New Releases by Brian Azzarello

Finally the last entry in Frank Miller''s acclaimed Dark Knight trilogy is published in deluxe Absolute edition format! It''s been three years since the Batman defeated Lex Luthor and saved the world from tyranny. Three years since anyone has seen Gotham City''s guardian alive. Wonder Woman, Queen of the Amazons...Hal Jordan, the Green Lantern...Superman, the Man of Steel...all of the Dark Knight''s allies have retreated from the front lines of the war against injustice. But now a new war is beginning. An army of unimaginable power led by Superman''s own daughter is preparing to claim Earth as their new world. The only force that can stop this master race--Batman--is dead. Long live the new Batman...ABSOLUTE BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT: MASTER RACE collects the full nine-issue miniseries and its minicomic tie-in issues. Written by comics legend Frank Millerand Brian Azzarello, the series features incredible artwork from superstar artist Andy Kubert (FLASHPOINT), as well as Klaus Janson(THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS), John Romita Jr.(ALL-STAR BATMAN), Eduardo Risso (100 BULLETS) and Frank Miller himself! This volume also includes over 150 variant covers, a sketchbook gallery packed with behind-the-scenes extras and the prequel story DARK KNIGHT RETURNS: THE LAST CRUSADE, by Miller, Azzarello and Romita Jr.

The Eisner Award-winning team of writer Brian Azzarello and artist Eduardo Risso returns to the 100 Bullets saga for a tale of shattered trust and blood vengeance. 100 Bullets: Brother Lono: The Deluxe Edition collects the complete eight-issue series in oversized hardcover for the first time ever, with a brand-new eight-page 100 Bullets story by Azzarello and Risso exclusive to this collection, an introduction by acclaimed author Matz (The Killer), a connecting cover by Dave Johnson that continues the prior 100 Bullets Deluxe Edition covers, and more!

How far would you go for revenge? If you were given a chance at deadly retribution with a guarantee that the law could not touch you—in the form of a special briefcase containing an untraceable gun and 100 rounds of ammunition—would you take it? To the damaged and downtrodden, the offer is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to even their scores. But beyond the dilemma of whether to pull the trigger lies a deeper and even more troubling concern: just who is making these actions possible—and why? Collects 100 Bullets #1-19 and a short story from Vertigo: Winter’s Edge #3.

L’ispirazione si trova nei luoghi più diabolici. Mentre i dipinti di Faith scatenano un uragano di polemiche e applausi nel mondo dell’arte, la ragazza scompare misteriosamente. È una trovata pubblicitaria? Un grido disperato della giovane pittrice in cerca di aiuto? Oppure dietro c’è qualcosa di molto più sinistro, scioccante e soprattutto tremendamente eccitante? Nel capitolo conclusivo della saga firmata da Azzarello e Llovet, l’Inferno spalancherà le sue porte.

Faith’s descent isn’t always pretty, but it’s sexy as hell. After Faith’s paintings take the art world by storm, she vanishes as quickly as she comes, leaving tongues wagging. Is her disappearance a wild publicity stunt, a cry for help from an uninitiated artist, or something altogether too sinister to fathom? With Louis Thorne behind her catastrophic rise to stardom... who’s really to say? Faith and the devil go head-to-head in this final chapter of New York Times bestseller Brian Azzarello (Moonshine, Batman: Damned) and Maria Llovet’s (Luna, Heartbeat) erotically charged series about sexual and magical awakenings and those caught in the crosshairs of good and evil. Collects Faithless III #1-6.

Two of comics’ most celebrated creators, Brian Azzarello and Alex Maleev, team up to pit Task Force X against their deadliest target yet—The Joker! Critically acclaimed and bestselling author Brian Azzarello (100 Bullets, Batman: Damned) and Eisner Award-winning art legend Alex Maleev (Daredevil, Event Leviathan) collaborate for the first time in this DC Black Label series pitting Red Hood, Harley Quinn, Firefly, and more of DC’s most villainous criminals against The Joker! When Task Force X’s Amanda Waller sets her sights on Batman’s greatest foe, she enlists the Dark Knight’s former partner Jason Todd to track down the Clown Prince of Crime and put an end to his mad reign of terror. But The Joker has plans of his own, and he takes control of the Squad, forcing them to do his bidding! This volume collects Suicide Squad: Get Joker #1-3.

Wer ist der Dunkle Ritter von Flashpoint? Und welche Tragödien erleben Deadman und die Flying Graysons, als ihr Zirkus ein Europa bereist, das vom Krieg zwischen Atlantis und dem Königreich der Amazonen bedroht ist?

Torpedo-turned-werewolf Lou Pirlo finally returns to NYC, and he’s come at just about the worst possible time. With Prohibition on its last legs, happy days are here no longer for those in the rum-running business. As an all-out war brews between Joe the Boss and the Holts of Appalachia—AND Lou’s lost love Delia returns—Lou’s life is about to get a whole lot messier…or is it bloodier? Writer BRIAN AZZARELLO and artist EDUARDO RISSO, the Eisner Award-winning creative team behind the crime classic 100 Bullets, bring this brutal series to its sobering conclusion. Collects MOONSHINE #23-28

“THE WELL,” Part Six In this blood- and booze-drenched conclusion of BRIAN AZZARELLO and EDUARDO RISSO’s sorry tale, Lou finds himself in a graveyard of his own making—but who will be left to face when our fallen torpedo heads for his last roundup?

Dark Fantasy trifft erotische Comic-Kunst in dieser aufregenden, tabulosen Dreiecksgeschichte. Bestsellerautor Brian Azzarello (BATMAN: DAMNED, 100 BULLETS) und Zeichnerin Maria Llovet (Eros/Psyche) erzählen in ihrem ebenso sinnlichen wie übersinnlichen Thriller FAITHLESS von der jungen Malerin Faith. Sie dringt weiter in die Welt der Lust und der Leidenschaft, jedoch auch der dunklen Magie und der höllischen Mächte vor. Ihr Körper und ihre Seele werden stimuliert und strapaziert wie nie, während sie mehr über teuflische Verführung und ihre eigenen Kräfte lernt. Berauschende Comic-Erotik nur für Erwachsene!

Faith embarks on a journey deep into the exclusive art world with hellish consequences after she accompanies her lovers, the free-spirited Poppy and the elusive Louis, straight into the the epicenter of dark magic, Turin, Italy. As she dabbles with new paint and new partners, her own power begins to shed light on who or what she truly is and the devil will be by her side to guide her hand . . . New York Times bestselling writer Brian Azzarello (Batman: Damned, 100 Bullets) and artist Maria Llovet (Heartbeat) present the next chapter of their acclaimed erotic thriller as Faith descends into the world of dark magic and the even darker corners of the human soul. Collects Faithless II #1-6 for mature audiences.

DC Comics: The Art of Lee Bermejo collects the boldest and most iconic work of celebrated comics artist Lee Bermejo! Known for his incredible and distinctive work on the Joker and Lex Luthor: Man of Steel collaborations with writer Brian Azzarello, Before Watchmen: Rorschach, a long list of powerfully compelling covers, and more, Lee Bermejo’s work speaks for itself! This volume is a beautiful and brilliant showcase of Bermejo’s art and features commentary on some of his favorite titles, essays from fellow comics professional and friends, behind-the-scenes artwork, and an extensive gallery of some of his finest covers.

JOKER IST TOT EIN DÜSTERES BATMAN-MEISTERWERK Blutüberströmt torkelt Batman durch das nächtliche Gotham City und bricht in einer schmutzigen Gasse zusammen. Als er wieder zu sich kommt, erfährt er, dass der Joker ermordet wurde, und mehr und mehr verdichten sich die Hinweise darauf, dass Batman selbst es war, der seinen Erzfeind getötet hat. Doch daran fehlt ihm jede Erinnerung. Auf der Suche nach der Wahrheit trifft der Dunkle Ritter auf finstere Gestalten wie den Okkultisten John Constantine oder die irre Harley Quinn. Und dann offenbart sich ihm ein geradezu dämonisches Geheimnis aus seiner eigenen Kindheit ... Die eigenständige Batman-Saga von Top-Autor Brian Azzarello (BATMAN: DARK KNIGHT III, HELLBLAZER), in atmosphärisch dichten Bilder inszeniert von Ausnahmekünstler Lee Bermejo (BATMAN: JOKER), ist eine düstere Mischung aus Roman noir und Horror-Krimi – erstmals komplett in einem Band! Enthält: Batman : Damned 1-3

Murder, passion, and criminal enterprise are presented here at their darkest, directly from the most talented writers and artists in crime comics! In these thirteen pitch-black noir stories, you''ll find deadly conmen and embittered detectives converging on femme fatales and accidental murderers, all presented in sharp black and white by masters of the craft. Featuring stories by Brian Azzarello, Jeff Lemire, Ed Brubaker, Sean Phillips, and many more of crime comics'' top talent!

Die junge, frustrierte Faith glaubt an Magie. Als sie die Künstlerin Poppy trifft, betritt nicht nur die Lust ihr Leben, sondern endlich auch das Okkulte. Doch dass die Welt nun auf Faiths Begierden reagiert, lockt zugleich die Mächte der Finsternis an. Die viel gelobte neue Serie von Bestsellerautor Brian Azzarello und Künstlerin Maria Llovet: erotisch, düster, sinnlich und atemberaubend gezeichnet!

Eisner Award-winning author Brian Azzarello brings readers the story of Sgt. Rock. One that asks, is there room for humanity in war? This thought-provoking story presents a tale that calls into question the double standards of humanity and morality during wartime. In the midst of a covert World War II mission, Sgt. Rock discovers that four of his prisoners were brutally murdered during the night. With the fifth and only surviving prisoner on the run, the sergeant must determine if the cold-blooded murderer is a member of Easy Company or the German escapee. A moralistic murder mystery set against the backdrop of war, this book examines the fine line between being a soldier and a sadistic killer.

"THE ANGEL''S SHARE," Part Three The Torso Killer continues to terrorize the citizens of Cleveland and werewolf Lou Pirlo is the prime suspect!

Das Spiel der Götter... Hippolyta, die Königin der Amazonen, hat eine lange Zeit ein düsteres Geheimnis vor ihrer Tochter Diana bewahrt. Als die ebenso kriegerische wie heldenhafte Prinzessin nun die Wahrheit über ihre Herkunft erfährt, wird ihre Welt erschüttert. Zumal dieses Geheimnis den Zorn der Göttin Hera auf sie lenkt. Doch nicht nur Wonder Woman ist in Gefahr, wenn Hera und andere Götter und Gestalten der griechischen Mythologie einmal mehr in die Geschicke der Menschen eingreifen.

The award-winning creative team behind Batman: Damned, Brian Azzarello and Lee Bermejo, present one of the most chilling Joker stories ever told, now in a Deluxe edition. The Joker has been mysteriously released from Arkham Asylum, and he''s not happy about what''s been happening in his city while he''s been away. What follows is a harrowing night of revenge, murder, and manic crime as only The Joker can deliver. He will take everything that is owed to him from the likes of the Penguin, the Riddler, Two-Face, Killer Croc, and of course, Batman...This Deluxe edition includes a section of previously unpublished developmental art by Bermejo. Also eatures an additional story by Brian Azzarello and Lee Bermejo that will first be published in THE JOKER 80TH ANNIVERSARY 100-PAGE SUPER SPECTACULAR #1.

The award-winning creative team of 100 Bullets puts its stamp on the Dark Knight! A dead girl''s body is found in a Gotham City landfill, and the discovery sends Batman on a journey that pits him against The Joker, Killer Croc, and more! Gotham is a city of shadows, as twisted and dangerous as the monsters and maniacs who haunt it. As he pursues a murderer down a path that leads to some of his greatest enemies, can even the Dark Knight Detective withstand the city''s psychological horrors? Collects Batman #620-625.

DER JOKER IST TOT. Batman flieht schwer verletzt aus einem Krankenwagen und torkelt blutüberströmt durch Gotham City. An der Grenze zwischen Leben und Tod begegnet er dem Okkultisten John Constantine und erfährt, dass sein irrer Erzfeind Joker ermordet wurde. Böse Mächte scheinen sich gegen den Dunklen Ritter verschworen zu haben, und es kommen düstere, geradezu dämonische Geheimnisse aus Bruce Waynes Kindheit ans Licht... Unter dem Black Label präsentieren Top-Künstler grandiose Geschichten in der Tradition von BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE und BATMAN: DER DUNKLE PRINZ – unabhängige Comics, die sich besonders gut für Neueinsteiger oder Gelegenheitsleser eignen. Geschrieben wurde die dreibändige Geschichte von Brian Azzarello (BATMAN: DARK KNIGHT III, HELLBLAZER) und Lee Bermejo (BATMAN: JOKER).

DER WAHNSINN GEHT WEITER... Batmans Ermittlungen im Fall des ermordeten Jokers führen ihn in einen Nachtclub voller Gangster, wo der dämonische Rapper J Blood das Blut der Meute zum Kochen bringt. Doch dann versinkt Gotham in Feuer und Wahnsinn, und dem Dunklen Ritter bleiben nur schwer zu durchschauende okkulte Verbündete wie Constantine und Deadman. Gleichzeitig wird deutlich, dass das Leben des jungen Bruce Wayne und seiner Eltern bereits früh von Finsternis umschlungen wurde... Unter dem Black Label präsentieren einige der zurzeit besten Comic-Künstler großartige Storys ganz in der Tradition von BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE und BATMAN: DER DUNKLE PRINZ – unabhängige Comics für Kenner, Neueinsteiger und Gelegenheitsleser. In BATMAN: DAMNED konfrontieren Brian Azzarello (BATMAN: DARK KNIGHT III, HELLBLAZER) und Lee Bemejo (BATMAN: JOKER) den Dunklen Ritter mit allerhand Abgründen und Albträumen.

"100 Bullets"-Maestro Brian Azzarello und Zeichnergenie J. G. Jones präsentieren eine weitere Vorgeschichte zu den Ereignissen des Kultcomics "Watchmen"! Neben Rorschach gehört Eddie Blake, der Comedian, sicher zu den fragwürdigsten "Helden" des Watchmen-Universums, und in dieser Ausgabe erkennen wir, wieso. Von der Ermordung JFKs über die Friedensdemos in San Francisco bis hin zum Einsatz im Vietnam-Krieg: Für den Comedian ist alles nur ein einziger großer Witz! Die komplette Miniserie in einem Band! Von den Superstars Brian Azzarello und J. G. Jones! Das Prequel zum Comic-Klassiker "Watchmen"!

100 Bullets Loyalität hat ihren Preis. Der eskalierende Konflikt zwischen dem Trust und dessen ehemaligem Soldaten, Agent Graves, hat bereits Dutzende von Leben gekostet – aber nicht alle Betroffenen sind wirklich tot. Einige Opfer landeten in Gefängnissen, sowohl physischen wie psychischen. Sie sehen die Tage verstreichen, während ihre Wunden langsam heilen. Aber die Fronten des düsteren Schlachtfelds verschieben sich zusehends, und einige dieser Gefangenen erkennen, dass, obwohl sie von Wänden aus Stahlbeton oder Mauern der Sucht umgeben sind, der Krieg keineswegs vor der Tür bleibt. Genauso wenig wie Kugeln, die niemand zurückverfolgen kann.

A cataclysmic event has struck Earth, and no one is left unaffected-not even Superman! But how could millions of people vanish without a trace? And how far is Superman willing to go to find the answers? The complete 12-part saga written by Brian Azzarello, with sensational art by Jim Lee, is collected in one deluxe volume.

The superstar, critically acclaimed team behind BATMAN: DAMNED and JOKER deliver a bold story in which readers get a glimpse into the mind of Superman’s longtime foe, revealing why Luthor chooses to be the proverbial thorn in the Man of Steel’s side: to save humanity from an untrustworthy alien being. Celebrate the tenth anniversary of LUTHOR with this brand new DC Black Label edition.

The first new series from DC Black Label is collected in a spectacular new hardcover! The Joker is dead. There is no doubt about that. But whether Batman finally snapped his scrawny neck or some other sinister force in Gotham City did the deed is still a mystery. Problem is, Batman can''t remember... and the more he digs into this labyrinthian case, the more his mind starts to doubt everything he''s uncovering. So who better to set him straight than... John Constantine? Problem with that is as much as John loves a good mystery, he loves messing with people''s heads even more. So with John''s "help," the pair will delve into the sordid underbelly of Gotham as they race toward the mind-blowing truth of who murdered The Joker. BATMAN: DAMNED is a supernatural horror story told by two of comics'' greatest modern creators-a visceral thrill-ride that proudly puts the "black" in BLACK LABEL. This new collection includes a sketch gallery and other bonus features.

In this new collection, Swamp Thing is out of his element as he shepherds a lost boy through a blinding blizzard and other hazards of a strange, frozen tundra. In this touching and harrowing tale of survival, the pair must navigate countless threats throughout a bewildering terrain-with a bloodthirsty snow monster hot on their heels. But how long can they rely on each other? Plus, on Halloween, the barrier between worlds grows thin-and only the Swamp Thing is strong enough to face the monsters that come from the other side. In addition, this book features the final Swamp Thing story from the monster’s co-creator, Len Wein. Originally intended as the start of a new series, it is presented here with art by Kelley Jones. Collects stories from SWAMP THING WINTER SPECIAL #1, SWAMP THING HALLOWEEN HORROR GIANT #1 and stories from CURSED COMICS CAVALCADE #1 and YOUNG MONSTERS IN LOVE #1.

From writer Brian Azzarello and artist Lee Bermejo, the team behind the best-selling BATMAN: DAMNED, JOKER tells the story of one very dark night in Gotham City—a harrowing night of revenge, murder and crime as only The Joker can deliver it, as he brutally takes back his stolen assets from the Penguin, the Riddler, Two-Face, Killer Croc and others.

The stunning conclusion to the groundbreaking miniseries by the critically acclaimed team of writer Brian Azzarello and artist Lee Bermejo is here! BatmanÕs most baffling case brings him face to face with his worst nightmare in this highly anticipated finale!