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(W) Joshua Williamson (A) David Marquez (CA) Olivier Coipel

Even from prison, the Batman Who Laughs is staying two steps ahead of the Caped Crusader and the Man of Steel. His plan to infect heroes and turn them into the Dark Multiverse versions of themselves is starting to build steam, with Shazam and others already succumbing to his evil toxin. Batman and Superman are racing the clock to prevent the other three members of the Secret Six from being poisoned, but they realize they are too late when those three come looking for them instead-one of whom is a lot closer to Superman than expected and itching for a fight!

(W) James TynionIV (A) Freddie Williams II (CA) Freddie Williams II

Krang has steered his Ultra-technodrome into the skies above the new Earth he sought to conquer and rebuild in his own image. He thought the heroes of the worlds he'd conquered were down for the count, but now he faces two sets of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, two Batmen and a whole host of angry heroes looking to save their worlds once and for all. If Krang can't own the Multiverse, then he will destroy it!

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(W) James TynionIV (A) Kevin Eastman (CA) Kevin Eastman

Krang has steered his Ultra-technodrome into the skies above the new Earth he sought to conquer and rebuild in his own image. He thought the heroes of the worlds he'd conquered were down for the count, but now he faces two sets of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, two Batmen and a whole host of angry heroes looking to save their worlds once and for all. If Krang can't own the Multiverse, then he will destroy it!

(W) Dennis O'Neil (A) Jerry Ordway (CA) Jerry Ordway

In time for the 30th anniversary of the blockbuster movie Batman, DC reprints the official comics adaptation in hardcover for the first time. Written by Dennis O'Neil, the dean of Batman writers, with lush artwork by Jerry Ordway, this story faithfully brings to comics the story from the Academy Award-winning 1989 movie! Collects BATMAN: MOVIE SPECIAL #1, plus high-quality scans of each page of original art presented in black and white to accompany the final colored pages.

(W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Nick Derington (CA) Nick Derington

Available to comics shops for the first time! Batman and Green Lantern have followed the trail of Vandal Savage back to the Old West-and right into an encounter with Jonah Hex! But before they can stop Savage from finding the mysterious Fabergé egg, Green Lantern disappears-and Batman lands back where his story began: Crime Alley! Originally published in BATMAN GIANT #9 and #10.

(W) Neal Adams (A) Neal Adams (CA) Neal Adams

Batman and Robin take to the streets of Gotham City, but who is beneath the cowl and cape of the Dark Knight? Meanwhile, tucked away in a hidden dimension, the real Batman fights for his freedom...and maybe his life!

(W) Frank Miller (A) David Mazzucchelli (CA) David Mazzucchelli

One of the most important and critically acclaimed Batman adventures ever - written by Frank Miller (BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS) with art by David Mazzucchelli (Daredevil) - returns in a new deluxe edition hardcover. In addition to telling the entire dramatic story of Batman's first year fighting crime from BATMAN #404-407, this collection includes introductions by Miller and editor Dennis O'Neil, reproductions of original layouts, promotional art, unseen Mazzucchelli Batman art, Richmond Lewis's color samples, script pages and more!  

(W) Warren Ellis (A) Bryan Hitch (CA) Bryan Hitch

The World's Greatest Detective must try to inhabit the mind of a murder victim to solve a case-without filling the empty grave next to those of his parents. Can Batman imagine the life of a corpse with a half-eaten face without dying himself? Warren Ellis and Bryan Hitch, one of the most legendary creative partnerships of the modern age, reunite in this maxiseries about life, death and the questions most are too afraid to ask.

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(W) Warren Ellis (A) Bryan Hitch (CA) Jee-Hyung Lee

The World's Greatest Detective must try to inhabit the mind of a murder victim to solve a case-without filling the empty grave next to those of his parents. Can Batman imagine the life of a corpse with a half-eaten face without dying himself? Warren Ellis and Bryan Hitch, one of the most legendary creative partnerships of the modern age, reunite in this maxiseries about life, death and the questions most are too afraid to ask.

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(W) Warren Ellis (A) Kevin Nowland (CA) Blank Cover

The World's Greatest Detective must try to inhabit the mind of a murder victim to solve a case-without filling the empty grave next to those of his parents. Can Batman imagine the life of a corpse with a half-eaten face without dying himself? Warren Ellis and Bryan Hitch, one of the most legendary creative partnerships of the modern age, reunite in this maxiseries about life, death and the questions most are too afraid to ask.

(W) Brian Azzarello (A) Emanuela Lupacchino (CA) Emanuela Lupacchino

Black Canary's life has spiraled out of control: her personal life is going through the ringer and her band is in crisis when an old flame resurfaces only to flicker out and set her on an all-new mission against an all-new opponent. The only thing she can be grateful for is the fact that she's not alone, as Huntress finds herself on a collision course with Black Canary's quarry at Detective Montoya's urging. Meanwhile, Harley Quinn has resurfaced outside of Gotham City and out of the Suicide Squad, with a new lease on life that is sure to make everyone else's life more complicated. And that's only the first five pages. Needless to say, the Birds are back in town! With more pressure and higher stakes than they have ever faced before, brought to you by hard-boiled superstar writer Brian Azzarello and the bombshell art team of Emanuela Lupacchino and Ray McCarthy.

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(W) Brian Azzarello (A) Emanuela Lupacchino (CA) J. Scott Campbell

(W) Paul Jenkins (A) Inaki Miranda (CA) Klaus Janson

Spinning out of the events of BATMAN/SUPERMAN, Shazam! (infected by the Batman Who Laughs) invades Black Adam's kingdom! His plan? To turn it into a playground for its new ruler: Billy Batson!

(W) Kat Howard (A) Tom Fowler (CA) Kai Carpenter

Using magic thoughtlessly has left Tim Hunter's family in ruins, and he's ready to give it up entirely. But before he breaks his wand and drowns his books, he's determined to heal the psychic damage he's done to his own father's mind. Unfortunately, like all children, he may not be prepared to handle the truth of what sort of man his father really is...

(W) Neil Gaiman (A) John Bolton (CA) Scott Hampton

The classic tale by Neil Gaiman that introduced Tim Hunter to the world is back in a new edition collecting the original four-issue miniseries plus special bonus material. Timothy Hunter could be the most powerful magician in the world, but does he really want to be? John Constantine, Phantom Stranger, Mister E, and Doctor Occult attempt to aid Timothy in choosing his path, but by the time Timothy makes a choice, it may already have been made for him.

(W) Neil Gaiman (A) John Bolton (CA) John Bolton

The classic tale by Neil Gaiman that introduced Tim Hunter to the world is back in a new edition collecting the original four-issue miniseries. Timothy Hunter could be the most powerful magician in the world, but does he really want to be? John Constantine, Phantom Stranger, Mister E, and Doctor Occult attempt to aid Timothy in choosing his path, but by the time Timothy makes a choice, it may already have been made for him.

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(W) Joëlle Jones (A) Joëlle Jones (CA) Joëlle Jones

Selina Kyle joins the Year of the Villain! Finally, Lex Luthor's gift to Catwoman is revealed. While she wants to remain on the side of good, some habits are too hard to break, and some treasures too tempting. Plus, the gift puts Catwoman one step ahead of her top criminal rival in Villa Hermosa, the diabolical Raina Creel. In this big new story arc, Eisner-nominated writer/artist Jo lle Jones brings together the many plot threads she's been building since the series' launch, prepping Catwoman for her next grand adventure. But will she come out the other side as a hero...or villain?

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(W) Joëlle Jones (A) Joëlle Jones (CA) Viktor Kalvachev

Selina Kyle joins the Year of the Villain! Finally, Lex Luthor's gift to Catwoman is revealed. While she wants to remain on the side of good, some habits are too hard to break, and some treasures too tempting. Plus, the gift puts Catwoman one step ahead of her top criminal rival in Villa Hermosa, the diabolical Raina Creel. In this big new story arc, Eisner-nominated writer/artist Jo lle Jones brings together the many plot threads she's been building since the series' launch, prepping Catwoman for her next grand adventure. But will she come out the other side as a hero...or villain?

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(W) Joëlle Jones (A) Joëlle Jones (CA) David Finch

Selina Kyle reconnects with her criminal roots, but to be Gotham City's top thief again, she has to take out the boss. Using the gift given to her by Lex Luthor, she finally has the key to everything Raina Creel wants-and Catwoman is going to get it first. Which all sounds dandy in theory, but Creel has come too far and put up with too much humiliation from Catwoman to let her win again. It's a Year of the Villain showdown, but who here is the baddest baddie?

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(W) Joëlle Jones (A) Joëlle Jones (CA) Alberto Veranda

Selina Kyle reconnects with her criminal roots, but to be Gotham City's top thief again, she has to take out the boss. Using the gift given to her by Lex Luthor, she finally has the key to everything Raina Creel wants-and Catwoman is going to get it first. Which all sounds dandy in theory, but Creel has come too far and put up with too much humiliation from Catwoman to let her win again. It's a Year of the Villain showdown, but who here is the baddest baddie?

(W) Mikey Way (A) Ilias Kyriazis (CA) Ilias Kyriazis

Liam's first gig as DJ Collapser goes badly after an assassin from space tries to kill him in the men's room.

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(W) Ming Doyle (A) Riley Rossmo (CA) Riley Rossmo

THE FIRST COLLECTION OF THE NEW DC SERIES IS HERE! The dark adventures of DC's foremost occult detective continue in issues #1-6 of his all-new series, plus the Sneak Peek story from CONVERGENCE: SHAZAM! #2, as he investigates the cruelest case he's ever come across-his own dark history! Someone is murdering ghosts, a supernatural crime so impossible to solve that John Constantine is forced to return to London and seek help from the one person he hates more than any other; a magician above reproach, a darling of London high society, and a friend to superheroes everywhere. She is Georgiana Snow...the HECKBLAZER!

(W) Frank Miller (A) Frank Miller (CA) Frank Miller

It's the thirtieth anniversary of THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, and now DC Comics presents this classic title in a newly redesigned edition! Ten years after an aging Batman retired, Gotham City has sunk deeper into decadence and lawlessness. Now, when his city needs him most, the Dark Knight returns in a blaze of glory. Joined by Carrie Kelly, a teenaged Robin, Batman takes to the streets to end the threat of the mutant gangs that have overrun the city. And after facing off against his two greatest enemies, the Joker and Two-Face, for the final time, Batman finds himself in mortal combat with his former ally, Superman. The original 4-issue miniseries is presented here in its entirety.

New cover by Kaare Andrews This issue includes three new stories: o "Shop of Nightmares," a 16-page story written by Dan Jurgens with art by Scot Eaton Jim Corrigan investigates what appears to be a run-of-the-mill murder, but when he discovers the supernatural is at play, it becomes a job for the Spectre! o "Child of the Night," an eight-page story written by Keith Giffen with art by Priscilla Petraites A young girl on the run finds more than she bargained for when she takes cover in a house occupied by none other than Gentleman Ghost! o "The Ghost Inside," an eight-page story written by John Layman with art by Andy Clarke John Constantine discovers that nothing is ever what it seems, even inside a haunted house... Plus, these reprint tales: o "Gorehound," from Cursed Comics Cavalcade #1 o "Strange Visitor," from Cursed Comics Cavalcade #1 o "A Night to Remember," from DCU Halloween Special #1 o "Mercy Killing," from Curse Comics Cavalcade #1 o "Blackest Day," from DC House of Horror #1 o "Halloween Hayride," from Cursed Comics Cavalcade #1