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(W) Bill Finger (A) Bob Kane (CA) Jason Pearson

The Penguin, one of the Dark Knight's oldest enemies, has emerged as an underworld crime boss as well as a truly unique figure among Batman's rogues gallery. BATMAN ARKHAM: PENGUIN collects some of his greatest stories, including his first appearance! Collects DETECTIVE COMICS #58, 610-611  and 824; BATMAN #155, 374 and 548-549, BATMAN: PENGUIN TRIUMPHANT #1 and JOKER'S ASYLUM: PENGUIN #1.

(W) Dennis O'Neil (A) Neal Adams (CA) Brian Stelfreeze

DC collects the greatest tales of Ra's al Ghul, the Demon's Head, leader of the League of Assassins and the only person in the world capable of going toe-to-toe with Batman. Collects Batman #232, 243 and 244, DC Special Series #15, The Brave and the Bold #159, Detective Comics #750, Batman Annual #26, Nightwing #152, Batman and Robin #23.3 and more.  

(W) Dan Jurgens (A) Brett Booth (CA) Pasqual Ferry

The Joker is prepared to deliver his fatal punchline as everything-and the kitchen sink, too-hits the fan for Batman and Robin. Even with Dick Grayson's help, the Dynamic Duo of tomorrow and Bruce Wayne may not stand a chance. Will The Joker turn Terry's brother into the new Jason Todd? Is now a good time for Terry and Bruce to clash? And why are Neo-Gothamites cheering on the Clown Prince? Will anyone survive "The Final Joke"? RATED T

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(W) Dan Jurgens (A) Pasqual Ferry (CA) Shawn Martinbrough

The Joker is prepared to deliver his fatal punchline as everything-and the kitchen sink, too-hits the fan for Batman and Robin. Even with Dick Grayson's help, the Dynamic Duo of tomorrow and Bruce Wayne may not stand a chance. Will The Joker turn Terry's brother into the new Jason Todd? Is now a good time for Terry and Bruce to clash? And why are Neo-Gothamites cheering on the Clown Prince? Will anyone survive "The Final Joke"? RATED T

(W) Bob Haney (A) Jim Aparo (CA) Karl Kerschl

Through the 1970s, Batman fought evil every month side by side with DC's greatest heroes. Guest-starring Wonder Woman, the Phantom Stranger, Adam Strange, Black Canary, the Teen Titans, The Flash, Green Arrow, Aquaman and more, these stories are collected in a single, massive hardcover for the first time. Collects THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #74-109.

(W) Bob Haney (A) Jim Aparo (CA) Karl Kerschl

In these team-up tales from THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #110-156, the Dark Knight Detective teams up with the greatest heroes of the 1970s, including Mister Miracle, Swamp Thing, Kamandi, the Flash, Green Arrow, Deadman, the Demon, the Creeper and - The Joker?!

(W) Bob Haney (A) Jim Aparo (CA) Karl Kerschl

In these 1980s tales, Batman teams up with Wonder Woman, Supergirl, Green Arrow, Green Lantern, Swamp Thing and many other heroes to battle the forces of evil! This new Omnibus collects THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #157-200, including numerous stories that have never been reprinted before!

(W) Joshua Williamson (A) Jason Fabok (CA) Jason Fabok

The explosive storyline from BATMAN #21-22 and THE FLASH #21-22 is collected in a new Deluxe Edition hardcover! The Dark Knight and the Fastest Man Alive, the two greatest detectives on any world, unite to explore the mystery behind a certain blood-stained smiley button embedded in the Batcave wall. What starts as a simple investigation turns deadly when the secrets of the button prove irresistible to an unwelcome third party - and it's not who anyone suspects! It's a mystery woven through time, and the ticking clock starts here! This deluxe edition of the hardcover features a special lenticular cover.

(W) Jeph Loeb (A) Tim Sale

Batman faces off against his most demented and wicked foes in three dark tales of horror and intrigue. Taking place on the most evil of holidays, Halloween, the Dark Knight Detective confronts his deepest fears as he tries to stop the madness and horror created by Scarecrow, Mad Hatter, Penguin, Poison Ivy and The Joker. Collects Batman: Legends of The Dark Knight Halloween Special #1, Batman: Madness #1 and Batman: Ghosts #1.

Graphitti Designs proudly launches their new, large-format hardcover book series with BATMAN: KELLEY JONES GALLERY EDITION. For the first time ever, Dark Knight fans and collectors will have the opportunity to see and own museum-quality reproductions of memorable Batman art...as it was originally conceived by the artist. Printed in color from high-resolution scans of the actual original art, this first entry in Graphitti Designs' new Gallery Editions line replicates the look, feel and attitude of the artwork. Every page is reproduced at original size on heavy paper stock, capturing the artwork stray pencil marks, whiteout, coffee stains and all! The pages are alive with all of the subtleties and nuances one would expect from BATMAN: KELLEY JONES GALLERY EDITION is the first in a series of deluxe, hardcover books from Graphitti Designs that faithfully reproduces the original art from select, key DC Comics series. This inaugural volume contains the covers and interior pages from BATMAN #515 through #525, minus the interior of issue #520, which Kelley did not draw. These stories are Written by Doug Moench, with most pages inked by John Beatty. Graphitti Designs' Gallery Editions reproduce the look, feel and attitude of the original art as it was Access to original art is an absolute must for the originally created by the artist. Though it appears to be printed in black and white, the contents of remains in the hands of the artists, most stories have these books are sourced from high-resolution, full- color scans taken directly from the artwork. Each high-quality, Smythe-sewn hardcover book captures every detail of the art at actual-size, and are printed at 200 line-screen on a rich, heavy paper stock. Replicating the original art experience is our goal. Our Gallery Editions are the next best thing to holding the original art in your hands and easier success of future Gallery Editions. Though some art been split up and scattered to fans and collectors across the world. Knowing that we have our work cut out for us, Graphitti Designs' approach is both pragmatic and practical while retaining our focus to produce the best, most definitive editions ever. We at Graphitti Designs pledge to always do our best to pack each Gallery Edition with the best source material available. With the help of the comics fan and collector community, we're confident you'll be very pleased with the books we produce.

(W) Jeph Loeb (A) Tim Sale (CA) Tim Sale

From the early days of Batman's crime-fighting career, this new edition of the classic mystery involves a killer who strikes only on holidays. Working with Harvey Dent and Lieutenant Jim Gordon, Batman races to discover who Holiday is! Collected from the original 13-issue series, for the first time in DC's new Modern Classic slipcased format.  

THE WEDDING REBIRTH

(W) Tom King (A) Tony S. Daniel (CA) Mikel Janin

In these tales from BATMAN #45-50, Booster Gold arrives in Gotham City to give Bruce Wayne a gift-the kind that could have deadly consequences! Then, just as the Bat and the Cat are starting to think it might be easier to just elope than go through with their wedding plans, The Joker kidnaps his old foe-but will he try to talk him out of his marriage plans, or just bash his brains in? It all concludes in the historic wedding issue! Includes the wedding prelude story from DC NATION #0.

THE TYRANT WING

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

The Dark Knight waddles into a turf war with the Penguin! Still reeling from the attacks on his Bat-Family and reputation, the Caped Crusader looks to track down the mysterious operator lurking behind the scenes in Gotham City-the Penguin! But the Penguin is on Batman's side for once, and the crime boss sees dangerous things on the horizon. How can he convince the Caped Crusader he's on the level? Plus, appearances by Professor Pyg, John Constantine and the boy who wanted to be Bruce Wayne! Collects Batman #58-63.

(W) Christopher Priest (A) Carlo Pagulayan (CA) Lee Weeks

When Batman discovers a mysterious package containing DNA test results proving that he is not Damian Wayne's biological father, the Dark Knight sets his sights on his son's true father-Deathstroke! But Damian Wayne can't really be Slade Wilson's son-can he? And who sent the package-and why? The ultimate custody battle ensues as the World's Greatest Detective and the World's Deadliest Assassin clash in stories from the pages of DEATHSTROKE #30-35.

(W) Scott Snyder (A) Jock (CA) Jock

All the pieces are starting to fit together as the Batman Who Laughs acquires another key element in his plan-one that is linked to the founding fathers of Gotham City and to a legacy started by the Wayne family and protected by none other than Oswald Cobblepot. While the Penguin goes head-to-head with the darkest version of his mortal enemy, Batman is forced to compromise his principles and purge the serum that protects his heart from the deadly Joker Toxin! It's a no-win situation as writer Scott Snyder and artist Jock return to the sociopath they created in "Black Mirror": James Gordon Jr. RATED T+

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(W) Scott Snyder (A) Jock (CA) Ricardo Federici

All the pieces are starting to fit together as the Batman Who Laughs acquires another key element in his plan-one that is linked to the founding fathers of Gotham City and to a legacy started by the Wayne family and protected by none other than Oswald Cobblepot. While the Penguin goes head-to-head with the darkest version of his mortal enemy, Batman is forced to compromise his principles and purge the serum that protects his heart from the deadly Joker Toxin! It's a no-win situation as writer Scott Snyder and artist Jock return to the sociopath they created in "Black Mirror": James Gordon Jr. RATED T+

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

Pursued by nightmares he can't remember and haunted by his inability to sleep, Timothy Hunter heads to the one place he knows he'll definitely find answers: the Dreaming. But the cost of such knowledge may be more than he bargained for... MATURE READERS

(W) Eric M Esquivel (A) Ramon Villalobos (CA) Ramon Villalobos

His true father and special destiny revealed at last, Frank squares off in a final supernatural showdown against school-bully-turned-agent-of-death Blake in a battle for control of the border between worlds! No matter who wins, Devil's Fork, Arizona, will never be the same in this climactic issue of the first storyline in the hit new DC Vertigo series. MATURE READERS

(W) Joëlle Jones (A) Elena Casagrande (CA) Joëlle Jones

What is it that they say about house-guests and bad fish? How they both start to stink after a couple of days? Well, Oswald Cobblepot has been hanging around Catwoman's new city, and Selina Kyle has been holding her nose for far too long. It's time to send the Penguin packing! I mean, the guy smelled like fish even before he arrived. RATED T+

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(W) Joëlle Jones (A) Elena Casagrande (CA) Tony S. Daniel

What is it that they say about house-guests and bad fish? How they both start to stink after a couple of days? Well, Oswald Cobblepot has been hanging around Catwoman's new city, and Selina Kyle has been holding her nose for far too long. It's time to send the Penguin packing! I mean, the guy smelled like fish even before he arrived. RATED T+

(W) Jo Duffy (A) Jim Balent (CA) Jim Balent

At last, DC collects Catwoman's 1990s adventures! Gotham City's Feline Fatale has turned a new leaf as she faces off with Bane, takes on thugs and includes Knightquest, Knightsend and Zero Hour crossovers! Collects Catwoman #0-14.

(W) Chuck Dixon (A) Jim Balent (CA) Jim Balent

When Catwoman is captured by a secret government organization and blackmailed into committing an impossible robbery, she is caught in a no-win situation: the infamous feline burglar must steal an ancient relic from a small European country or suffer the detonation of a cyanide capsule that has been implanted in her arm! Realizing success will lead to her termination by her captors, Catwoman will have to use her ingenuity to turn the tables against the government agency and save her own life. Collects Catwoman #14-24 and #0, Annual #2 and Showcase '95 #4.

(W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) David Mack (CA) David Mack

The first volume of one of the best-reviewed series of the year comes to its shocking conclusion! It's an industry dinner in New York City, and comic book creator Max finds himself juggling his responsibilities as a spy for the United States government and his role as a member of the creative community! This unique, genre-bending look at the comics industry has received rave reviews for Emmy and Eisner Award-nominated artist David Mack and Peabody Award-winning writer Brian Michael Bendis! COVER will return next year-but this shocking conclusion will have people talking about what is-and isn't-true in this "based on a true story" story. MATURE READERS

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(W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) David Mack (CA) Brian Michael Bendis

The first volume of one of the best-reviewed series of the year comes to its shocking conclusion! It's an industry dinner in New York City, and comic book creator Max finds himself juggling his responsibilities as a spy for the United States government and his role as a member of the creative community! This unique, genre-bending look at the comics industry has received rave reviews for Emmy and Eisner Award-nominated artist David Mack and Peabody Award-winning writer Brian Michael Bendis! COVER will return next year-but this shocking conclusion will have people talking about what is-and isn't-true in this "based on a true story" story. MATURE READERS

(W) Justin Jordan (A) Denys Cowan (CA) Eduardo Pansica

Part one of the epic two-part series finale! After unleashing his raw dark-matter energy and melting Doctor Fate's helmet, Brimstone's newfound powers have alerted forces much darker than the ones he's come across so far. As the home office opens its doors to finally enter into our reality, you'll never believe the first fiery presence to step through! RATED T