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Following the events of Batman: Knightquest: The Crusade Vol. 1, Bruce Wayne is still M.I.A. because of debilitating injuries sustained during a recent clash with Bane. Now it’s up to Jean-Paul Valley (a.k.a. Azrael) to carry the mantle of Batman in Gotham City. Unfortunately, Valley is wrestling with his own demons and is struggling to meet the high standards set by his predecessor. Now The Joker has resurfaced with a crazy new scheme to destroy the Dark Knight. But what happens when the Clown Prince of Crime realizes that something is amiss with his longtime archnemesis? The nine-volume saga of Batman: Knightfall continues in this fifth volume of the series. Batman: Knightquest: The Crusade Vol. 2 collects Detective Comics #671-675, Batman: Shadow of the Bat #24-28, Batman #505-508 and Showcase ’94 #7. Bonus material is also included.

When you think of holidays, you think of?Lobo? Collected here for the first time are three tales of holiday cheer featuring the bastich himself, Lobo, and The Authority! In "The Lobo Paramilitary Christmas Special", Lobos tries to take out Kris Kringle himself ? in a hit organized by The Easter Bunny. Next, in "The Authority/Lobo: Jingle Hell", Lobo comes to the Wildstorm Universe as a young Jenny Quantum wants him to answer for his horrible crime against Old Saint Nick. And finally, in "The Authority/Lobo: Spring Break Massacre", this series of holiday fun comes full circle as The Authority realize Lobo is still free in their universe and that he must be stopped before he collects his long-awaited bounty from the Easter Bunny!

An ancient evil has arisen in Gotham City. The last time it appeared, an entire colony was wiped clean from the face of the Earth, leaving only one clue: Croatoan. Whoever or whatever Croatoan is, it’ll take all of the Batman’s investigative skills and the supernatural abilities of an ex-soldier turned Hellspawn to save Gotham’s citizens from the hell that is about to be unleashed on our world. For the first time in three decades, this edition of the classic meeting between comics’ caped avengers of the night reprints Batman/Spawn: War Devil #1 by legendary Batman creators Doug Moench, Chuck Dixon, Alan Grant, and Klaus Janson…plus the Spawn/Batman one-shot by Batman: The Dark Knight Returns writer Frank Miller and Spawn creator Todd McFarlane, which brings Batman to Spawn’s home turf of New York City! Two heroes with different methods in two very different tales. Capes will clash.

Troika part 2, continued from BATMAN #515. Batman''s war against the renegade Russians seeking to take over Gotham City''s underworld escalates in a brutal battle with Colonel Vega. Continued in DETECTIVE COMICS #682.

The Batman fights to save a killer from the consequences of his own evil...but not even the Darknight Detective is a match for a six-armed demon.

Between 1991 and 2007 Dark Horse Comics and DC Comics collaborated on an unprecedented level, pitting their top franchises against one another in no-holds-barred throwdowns! In this collection of DC Comics crossovers, Dark Horse brings never republished material featuring a host of heroes back to fans in a single volume. This volume features The Mask, The Grifter, and The Joker in crossover action!

The Batman visits the dark side of the American Dream to find out who is terrorizing the homeless of Gotham City.

Driven to desperation, a seemingly harmless man seeks to protect himself with the aid of ancient magic...and even the Batman may not be able to stop the creature this turns loose on Gotham City.

Tim Drake faces the toughest challenge of his life, and Batman doesnÕt even seem to care.

A ZERO HOUR tie-in issue! Alfred has returned to the Batcave as if he never left. But this Alfred looks a bit different than the one from before--and has dreams of becoming a detective. And when Batman must contend with a gang of killers, his butler may prove to be the greater menace!

Following the events of “Knightfall,” Batman returns to Gotham City to take back the streets. First, a string of seemingly random kidnappings leads Batman to one person: The Joker. Plus, Anarky makes his return too, but this time he teams up with the Dark Knight to take on a new foe who has prophesized Gotham City’s end and will do anything to make sure it happens! Collects Batman: Shadow of the Bat #32-42.

Follow Batman as he investigates a bombing with the GCPD—as Batman is investing one lead in the business owner, another unrelated bombing happens. The bomber is destroying for the sake of destruction…this is the introduction of the Destroyer! Batman will have to face off against more than just the Destroyer though! In this collection featuring appearances from the Joker, Two Face, and more—Gotham’s need for Batman is far from over! Batman: The Dark Knight Detective Vol. 7 collects adventures from Batman #474, Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #27, Detective Comics #634-638, Detective Comics #641, Detective Comics #643, and Detective Comics Annual #4.

This title was first published in 2000: An examination of some of the key themes and issues central to the understanding of the contemporary political scene in the USA at the beginning of the 21st century. Bringing together the work of a number of academics with expertise in the field, it focuses on the state of American democracy and the working of the nation''s governmental and political institutions. The topics covered include: American society and the politics of "Balkanisation"; party politics in Congress since the Republican takeover of control; presidential power and the experience of the Clinton presidency; the making of foreign policy; the office of independent counsel after the Starr report; the Rehnquist Supreme Court in a post-civil rights era; the influence of the Christian right; the Republican Party policy agenda; campaign finance reform; elections, voting behaviour and campaigning; and the reshaping of the federal system.

ItÕs not polite to read someone elseÕs diary...especially when itÕs the ÒDiary of a MadmanÓ like Cornelius Stirk, whoÕs out to tear the BatmanÕs mind apart.

The Penguin wants to trade...a hotel full of hostages for the life of Batman. Part two of two, continued from last issue.

The biggest baddest DC Universe Bounty Hunter has arrived in a big ol'' compendium written by Lobo creator Keith Giffen. Everyone''s favorite bastich gets his own series of fraggin'' compendiums that are just as big and bombastic as the Main Man himself! Collects Lobo (miniseries) #1-4,Lobo #0-9, Lobo Annual #1-2, Lobo Paramilitary Christmas Special #1, Lobo''s Back #1-4,Lobo: Blazing Chain of Love #1, Lobo: Infanticide #1-4, Lobo: Portrait of a Victim #1,Lobo: Unamerican Gladiators #1-4, Lobo Convention Special #1, Lobo: A Contract onGawd #1-4, Lobo: In the Chair #1, Green Lantern Corps Quarterly #8, Superman: TheMan of Steel #30, The Demon #11-15, The Omega Men #3, profile pages from Who''sWho #8, and the Lobocop #1 parody

Batman And Robin Adventures - Harley And Ivy

Don''t miss this new edition of the title collecting both the LOBO and LOBO''S BACK miniseries that helped make the Last Czarnian a legend, co-written by 52''s Keith Giffen! First, Lobo is sent to capture a crotchety old teacher who, along the way, makes life miserable for her captor. Then, Lobo must take in the most dangerous being in the universe -- and is promptly killed. But heaven doesn''t want him and hell can''t handle him, so Lobo is reincarnated -- as a woman with big guns and a very bad attitude!

Bruce Wayne is Batman no more. With Alfred at his side, Bruce begins a new quest to find Tim Drake''s missing father and the only person that may be able to heal his broken body: Shondra Kinsolving. Continuing from Batman: Knightquest: The Crusade Vol. 2, the next chapter in the saga of Bruce Wayne begins in the never before collected, Batman: Knightquest: The Search. Still recovering from his devastating encounter with Bane, and utilizing specially designed accoutrements, Bruce Wayne and Alfred are on the trail of Robin''s father and Shondra Kinsolving, both kidnapped by a mysterious new foe lurking in the shadows. Shondra may be the only person on Earth who can repair Bruce''s badly damaged body. To rescue her, he will have to push himself mentally and physically before it is too late. Part of a massive 25th anniversary recut of the entire Batman: Knightfall saga, this graphic novel collects Justice League Task Force #5-6, Batman: Shadow of The Bat #21-23, Batman: Legends of The Dark Knight #59-61 and Robin #7. Collect the complete Knightfall Saga, now re-cut in its entirety for the first time ever! Batman: Prelude to Knightfall Batman: Knightfall Vol. 1 Batman: Knightfall Vol. 2 Batman: Knightquest: The Crusade Vol. 1 Batman: Knightquest: The Crusade Vol. 2 Batman: Knightquest: The Search Batman: Knightsend Batman: Prodigal Batman: Troika

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Bruce Wayne is out of commission, but Batman must continue! A new era begins as a new Batman arrives in Gotham City. Bruce Wayne, battle-broken and unavailable for field duty after an epic showdown with Bane, has appointed a new Dark Knight as his temporary surrogate. Jean-Paul Valley (a.k.a. Azrael) has assumed the role of the Caped Crusader, but without his mentor’s integrity and experience, he quickly spins out of control. His undisciplined behavior is especially worrisome to both Robin and Commissioner Gordon. The fourth installment of the Batman: Knightfall saga, Batman: Knightquest: The Crusade Vol. 1 collects Detective Comics #667-670, Robin #1-2, Batman: Shadow of the Bat #19-20, Batman #501-504 and Catwoman #6-7, plus bonus material!

James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad film gathers the weirdest and wildest cast of characters in superhero movie history-from Squad veterans like Harley Quinn and Captain Boomerang to the downright peculiar Savant and the Javelin, and more. Discover the legacy of the film’s eclectic characters in this second of two collections featuring their stories from throughout DC history! The Suicide Squad Case Files 2 features debuts and key appearances of Captain Boomerang, Rick Flag, the Ratcatcher, Savant, Javelin, Blackguard, and Harley Quinn, the Mistress of Mayhem herself. This volume collects their stories from Batman:Harley Quinn #1, Birds of Prey #58, Booster Gold #1, Detective Comics #585, Green Lantern #174, Secret Origins #14, and Suicide Squad #44.

Who is Batman - The Secret Origin Revealed!

The Tulpa story concludes as Batman is forced to face the Demon Etrigan...and confronts a mirror image of himself.

From the BatmanÕs casebook comes the tale of an Australian aborigine whoÕs come to Gotham in search of a stolen tribal artifact...and whoÕs willing to eliminate everyone who gets in the way of his quest.

Killer Croc finds a new home in the sewers of Gotham.

Lobo has just accidentally partied himself to death...but that doesnÕt mean the end of the Main Man from CzarniaÑnot when some twisted corporate scientists decide that heÕd be the perfect subject for a sick experiment to create the ultimate police officer. Once they salvage LoboÕs deranged brain for placement in a robot body, the Last Czarnian becomes...LOBOCOP. What follows is a hysterical look at LoboÕs approach to law enforcement, with a universe full of both perpetrators and innocent bystanders subjected to LobocopÕs oh-so-subtle way of dispensing justice.

The Batman usually works alone, but the threat of a mass murder in the Gotham City financial district forces him to team up with a bizarre private eye.

In the final volume of the Dark Knight Detective series, Batman and Robin hunt a murderer with electricity-based powers, encounter a fledgling vigilante called the Spoiler, and team up with Huntress to take down a terrorist group. Plus, appearances from Scarface and The Joker! Collects Detective Comics #644-653 and Detective Comics Annual #5, plus a corrected printing of Detective Comics Annual #4.

COSTUMES ARE FOR CREEPS! From super-powered aliens to Cursed Earth mutants, Judge Dredd dishes out justice to all in this action-packed collection of stories from some of comic''s biggest talents, including John Wagner, Alan Grant, Carlos Ezquerra, Mike Collins, Alan Davis, Simon Bisley, Richard Elson, Simon Spurrier and Eric Powell, amongst many others. HEROES DON’T LAST LONG IN MEGA-CITY ONE! Welcome to Mega-City One, a nightmarish metropolis situated along the east coast of post-apocalyptic North America. Poverty is rife, crime is rampant, and only the Judges – empowered to dispense instant justice – can stop total anarchy. Toughest of them all is JUDGE DREDD – he is the Law! There are plenty of law-breaking freaks amongst the citizenship of the ‘Big Meg’. From Futsies to Umpty-baggers, the Judges have their hands full. But the worst offenders are those who try and enforce their own brand of justice. Especially that strange strain of vigilante who chooses to hit the streets in brightly-coloured spandex! From super-powered aliens to Cursed Earth mutants, Judge Dredd dishes out justice to all in this action-packed collection of stories from some of comicdom’s biggest talents, including John Wagner, Alan Grant, Carlos Ezquerra, Mike Collins, Simon Bisley, Richard Elson, Simon Spurrier and Eric Powell, amongst many others.

It begins with the return of the Apocalypse Plague-a deadly disease that infected Gotham City and almost killed Robin-now in an even more virulent form. Batman, Robin, Nightwing and even Catwoman must find out the origin of this ancient virus before it is released worldwide. Their travels take them from the heart of Gotham halfway around the world to Sudan, where two of their greatest enemies are revealed to be the masterminds of this wicked plot. The stakes have never been this high and the question remains: Will Batman and his allies stop a relic of the past from dooming mankind’s future? Now, for the first time ever, get the complete BATMAN: LEGACY storyline along with never-before-collected chapters that reveal the architects of the outbreak in BATMAN: LEGACY! Collects BATMAN #533, BATMAN SHADOW OF THE BAT #53, CATWOMAN #33-35, DETECTIVE COMICS #697-700 and ROBIN #31.

Gotham''s journey down the "Road to No Man''s Land" continues as Jeremiah Arkham faces the worst decision of his life--let the inmates starve to death, or unleash them all on Gotham City.

Batman and Judge Dredd are transported to an alien world ... and forced to meet each other in mortal combat for the amusement of an insane, intergalactic sportsman. It''s a game neither hero wants to win--or can afford to lose ...