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

"Everyone Loves Ivy" part three! The quest to end Ivy's domi NAtion heads toward a close, but can Batman offer Ivy redemption on the other side of this crime? It's an epic showdown between the Caped Crusader and one of his most popular foes, brought to you by the creative team behind "The War of Jokes and Riddles."

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

"Everyone Loves Ivy" part three! The quest to end Ivy's domi NAtion heads toward a close, but can Batman offer Ivy redemption on the other side of this crime? It's an epic showdown between the Caped Crusader and one of his most popular foes, brought to you by the creative team behind "The War of Jokes and Riddles."

DC COMICS

(W) Dan Jurgens (A) Phil Hester (CA) Ber NArd Chang

"The Long Payback" part five! Payback's vengeance against Batman is almost at hand, but the Dark Knight's allies won't let him perish without a fight. When help does arrive, will Payback decide that killing those closest to Batman is the sweetest revenge?

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(W) Brian K. Vaughan (A) Scott McDaniel (CA) Scott McDaniel

In these tales by superstar writer Brian K. Vaughan, Bruce Wayne adopts the guise of Matches Malone to infiltrate the Gotham underworld. But when Matches is seemingly shot, it's up to Batman to determine what really happened...and discover how Scarface is involved! Plus, Batman takes on the Mad Hatter, and Wonder Woman and Don NA Troy square off against Clayface! Collects BATMAN #588-590, DETECTIVE COMICS #787, WONDER WOMAN #160-161 and BATMAN: GOTHAM CITY SECRET FILES #1!

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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 origi NAlly conceived by the artist. Printed in color from high-resolution scans of the actual origi NAl 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 origi NAl 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 origi NAl art from select, key DC Comics series. This i NAugural 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 origi NAl art as it was Access to origi NAl art is an absolute must for the origi NAlly 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 origi NAl art experience is our goal. Our Gallery Editions are the next best thing to holding the origi NAl 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.

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RULES OF ENGAGEMENT REBIRTH

(W) Tom King (A) Joëlle Jones (CA) Joëlle Jones

Following Catwoman's answer to his marriage proposal, Batman leaves Gotham City on a quest of renewal and redemption in the desert. As he travels and fights, he encounters members of his family-each disturbed by Batman's journey, each ready to stand in his way and push back against his stubborn determi NAtion to evolve into something better than a superhero. Has the Caped Crusader passed the point of no return? He's going to need a little help from his friends, but this help comes with a downside: Batman's true intentions will be exposed. Collects BATMAN #33-37 and BATMAN ANNUAL #2.

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(W) Sean Murphy (A) Sean Murphy (CA) Sean Murphy

Gotham City's strongest alliance comes to an end when Gordon's trust in Batman reaches its limit. On the verge of resig NAtion, the commissioner attempts a fi NAl act of public service, but an unlikely intervention allows the Dark Knight to fight another day. Meanwhile, Jack's mission takes a hit when his pills lose effect-and under cover of all this chaos, Neo Joker is positioned to take the city hostage.

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(W) Sean Murphy (A) Sean Murphy (CA) Sean Murphy

Gotham City's strongest alliance comes to an end when Gordon's trust in Batman reaches its limit. On the verge of resig NAtion, the commissioner attempts a fi NAl act of public service, but an unlikely intervention allows the Dark Knight to fight another day. Meanwhile, Jack's mission takes a hit when his pills lose effect-and under cover of all this chaos, Neo Joker is positioned to take the city hostage.

KODANSHA COMICS

BATTLE ANGEL ALITA DELUXE ED #3

(W) Yukito Kishiro (A) Yukito Kishiro (CA) Yukito Kishiro

After more than a decade out of print, the origi NAl cyberpunk action classic returns in glorious 400-page hardcover deluxe editions, featuring an all-new translation, color pages, and new cover designs! In a dump in the lawless settlement of Scrapyard, far beneath the mysterious space city of Zalem, disgraced cyber-doctor Daisuke Ido makes a strange find: the detached head of a cyborg woman who has lost all her memories. He NAmes her Alita and equips her with a powerful new body, the Berserker. While Alita remembers no details of her former life, she decides to become a hunter-killer, tracking down and taking out those who prey on the weak. But can she hold onto her humanity as she begins to revel in her own bloodlust?

CALIBER ENTERTAINMENT

BATTRON TROJAN WOMAN GN

(W) Wayne Vansant (A) Wayne Vansant (CA) Wayne Vansant

From acclaimed comic writer/artist Wayne Vansant (Caliber Comics's Days of Darkness, Days of Wrath, Knights of the Skull). An action/adventure tale of the French Legion NAire soldier, Battron, "a man without a country," who is involved with the liberation of a freebooting French ship, the Martel, from a heavily guarded Vichy French port during World War II. The Allies want the ship destroyed; the Germans have sent serious firepower to save it and keep it afloat. But a critical security leak in British intelligence could jeopardize not only the mission but Battron's life. Explosive WWII action in the African desert.

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(W) Marguerite Bennett (A) Fer NAndo Blanco (CA) Dan Panosian

"The Fall of the House of Kane" part one! After her deadly trip around the world hunting the infamous Many Arms of Death, Batwoman returns to her childhood home in Brussels, the site of her most brutal losses and memories. As the clock begins to tick on a new cycle of violence, Kate must overcome her haunted past to prevent an attack more terrible than any before!

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(W) Marguerite Bennett (A) Fer NAndo Blanco (CA) Lee Bermejo

"The Fall of the House of Kane" part one! After her deadly trip around the world hunting the infamous Many Arms of Death, Batwoman returns to her childhood home in Brussels, the site of her most brutal losses and memories. As the clock begins to tick on a new cycle of violence, Kate must overcome her haunted past to prevent an attack more terrible than any before!

DARK HORSE COMICS

BEASTS OF BURDEN ANIMAL RITES TP

(W) Evan Dorkin (A) Jill Thompson (CA) Jill Thompson

Black magic, demonic frogs, and zombie road kill are just a few of the problems plaguing this seemingly sleepy little town. Beneath the quiet streets a rat cabal plots vengeance, while in the local cemetery the dead leave their graves. With the human residents u NAware of the super NAtural danger, it's up to a determined crew of dogs (and one cat) to keep their community safe. Lives will be lost, and bonds forged as the beasts of Burden Hill battle against an unknown evil rooted within their town. Award-winning comics creators Evan Dorkin (Milk & Cheese) and Jill Thompson (Scary Godmother) come together to share the lives of some unlikely heroes. This volume reprints the comic-book series Beasts of Burden issues #1-4, the short stories from the Dark Horse Book of Hauntings, the Dark Horse Book of Witchcraft, the Dark Horse Book of the Dead, and the Dark Horse Book of Monsters,  "Stray," "Unfamiliar," "Let Sleeping Dogs Lie," and "A Dog and His Boy," published by Dark Horse Comics.

IMAGE COMICS

BEAUTY #21

CVR A HAUN & FILARDI

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

The truth will set you free...or get everyone killed.

IMAGE COMICS

BEAUTY #21

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

The truth will set you free...or get everyone killed.

IMAGE COMICS

BEAUTY #21

CVR C VIRGIN WRAPAROUND

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

The truth will set you free...or get everyone killed.

ZENESCOPE ENTERTAINMENT INC

BELLE BEAST HUNTER #3 (OF 6)

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(W) Dave Franchini (A) Bong Dazo (CA) Bong Dazo

It seems that Belle is fi NAlly catching a break, or is she? With her world shattered and after nearly escaping two consecutive attacks on her life she awakens in an unfamiliar place surrounded by unfamiliar people. Are her new companions, allies or part of a larger game being played with our heroine? Another part of the mystery of these attacks is revealed in this can't miss issue!

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BELLE BEAST HUNTER #3 (OF 6)

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(W) Dave Franchini (A) Bong Dazo (CA) Mike Krome

It seems that Belle is fi NAlly catching a break, or is she? With her world shattered and after nearly escaping two consecutive attacks on her life she awakens in an unfamiliar place surrounded by unfamiliar people. Are her new companions, allies or part of a larger game being played with our heroine? Another part of the mystery of these attacks is revealed in this can't miss issue!

ZENESCOPE ENTERTAINMENT INC

BELLE BEAST HUNTER #3 (OF 6)

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(W) Dave Franchini (A) Bong Dazo (CA) Josh Burns

It seems that Belle is fi NAlly catching a break, or is she? With her world shattered and after nearly escaping two consecutive attacks on her life she awakens in an unfamiliar place surrounded by unfamiliar people. Are her new companions, allies or part of a larger game being played with our heroine? Another part of the mystery of these attacks is revealed in this can't miss issue!

ZENESCOPE ENTERTAINMENT INC

BELLE BEAST HUNTER #3 (OF 6)

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(W) Dave Franchini (A) Bong Dazo (CA) Jason Metcalf

It seems that Belle is fi NAlly catching a break, or is she? With her world shattered and after nearly escaping two consecutive attacks on her life she awakens in an unfamiliar place surrounded by unfamiliar people. Are her new companions, allies or part of a larger game being played with our heroine? Another part of the mystery of these attacks is revealed in this can't miss issue!

MARVEL COMICS

BEN REILLY SCARLET SPIDER #15

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(W) Peter David (A) Will Sliney (CA) Khary Randolph

DAM NATION TIE-IN! •  Hotel Inferno towers above the ruined Las Vegas skyline. •  BEN REILLY allies with new friends and old enemies to battle the forces of MEPHISTO - but what insidious deals has the demon struck? •  Can the people of Las Vegas - and Ben's soul - be saved from DAM NATION?! Rated T

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BEN REILLY SCARLET SPIDER #16

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(W) Peter David (A) Will Sliney (CA) Khary Randolph

DAM NATION TIE-IN! •  Ben Reilly is the Spider-Man who can't die - the only spider to slip through Mephisto's grasp time and again. •  But even the Scarlet Spider cannot avoid DAM NATION, and Mephisto's obsession with the Parker clan may cost Ben more than his life... Rated T+

DRAWN & QUARTERLY

BERLIN 22 #0

(W) Jason Lutes (A) Jason Lutes (CA) Jason Lutes

Berlin 22 is the fi NAl issue of Jason Lutes' Berlin-a sweeping masterpiece twenty years in the making. Where will Silvia go now that she's completely estranged from her family? Will David and his parents escape Berlin before the NAzis start rounding people up? Learn the fates of Marthe, Kurt, An NA, and the city itself, rapidly transforming around them.

ABRAMS COMICARTS

BIZARRE ROMANCE HC

(W) Audrey Niffenegger (A) Eddie Campbell (CA) Eddie Campbell

Inter NAtio NAlly bestselling author of The Time Traveler's Wife, Audrey Niffenegger, and graphic artist Eddie Campbell, of such semi NAl works as From Hell by Alan Moore, collaborate on a wonderfully bizarre collection that celebrates and satirizes love of all kinds. With 16 different stories told through illustrated prose or comic panels, the couple explores the idiosyncratic NAture of relationships in a variety of genres from fractured fairy tales to historical fiction to paper dolls. With Niffenegger's sharp, imagi NAtive prose and Campbell's diverse comic styles, Bizarre Romance is the debut collection by two of the most important storytellers of our time.

MARVEL COMICS

BLACK BOLT #11

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(W) Saladin Ahmed (A) Christian Ward (CA) Christian Ward

• The Jailer returns! •  Black Bolt thought he had escaped the alien prison where he was tortured in his brother's place. But no one escapes their pe NAnce - not even the Midnight King. •  Even without his mighty voice, Black Bolt has a few tricks up his sleeve. But will they be enough to save his young companion Blinky - or himself? Rated T+