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No one is safe now that Batman''s discovered the connection between Mayor Sharp and Hugo Strange! Commissioner Gordon sees that his "traditional" methods aren''t getting him anywhere...and Batman will have to look elsewhere for help. But just as Strange thinks he has the upper hand in capturing Batman, we learn that once again, Batman''s ahead of the game--with the help of some old friends.

A look back at Gotham before there was an Arkham City, and to when Penguin made his grand splash in to high society with his swinging joint--the Iceberg Lounge! It''s the opening night and Penguin''s basking in his success...until two familiar faces show up to ruin the party and firmly create a "No Clowns Policy" in his life.

The inmates have a secret weapon to try and enter the church: BANE! With his massive, Titan-fueled strength, will even the mighty Azrael be able to stop him?

When Batman arrives at Arkham Asylum to follow up on a clue, it forces him to remember an early encounter with the Joker, one that tied in to a terrifying attack on the citizens of Gotham. What connection does this past episode have to the arch criminal''s current plot from beyond the grave?

Die Vorgeschichte zu BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY! Erfahrt mehr über die Helden und Schurken aus der düsteren Videogame-Welt von BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY! Im Prequel zum international erfolgreichen Spiele-Hit dreht sich alles um den Dunklen Ritter und Jim Gordon im digitalen Gotham City. Doch auch die Rivalität zwischen Catwoman und Two-Face sowie die sinisteren Pläne von Hugo Strange stehen im Fokus! Neue Abenteuer aus der Welt des Videogame-Hits!

Immediately after the death of Joker, the news rips through both Arkham City and Gotham. Arkham City erupts in violence, headed up by the grief-crazed Harley Quinn. The police try to take control of the situation, while Batman finds a post-mortem message from the Joker himself!

Flashback to Gotham before Arkham City, to the last time Catwoman, Poison Ivy, and Harley Quinn worked together! The Sirens are hot on the case of an animal-killing criminal and everything should be running like clockwork, but once Batman arrives will his presence split the team?

Batman learns the full extent of Joker''s horrific plans for revenge. Even from beyond the grave, Joker''s diabolical plotting causes a full-scale riot--both in Gotham and in Arkham City. A final clue sends Batman rushing to Arkham Asylum to try and save the city, but will he get there in time?

In final chapter of "Eviction Notice," Black Mask is feeling the heat from all sides. But he''s only interested in playing for one team--his own. Will he be able to use his insider''s knowledge of Arkham City to his advantage?

Darkseid has kidnapped Jason Blood and plans to free the demon Etrigan who, because of Merlin''s curse, shares Jason''s body--and it is up to the members of the Justice League to confront the supervillain on the planet Apokolips and discover why he needs Etrigan.

Final chapter. Arkham Asylum is in ruins, destroyed by the Joker''s posthumous act of terror. The media and the Gotham police pour in, searching for Batman, only to find shreds of his uniform amidst the rubble. Has the Joker accomplished in death what he could not achieve in life?

Batman flashes back to an early encounter with Talia, and her father, Ra''s al Ghul. When she and her father save Batman''s life, will the three be able to forge a partnership to save the world?

Black Mask just arrived inside Arkham City, and he''s already making friends...and enemies. In the epic gang war between Joker and Penguin, which side will Black Mask choose? Or will he go rogue?

Batman''s fallen under the hallucinogenic power of Mad Hatter''s drugs...just like the kidnapped Alices he''s trying to free. And it doesn''t help that the drugs make them appear to be nightmarish visions out of Alice in Wonderland--and they''re fighting back! How will he be able to free them and take down Mad Hatter if he''s busy fighting the Jabberwocky?!

The critically acclaimed all-ages series returns in this second volume of Batman: L''il Gotham! During Japan''s Month of Waters, Aquaman calls upon the Bat-family to face off against all manner of sea creatures. And when Uncle Sam steals all of the fireworks on Independence Day, Batman must stop him before he can detonate one explosive celebration!

ÒTHE EIGHTH DEADLY SINÓ part one. A murdered priest. A desecrated grave marker. A kidnapped child. A secret key. A mystery whose solution could upset the world order. For Batman and Robin to stop the rampage of a zealot named Amon, the Sixth Sinner, they first have to halt a deadlier foe intent on making sure Amon succeeds. To end the killer''s mad scheme, Batman faces Azrael, Death''s Dark Knight!

The Justice League battles with the Injustice Gang to ward off a global ice age.

They say that all''s fair in love and war...and in the gang war between Penguin and Joker, you''ll never believe how Deadshot is used to pull a fast one--but on who?!

Duck Dodgers has always been the 24-1/2 century’s greatest hero—until today! His faithful partner, Eager Young Space Cadet, was just promoted to the rank of Commander, placing Dodgers in unfamiliar territory. As the new Commander takes the conn, their new mission is to go beyond Planet X to discover…Planet Y! Will they uncover the universe’s greatest secrets, or will Dodgers become the Uneager Old Space Curmudgeon and steer them off course?

In this first chapter of the "Uninvited Guests" arc, Hugo Strange gives us a peek into his diabolical plans...for Arkham City and beyond. Will Batman be able to stop him in time?

The Arkham City sewers aren''t a nice place to be, especially for the unlucky clown thugs chosen by Joker to patrol the area. Not only do they have Batman to watch out for, but as they are soon to find out--Killer Croc''s around, and he might be ready for dinner!

Freak. Reject. Loner. Sideshow attraction. Killer. Here is the tragic tale of Arkham City''s most fearsome menace, the sewer-dwelling Killer Croc. Find out where he came from and how he ended up where he is today. It''s an origin that''s as heartbreaking as it is terrifying.

“Heartwarming, hilarious and beautiful stories that comic fans of all ages can enjoy.” -CBR “This is a Bat book every DC fan should be reading.” -IGN Deck the halls and light a sparkler as Gotham’s tiniest and mightiest celebrate Halloween, Thanksgiving, Comic-Con, Lunar New Year, Cinco de Mayo and everything in between in these holiday-themed all-ages stories from Dustin Nguyen and Derek Fridolfs, featuring li’l Batman, li’l Robin and all your favorite li’l bad guys. Collects Batman: Li’l Gotham #1-12 and more!

The enchanting Zatanna Zatara has the hottest stage act in Las Vegas. And unlike the parlor tricks peddled by other would-be Houdinis around town, Zatanna’s magic is no illusion. It’s real. The dazzling Mistress of Magic can warp reality with just a few backwards words. But the supernatural is powerful…and in the wrong hands, it’s deadly. So when mystical menaces start causing trouble, Zee steps in to stop them—from the evil sorcerer Brother Night to possessed puppets to nightmare demons. But things get complicated fast when the foe is the ghost of someone she loves!Superstar writer Paul Dini (Batman: The Animated Series) works his magic on this fan-favorite series, with the help of Adam Beechen (BATMAN BEYOND), Jamal Igle (SUPERGIRL), Stephane Roux (BATMAN BLACK AND WHITE), Chad Hardin (HARLEY QUINN), Cliff Chiang (WONDER WOMAN) and more. Collects ZATANNA #1-16 and ZATANNA: EVERYDAY MAGIC #1.

There are many mental illnesses present in the minds of ARKHAM CITY residents...but there''s one on the rise, and it''s of special interest to Hugo Strange. It affects the criminals and his Tyger guards alike and appears to be characterized by an almost paranoid fear of a certain dark detective.

Hugo Strange and his Tyger soldiers use increasingly desperate and dangerous means to try and capture Batman--even at the risk of harming innocent bystanders! As Batman and Commissioner Gordon hash over this latest eruption of violence, it becomes clear that Strange will take down anyone who tries to stand in his way. The only question is--who will be next?

Four color fear! When Velma’s favorite graphic novel character leaps off the comic page to terrorize the city, it’s up to the Mystery Gang to become dark fright detectives to stop this imaginary character from becoming a real life super-villain.

A disguised Robin has infiltrated Penguin''s fighting pit, where survivors get to join the crime lord''s gang. But an uninvited Bane is not looking for Cobblepot''s approval, just the Titan drug in his possession. The tables quickly turn, though, when Penguin produces another imposing adversary who might be more than a match for Bane.

Learn how the Abramovici conjoined twins made their way from a small Siberian village to a traveling freak show, and finally to the depraved insanity of ARKHAM CITY. What role did Joker have in their journey to Arkham City...and also their horrific separation?

Wayne Manor is under siege by Tyger Soldiers, as Robin and Nightwing try to fend off the attack. With their mentor in Arkham City, is there any way they can stop Hugo Strange''s last-ditch effort to destroy Batman''s world?

For too long, Poison Ivy has played with men''s hearts and been a pawn in their games--but no more! Now that Batman is gone, she will grow into a force of nature unlike anything Gotham City has seen before!

Jump back into the lunacy that is Hugo Strange''s ARKHAM CITY and see how the inmates live--and continue to cause utter chaos! In this chapter, find out just why Penguin has a "No Clowns Policy!"

The case of the citizens of Arkham City versus Joker BEGINS! Judge Harvey Dent calls many witnesses for the prosecution to the stand to argue in favor of convicting Joker...but Joker has a key ally as his defense attorney. When it comes time to deliberate, the jury''s interrupted by a surprise, last minute witness!

Batman crashes the trial of Joker and causes a full-scale riot! Juror versus juror, defendant versus Judge--and everyone versus Batman. But in this case, will anyone make it out alive?

An all-new era of GOTHAM ACADEMY begins here with the four-issue ''Gotham Academy Yearbook'' story! It''s yearbook time at Gotham Academy, and Olive, Maps and the gang share some lost adventures from the past year. Some of the best writers and artists from comics and beyond join forces with the creative team behind Gotham City''s top boarding school for this very special new chapter.

"My name is Bruce Wayne, and I''m the new kid (UGH) at Ducard Academy. I can''t say for certain, but I think something fishy''s going on. There''s a gang of clowns roaming the halls, a kid named Bane wants to beat me up, and the guidance counselor, Hugo Strange, seems really, well, strange. At least I have two new friends -- Clark and Diana are kinda cool, I guess. We''re going to solve this case no matter what, even if I have to convince Alfred to let me stay up past eleven."--Back cover of Volume 1.