(W) Peter J. Tomasi (A) Doug Mahnke (CA) Doug Mahnke
The truth behind the gauntlet Batman has been forced to run-a violent odyssey that endangered the lives of everyone who made him who he is-is revealed at last...and the mastermind working to unmake the Batman must be seen to be believed! Is there a goal here beyond destruction? Will Batman emerge stronger...or with a mortal wound at the exact moment that his most dangerous challenge yet is on the horizon in next month's DETECTIVE COMICS #1000? RATED T
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(W) Peter J. Tomasi (A) Doug Mahnke (CA) Jae Lee
The truth behind the gauntlet Batman has been forced to run-a violent odyssey that endangered the lives of everyone who made him who he is-is revealed at last...and the mastermind working to unmake the Batman must be seen to be believed! Is there a goal here beyond destruction? Will Batman emerge stronger...or with a mortal wound at the exact moment that his most dangerous challenge yet is on the horizon in next month's DETECTIVE COMICS #1000? RATED T
(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Jim Lee
Celebrating the legacy of the Dark Knight, DETECTIVE COMICS: 80 YEARS OF BATMAN follows the best-selling ACTION COMICS: 80 YEARS OF SUPERMAN. Over the past eight decades, Batman has remained at the forefront of popular culture, which is in no small part because of this comic book series that is synonymous with the Dark Knight! Celebrate DETECTIVE COMICS with DC, as we revisit classic stories from comics from the 1930s onward, featuring some of Batman's greatest allies and villains and work from some of the greatest creators ever to grace the graphic-literature medium! Curated by guest editor Paul Levitz, it features reprints of the Dark Knight's most memorable adventures, from his first appearance to the debuts of Robin, Batwoman, Bat-Mite and Batgirl, as well as villains including Two-Face, the Riddler, Clayface, Man-Bat and more. This hardcover also spotlights crime-fighters including Slam Bradley, Air Wave, the Boy Commandos, the Martian Manhunter and the 1970s Manhunter, Paul Kirk! And, published for the first time anywhere: a new tale of a traumatic early moment in Bruce Wayne's life written by Paul Levitz with art by Denys Cowan and Bill Sienkiewicz, and an extraordinary look at a long-ago work in progress-the original layouts for the Batman tale from DETECTIVE COMICS #200, as illustrated by Lew Sayre Schwartz (and signed "Bob Kane"). As if that's not enough, this volume includes essays on Batman from contributors including Cory Doctorow, Neil Gaiman, Glen David Gold, Dennis O'Neil, former San Diego police chief Shelley Zimmerman and pulp historian Anthony Tollin. With a new cover by DC Publisher and Chief Creative Officer Jim Lee, These stories will be accompanied by breathtaking essays from some of the best writers of our time about how Batman has affected their work and American culture at large. Be here for the celebration of the year!
DEVILS #3
(W) Matthew Spradlin (A) William Allan Reyes
Takahiro and Yabu are struggling to make it out of the Ramree swamp alive. A deadly crocodile awaits in front of them; the remaining Japanese troops (lead by their blood thirsty commanding officer) are behind them. The ghosts of Nanking have truly come to collect their due. And even if the two friends make it out, what awaits them on the other side?
DEVILS LINE GN #12
(W) Ryoh Hanada (A) Ryoh Hanada (CA) Ryoh Hanada
A modern dark fantasy tale set in a world full of vampires and vampire hunters full of romance, hope and action that pops off the page through the wonderful art of a debut artist. Unknownst to the general public vampires are rampant in Tokyo. To control and contain them, the government has developed a program to track and treat rogue vamps who decide to pray on the public. But what happens when vampire and man come together in harmony and love? Will the public accept this or will they try to tear such partnerships apart?
DF AMAZING SPIDERMAN #1 SGN HUGHES & SPENCER #0
(W) Kevin Smith & Phil Hester (A) Jonathan Lau (CA) Various
An alien invasion hits New York City and the only one who can stop it is...Spider-Man?! But that's far from all you'll find here - a revelation from the past puts Peter Parker's job, relationships, and whole life in jeopardy! And if even that's not enough, you'll see a new roommate, new love interests - and a new villain! Spider-Man goes back to basics courtesy of Nick Spencer (SECRET EMPIRE, SUPERIOR FOES OF SPIDER-MAN) and the Marvel debut of RYAN OTTLEY (Invincible)! FINAL COVER MAY VARY. ALLOCATIONS MAY OCCUR.
DF BATMAN #50 CSA EXC SGN BROOKS & KING #0
(W) Kevin Smith & Phil Hester (A) Jonathan Lau (CA) Various
It's the wedding you never thought you'd see! The Batrimony is real as Bruce Wayne and Selina Kyle are set to tie the knot in a can't-miss, extra-length milestone issue that will reshape Gotham City. All their friends (and a few enemies?) will be party to a comic book coupling for the ages. Superstar scribe Tom King officiates the sure-to-be-offbeat nuptials, joined by an all-star lineup of guest classic Bat-artists doffing their hats to the lucky couple in a series of pre-wedding flashback scenes sure to set the romantic mood. FINAL COVER MAY VARY. ALLOCATIONS MAY OCCUR.
DF BATMAN #50 SGN JOHNSON & KING #0
(W) Kevin Smith & Phil Hester (A) Jonathan Lau (CA) Various
It's the wedding you never thought you'd see! The Batrimony is real as Bruce Wayne and Selina Kyle are set to tie the knot in a can't-miss, extra-length milestone issue that will reshape Gotham City. All their friends (and a few enemies?) will be party to a comic book coupling for the ages. Superstar scribe Tom King officiates the sure-to-be-offbeat nuptials, joined by an all-star lineup of guest classic Bat-artists doffing their hats to the lucky couple in a series of pre-wedding flashback scenes sure to set the romantic mood. FINAL COVER MAY VARY. ALLOCATIONS MAY OCCUR.
DF BATMAN #64 SGN TOM KING #0
(W) Kevin Smith & Phil Hester (A) Jonathan Lau (CA) Various
A HEROES IN CRISIS tie-in! Distraught over, the terrible tragedy that went down at Sanctuary and his life being dismantled by Bane, Batman is beginning to grow desperate. While he's always relied on his personal strength and intellect to fight crime, the Caped Crusader is starting to realize that it's maybe all too much for him to handle. This is only confirmed after a battle with Amazo shows him that humanity is no match for a foe with a little something extra. So where does a man turn when he wants to get that added edge, to get superpowers of his own? To the Flash, of course! Barry Allen has access to the Speed Force and everything connected to it...and Batman will stop at nothing to harness those Forces for his own needs. Then, in chapter three of "TK TK," Batman and the Flash are getting in over their heads. Their search for Gotham Girl leads them to an answer that could satisfy Batman's mission, but is the price too high? If he takes the same path as one of his deadliest foes, does he gain the power he seeks but at the expense of his own soul? FINAL COVER MAY VARY.
DF BATMAN #64 SGN TOM KING ELITE GOLD SIG #0
(W) Kevin Smith & Phil Hester (A) Jonathan Lau (CA) Various
A HEROES IN CRISIS tie-in! Distraught over,the terrible tragedy that went down at Sanctuary and his life being dismantled by Bane, Batman is beginning to grow desperate. While he's always relied on his personal strength and intellect to fight crime, the Caped Crusader is starting to realize that it's maybe all too much for him to handle. This is only confirmed after a battle with Amazo shows him that humanity is no match for a foe with a little something extra. So where does a man turn when he wants to get that added edge, to get superpowers of his own? To the Flash, of course! Barry Allen has access to the Speed Force and everything connected to it...and Batman will stop at nothing to harness those Forces for his own needs. Then, in chapter three of "TK TK," Batman and the Flash are getting in over their heads. Their search for Gotham Girl leads them to an answer that could satisfy Batman's mission, but is the price too high? If he takes the same path as one of his deadliest foes, does he gain the power he seeks but at the expense of his own soul? FINAL COVER MAY VARY.
DF BATMAN #64 SGN TOM KING PLUS 1 #0
(W) Kevin Smith & Phil Hester (A) Jonathan Lau (CA) Various
The Batman #64 signed edition PLUS an Additional Signed DC Comic! A HEROES IN CRISIS tie-in! Distraught over,the terrible tragedy that went down at Sanctuary and his life being dismantled by Bane, Batman is beginning to grow desperate. While he's always relied on his personal strength and intellect to fight crime, the Caped Crusader is starting to realize that it's maybe all too much for him to handle. This is only confirmed after a battle with Amazo shows him that humanity is no match for a foe with a little something extra. So where does a man turn when he wants to get that added edge, to get superpowers of his own? To the Flash, of course! Barry Allen has access to the Speed Force and everything connected to it...and Batman will stop at nothing to harness those Forces for his own needs. Then, in chapter three of "TK TK," Batman and the Flash are getting in over their heads. Their search for Gotham Girl leads them to an answer that could satisfy Batman's mission, but is the price too high? If he takes the same path as one of his deadliest foes, does he gain the power he seeks but at the expense of his own soul? FINAL COVER MAY VARY.
DF BATMAN WHO LAUGHS #1 MIDTOWN EXC #0
(W) Kevin Smith & Phil Hester (A) Jonathan Lau (CA) Various
Left rattled by the events of DARK NIGHTS: METAL, Bruce Wayne must come face to face with the nightmares spawned from the Dark Multiverse. But even though evil devoured evil in the collapse of Challengers Mountain, the Dark Knight still has his doubts. He discovers that the Batman Who Laughs not only survived the fight with The Joker at the end of METAL, but now he is enacting a sinister plan across the Multiverse-something both terrifying and oddly familiar. But when Bruce Wayne realizes the only way to stop this madman is to kill him, he must consider violating the very rule Batman won't break...the same rule that created this insatiable villain-the Batman Who Laughs!
DF BATMAN WHO LAUGHS #1 SGN SNYDER #0
(W) Kevin Smith & Phil Hester (A) Jonathan Lau (CA) Various
Left rattled by the events of DARK NIGHTS: METAL, Bruce Wayne must come face to face with the nightmares spawned from the Dark Multiverse. But even though evil devoured evil in the collapse of Challengers Mountain, the Dark Knight still has his doubts. He discovers that the Batman Who Laughs not only survived the fight with The Joker at the end of METAL, but now he is enacting a sinister plan across the Multiverse-something both terrifying and oddly familiar. But when Bruce Wayne realizes the only way to stop this madman is to kill him, he must consider violating the very rule Batman won't break...the same rule that created this insatiable villain-the Batman Who Laughs!
DF BATMAN WHO LAUGHS #1 SGN SNYDER GOLD SIG #0
(W) Kevin Smith & Phil Hester (A) Jonathan Lau (CA) Various
Left rattled by the events of DARK NIGHTS: METAL, Bruce Wayne must come face to face with the nightmares spawned from the Dark Multiverse. But even though evil devoured evil in the collapse of Challengers Mountain, the Dark Knight still has his doubts. He discovers that the Batman Who Laughs not only survived the fight with The Joker at the end of METAL, but now he is enacting a sinister plan across the Multiverse-something both terrifying and oddly familiar. But when Bruce Wayne realizes the only way to stop this madman is to kill him, he must consider violating the very rule Batman won't break...the same rule that created this insatiable villain-the Batman Who Laughs!
DF DARK NIGHTS METAL #5 COMICON SGN SNYDER & CAPULLO #0
(W) Kevin Smith & Phil Hester (A) Jonathan Lau (CA) Various
The Justice League faces the final extinguishing of our world, invaded on all sides by unimaginable nightmares, fueled on to the edge of oblivion only by the belief that there must be a light in the endless darkness-somewhere. But...what if there's not? FINAL COVER MAY VARY. ALLOCATIONS MAY OCCUR.
DF DARK NIGHTS METAL #5 COMICON VIRGIN WRAP EXC #0
(W) Kevin Smith & Phil Hester (A) Jonathan Lau (CA) Various
The Justice League faces the final extinguishing of our world, invaded on all sides by unimaginable nightmares, fueled on to the edge of oblivion only by the belief that there must be a light in the endless darkness-somewhere. But...what if there's not? FINAL COVER MAY VARY. ALLOCATIONS MAY OCCUR.
DF DC COMICS SAINT VALENTINES CELEBRATION PACK #0
(W) Kevin Smith & Phil Hester (A) Jonathan Lau (CA) Various
LOVE is in the air!!! Don't lose your head!!! Remember, love's stronger!!! Remember, love conquers all!!! Speaking of LOVE... FANS, you're sure to LOVE this set that includes 3 signed and/or limited-edition DC comics! Minimum value of $55.97 with a special package price of $29.99!
DF DESPICABLE DEADPOOL #287 SGN RMRK HAESER #0
(W) Kevin Smith & Phil Hester (A) Jonathan Lau (CA) Various
DEADPOOL KILLS CABLE Parts 1 and 2! Deadpool's going back to his vile beginnings as a mercenary and wanted killer. No more being a hero. No more X-Men. No more Avengers. And if he wants to break bad again, what's more despicable than killing your best friend? Cable better get ready because his old friend Wade has him in the crosshairs. FINAL COVER MAY VARY. ALLOCATIONS MAY OCCUR.
DF GREEN LANTERN #1 GREEN SIG SGN SHARP #0
(W) Kevin Smith & Phil Hester (A) Jonathan Lau (CA) Various
Event priced for a limited time In honor of the first appearance of Green Lantern in All-American Comics #16 (July 1940)!!! Superstar writer Grant Morrison (Batman, All-Star Superman) returns to DC alongside red-hot artist Liam Sharp (The Brave AND the Bold, Wonder Woman) to launch a new, ongoing series: THE GREEN LANTERN! In this debut issue, when Earth's space cop, Hal Jordan, encounters an alien hiding in plain sight, it sets off a chain of events that rocks the Green Lantern Corps-and quite possibly the Multiverse at large-to its very core. There's an inter-galactic conspiracy afoot, as well as a traitor in the GL Corps' ranks, so strap in for more mind-bending adventures in this masterpiece in the making. FINAL COVER MAY VARY. ALLOCATIONS MAY OCCUR.
DF GREEN LANTERN #1 HAESER GREEN SKETCH RMRK #0
(W) Kevin Smith & Phil Hester (A) Jonathan Lau (CA) Various
Superstar writer Grant Morrison (Batman, All-Star Superman) returns to DC alongside red-hot artist Liam Sharp (The Brave AND the Bold, Wonder Woman) to launch a new, ongoing series: THE GREEN LANTERN! In this debut issue, when Earth's space cop, Hal Jordan, encounters an alien hiding in plain sight, it sets off a chain of events that rocks the Green Lantern Corps-and quite possibly the Multiverse at large-to its very core. There's an inter-galactic conspiracy afoot, as well as a traitor in the GL Corps' ranks, so strap in for more mind-bending adventures in this masterpiece in the making. FINAL SKETCH MAY VARY. ALLOCATIONS MAY OCCUR.
DF HEROES IN CRISIS #1 SGN KING #0
(W) Kevin Smith & Phil Hester (A) Jonathan Lau (CA) Various
There's a new kind of crisis threatening the heroes of the DC Universe, ripped from real-world headlines by C.I.A.-operative-turned-comics-writer Tom King: How does a superhero handle PTSD? Welcome to Sanctuary, an ultra-secret hospital for super-heroes who've been traumatized by crime-fighting and cosmic combat. But something goes inexplicably wrong when many patients wind up dead, with two well-known operators as the prime suspects: Harley Quinn and Booster Gold! It's up to the DC trinity of Superman, Wonder Woman and Batman to investigate-but can they get the job done in the face of overwhelming opposition. FINAL COVER MAY VARY. ALLOCATIONS MAY OCCUR.
DF MARVEL COMICS SAINT VALENTINES CELEBRATION PACK #0
(W) Kevin Smith & Phil Hester (A) Jonathan Lau (CA) Various
LOVE is in the air!!! Don't lose your head!!! Remember, love's stronger!!! Remember, love conquers all!!! Speaking of LOVE... FANS, you're sure to LOVE this set that includes 3 signed and/or limited-edition Marvel comics! Minimum value of $55.97 with a special package price of $29.99!
DF MULTI PUB SAINT VALENTINES CELEBRATION PACK #0
(W) Kevin Smith & Phil Hester (A) Jonathan Lau (CA) Various
LOVE is in the air!!! Don't lose your head!!! Remember, love's stronger!!! Remember, love conquers all!!! Speaking of LOVE... FANS, you're sure to LOVE this set that includes 3 signed and/or limited-edition independent publisher comics! Minimum value of $55.97 with a special package price of $29.99!
DF OLD LADY HARLEY #1 SGN RMRK HAESER #0
(W) Kevin Smith & Phil Hester (A) Jonathan Lau (CA) Various
After liberating New York City from her now-feral Gang of Harleys, poor Harley wants nothing more than to slip back into retirement in her coastal (and heavily guarded) paradise. But the Laughing Boys Gang has another idea-they'll follow her to the ends of the Earth, to drag her back to their leader! It can't actually be...him! Right?! He couldn't possibly still be alive, could he? After all...Harley killed him herself with her bare hands! Should she turn to President Power Girl for help? Or flee to the 51st state, Atlantis? Step into an insane vision of a future DC Universe we all better hope we don't live to see! FINAL COVER MAY VARY. ALLOCATIONS MAY OCCUR.
DF SHAZAM #1 SGN RMRK HAESER #0
(W) Kevin Smith & Phil Hester (A) Jonathan Lau (CA) Various
The superstar team of writer Geoff Johns and artist Dale Eaglesham reunite to launch the first all-new SHAZAM! monthly title set in the DC Universe in almost 20 years! (What took you guys so long?!) Teenager turned super-hero Billy Batson struggles to balance school and superheroics! (Guess which one is more fun?) But when Shazam unlocks a shocking secret deep within the Rock of Eternity, it challenges everything he knows about the worlds of magic and his family's future as its champions! Also, witness the bizarre team-up of Dr. Sivana and Mr. Mind as they set off to build a society all their own! Don't miss the start of an epic run in the making as "Shazam and the Seven Realms" begins!