Written by Jim Starlin; art by Jim Aparo and Mike DeCarlo Batman readers were allowed to vote on the outcome of the story and they decided that Robin should die! As the second person to assume the role of Batman's sidekick, Jason Todd had a completely different personality then the original Robin. Rash and prone to ignoring Batman's instructions, Jason was always quick to act without regard to consequences. In this fatal instance, Robin ignores his mentor's warnings when he attempts to take on the Joker by himself and pays the ultimate price. Driven by anger with Superman by his side, Batman seeks his vengeance as he looks to end the Joker's threat forever. BATMAN | 144pg. | Color | Softcover | |
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DC BATMAN GRAPHIC NOVEL - ARKHAM ASYLUM ANNIVERSARY EDITION In celebration of the 16th anniversary of the critically acclaimed Batman story that helped launch the U.S. careers of Grant Morrison and Dave McKean, DC Comics proudly presents a softcover edition of the ARKHAM ASYLUM ANNIVERSARY EDITION, reprinting the now-classic confrontation between the Dark Knight and his archnemeses the Joker, Two-Face, Scarecrow, Poison Ivy, and more in the black heart of Gotham City's house for the criminally insane. This graphic novel is well known for its psychological intensity and probing portraits of Batman and the Joker, as well as groundbreaking art that influenced scores of artists by introducing a new school of storytelling and technique to comics. This special edition also includes Morrison's complete original script annotated by both himself and editor Karen Berger, many of his original thumbnail breakdowns, step-by-step samples of how the story and art came together and much more! Batman | 216pg. | Color | Softcover | Mature Readers Written by Grant Morrison; Art and cover by Dave McKean DC BATMAN GRAPHIC NOVEL - ARKHAM ASYLUM ANNIVERSARY EDITION ARKHAM ASYLUM ANNIVERSARY EDITION |
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BATMAN BRUCE WAYNE FUGITIVE VOLUME 1 - DC COMICS GRAPHIC NOVEL Indicted for killing Vesper Fairchild, Bruce Wayne is sent to Blackgate Prison...only to escape, launching a citywide manhunt. Now Batman has now gone to ground - renouncing his true identity and operating deeper in the shadows than ever before. It falls to his extended family - Nightwing, Robin, Oracle, Batgirl, Spoiler, and Alfred to figure out who really did commit the murder. While the clues point to a possible setup, no one can deny that those same clues might point to Batman's actual guilt. Batman | 154pg. | Color | softcover Written by Ed Brubaker, Chuck Dixon, Devin Grayson, and Kelley Puckett; Art by Scott McDaniel, Roger Robinson, Rick Leonardi, Damion Scott, Trevor McCarthy, Phil Noto, William Rosado, Dave Ross, Sean Philips, and various; Cover by McDaniel DC COMICS BATMAN GRAPHIC NOVEL - BRUCE WAYNE FUGITIVE VOL 1 Batman: Bruce Wayne Fugitive Volume 1 |
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DC BATMAN GRAPHIC NOVEL - BRUCE WAYNE FUGITIVE VOL 2 The conclusion to one of the most talked about Batman events of all time! Batman's allies decide he's been framed for the murder of Vesper Fairchild. Now the Dark Knight must find out who did it - and why! Batman | 176pg. | Color | softcover Written by Greg Rucka, Devin Grayson and Ed Brubaker; Art by Steve Lieber, Scott McDaniel, Sergio Cariello, Roger Robinson, and more; Cover by Scott McDaniel BRUCE WAYNE FUGITIVE VOL 2 - DC BATMAN GRAPHIC NOVEL Batman: Bruce Wayne Fugitive Volume 2 |
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Bruce Wayne has been cleared of killing Vesper Fairchild and David Cain has been taken into custody, but the story doesn't end there! This concluding volume wraps up the best-selling storyline, reprinting DETECTIVE COMICS #773-775, BATMAN #606-607 and BATGIRL #33, with closing remarks by writers Greg Rucka and Ed Brubaker, all under a new cover by Scott McDaniel. Batman | 169pg. | Color | softcover BATMAN: BRUCE WAYNE FUGITIVE VOLUME 3 Written by Greg Rucka, Ed Brubaker, Kelley Puckett, Devin Grayson, and Geoff Johns; Art by Steve Leiber, Scott McDaniel, Rick Burchett, Roger Robinson, Damion Scott and various; Cover by McDaniel BATMAN: BRUCE WAYNE FUGITIVE VOLUME 3 - DC COMICS BATMAN GRAHIC NOVEL Batman: Bruce Wayne Fugitive Volume 3 |
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Written by Frank Miller; art by Frank Miller, Klaus Janson and Lynn Varley It is ten years after an aging Batman has retired and Gotham City has sunk deeper into decadence and lawlessness. Now as his city needs him most, the Dark Knight returns in a blaze of glory. Joined by Carrie Kelly, a teenage female Robin, Batman takes to the streets to end the threat of the mutant gangs that have overrun the city. And after facing off against his two greatest enemies, the Joker and Two-Face for the final time, Batman finds himself in mortal combat with his former ally, Superman, in a battle that only one of them will survive. This collection is hailed as a comics masterpiece and was responsible for the launch of the Batman movies. BATMAN | 224pg. | Color | Hardcover | |
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Frank Miller's sequel to THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS is collected in trade paperback form for the first time! This volume includes the complete 3-part story, plus sketches and other exciting material. The Dark Knight returns once again to wage a new war on a diseased world that's become completely lost. Written by Frank Miller; Art by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley Batman | 256pg. | Color | Softcover DC COMICS BATMAN GRAPHIC NOVEL - THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN Batman: Dark Night Strikes Again |
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DC COMICS - BATMAN GRAPHIC NOVEL - BATMAN: DARK VICTORY Written as the sequel to the critically acclaimed BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN, this trade paperback continues to the tell the story of an early time in Batman's life when James Gordon, Harvey Dent, and the vigilante himself were all just beginning their roles as Gotham's protectors. Once a town controlled by organized crime, Gotham City suddenly finds itself infested with colorful and maniacal villains such as Poison Ivy, Mr. Freeze, and the Joker. Witnessing his city's dark evolution, Batman, joined by his youthful sidekick Robin, matures into a true hero capable of facing these new and extraordinary threats. Written by Jeph Loeb; Art by Tim Sale Batman | 392pg. | Color | Softcover DC COMICS - BATMAN GRAPHIC NOVEL - BATMAN: DARK VICTORY |
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Written by Jeph Loeb; art by Tim Sale This graphic novel includes three dark tales of horror and intrigue featuring Batman facing off against his most demented and wicked foes. Taking place on the most evil of holidays, Halloween, the Darknight Detective confronts his deepest fears as he tries to stop the madness and horror created by Scarecrow, the Mad Hatter, the Penguin, Poison Ivy and the Joker. BATMAN | 192pg. | Color | Softcover | |
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DC COMICS - BATMAN GRAPHIC NOVEL - BATMAN: HUSH VOLUME ONE The first part of the most-talked about story of 2003 is collected in trade paperback form! Reprinting BATMAN #608-612, this trade paperback features the first arc of Jeph Loeb, Jim Lee & Scott Williams' acclaimed "Hush," including guest appearances by Superman, Catwoman, Poison Ivy, Killer Croc, Huntress, and more! Written by Jeph Loeb; art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams Batman | 128pg. | Color | Softcover DC COMICS - BATMAN GRAPHIC NOVEL - BATMAN: HUSH VOLUME ONE BATMAN: HUSH VOLUME 1 |
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DC BATMAN GRAPHIC NOVEL - HUSH VOLUME TWO The 12-part "Hush" storyline – crafted by comics heavyweights Jeph Loeb and Jim Lee & Scott Williams — topped sales charts for an entire year, thrilling readers and critics alike. Now the second half of that legendary story arc — BATMAN #613-619 — is collected for the first time as a softcover in BATMAN: HUSH Volume 2. This volume contains the stunning conclusion of "Hush" featuring the Dark Knight's shocking showdown with the Joker, the debut of a brand-new Batmobile, a catfight among Catwoman, Talia and Lady Shiva, and, perhaps, most surprising of all, the true identity of the enigmatic Hush! Plus, this collection includes the 6-page story from Wizard #0 and features a stunning new cover by Lee & Williams! Batman | 192pg. | Color | softcover Written by Jeph Loeb; art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams DC COMICS BATMAN GRAPHIC NOVEL - BATMAN: HUSH VOLUME TWO Batman: Hush Volume 2 |
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DC COMICS - BATMAN GRAPHIC NOVEL - KNIGHTFALL PART 1 In the first installment of this classic storyline that leads to the birth of a new Batman, the Dark Knight's greatest enemies have all simultaneously escaped from Arkham Asylum and are preying on Gotham City. With his city under siege, Batman pushes his body to its physical breaking point as he takes on the Joker, the Mad Hatter, Poison Ivy, Killer Croc, the Riddler and the Scarecrow, one after another. But things get much worse, when Bane, the mad behind all of this madness, confronts an exhausted Batman and cripples him by breaking his back. BATMAN | 272pg. | Color | Softcover | Written by various; art by various DC COMICS - BATMAN GRAPHIC NOVEL - BATMAN: KNIGHTFALL PART 1 |
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Written by various; art by various Mentally defeated and physically broken, Bruce Wayne turns to Azrael to assume the identity of Batman during his absence. Accepting his new mission, Jean Paul begins to lose his grip on his sanity as he metes out justice with devastating levels of aggression and violence. Witnessing this dangerous behavior firsthand, Nightwing and Robin try to come to grips with Bruce's highly controversial decision. This collection not only features the first appearance of the new Batman costume but also a titanic battle between Bane, the man who broke the original Batman's back and the new Batman. BATMAN | 280pg. | Color | Softcover | |
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Written by various; art by various In the final chapter of this series, Bruce Wayne completes his improbable recovery from his broken back and is ready to resume his role as Gotham's protector. But Jean Paul Valley, the man who now patrols the night as a vicious and violent Batman, is not willing to give up his new identity. Driven to the brink of madness by inner demons, the new Batman seeks to destroy Bruce as they meet in mortal combat. But in the end, Bruce defeats Jean Paul both mentally and physically and reclaims his legendary cape and cowl. BATMAN | 320pg. | Color | Softcover | |
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Written by Alan Moore; art by Brian Bolland For the first time the Joker's origin is revealed in this tale of insanity and human perseverance. Looking to prove that any man can be pushed past his breaking point and go mad, the Joker attempts to drive Commissioner Gordon insane. After shooting and permanently paralyzing his daughter Barbara (a.k.a. Batgirl), the Joker kidnaps the commissioner and attacks his mind in hopes of breaking the man. But refusing to give up, Gordon maintains his sanity with the help of Batman in an effort to best the madman. BATMAN | 48pg. | Color | Softcover | |
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Written by Jeph Loeb; art by Tim Sale Taking place during Batman's early days of crime fighting, this trade paperback tells the story of a mysterious killer who murders his prey only on holidays. Working with District Attorney Harvey Dent and Lieutenant James Gordon, Batman races against the calendar as he tries to discover who Holiday is before he claims his next victim each month. A mystery that has the reader continually guessing the identity of the killer, this story also ties into the events that transform Harvey Dent into Batman's deadly enemy, Two-Face. BATMAN | 368pg. | Color | Softcover | |
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Written by Frank Miller; art by David Mazzuccelli and Richmond Lewis A young Bruce Wayne has spent his adolescence and early adulthood, traveling the world so he could hone his body and mind into the perfect fighting and investigative machine. But now as he returns to Gotham City, he must find a way to focus his passion and bring justice to his city. Retracing Batman's first attempts to fight injustice as a costumed vigilante, we watch as he chooses a guise of a giant bat, creates an early bond with a young Lieutenant James Gordon, inadvertently plays a role in the birth of Catwoman, and helps to bring down a corrupt political system that infests Gotham. BATMAN | 104pg. | Color | Softcover | |
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Written by various; art by various The story that drew national media attention when DC Comics killed their greatest hero is collected here. When a hulking monster emerges from an underground resting place and begins a mindless rampage, the Justice League is quickly called in to stop the colossal force of nature. But it soon becomes apparent that only Superman can stand against the monstrosity that has been nicknamed Doomsday. Battling their way throughout America, the two fight to a standstill as they reach the heart of Metropolis. Going punch for punch, Superman finally ends the threat of Doomsday as he throws one last punch and collapses forever. SUPERMAN | 168pg. | Color | Softcover | |
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DC COMICS - SUPERMAN GRAPHIC NOVEL - FOR ALL SEASONS The catalyst for the Smallville television program, SUPERMAN FOR ALL SEASONS is an emotional and insightful examination of Clark Kent's transformation from a powerful boy into a heroic man. Told through the course of four seasons in the Man of Steel's adolescent life, this coming-of-age tale humanizes the alien from another planet so that he is not only realistic but also relatable. Featuring indepth characterizations of Lana Lang, Lex Luthor, Lois Lane and the Kents, this groundbreaking story of a simple midwestern boy with awesome abilities illustrates that it is the man, not the powers, that make Clark Kent a hero. Written by Jeph Loeb; Art by Tim Sale Superman | 206pg. | Color | Softcover DC COMICS - SUPERMAN GRAPHIC NOVEL - SUPERMAN: FOR ALL SEASONS Superman: For All Seasons |
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DC COMICS - SUPERMAN GRAPHIC NOVEL FOR TOMORROW VOL.1 From Brian Azzarello (100 BULLETS) and artists Jim Lee and Scott Williams (BATMAN: HUSH) comes this volume collecting the first half of "For Tomorrow," originally presented in SUPERMAN #204-209! A cataclysmic event has struck the Earth. Millions of people have vanished without a trace. No one is left unaffected — not even Superman! Written by Brian Azzarello; Art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams Superman | 160pg. | Color | Softcover DC COMICS - SUPERMAN GRAPHIC NOVEL FOR TOMORROW VOL.1 Superman: For Tomorrow Volume 1 |
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DC COMICS - SUPERMAN GRAPHIC NOVEL - DOOMSDAY OMNIBUS The story of the continuing conflict between the Man of Steel and his deadliest enemy in the years after the Death and Return of Superman! This volume collects SUPERMAN: THE DOOMSDAY WARS 1-3, SUPERMAN/DOOMSDAY: HUNTER PREY #1-3, DOOMSDAY ANNUAL #1, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #594 and SUPERMAN #175. Written by Dan Jurgens, Jerry Ordway, Jeph Loeb and others; Art by Jurgens, Ordway, Gil Kane, Mike Wieringo, Ed McGuiness and others ; Cover by Jurgens Superman | 416pg. | Color | Softcover DC COMICS - SUPERMAN GRAPHIC NOVEL - SUPERMAN: DOOMSDAY OMNIBUS Superman Doomsday Omnibus |
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DC COMICS - SUPERMAN GRAPHIC NOVEL - RED SON Collecting the sold-out 3-issue miniseries! In this Elseworlds tale, the ship carrying the infant who would be Superman lands in the midst of the Cold War-era Soviet Union in the 1950s. Featuring an introduction by movie producer Tom DeSanto (X-Men, X2: X-Men United), a sketchbook section featuring preliminary art by Dave Johnson and Kilian Plunkett, and an all-new cover by Johnson! Written by Mark Millar; Art by Dave Johnson, Andrew Robinson, Kilian Plunkett and Walden Wong; Painted Cover by Dave Johnson DC Universe | 160pg. | Color | Softcover DC COMICS - SUPERMAN GRAPHIC NOVEL - RED SON Superman: Red Son |
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Written by Alan Moore; art by Dave Gibbons It all begins with the paranoid delusions of a half-insane hero called Rorschach. But is Rorschach really insane or has he in fact uncovered a plot to murder super-heroes and, even worse, millions of innocent civilians? On the run from the law, Rorschach reunites with his former teammates in a desperate attempt to save the world and their lives, but what they uncover will shock them to their very core and change the face of the planet! Following two generations of masked superheroes from the close of World War II to the icy shadow of the Cold War comes this groundbreaking comic story — the story of The Watchmen. DC COMICS | 416pg. | Color | Softcover | |
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