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Cover art by Ed Hannigan and Dick Giordano. The Green Ghosts of Gotham, script by Doug Moench, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Alfredo Alcala; Poison Ivy uses special plants to control business executives and to battle Batman and Robin (now Jason Todd). 36 Pages, Full Color.

Direct Edition. Cover art by Don Newton and Dick Giordano. One Hat Madder!, script by Doug Moench, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Alfredo Alcala; The Mad Hatter wants Nocturna to tell him Batman's secret identity. 36 Pages, Full Color.

Direct Edition. Three cops relate three tales of the Dark Knight, revealing different facets of Batman's character, in "You Shoulda Seen Him..." Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Todd McFarlane cover. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color.

Newsstand Edition. Tim Drake becomes Robin. While Batman tries to fight the effects of Scarecrow's fear toxins, Tim Drake must overcome his own fears if he hopes to rescue the caped crusader in "Master of Fear." Script by Alan Grant, art by Norm Breyfogle and Steve Mitchell. Cover by Breyfogle. 36 Pages, Full Color.

Cover by Kelley Jones. Batman KnightFall Part 9; "Die Laughing," script by Doug Moench, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Joe Rubinstein; Batman walks away from a fiery fight with the Firefly; The Scarecrow and the Joker watch the news, arguing over what to do with their hostage Mayor Krol, the mayor of Gotham, who is in shock because of Scarecrows Fear Gas; They use the Mayor to lure Batman to the Gotham river tunnels; starring Joker, Scarecrow, Det. Montoya, Harvey Bullock, and Bane; Commissioner Gordon app; Cameo flashback of Jason Todd (Robin). 36 Pages, Full Color.

Written by Greg Rucka; art by Damion Scott and John Floyd; cover by John Cassaday On the streets of "No Man's Land," Two-Face attacks James Gordon in Part 1 of the 2-part "Jurisprudence!" With Renee Montoya and her family already his prisoners, Two-Face abducts Jim Gordon from his home. Meanwhile, Batman disrupts Penguin's secret negotiations with a mysterious figure representing an interest outside of Gotham." 36 Pages, Full Color.

Written by Judd Winick. Art by Doug Mahnke & Tom Nguyen Cover by Matt Wagner. Part 1 of the 4-part "Under the Hood," featuring the new BATMAN team of writer Judd Winick (OUTSIDERS, GREEN ARROW), artists Doug Mahnke (JLA, JUSTICE LEAGUE ELITE) & Tom Nguyen (JLA) and cover artist Matt Wagner (BATMAN/SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN: TRINITY)! In the wake of "War Games," Batman must deal with a city in turmoil. While battling new criminal chieftains raiding his city, Batman is confronted with a face from the past? or rather, a hidden face from the past. Welcome the return of the Red Hood! 40 Pages, Full Color.

WRITTEN BY TY TEMPLETON. ART BY RICK BURCHETT AND TERRY BEATTY. COVER BY KELSEY SHANNON. The Joker and Harley Quinn are getting hitched! It'll be the wedding of the century... if Poison Ivy doesn't gum up the works first! FC, 32 PG.

Story by Paul Dini, art by Bruce Timm. Featuring the origin of the Joker's girlfriend, Harley Quinn. This is the 1st Printing, which has a black cover and a playing card in the lower right corner with "Mad Love" in red letters.

Cover by Frank Quitely. Batman Reborn: Part 1 of 3 - Written by Grant Morrison Art by Frank Quitely 'Batman Reborn' begins here! With the reunited team of Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely (ALL-STAR SUPERMAN, WE3, New X-Men), this first issue kicks off a 3-part story arc that can't be missed! The new Dynamic Duo hit the streets with a bang in their new flying Batmobile as they face off against an assemblage of villains called the Circus of Strange. They also tackle their first mission investigating a child who's been abducted by the mysterious Domino Killer. But will everything go smoothly? And who exactly are the new Batman and Robin? The newest era of The Dark Knight begins here! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with three covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Frank Quitely), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by JG Jones). For every 250 copies of the Standard Edition, retailers may order one copy of the Sketch Variant Edition (with a cover by Frank Quitely), which is a sketch version of the Standard Edition. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. 32 pages, full color.

Special Collector's Edition "Act II Microwave Popcorn" Promotional MINI COMIC. Dan Abnett story and Jimmy Hansen art. Batgirl & Mr. Freeze appearance. 4" x 5-1/4", color, 16 pages.

Gotham's inmates are running the asylum in this "Cataclysm" one-shot! When the quake strikes Gotham, Arkham Asylum closes up tight as a drum. Freed from their cells, the inmates have taken a rookie guard hostage as part of an elaborate contest: whoever tells the scariest tale "wins" the guard, to do with him as he will. Written by Alan Grant. Pencils by Dave Taylor. Cover by Dave Taylor and Bill Sienkiewicz. FC, 48 pg. Miraweb Format.

Direct Edition. Cover art by Bruce Timm. Not on My Watch, script by Hilary J. Bader, pencils by Rick Burchett, inks by Terry Beatty; Twenty years after Bruce Wayne retired as Batman, something shady is going on at his old company, now called Wayne-Powers and run by Derek Powers; While Warren McGinnis accepts a disc from his co-worker Harry Tully, Warren's son Terry runs into Jokerz, hoods who style themselves after the real Joker, who pursue Terry up to the gates of Wayne Manor, where Terry gets a hand from Bruce himself; Carrying him inside the mansion, Terry stumbles across the Batcave. Based on the cartoon. Bob Kane 1915-1998 tribute by Jenette Kahn. 32 pgs. $1.99.

1st printing. Distributed as a free giveaway for Free Comic Book Day as well as a Six Flags giveaway.

WRITTEN BY HILARY J. BADER; ART BY CRAIG ROUSSEAU AND ROB LEIGH; COVER BY BOB SMITH AND TERRY BEATTY It's the battle fans have demanded as classic Batman faces future Batman in the debut of a new ongoing title based on the hit Kids' WB animated series! Something seems to have gone horribly wrong with Terry McGinnis and now, as Batman, he's gone on a spree of terror, wreaking havoc on Gotham City. Bruce Wayne determines that the only way to stop him is to once again don the garb of the Dark Knight and bring down the new Batman. But there's much more here than meets the eye when the reader learns who's behind the terror and which Batman is being controlled! . FC, 32 PG."

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1st printing. Written by Doug Moench. Art by Kelley Jones and John Beatty. Cover by Kelley Jones.

In this Elseworlds tale, the chilling sequel to Batman and Dracula: Red Rain GN (1992), the Dark Knight, in the aftermath of his battle with Dracula, must destroy the remnants of a vampire nest whose numbers seem to grow every night. And to make matters worse, the Joker wants to play too. Can Batman destroy the undead who plague Gotham before he himself succumbs to the bloodlust and loses his soul forever.

Softcover, 96 pages, full color.

NOTE: see also Book 1: Batman and Dracula: Red Rain GN (1992) and Book 3: Batman: Crimson Mist GN (1999).

Deluxe Edition, $4.95 cover, Deluxe style. Written by Kelley Puckett. Art by Mike Parobeck and Rick Burchett. Cover by Bruce Timm. Has Bruce Wayne finally found love? Meanwhile, a new vigilante in Gotham has Batman running in circles as he takes out members of a crime family, and when the Joker gets things get cranked up to eleven! The official comics adaptation of the Warner Bros. animated movie. 6.75-in. x 10.25-in., 64 pages, full color.

Direct Unbagged Edition. Part 1 of the 4-part "The Last Arkham." Arkham Asylum has a new warden, Jeremiah Arkham, the nephew of the asylum's founder, Amadeus. And Jeremiah's big plans for Gotham's madhouse include incarcerating Batman. Written by Alan Grant, with art by Norm Breyfogle. Painted cover by Brian Stelfreeze. New Format.

This is the team-up fans everywhere have been demanding. Batman enters a deadly web of violence and horror when he encounters the mysterious Spawn, an enemy of evil as grim and menacing as the Dark Knight himself. Driven by strange visions, Spawn has come to Gotham City in search of clues to his lost life. Worlds collide as Batman and Spawn clash in a ferocious battle. But a puzzling rash of disappearing bodies and the sudden arrival of the living dead draw the cowled crusaders into a madman's sinister scheme. Someone in Gotham City is working to hasten the Devil's War - a conflagration that Spawn must avoid at all costs. And if Batman and Spawn can't join forces against their common enemy, Spawn's soul is lost...and Gotham City is doomed! Written by Alan Grant, Doug Moench and Chuck Dixon, with art and wraparound cover by Klaus Janson. Prestige Format.

WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY MATT WAGNER; COVER BY WAGNER In stores July 30. Matt Wagner's (Grendel, Mage) tale of Superman and Batman's first encounter with Wonder Woman continues! Superman pursues a nuclear threat as the Purge comes to Gotham, and the villain's plot to bring about global chaos creeps closer to fruition! Wonder Woman finds herself alone against the twisted fury of Bizarro! And can Batman find a rogue missile in time to avert catastrophe in the city he has sworn to protect? FC, 64 PG. (2 OF 3) PRESTIGE FORMAT $6.95

It will prove to be one of Batman's most challenging adventures as a new hero joins the Dark Knight's continuing cast of characters in BATMAN: SWORD OF AZRAEL. Azrael is the enforcer for the secret Order of Saint Dumas, a society whose existence dates back to the time of the Crusades. When this bullet-riddled angel of death crashes into the midst of a Gotham City parade, Batman is drawn into the mystery of Azrael, launching them on a quest that leads both Batman and the young Azrael to Europe where they separately investigate the systematic slaying of the members of the Order of Saint Dumas. Written by Dennis O'Neil, with art by Joe Quesada and Kevin Nowlan. Wraparound, gate-fold cover by Quesada and Nowlan showcases Batman, the old Azrael and the new Azrael. New Format.

1st printing. Collects Batman: Sword of Azrael (1992) #1-4. Written by Dennis O'Neil. Art by Joe Quesada and Kevin Nowlan. BATMAN: SWORD OF AZRAEL depicts the origin of Jean Paul Valley, the man who one day replaces Bruce Wayne as Batman. The descendant of holy warriors, Jean Paul is forced into using his ancestral super powers and abilities to become Azrael, the avenging angel of an ancient cult. But when the Order of St. Dumas targets Batman, Azrael begins to question his life and duty. After working alongside the Dark Knight to defeat the deadly demon that threatens the ancient cult, Azrael turns his back on the Order and leaves to train under the tutelage of Batman. Softocver, 126 pages, full color.

1st printing. NOTE: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th printings of #1 are labeled as such on the inside cover. Cover by Frank Miller. "The Dark Knight Returns," script and pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson; Set 20 years in the future, this story finds that in the absence of superheroes, criminals have run amok, and a gang called the Mutants are terrorizing Gotham City; Bruce Wayne has been retired from super-heroing for 10 years following the death of Jason Todd, the second Robin; Despite Wayne's funding of the rehabilitation of Harvey Dent (Two-Face), Dent returns to being a super-villain; Bruce, overcome with the grief over what Gotham has become, dons the Batman costume again and captures Dent. 52 pgs., full color.

1st printing. NOTE: 1st printing has almost matching grey background on inside front cover and facing page. 2nd printing doesn't have matching gray background--grays are very different. 3rd printings are labeled as such. Cover by Frank Miller. "Dark Knight Triumphant," script by Frank Miller, pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson; an aging Batman battles the Mutant gang and their anonymous leader; While walking to work, considering retirement, Jim Gordon is almost killed by a 17-year old boy with an M60; Carrie Kelly, a young girl who owes her life to Batman, seeks out her hero and becomes Robin. 52 pgs., full color.

1st Printing. Batman matches wits with his arch nemesis The Joker in this critically acclaimed, prestige format one-shot. He also laughs at one of his jokes. The book is infamous for the scene in which The Joker shoots and cripples Barbara Gordon, effectively ending her crime fighting career as Batgirl. Written by Alan Moore, with art by Brian Bolland. 52 pages, full color. NOTE: 1st Printing, title is printed in lime green embossed ink. All others are later printings.

1st Printing. Batman matches wits with his arch nemesis The Joker in this critically acclaimed, prestige format one-shot. He also laughs at one of his jokes. The book is infamous for the scene in which The Joker shoots and cripples Barbara Gordon, effectively ending her crime fighting career as Batgirl. Written by Alan Moore, with art by Brian Bolland. 52 pages, full color. NOTE: 1st Printing, title is printed in lime green embossed ink. All others are later printings.

1st printing.

Written by Eric Lustbader. Art by Lee Moder and Scott Hanna. Cover by Don Maitz.

Internationally best-selling suspense writer Eric Lustbader makes his comics debut with an untold tale of Batman and Catwoman! When the Dark Knight becomes possessed by an ancient Aztec bat-god, Catwoman must stop him before he commits a heinous crime, forcing both Batman and Catwoman into a reversal of roles. Batman nemesis Boss Rupert Thorne appears, as well as a surprise villain who is manipulating people and events behind the scenes.

Softcover, 100 pages, full color.

1st printing - In Batman Sword of Azrael (1992) #1-4, a major new hero was introduced to the Batman mythos. Now, another character is added to the Batman family. Only this time, it's a villain. Bane is the sole survivor of the Venom experiments (first revealed in Batman Legends of the Dark Knight (1989-2007) #16-20), an attempt to create drug-enhanced killing machines. As a result of these tests, Bane has spent a lifetime as the toughest inmate in the worst prison on the South American island of Santa Prisca where he acquired his berserk strength, a savage, calculating intellect, and an unparalleled megalomania. He ultimately sets his sights on Gotham City, and goes gunning for the Dark Knight. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Graham Nolan and Eduardo Barreto. Painted cover by Glenn Fabry. 68 pages.

Alex Ross Holofoil Cover

Cover art by Mark Texeira. Background page providing information on the Black Panther. The Client, script by Christopher Priest, pencils by Joe Quesada (storytelling) and Mark Texeira, inks by Mark Texeira and Alitha Martinez (background assists); Leaving behind unrest among refugees in Wakanda, the Black Panther comes to New York to investigate scandal in the Tomorrow Fund. 38 pgs. $2.50.

Cover art by Mark Texeira. Original Sin, script by Christopher Priest, pencils by Joe Quesada (storytelling) and Mark Texeira, inks by Mark Texeira and Alitha Martinez (background assists); After concluding his investigation of the Tomorrow Fund, the Black Panther's concern over the coup in Wakanda leaves him vulnerable to the temptations of Mephisto. Original Sin, script by Christopher Priest, pencils by Joe Quesada (storytelling) and Mark Texeira, inks by Mark Texeira and Alitha Martinez (background assists). 38 pgs. $2.50.

Cover art by Joe Jusko. That Business with the Avengers!, script by Christopher Priest, pencils by Joe Jusko and Amanda Conner (most of pp 1-5), inks by Jimmy Palmiotti (inks) and Vince Evans (inks, washes); The Black Panther joins the Avengers to quell a riot engineered by Achebe. 36 pgs. $2.50.

ENEMY OF THE STATE: Part 2 of 4 - Christopher Priest/Mike Manley Black Panther launches a political counter attack while fanctions from three different governments launch one of their own?by trying to kill him! Plus: The origin of the White Wolf, and Achebe disolve his alliance with TChallas step-mother. Why? Because his hand puppet told him to! Cover by Mike Manley. FC$2.50"

ENEMY OF THE STATE: Part 3 of 4 - Reunited: the Quantum & Woody creative team of Christopher Priest and M.D. Bright! The Black Panther has declared war on the United States! But it seems the intelligence agencies dont take kindly to this?which leads to a running gun battle through the streets of New York City! Now, in order to make it back to his homeland, TChalla must forge an alliance with his longtime adversary, the White Wolf! cover by M.D. Bright & Nelson Decastro.

Christopher Priest/Sal Velluto/Bob Almond Everett K. Ross: King of Wakanda?! Black Panther: Drowning in an airplane?! Torn between his mission with the Avengers and trouble in his homeland, Black Panther finds himself trapped 40,000 feet in the air on a trans-Atlantic flight, gasping for breath in the grip of the Hydro-Man! Cover by Sal Velluto."

christopher priest/sal velluto/bob almond With the aid of Power-Man, Iron Fist, Misty Knight and the Falcon, Black Panther scours the urban underworld to stop Killmonger and Boss Morgan from setting Harlem ablaze! Can Panther defeat his brother, now that he's stronger than ever? Or will this end in shame and dishonor for the King of Wakanda? cover by sal velluto & bob almond. Guest-starring Falcon and Power Man and Iron Fist. FC"

cover by sal velluto & bob almond Written by Christopher Priest; pencils by Kyle Hotz; Inks by Eric Powell Can Black Panther defeat the one foe he has never bested? He'll have to if he wants to save his sovereignty from destruction by Killmonger! Plus: Nakia returns to settle her issues with her former liege!

cover by sal velluto & bob almond christopher priest/sal velluto/bob almond Moon Knight rises again! In order to rebuild his strength, Black Panther must replenish his supply of the heart-shaped herb. But to do so, T'Challa must recover items from the Temple of Khonshu?which brings him into conflict with the mysterious Moon Knight!

1st appearance of Shuri (later becomes the new Black Panther). Written by Reginald Hudlin Penciled by John Romita Jr. Cover by Esad Ribic "WHO IS THE BLACK PANTHER?" The Wakandan super hero is back with Hollywood heavyweight Hudlin (HOUSE PARTY, BOOMERANG) and fan favorite Romita Jr. (WOLVERINE, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN,) teaming up to deliver a book that's sure to excite true believers. The Black Panther's origin is retold in a cinematic scope with social satire and all-out action. "Who is the Black Panther?" Part 2: While a team of super-powered mercenaries prepares their assault on Wakanda, a contest is underway in that warrior kingdom: Who will be the next Black Panther? Part 2 (of 6). 32 PGS./Marvel PSR ...$2.99

Aspen Comics Exclusive Variant. Written by Reginald Hudlin. Art by Marcus To, Don Ho and Jeff De Los Santos. Cover by Michael Turner. 'FOREIGN AFFAIRS' PART 3 -- OFFICIAL TIE-IN TO CIVIL WAR CLASSIFIED INFORMATION! 32 PGS.

Blood Runs Thicker... - Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning. Art by Michael Lopez and Scott Hanna. Cover by Michael Lopez. 1st appearance of Elsa Bloodstone. Growing up was tough for Elsa. Her mom was a nerdy archaeologist, she was constantly moving from place to place searching for the next ancient wonder, and she never knew anything about her father...until today! What do you do when you discover that your dad was the legendary monster hunter, Ulysses Bloodstone...and that he died doing what he loved best? You take up the mantle and kick some major monster butt...without your mom finding out, of course! Fans of Indiana Jones, Lara Croft or Buffy will definitely dig the hot hero called Bloodstone! With Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning providing the never-rest-for-a-moment story, and beautiful artwork by Michael Lopez and Scott Hanna, this adventure will be a light-hearted romp through the world of horror and the supernatural! And character design help from Alex Ross never hurts! 32 pages, full color.

Second Printing Sketch Cover. Written by Keith Giffen & John Rogers Art and cover by Cully Hamner Keith Giffen (FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE JUSTICE LEAGUE) and hot screenwriter John Rogers (Catwoman) team with Cully Hamner (RED, BATMAN: TENSES) to bring back the Beetle! Tearing its way through the events of DAY OF VENGEANCE and INFINITE CRISIS, the mystical Blue Beetle scarab has chosen its new guardian! But supernatural powers can be a blessing or a curse, and when it comes to the powers of the Scarab, you don't get one without the other. On sale March 29 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

Cover art by Jeff Smith. Bone, script and art by Jeff Smith; Fone Bone, Smiley Bone and Phoney Bone are run out of Boneville and get separated in the desert; Fone Bone finds his way to the valley. 1st Fone Bone; 1st Smiley Bone; 1st Phoney Bone; 1st Red Dragon; 1st Ted the Bug; 1st Rat Creatures. 1st printing ONLY! Cartoon Books #1-20, Image books #21-27, Cartoon Books #28 and up. This is a first printing. Most issues from #1-12, and possible some beyond, have been reprinted. Reprints may be identified by a 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc. printing notice inside the comic. 28 pgs. $2.95.

Direct Edition. Script and pencils by Dan Jurgens, inks by Mike DeCarlo. After negotiating a movie deal, media darling Booster Gold is put to the test when he battles Blackguard in the streets of Metropolis in "The Big Fall". Jimmy Olsen cameo. Jurgens cover.

Direct Edition. Script and pencils by Dan Jurgens, inks by Mike DeCarlo. After negotiating a movie deal, media darling Booster Gold is put to the test when he battles Blackguard in the streets of Metropolis in "The Big Fall". Jimmy Olsen cameo. Jurgens cover.

Written by Garth Ennis. Art and covers by Darick Robertson. 'This book will out-PREACHER PREACHER.' - Garth Ennis (Preacher) and Darick Robertson (Transmetropolitan), co-creators of two of the most thought-provoking comics of the last decade, introduce their first original collaboration for a new monthly series: THE BOYS - a dark, twisted look at super powers, super-people, and the men and women who make sure the world's 'heroes' never go too far. With a quarter-million super-powered beings in the world, someone's got to watch what's going on beneath all those masks and capes. In a U.S.A. uncomfortably like our own, that task falls to The Boys, a government-funded group of operatives dedicated to keeping the 'supes' in line. Team leader Billy Butcher, described by a confidential C.I.A. report as 'the most lethal individual ever encountered by this agency,' is on the hunt for new recruits - but it takes something special to join this outfit. You have to be smart. You have to be strong. And you have to hate supes with every ounce of black passion in your heart.

1st appearance of Genocide. Includes trading cards of Stasis & Battlestone. "Sabotage" by Rob Liefeld (co-plot, script, & cover), Marat Mychaels (co-plot & art), & Hank Kanalz/Eric Stephenson (script). Battlezone, Coldsnap, Seahawk, Atlas, Thermal, Kayo, Stasis, Genocide app; Pin-ups of Battlestone & Brigade by Marat Mychaels;

Limited 1 for 25 Variant Cover by IVAN REIS. Written by GEOFF JOHNS and PETER J. TOMASI. Art by IVAN REIS, ARDIAN SYAF, SCOTT CLARK, OCLAIR ALBERT, DAVID BEATY and VICENTE CIFUENTES. If this is the BRIGHTEST DAY then what is Black Lantern Firestorm doing on our cover?!

Created by Joss Whedon. Written by Andi Watson. Art by Joe Bennett and Rick Ketcham. With the approach of Halloween, Sunnydale experiences an increase in vampire-related murders. The search for the perpetrators is called to a halt on All Hallow's Eve and Buffy looks forward to an uneventful night of trick or treating with her friends . . . but how uneventful will it stay? The killers are still on the loose and there was that one house that refused to answer the door . . . 32 pages, FC.

He doesn't look it, but Bugs Bunny turned 50 in 1990. And, just in time to wish him a happy birthday, DC Comics brought you three issues of wackiness, fun and adventure, starring Bugs, Daffy Duck and the rest of the Warner Bros. Looney Tunes gang. Bugs and Daffy have stumbled onto a plot by Witch Hazel to use some mythical artifacts for the nefarious purpose of gaining power and wealth. Well, mostly power. The artifacts in question? The legendary 'Busts of Fudd,' molded out of ancient Plaztec and modeled after explorer Amerigo Fudd, ancestor of Elmer Fudd. Along with many of their friends (and a bunch of their enemies), Bugs and Daffy set off on a globe-hopping quest to stop her plot. Guest-stars the Tasmanian Devil. Written by Joey Cavalieri, with art by Chuck Fiala and John Costanza. Cover by Fiala and Kez Wilson.