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(W) Scott Snyder (A) Greg Capullo (CA) Greg Capullo

After having his face sliced off one year ago, The Joker makes his horrifying return to Gotham City! But this time, he's after the people Bruce Wayne holds most dear! Even for a man who's committed a lifetime of murder, The Joker is more dangerous than ever before. A more vicious Clown Prince of Crime targets Batman's family-Batgirl, Nightwing, Red Hood, Red Robin and his Batman's own son, Damian Wayne, a.k.a. Robin-in a sick and twisted gambit to make the Dark Knight all his own! How can Batman protect his city and those he's closest to? It all leads back to Arkham Asylum... Collects BATMAN #13-17.

BATMEN ETERNAL

(W) James TynionIV (A) Alvaro Martinez (CA) Eddy Barrows

Following her deadly actions in their last adventure, Batwoman faces scrutiny from Batman and Red Robin. Will Batman allow her to continue bearing his symbol after everything she has done? And will the fallout put these cousins-Bruce Wayne and Kate Kane-at irreconcilable odds with each other? Collects Detective Comics #975-981.

DEFACE THE FACE

(W) James Robinson (A) Stephen Segovia (CA) Stephen Segovia

In these tales from DETECTIVE COMICS #988-993, Batman is hot on the trail of a murder suspect, but first he'll have to get past Two-Face. Even though Harvey Dent seems to be asserting control, how long before he becomes a sociopathic criminal once again? What is Dent's connection to the victim, and what does it all have to do with Kobra?! Whatever it is, it's big enough to reunite Jim Gordon and former district attorney Harvey Dent, and that meeting alone is worth the cover price.

(W) James TynionIV (A) Carmen Nunez Carnero (CA) Eddy Barrows

Red Robin must escape the most devious prison ever devised or be lost beyond time and space for eternity! Then, the spotlight turns to Clayface, who's struggling to keep his psyche together...and it's a war he may be about to lose! Collects DETECTIVE COMICS #963-973 and ANNUAL #1.

(W) James TynionIV (A) Javi Fernandez (CA) Eddy Barrows

What will Batman do in the wake of Batwoman's recent violence? And will that drive a wedge between cousins Bruce Wayne and Kate Kane? Then, in the aftermath of the last stand of the Gotham Knights, Batman, Batwoman, Red Robin, Orphan, Azrael, Batwing and company take down a monster they helped create. How will they deal with the physical and psychological ramifications of this epic battle? And who will hang up their capes? This new hardcover collects DETECTIVE COMICS #974-982.

(W) Robin Snyder (A) Jason Fabok (CA) Dustin Nguyen

This yearlong saga follows in the wake of FOREVER EVIL, when tensions between Batman, his allies and the GCPD were at their highest! When a gang war breaks out and new villains arise, it's up to the Dark Knight, Batgirl and more to turn the tide as best as they can-but will the GCPD be a help or a hindrance? Collects BATMAN ETERNAL issues #1-52 and BATMAN #28.

(W) Brian Augustyn (A) Mike Mignola (CA) Mike Mignola

The groundbreaking Elseworlds tales of the Victorian era are back in a new black-and-white edition that showcases the artistry of Mike Mignola, P. Craig Russell and Eduardo Barreto! This volume includes the breakthrough tales GOTHAM BY GASLIGHT and MASTER OF THE FUTURE that pit the Dark Knight against Jack the Ripper and a death-dealer from the skies over Gotham City!

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.

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

Ripped from Batman's greatest nightmares, the Grim Knight is his world's most dangerous vigilante, unafraid to use any weapon and go to any lengths to stop those whom he deems worthy of death. Trained with the finest arsenal Wayne money can buy, learn the secret origin of the second-deadliest Batman, hand selected by the Batman Who Laughs to bring his dark plans to fruition. This one-shot has a big 28-page story!

(W) Scott Snyder (A) Eduardo Risso (CA) Blank Cover

Ripped from Batman's greatest nightmares, the Grim Knight is his world's most dangerous vigilante, unafraid to use any weapon and go to any lengths to stop those whom he deems worthy of death. Trained with the finest arsenal Wayne money can buy, learn the secret origin of the second-deadliest Batman, hand selected by the Batman Who Laughs to bring his dark plans to fruition. This one-shot has a big 28-page story!

(W) Scott Snyder (A) Eduardo Risso (CA) Gabriele Dell'Otto

Ripped from Batman's greatest nightmares, the Grim Knight is his world's most dangerous vigilante, unafraid to use any weapon and go to any lengths to stop those whom he deems worthy of death. Trained with the finest arsenal Wayne money can buy, learn the secret origin of the second-deadliest Batman, hand selected by the Batman Who Laughs to bring his dark plans to fruition. This one-shot has a big 28-page story!

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

What felt like mere moments in the Dreaming for Tim turned out to be significantly longer in the real world, and the consequences for his dreamtime walkabout are dire-not only for Timothy Hunter, but for those closest to him!

(W) Joëlle Jones (A) Fernando Blanco (CA) Joëlle Jones

With the power vacuum left behind by the fall of the Creel family, Catwoman finds herself in a unique position to become the top crook in Villa Hermosa. Her only obstacles are all the other bad guys who call the city home. Can Catwoman run this gauntlet to reach boss level herself?

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(W) Joëlle Jones (A) Fernando Blanco (CA) Stanley Lau

When crooks break into the pawn shop where Catwoman has set up her secret headquarters, they make off with a personal item that she has to get back. The trail of loot leads her to the Broker, the man who moves all illicit merchandise in Villa Hermosa. Now, Catwoman could just walk in and ask for her property back, but that's never been Catwoman's style. Instead, she's going to pull off a heist that will teach her foe a lesson, making sure the Broker never crosses the Cat ever again. This special one-off issue is written by acclaimed writer Ram V. (BATMAN: SECRET FILES) and artist John Timms (HARLEY QUINN).

COPYCATS

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

Coming off of the wedding of the century to Batman, Selina Kyle stars in an all-new solo series written and illustrated by Eisner Award nominee Jo lle Jones! The wedding night's barely over, but Catwoman's back on the streets, this time to expose a copycat who's pulling heists around Gotham City. As Selina cracks the whip on her former criminal cohorts, she's attracting unwanted attention from one of Gotham's most dangerous groups. The mob? Nope. Try the GCPD. And as if the Bat-Bride didn't have enough problems, don't miss the debut of an all-new villain determined to make trouble for all nine of Selina's lives. Fresh off of her run on Batman with superstar writer Tom King, creator Jo lle Jones writes and illustrates this dynamic new series. Collects issues #1-6.

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

It's the epic finale! As Brimstone struggles to fight the Dark Multiverse beings who managed to come through from their "home office" to our world, the chance to lift the curse of Brimstone is offered! But with Annie's life in the grip of the Salesman, Brimstone is forced to choose between his only family left and the sanity left in him.

(W) Robert Venditti (A) Aaron Lopresti (CA) Aaron Lopresti

Batman has banished Ethan Avery to an island where monstrous beasts and creatures roam. Trouble is, they are monsters around the clock, and Ethan can only be Damage for one hour each day. Luckily, Congo Bill serves as the island's caretaker, and he's giving Ethan a quick lesson in how to avoid becoming a light afternoon snack for a hungry fiend. Strike the wrong balance between humanity and Damage, and Ethan won't survive to eat his next meal himself; get it right, and Damage could become king of the monsters!

OUT OF CONTROL

(W) Robert Venditti (A) Tony S. Daniel (CA) Tony S. Daniel

In these tales from DAMAGE #1-6, Ethan "Elvis" Avery just wanted to serve his country. Instead, he's been changed into a monster! Tasked as the government's own living, breathing, ticking time bomb, Ethan retains no control when the monster takes over. Cheaper than a nuclear warhead and twice as effective, Ethan fights to rein in the damage he unleashes when the beast inside him springs free for one hour a day. His first challenge? The Suicide Squad.

SCORCHED EARTH

(W) Robert Venditti (A) Diogenes Neves (CA) Tony S. Daniel

Laid up in a hospital recuperating till he can become Damage again, Ethan Avery gets help from a surprising source: the Unknown Soldier, master of covert warfare! The Soldier helps Ethan evade Colonel Jonas and her military ops team until his powers recharge, but time's running out-not just for Ethan, but for the other patients as well. Collects DAMAGE #7-12!  

(W) Scott Snyder (A) Greg Capullo (CA) Greg Capullo

The Dark Knight has uncovered one of the lost mysteries of the universe...one that could destroy the very fabric of the DC Universe! The dark corners of reality that have never been seen till now! The Dark Multiverse is revealed in all its devastating danger-and the threats it contains are coming for the DC Universe! Collects the best-selling DARK NIGHTS: METAL #1-6.

(A) Jim Lee (CA) Jim Lee

DC spotlights top cover artists with the new POSTER PORTFOLIO series, starting with superstar illustrator Jim Lee! This collection includes 20 of Jim Lee's most memorable DC covers starring Batman, Wonder Woman, Superman, the Justice League of America and more! Printed on heavy cardstock paper at a big 12 by 16 inches, the pages of the POSTER PORTFOLIOS are easily pulled out  and are suitable for framing.

(W) Shea Fontana (A) Agnes Garbowska (CA) Yancy Labat

Earth's new Green Lantern, Jessica Cruz, learns that she must report to Oa and introduce herself to the Green Lantern Corps--as if learning new powers and being the new girl at Super Hero High weren't enough! Luckily, some of her new friends are willing to accompany Jessica. But when they arrive, instead of the Green Lantern Corps they find General Zod, Faora and Non. While the spacefaring girls take on this intergalactic threat, the Earthbound students are faced with their own challenge--pet-sitting Krypto! It's Kryptonian chaos across the universe!

TERMINUS AGENDA

(W) Christopher Priest (A) Larry Stroman (CA) Tyler Kirkham

A prelude to "The Terminus Agenda"! The road to the highly anticipated Teen Titans/Deathstroke crossover event starts here! Deathstroke's body count has grown even higher after murdering his therapist en route to escaping from Arkham Asylum, which prompts Commissioner Gordon to expose Slade's identity as Deathstroke to the public! Now the world's most wanted criminal, the walls are closing in on Slade Wilson, and a new threat, Damian Wayne's newest Teen Titans, waits around the corner...Is there any hope of escape for the World's Deadliest Assassin?

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(W) Christopher Priest (A) Larry Stroman (CA) Dave Johnson

A prelude to "The Terminus Agenda"! The road to the highly anticipated Teen Titans/Deathstroke crossover event starts here! Deathstroke's body count has grown even higher after murdering his therapist en route to escaping from Arkham Asylum, which prompts Commissioner Gordon to expose Slade's identity as Deathstroke to the public! Now the world's most wanted criminal, the walls are closing in on Slade Wilson, and a new threat, Damian Wayne's newest Teen Titans, waits around the corner...Is there any hope of escape for the World's Deadliest Assassin?

(W) Peter J. Tomasi (A) Doug Mahnke (CA) Jim Lee

After 80 years, it's here-the 1,000th issue of DETECTIVE COMICS, the title that literally defines DC! This 96-page issue is stacked with an unbelievable lineup of talent that will take you on a journey through Batman's past, present and future...plus a sensational epilogue that features the first-ever DC Universe appearance of the deadly Arkham Knight! But who is under the mask? And why do they want Batman dead? The incredible future of Batman adventures begins here!