and the apparent death of Batman himself, who will save Gotham City and the rest of the planet from the mysterious Master Race? This Absolute edition includes the entire nine-issue series with each issue's minicomic presented at the same size.   Includes DARK KNIGHT III: THE MASTER RACE #1-9, including the insert comics reproduced at the same size as the main comics, plus THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS: THE LAST CRUSADE #1.

(W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Szymon Kudranski (CA) Jamal Campbell

Artist Szymon Kudranski joins superstar writer Brian Michael Bendis as the attacks of Leviathan threaten targets across the globe,  and the agents of the invisible mafia continue to infect Metropolis in this tie-in to EVENT LEVIATHAN! RATED T

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(W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Szymon Kudranski (CA) Ben Oliver

Artist Szymon Kudranski joins superstar writer Brian Michael Bendis as the attacks of Leviathan threaten targets across the globe,  and the agents of the invisible mafia continue to infect Metropolis in this tie-in to EVENT LEVIATHAN! RATED T

(W) Peter J. Tomasi (A) Carlo Barberi (CA) Dan Mora

Superboy and Robin have been chased through the galaxy by Rex Luthor and his band of murdering minors...and at last the final battle has begun! Using the Dimensional Cube and a brand-new, shiny army of prison planet escapees, Rex has opened the portal to Earth to start his invasion! But Jon and Damian have an army of their own, and when you're backed by a cybernetic cowboy, an intergalactic ride-share program and several hundred "planeteers," how could you not put up an epic fight?! RATED T

(W) Bryan Hill (A) Leandro Fernandez (CA) Ben Oliver

Bullets fly and blood flows when Richard's plan to exfiltrate one of Jennifer's childhood friends from the white nationalist narcotics business goes awry. Meanwhile, Sheila's new FBI overlord makes his move as DC Vertigo's acclaimed Los Angeles crime saga continues in this stunning issue. MATURE READERS

(W) Jeff Lemire (A) Travel Foreman (CA) Travel Foreman

Buddy Baker has gone from "super" man to family man-but is he strong enough to hold his family together when his young daughter starts to manifest her own dangerous powers? And when the world has fallen to the Rot, Animal Man forms an uneasy alliance with Swamp Thing. Then, following the loss of his son, Animal Man finds he can't mourn in peace without constant media intrusions that his newfound fame as an actor have brought about. Collects Animal Man #0-29, Animal Man Annual #1-2 and Swamp Thing #12 and #17, plus a new introduction by Jeff Lemire!

(W) Kelly Sue DeConnick (A) Viktor Bogdanovic (CA) Robson Rocha

The truth about how Aquaman lost his memory is finally revealed! But can Arthur handle the shocking truth? Whom will Queen Mera decide to marry? And how will Arthur escape the jaws of the terrifying Mother Shark? The tides of changes are upon us, and it all leads to next month's landmark AQUAMAN #50! RATED T

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(W) Kelly Sue DeConnick (A) Viktor Bogdanovic (CA) Joshua Middleton

The truth about how Aquaman lost his memory is finally revealed! But can Arthur handle the shocking truth? Whom will Queen Mera decide to marry? And how will Arthur escape the jaws of the terrifying Mother Shark? The tides of changes are upon us, and it all leads to next month's landmark AQUAMAN #50! RATED T

(W) Mairghread Scott (A) Paul Pelletier (CA) Francis Manapul

Batgirl escapes the madness of Fox's Den only to discover Vulture is hot on her tail and itching for revenge. Does she stand a chance against this bird of prey? Meanwhile, the fight for Gordon Clean Energy rages on as the workers discover the greatest threat to their employment future is Batgirl herself! RATED T

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(W) Mairghread Scott (A) Paul Pelletier (CA) Joshua Middleton

Batgirl escapes the madness of Fox's Den only to discover Vulture is hot on her tail and itching for revenge. Does she stand a chance against this bird of prey? Meanwhile, the fight for Gordon Clean Energy rages on as the workers discover the greatest threat to their employment future is Batgirl herself! RATED T

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

"The Fall and the Fallen" part three! Is this the end of Gotham City? Bane's army of villains is taking over the city, and Batman's back is against the wall. With all the things Bane has done to him over the last year-from breaking up his wedding to trying to assassinate Nightwing, and then invading Batman's mind to expose his most terrible fears-could this be the worst hate the Caped Crusader has ever encountered? RATED T

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

"The Fall and the Fallen" part three! Is this the end of Gotham City? Bane's army of villains is taking over the city, and Batman's back is against the wall. With all the things Bane has done to him over the last year-from breaking up his wedding to trying to assassinate Nightwing, and then invading Batman's mind to expose his most terrible fears-could this be the worst hate the Caped Crusader has ever encountered? RATED T

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

"The Fall and the Fallen" part four! Batman has been defeated by Bane's minions and chased out of Gotham. As a last-ditch effort to save his son from the lonely fate of being Batman, his father from another universe, Thomas Wayne, a.k.a. the Flashpoint Batman, is taking Bruce to the far ends of the Earth to try to give him the one thing that will cause him to give up crime-fighting for good. RATED T

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

"The Fall and the Fallen" part four! Batman has been defeated by Bane's minions and chased out of Gotham. As a last-ditch effort to save his son from the lonely fate of being Batman, his father from another universe, Thomas Wayne, a.k.a. the Flashpoint Batman, is taking Bruce to the far ends of the Earth to try to give him the one thing that will cause him to give up crime-fighting for good. RATED T

(W) Peter J. Tomasi (A) Patrick Gleason (CA) Patrick Gleason

Teaming Batman with his son Damian, a.k.a. Robin, writer Peter J. Tomasi and artist Patrick Gleason's run on BATMAN and ROBIN was one of the standout titles in the New 52. Mixing dark themes from Damian's childhood with the League of Assassins and touching stories of a father and son, this creative team invented some of the greatest Batman and Robin stories ever told! Collects BATMAN & ROBIN #20-22, BATMAN & ROBIN #0-40 from the New 52 series, BATMAN & ROBIN ANNUAL #1-3, ROBIN RISES: OMEGA #1, ROBIN RISES: ALPHA #1 and a story from SECRET ORIGINS #4.  

(W) Bruce Timm (A) Bruce Timm (CA) Bruce Timm

Written and drawn by the masterminds behind the critically acclaimed Batman: The Animated Series, Paul Dini and Bruce Timm, this Batman one-shot reveals the origins of Harley Quinn as she proves her love to the Joker by trying to eliminate the Dark Knight on her own! Batman Adventures: Mad Love Deluxe Edition collects the comics debut of Harley Quinn, one of the most popular-and controversial-characters in the DC Universe. Though seemingly a comic made for children, within the pages of this now-classic book is a complex tale written by two storytellers that transformed a simple cartoon about the Dark Knight into a deeply layered noir television series. Don't be fooled by it's appearance-Batman Adventures: Mad Love Deluxe Edition is one of, if not the finest Harley Quinn story ever written.

(W) Bryan Hill (A) Dexter Soy (CA) Tyler Kirkham

Sofia Barrera is on the run from an enforcer for the Ark, the program that gave her powers-but in the process, she's fallen into the hands of the mystery man called Kaliber! He claims he wants to protect her...but who's paying his bill? And is Katana already questioning Black Lightning's leadership on their very first mission? Or is she just pushing him in a direction he's not willing to go? RATED T+

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(W) Bryan Hill (A) Dexter Soy (CA) Otto Schmidt

Sofia Barrera is on the run from an enforcer for the Ark, the program that gave her powers-but in the process, she's fallen into the hands of the mystery man called Kaliber! He claims he wants to protect her...but who's paying his bill? And is Katana already questioning Black Lightning's leadership on their very first mission? Or is she just pushing him in a direction he's not willing to go? RATED T+

(W) Dan Jurgens (A) Rick Leonardi (CA) Chris Samnee

"Lost Daze" part three! Defeated at the hands of the Splitt, Batman radios for help. But Bruce Wayne doesn't seem to have the same knowledge and experience Terry has relied on over the years from his mentor. Meanwhile, Melanie Walker tries to get to the bottom of everyone's strange behavior by breaking into Arkham Asylum. Will she make a shocking discovery that will help Terry the way Bruce seems unable to? RATED T

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(W) Dan Jurgens (A) Rick Leonardi (CA) Kaare Andrews

"Lost Daze" part three! Defeated at the hands of the Splitt, Batman radios for help. But Bruce Wayne doesn't seem to have the same knowledge and experience Terry has relied on over the years from his mentor. Meanwhile, Melanie Walker tries to get to the bottom of everyone's strange behavior by breaking into Arkham Asylum. Will she make a shocking discovery that will help Terry the way Bruce seems unable to? RATED T

THE LONG PAYBACK REBIRTH

(W) Dan Jurgens (A) Bernard Chang (CA) Bernard Chang

Terry McGinnis and Bruce Wayne return to Neo-Gotham as Terry dons a brand-new Batsuit. But before he can even get his bearings, the Royal Flush gang is after him. Topping things off, someone behind the scenes is coordinating an attack by Batman's greatest villains against him, forcing Terry to overcome multiple threats if he has any hope of discovering who's pulling the strings and manipulating Neo-Gotham's underworld against him. Collects issues #13-19.

TARGET BATMAN

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

After the events of "The Long Payback," we find Batman with his mysterious new partner...but can this new ALLY be trusted? You never know when it comes to the corrupt city of Gotham. Follow Terry as he dives deeper into the secrets of the city and the true identity of his new partner. Collects BATMAN BEYOND #20-24.

THE FINAL JOKE

(W) Dan Jurgens (A) Brett Booth (CA) Viktor Kalvachev

The dedication of a new building commemorating a special Wayne family event brings out all of Neo-Gotham's familiar faces, including one who was not on the guest list. The Joker makes his return to Neo-Gotham, and no one is safe! Will he strike at Batman, Robin, Commissioner Barbara Gordon or the original Caped Crusader, Bruce Wayne? Decades after his last fight with the Dark Knight, the Clown Prince of Crime returns home to take his city back once and for all. Collects issues #25-30 and behind-the-scenes content!

(W) Scott Snyder (A) Greg Capullo (CA) Greg Capullo

The first 33 issues of BATMAN from the New 52 era by writer Scott Snyder, artist Greg Capullo and others are collected in this new hardcover! These are the tales that introduced the deadly Court of Owls, brought back The Joker (minus his face!), delved into the Dark Knight's past in "Zero Year," and plunged Gotham City into darkness, courtesy of the Riddler! It's an epic, acclaimed and bestselling run that you will want to revisit again and again!

(W) Tom King (A) Tony S. Daniel (CA) Jim Lee

The day has finally arrived: the nuptials of Bruce Wayne and Selina Kyle. But the Bat and the Cat must undergo even more trials and tribulations before they walk down the aisle! Then, Bruce Wayne gets selected for jury duty in a chilling court case involving Mr. Freeze, forcing Bruce and the rest of the jury to take a hard look at the Dark Knight's methods. And why is Dick Grayson running around the city dressed as Batman? Collects BATMAN #45-57 and a story from DC NATION #0.