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Presented in stark black and white, these tales delve into the darkest corners of Batman's psyche, while pitting him against his greatest foes. With stories and art by a stellar lineup of comics talent including Neil Gaiman, Jim Lee and dozens of others, this title collects stories from Black and White #1-4, Batman: Black and White #1-6 and stories from Batman: Gotham Knights #1-49.

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

In this explosive sequel to the critically acclaimed blockbuster BATMAN: WHITE KNIGHT from writer/artist Sean Murphy, The Joker recruits Azrael to help him expose a shocking secret from the Wayne family's legacy-and to run Gotham City into the ground! As Batman rushes to protect the city and his loved ones from danger, the mystery of his ancestry unravels, dealing a devastating blow to the Dark Knight. Exciting new villains and unexpected allies will clash in this unforgettable chapter of the White Knight saga-and the truth about the blood they shed will shake Gotham to its core!

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

In this explosive sequel to the critically acclaimed blockbuster BATMAN: WHITE KNIGHT from writer/artist Sean Murphy, The Joker recruits Azrael to help him expose a shocking secret from the Wayne family's legacy-and to run Gotham City into the ground! As Batman rushes to protect the city and his loved ones from danger, the mystery of his ancestry unravels, dealing a devastating blow to the Dark Knight. Exciting new villains and unexpected allies will clash in this unforgettable chapter of the White Knight saga-and the truth about the blood they shed will shake Gotham to its core!  

(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! A more vicious Clown Prince of Crime targets Batgirl, Nightwing, Red Hood, Red Robin and Batman's own son, Damian Wayne, a.k.a. Robin, in a sick and twisted gambit to make the Dark Knight all his own! It all leads back to Arkham Asylum...Collects BATMAN #13-17, BATGIRL #14-16, NIGHTWING #15-16 and BATMAN AND ROBIN #15-16, plus pages from BATGIRL #13, NIGHTWING #14, RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS #14-15 and TEEN TITANS #16.

(W) Scott Peterson (A) Kelley Jones (CA) Kelley Jones

In this collection of the six-issue miniseries, Batman's been overseeing Gotham City for years now and isn't sure how much of a difference he's making. Doubt, fear and insecurity are starting to take over. And as all of those negative feelings set in, the Scarecrow orchestrates a riot at Arkham Asylum to give the Dark Knight one of his greatest challenges yet!

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

The world has been destroyed, and Batman is on a quest to find out who's responsible. But when villains from his past begin to complicate things for the Dark Knight, he finds an unlikely ally in a place known as "the Plains of Solitude."

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

The world has been destroyed, and Batman is on a quest to find out who's responsible. But when villains from his past begin to complicate things for the Dark Knight, he finds an unlikely ally in a place known as "the Plains of Solitude."

(W) Stuart Moore (A) Chris Wildgoose (CA) Chris Wildgoose

This action-packed graphic novel based on the New York Times bestselling novel by Marie Lu transports readers to the shadowy gates of Arkham Asylum, where Gotham City's darkest mysteries reside...and which now threatens to imprison young Bruce Wayne. A ruthless new gang of criminals known only as Nightwalkers is terrorizing Gotham, and the city's elite are being taken out one by one. On the way home from his 18th birthday party, newly minted billionaire Bruce Wayne makes an impulsive choice that puts him in their crosshairs and lands him in Arkham Asylum, the once-infamous mental hospital. There, he meets Madeleine Wallace, a brilliant killer...and Bruce's only hope. Madeleine is the mystery Bruce must unravel, but is he convincing her to divulge her secrets, or is he feeding her the information she needs to bring Gotham City to its knees? Adapted by Stuart Moore and illustrated by Chris Wildgoose, this graphic novel presents a thrilling new take on Batman before he donned the cape and cowl.

(W) Andy Kubert (A) Eduardo Risso (CA) Andy Kubert

"City of Bane" is upon us! Bane's conquering Gotham City, but he's not doing it alone. In this Secret Files issue, read about Bane and his cabal: The Joker, the Riddler, Hugo Strange and the Psycho-Pirate. Brutal stories of madness, murder and hatred done by some of comics' greatest talents!

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

The origin of Batman...together with the origin of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? The stories are familiar, but through the prism of this altered reality, clearly not the same. An uneasy feeling sets in that everything is not what it seems. But the Laughing Man pays a visit to a familiar Turtles ally to make sure this world stays exactly as Krang has remade it.

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

The origin of Batman...together with the origin of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? The stories are familiar, but through the prism of this altered reality, clearly not the same. An uneasy feeling sets in that everything is not what it seems. But the Laughing Man pays a visit to a familiar Turtles ally to make sure this world stays exactly as Krang has remade it.

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

While the Shredder is locked away at Riker's Island, the Foot Civil War rages through New York City. Each branch of the Foot is determined to kill the Turtles first, to prove their rightful claim to power. Meanwhile, Batman and Robin are back in the DC Universe, dealing with the repercussions of a massive Arkham Asylum breakout that freed Bane! When Bane is unexpectedly transported to the Turtles' New York City, he swiftly takes control of the town, and Batman and the Turtles must join forces to defeat their common enemy! Collects issues #1-6. Co-published with IDW.

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

The sold-out, smash-hit 6-issue miniseries co-published with IDW is now available in paperback! It all starts in Gotham City, as a series of deadly raids leads Batman to believe he is up against a group of highly trained ninjas. Somehow, the Foot Clan has crossed over to another dimension-but they haven't come alone: Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo are on their trail!

I AM BANE (REBIRTH)

(W) Tom King (A) David Finch (CA) David Finch

The man who has physically tested the Dark Knight like no one before is back to finally break the Bat for good. Can a battered, exhausted Batman fend off one of his greatest foes? Plus, catch up with Catwoman as she and the Dark Knight battle a collection of villains and plan for the future! Collects BATMAN #16-20, 23 and 24.

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

Available to comics shops for the first time! Following the theft of a priceless Fabergé egg, the Riddler leads the Dark Knight on a wild hunt after its true owner: Jinny Hex, descendant of Jonah Hex! Guest-starring Deathstroke, Green Arrow and dozens of Riddler look-alikes in stories by Brian Michael Bendis with art by Nick Derington, originally published in BATMAN GIANT #3 and #4!

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

After years of epic battles, the Dark Knight finally finds a way to cure the twisted mind of his archenemy. The Joker...is now sane. The Clown Prince of Crime has now changed his ways, fighting for good in Gotham City, and it may just cause Batman to go over the edge of his own sanity. Writer/artist Sean Murphy takes the helm of this Batman/Joker story like no one else could, delivering an alternative examination of the relationship between the greatest rivals in the DC Universe, exploring the darkest corners of justice and madness. This title is the first collected edition from the new DC Black Label imprint, and includes the entire eight-issue miniseries!

(W) Brian Azzarello (A) J. G. Jones (CA) Lee Bermejo

Dive deeper into the world of WATCHMEN by following the famous characters around in their own solo stories, now collected in  a new Omnibus edition. Learn how Rorschach started down his dark path. Find out how the Vietnam War and the Kennedy assassination revolve around the Comedian. Take an introspective look at Silk Spectre as she struggles with her overbearing superhero mother and her scattered path toward taking the mantle of the Silk Spectre. Collects the BEFORE WATCHMEN miniseries Comedian #1-6, Rorschach #1-4, Minutemen #1-6, Silk Spectre #1-4, Nite Owl #1-4, Dr. Manhattan #1-4, Moloch #1-2, Ozymandias #1-6, Crimson Corsair #1 and Dollar Bill #1.

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

Tim returns home to find things aren't as he hoped and that magic is not the shortcut he hopes it'll be. Everything comes at a cost, even safety.

YOTV THE OFFER

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

Things have come to a head for Selina Kyle in Villa Hermosa. Between taking care of her sister and contending with all the crooks who cross her path looking to give her some bad luck, it's enough to make a Catwoman go bad herself. So maybe she will? "Come now, Selina. Still playing the hero? Stop pretending you're something you're not." It's Lex Luthor's words versus Catwoman's will in this chapter of "The Offer"!

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

Things have come to a head for Selina Kyle in Villa Hermosa. Between taking care of her sister and contending with all the crooks who cross her path looking to give her some bad luck, it's enough to make a Catwoman go bad herself. So maybe she will? "Come now, Selina. Still playing the hero? Stop pretending you're something you're not." It's Lex Luthor's words versus Catwoman's will in this chapter of "The Offer"!

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

There's a voice in the head of Liam James questioning everything he does-from his job at the nursing home to keeping his relationship with his girlfriend afloat. Liam suffers from anxiety, and the only thing that quiets it is music, which makes a weekly DJ gig his one saving grace. But Liam's life changes forever when he receives a black hole in the mail (yes, you read that right), one that takes up residence in his chest, grants him insane superpowers, turns him into a celebrity and draws him into a cosmic conflict beyond his wildest imagination. Where did this black hole come from? Why Liam? Is power the cure? Or will superstardom turn Liam into a black hole himself? Find out in COLLAPSER, a superhero story that could only come from DC's Young Animal!

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

There's a voice in the head of Liam James questioning everything he does-from his job at the nursing home to keeping his relationship with his girlfriend afloat. Liam suffers from anxiety, and the only thing that quiets it is music, which makes a weekly DJ gig his one saving grace. But Liam's life changes forever when he receives a black hole in the mail (yes, you read that right), one that takes up residence in his chest, grants him insane superpowers, turns him into a celebrity and draws him into a cosmic conflict beyond his wildest imagination. Where did this black hole come from? Why Liam? Is power the cure? Or will superstardom turn Liam into a black hole himself? Find out in COLLAPSER, a superhero story that could only come from DC's Young Animal!

INFERNO

(W) Justin Jordan (A) Philip Tan (CA) Philip Tan

Joe Chamberlain would do anything to save his small, forgotten town-even make a deal with the devil. But when Joe finds himself cursed with the power of Brimstone, and the power of fire and destruction is coursing through his hands, Joe must track down and destroy the demon he made his deal with before the power he now wields destroys the town he was trying to save. But as the fiery pain inside him grows, can this young man overcome his own demons before his power rips him apart from the inside out? Collects issues #1-6.

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

Joe and Annie discover a town being terrorized by the omnipotently evil Bel Dame, who uses an army of the maimed undead to do her bidding-such as torturing Joe! The Bel Dame decides to teach our fiery hero a lesson in sacrifice, and it's one so horrifying, it may just rip the brother-sister duo apart for good! Collects THE CURSE OF BRIMSTONE #7-12 and ANNUAL #1.

(W) Tom Taylor (A) Trevor Hairsine (CA) Trevor Hairsine

Heroes, villains and gods have fallen. Cities have collapsed. The virus threatens to reach below the waves and even to the island of Themyscira. The race to save planet Earth is on! The surviving members of the Justice League have learned the secret to the spread of the virus, but is it already too late to stop it?