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DC COMICS

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(W) Tom King (A) Tony S. Daniel (CA) Francesco Matti NA

The Dark Knight's looking to drop both the hammer and sickle on the KGBeast, whose rampage across Gotham City takes a toll on Nightwing when he's injured in the fray. Blaming himself for his ward's fate, Batman gets grimmer than usual-and vows to take the Russian assassin down like the Berlin Wall. Is even Gotham City ready for that much violence? The streets will run red like borscht if the Dark Knight gets his way against this Soviet scourge.

DC COMICS

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(W) Tom King (A) Tony S. Daniel (CA) Francesco Matti NA

The KGBeast isn't working alone. As the Cold War between Batman and the Russian killer heats up, Batman's nose for mystery gets to twitching when he suspects there's more to the KGBeast's attacks than initially thought. Not only does this tie back to the court case Bruce Wayne sat on involving Mr. Freeze, there's another villainous Gotham ghoul in play-but whom?

DC COMICS

FOIL

(W) Dan Jurgens (A) Cully Hamner (CA) Viktor Kalvachev

In this special oversize issue, legendary DC scribe Dan Jurgens is joined by superstar artist Cully Hamner (Batman and The Sig NAl) to bring back the biggest baddie of them all in "The Fi NAl Joke." The dedication of a new building commemorating a special Wayne family event-the 100th birthday of Thomas Wayne-brings out all of Neo-Gotham's familiar faces, including one who was definitely not on the guest list. The Joker makes his long-awaited return to Neo-Gotham, and no one is safe! Will he strike at Batman, Robin, Commissioner Barbara Gordon or the origi NAl Caped Crusader himself, 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.

DC COMICS

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(W) Dan Jurgens (A) Cully Hamner (CA) Dave Johnson

In this special oversize issue, legendary DC scribe Dan Jurgens is joined by superstar artist Cully Hamner (Batman and The Sig NAl) to bring back the biggest baddie of them all in "The Fi NAl Joke." The dedication of a new building commemorating a special Wayne family event-the 100th birthday of Thomas Wayne-brings out all of Neo-Gotham's familiar faces, including one who was definitely not on the guest list. The Joker makes his long-awaited return to Neo-Gotham, and no one is safe! Will he strike at Batman, Robin, Commissioner Barbara Gordon or the origi NAl Caped Crusader himself, 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.

RUNNING PRESS

BATMAN CHRONICLES OF THE DARK KNIGHT HC

(W) Matthew K. Manning (A) Ken Akamatsu (CA) Ken Akamatsu

The Batman Box Set includes four books: Bat-Sig NAl: Lighting the Dark Knight's Sky, Shades of Black: The Many Costumes of Batman, The Batman Villains: The Worst Gotham City Has to Offer, and The Batmobile: Under the Hood of the Most Famous Car in Comics. Each book is hardcover, 48 pages, and fully illustrated with full-color artwork throughout, and they come packaged in a handsome slipcase.

DC COMICS

(W) Scott Peterson (A) Kelley Jones (CA) Kelley Jones

There's nothing to fear but fear itself-unless, of course, the Scarecrow is trying to scare all of Gotham City to death with his fear gas! Dr. Jo NAthan Crane has undergone an intense therapy session in order to "cure" Batman of his various psychoses. That involves Batman and Scarecrow battling through the streets of Gotham City, with the Caped Crusader not knowing what's real and what's fake. Can Batman handle this sudden influx of perso NAl demons into his psyche? Or will the next cell in Arkham Asylum be reserved for Bruce Wayne?

DC COMICS

(W) Chuck Dixon (A) Bret Blevins (CA) Tom Grummett

Still recovering from his devastating encounter with Bane, and utilizing specially designed accoutrements, Bruce Wayne and Alfred are on the trail of Robin's father and Shondra Kinsolving, both kid NApped by a mysterious new foe lurking in the shadows. Shondra may be the only person on Earth who can repair Bruce's badly damaged body. To rescue her, he will have to push himself mentally and physically before it is too late. Collects Justice League Task Force #5-6, Batman: Shadow of The Bat #21-23, Batman: Legends of The Dark Knight #59-61 and Robin #7.

DC COMICS

Sam Kieth's unforgettable depiction of the Dark Knight fills the pages on the new BATMAN: SECRETS-SAM KIETH GALLERY EDITION. Focusing on Kieth's artwork from the 124-page BATMAN: SECRETS series, this large-format, Smythe-sewn hardcover edition is sourced from and captures the look and feel of the origi NAl boards. Rounding out this 248- page presentation is the complete art from BATMAN: CONFIDENTIAL #40, BATMAN/LOBO #1, Kieth's eight-page story from BATMAN #38 and an extensive gallery section containing covers and pages from SCRATCH, ARKHAM ASYLUM: MADNESS and BATMAN: THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS. Graphitti Designs' Gallery Editions replicate the look, feel and attitude of the origi NAl artwork. Every page is reproduced at full board size on heavy paper stock to provide fans and collectors with museum-quality reproductions that are unobtai NAble from any other source. Containing samples of Kieth's art from his early days (1992) to the present (2015), this book gives the fan, collector and art student a never-before-seen overview of his incredible work.

DC COMICS

I AM BANE (REBIRTH)

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

The man who has physically tested the Dark Knight like no one before is back to fi NAlly break the Bat for good. Can a battered, exhausted Batman fend off one of his greatest foes? Plus, catch up with Catwoman as she and the Dark Knight battle a collection of villains and plan for the future! Collects BATMAN #16-20, 23 and 24.

HERO COLLECTOR

BATMOBILE CUTAWAYS #1

CLASSIC BATMAN 66 TV SERIES W COLLECTIBLE

(W) Alan Cowsill

Take a behind-the-scenes look at the customized vehicles featured in the Batman television series! Features origi NAl cutaway artwork commissioned by Eaglemoss and approved by Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment. This 72-page paperback volume comes packaged with a 1/43 scale die-cast metal replica of the classic 1966 Batmobile in a diorama display of the Caped Crusader's subterranean crime lab the Batcave. Includes every vehicle from the TV series - the Batmobile, Bat-cycle, Bat-copter, Bat-boat, and more. The cutaway artwork reveals the hidden details and gadgets of the Batmobile such as the Mobile Crime Computer, Bat-Ram, Batphone, afterburner, Detect-A-Scope, rocket launchers and "bat turn" parachutes.

D. E.

BATTLESTAR GALACTICA CLASSIC #0

CVR A CHEN

(W) John Jackson Miller (A) Daniel HDR (CA) Sean Chen

Commander Adama and the rem NAnts of humanity discover a second fugitive fleet, fleeing a different mortal enemy. Can the two armadas join forces, making common cause against the dreaded Cylons? And what would success mean for the quest for Earth? New York Times bestselling author and comics writer JOHN JACKSON MILLER (Star Wars, Star Trek, Halo) joins Dy NAmite for a miniseries timed for Battlestar Galactica's 40th anniversary year!

CHRONICLE BOOKS

BE EVERYTHING AT ONCE TP

(W) Dami Lee (A) Dami Lee (CA) Dami Lee

Why do things in moderation when you can just do everything? Cartoonist Dami Lee's hilarious four-panel comic collection illustrates her experience NAvigating identity, relationships, pop culture, and misunderstandings about basic human interactions, from growing up as a South Korean immigrant kid in the foreign land of Texas to finding her home as a professio NAl cartoonist in cyberspace. With favorite selections from Dami's massively popular webcomic As Per Usual, as well as many never-before-seen comics, Be Everything at Once is earnestly relatable and endlessly funny, full of (mostly) true stories for anyone who obsesses over their favorite s NAcks, struggles to take the best selfie, tears up at the sight of a perfect dog, or is maybe just trying to find their place.

CINEBOOK

BEARS TOOTH GN #2

HAN NA

(W) Alain Henriet (A) Alain Henriet (CA) Alain Henriet

Han NA Reitsch, test pilot of the Germans' secret weapons and priority target of the OSS! While above him a British night raid is torn to shreds by some of the Luftwaffe's "wunderwaffen," Max is airdropped into Poland and taken in by local resistance. His mission: infiltrate the nearby German base posing as a replacement pilot, locate Han NA Reitsch, and kill her! Han NA, his childhood friend, who wears the same bear tooth pendant he does. Han NA, who's a legendary figure of the 3rd Reich and an exceptio NAl test pilot!

IMAGE COMICS

BEAUTY #24

CVR A HAUN & FILARDI

(W) Jeremy Haun (A) Thomas NAchlik (CA) Jeremy Haun

With the holidays just around the corner, the Beauty Task Force works to close a brutal new case.

IMAGE COMICS

BEAUTY #24

CVR B NACHLIK & FILARDI

(W) Jeremy Haun (A) Thomas NAchlik (CA) Thomas NAchlik

With the holidays just around the corner, the Beauty Task Force works to close a brutal new case.

IDW PUBLISHING

BEAUTY OF HORROR ULT NIGHTMARE DLX COLORING SET

(A) Alan Robert (CA) Alan Robert

The bigger, the scarier! The scarier, the better! The popular coloring book series expands with this lithograph set of 12 oversized illustrations suitable for framing! It's a terribly attractive addition to the bestselling Beauty of Horror series by creator Alan Robert. Each MONSTER-sized print allows for an even more fun coloring experience with its large spaces and one-sided, deluxe coloring format. This GOREgeous print collection includes fan favorites from The Beauty of Horror Volume One, Volume Two: Ghoulia NA's Creepatorium, Volume Three: Haunted Playgrounds, and features three, brand-new Alan Robert exclusives!

SCRIBNER

BELONGING GN

(W) Nora Krug (A) Nora Krug (CA) Nora Krug

Nora Krug was born decades after the demise of the NAzi party, but the Second World War continued to cast a long shadow all throughout her youth and childhood. For Nora and her classmates, two generations removed from the Holocaust, the simple fact of their citizenship bound them to its unspeakable atrocities. Nevertheless, because her parents knew little about their own parents' involvement, Nora never learned truth about her family's part in the war. Nora returns to Germany after years of living abroad. As she investigates her family's place in the darkest hours of the twentieth century, she makes a series of remarkable discoveries, including a file compiled by the U.S. military about her grandfather's political participation during the NAzi regime. As Nora works to untangle her shame about her NAtion's past, she undertakes an extraordi NAry quest, one that will span continents and generations, to piece together both her family's story and the story of her country.

IDW PUBLISHING

BERKELEY BREATHED BLOOM COUNTY ARTIST ED HC

(W) Berkeley Breathed (A) Berkeley Breathed (CA) Berkeley Breathed

The Pulitzer Prize-winning creator of one of the most cherished and fondly remembered comic strips of all time showcases his art in this deluxe oversized edition. You've read all the strips, now see the art! This Artist's Edition features an incredible selection of daily and Sunday comic strips, as well as a selection of sketchbook pages and drawings, published here for the very first time, each and every one scanned from the origi NAl art. The dailies are presented at the ACTUAL size drawn, and the Sundays have been slightly reduced but are still bigger and more beautiful than they have ever been presented before! This is the ULTIMATE Bloom County collection by the inimitable Berkeley Breathead! ?                                                           Advance solicited for November release! ?                                                           Bloom County returned as a successful webcomic in 2015, with collections published annually by IDW to critical acclaim.

ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS

BEST OF ARCHIE COMICS DLX ED HC #3

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Dan Parent

One of Archie's most popular graphic novels gets the deluxe treatment in this full-sized remastered hardcover edition collecting over 50 iconic favorite stories from across Archie's 75+ year history. The bestselling retrospective of this essential piece of America NA fi NAlly gets the treatment its due in this keepsake bookshelf edition.

LYONS PRESS

BETTIE PAGE LOST YEARS HC

(W) Tori Rodriguez

When the documentary Bettie Page Reveals All was released in 2013, it would have been easy to assume we would never again hear directly from the adored icon. Fortu NAtely for Bettie's fans worldwide, a bounty of unreleased Bettie material awaits. For years boxes and file folders of Bettie mementoes have been gathering dust in the closets of Bettie's nephew's house. Ron Brem, a musician living in Bakersfield, California, is the only child of Bettie's beloved sister, Goldie Jane Page. In the years before her death, Goldie carefully curated heaps of incredible family photos, the bulk of which feature Bettie as either the sole subject or part of the shot. None of these hundreds of photos has ever been published until now. Goldie also saved approximately 29 letters from Bettie spanning the years 1949 to 2000, which tell the unknown story of Bettie's "lost years" following her retirement from modeling in 1957.

AFTERSHOCK COMICS

BEYONDERS #3

(W) Paul Jenkins (A) Wesley St. Claire (CA) Wesley St. Claire

Imagine there was a single, mysterious word, written in English, that found itself scrawled across multiple ancient sites, some of which predate the English language. Imagine that word was the key to possibly solving the greatest treasure hunt of all time. Now, imagine a young boy NAmed Jake fi NAlly decoded the meaning of the word and, along with his loyal, one-eyed Welsh Corgi and his increasingly confused partners, went in search of the word's meaning, only to find it leading to multiple treasure troves. Now, imagine that the very book in which you were enjoying this story contained its own awesome treasure-hunt, hidden inside every panel, and you'd have BEYONDERS #3! From Paul Jenkins (ALTERS, Wolverine: Origin, Sentry) and Wesley St. Claire (FUJITSU, Teen Titans) comes the mystery series that can be summed up in one word of its own: AfterShock!

IMAGE COMICS

BINGO LOVE TP #1

JACKPOT EDITION

(W) Tee Franklin (A) Jenn St-Onge (CA) Pauli NA Ganucheau

ADVANCE SOLICIT When Hazel Johnson and Mari McCray met at church bingo in 1963, it was love at first sight. Forced apart by their families and society, Hazel and Mari reunite decades later at a church bingo hall-and what these grandmothers do next takes absolute strength and courage. This Jackpot Edition contains over FIFTY PAGES of bonus material, including the talents of MARGUERITE BENNETT (Batwoman) and newcomer BEVERLY JOHNSON, SHAWN PRYOR (Cash and Carrie) and PAULI NA GANUCHEAU (Zodiac Starforce), award-winning historical romance author ALYSSA COLE's comics writing debut with CARA McGEE (Over The Garden Wall), and GAIL SIMONE (CROSSWIND) with illustrations from SARA ALFAGEEH and ARIELA KRISTANTI NA (InSeXts). Plus a sneak peek of BINGO LOVE, VOL. 2: DEAR DIARY, with an afterword from GABBY RIVERA (America).

ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE CINEMA

BIRTH MOVIES DEATH MAGAZINE HALLOWEEN ED

(W) Various (A) Various

Michael Myers fans, take note: this highly collectible edition of the Birth.Movies.Death. magazine will explore the origi NAl Halloween (1978), the forthcoming Halloween (2018), John Carpenter's legacy, and more with an array of deep-dive essays, exclusive interviews, and a gorgeous center spread featuring some of Mondo's greatest Halloween posters.

IMAGE COMICS

BIRTHRIGHT #32

(W) Joshua Williamson (A) Andrei Bressan (CA) Andrei Bressan

As the search for Bren NAn and Kallista begins, Mikey still has much to atone for. Can he become Earth's greatest protector, or have his actions already doomed his brother?

BOOM! STUDIOS

BLACK BADGE #3

MAIN & MIX

(W) Matt Kindt (A) Tyler Jenkins (CA) Matt Kindt

On a dangerous extraction mission in Pakistan, the Black Badge team is forced to see the terrible consequences of war, and the people who get lost in the battle of NAtions.