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A #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Batman is not a hero. He is just a man. Fallible, vulnerable, and angry. In a Gotham City where friend and foe are indistinguishable, Bruce Wayne''s path toward becoming the Dark Knight is riddled with more obstacles than ever before. Focused on punishing his parents’ true killers, and the corrupt police that allowed them to go free, Bruce Wayne''s thirst for vengeance fuels his mad crusade and no one, not even Alfred, can stop him. In the tradition of the #1 New York Times bestselling Superman: Earth One, writer Geoff Johns and artist Gary Frank re-imagine a new mythology for the Dark Knight, where the familiar is no longer the expected in this long-awaited original graphic novel from DC Comics.

ABSOLUTE INFINITE CRISIS It is the DC Universe’s darkest day… OMAC robots are rampaging, magic is dying, villains are uniting and a war is raging in space. And in the middle of it all, a critical moment has divided Earth’s three greatest heroes: Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman. But long-lost heroes from the past have returned to make things right in the universe…at any cost. Heroes will live, heroes will die, and the DCU will never be the same again! Written by fan-favorite #1 NEW YORK TIMES best-selling author Geoff Johns (DC UNIVERSE: REBIRTH, GREEN LANTERN) with art by superstar artists Phil Jimenez (WONDER WOMAN, SUPERWOMAN) and Andy Lanning (FAIREST), this massive volume also features art by George Pérez, Jerry Ordway and Ivan Reis. Collects the entire series as well as the initial series’ proposal, the script for the first issue, and more!

In 2000, Geoff Johns redefined THE FLASH for a new generation. Now you can re-experience his unforgettable five-year run in these stunning tales of Wally West, The Fastest Man Alive! When the Flash breaks through space and time to reach a parallel Earth, it mirrors our own-except for one big difference: there is no Speed Force. Disconnected from the energy source that powers all super-speedsters, this is a world where The Flash never existed, and has become deadly for anyone who wears a mask. Powerless and hunted by the law, the only way Wally West can survive and escape is to accept help from those he trusts the least-his own Rogues Gallery! This first volume in THE FLASH BY GEOFF JOHNS series collects THE FLASH #164-176 and THE FLASH: IRON HEIGHTS featuring art by Angel Unzueta, Scott Kolins and Ethan Van Sciver.

Superstar Gary Frank joins writer Geoff Johns for a epic story teaming Superman with an adult version of the Legion of Super-Heroes. When he was a boy, Clark Kent was isolated and alone until he met this teen team from the 31st century. Today, it''s been years since Superman saw his childhood friends. Why haven''t they returned to visit him? What''s become of the symbol of Superman in the future? And just why is the future so dangerous for Superman? They warned him away, but now he''s determined to help his friends — even if it means his life! This volume collects ACTION COMICS #858-863.

In 2000, writer Geoff Johns took over THE FLASH and redefined a comic book icon for a new generation. Now, re-experience Geoff’s unforgettable five-year run in these stunning tales of Wally West, the Fastest Man Alive. Wally West may be the Fastest Man Alive, but even he has trouble keeping up with the changes in his life. As the Flash continues to risk his life defending Keystone City, the threat of the Rogues grows in number. As new costumed criminals enter the battle, the Flash must do everything in his power to prevent an attack that is both deadly and personal. This second volume in THE FLASH BY GEOFF JOHNS series collects THE FLASH #177-188, THE FLASH: OUR WORLDS AT WAR #1, FLASH SECRET FILES AND ORIGINS #3, and DC FIRST: FLASH/SUPERMAN #1 featuring art by Scott Kolins, Angel Unzueta and Doug Hazlewood.

RUN RIOT! In 2000, writer Geoff Johns took over THE FLASH and redefined a comic book icon for a new generation. Now reexperience Johns’ unforgettable five-year run in these stunning tales of Wally West, the Fastest Man Alive. What starts as a fantastical journey featuring the Flash and Hawkman taking on the fairy tale horrors of the Brothers Grimm ends up with the fastest man alive racing through Iron Heights Prison as he tries to take down a rampaging Gorilla Grodd. And, in the epic storyline “Blitz,” find out the secret history of the villainous Professor Zoom. All this plus Linda Park, The Flash’s wife, has delivered startling news that has changed Wally West’s life forever! This third volume in THE FLASH BY GEOFF JOHNS series collects THE FLASH #189-200 featuring art by the veteran Flash art team of Scott Kolins and Doug Hazlewood.

Hal Jordan has much to atone for. Possessed by an alien entity, Jordan once dismantled the entire Green Lantern Corps, killing many friends in the process. Now he has regained the trust of his friends and allies and is rebuilding his life as a member of the Corps, a defender of Earth and a human being. But fate won’t let Jordan move beyond his past. The Green Lanterns Jordan thought he had killed may still be alive...and crying for his blood! Collects GREEN LANTERN #4-20.

"For nearly a decade, Geoff Johns was the primary architect of the Green Lantern universe. He created a vibrant world that elegantly built upon and streamlined decades of Green Lantern mythology, earning both critical and commercial success. From the return of Hal Jordan to the introduction of other Lantern Corps, Johns'' run turned the established canon on its head and forever changed the direction of the Green Lantern books"--

It’s been years since the death of Hal Jordan and the end of the Green Lantern Corps. But as the torchbearer Kyle Rayner is about to find out, an adventure of epic and mythological proportions is about to begin as the former Lantern returns to the land of the living to atone for his sins. Collects Green Lantern: Rebirth #1-6, Green Lantern #1-3, Green Lantern Corps: Recharge #1-5 and Green Lantern Secret Files 2005 #1.

Written by Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka, Mark Waid Breakdowns by Keith Giffen Art by various Backup features by Waid and various Covers by J.G. Jones The end is near! As the year races towards its close, we follow our heroes through their final steps in space - and time! From the mean streets of Gotham to the far reaches of deep space, the last weeks tick down to their shattering conclusion. World War III is just the beginning! Plus, more origins of the DC Universe, including the JLA with Ethan Van Sciver and Batman with Andy Kubert! 52: A year without Superman; a year without Batman; a year without Wonder Woman... but not a year without heroes.

A friendly get-together beween the JLA and the JSA degenerates into a slugfest and from the ashes emerges a villainous team made up of members from both sides.

Best-selling writers Geoff Johns (INFINITE CRISIS, GREEN LANTERN) and James Robinson (STARMAN, JSA: THE GOLDEN AGE) continue the massive storyline that changes Superman''s life forever! After a long-lost section of Krypton is miraculously resurrected on Earth, the Man of Steel greets thousands of Kryptonians who are suddenly able to walk among humans. But a jarring culture clash destroys relations between the two species and violence erupts! Soon, the government''s own anti-Kryptonian team sets out to dispatch the erupting conflict and the entire Superman family is affected! Don''t miss this second volume of a 9-part mega-event that alters the Man of Tomorrow down to his core. Collects SUPERMAN #682-683, ACTION COMICS #872-873, SUPERGIRL #35-36.

Written by Geoff Johns Art and cover by Gary Frank & Jonathan Sibal Superstar artist Gary Frank joins writer Geoff Johns for an epic story teaming Superman with an adult version of the Legion of Super-Heroes, originally presented in Action Comics #858-863! When he was a boy, Clark Kent was isolated and alone until he met this teen team from the 31st century. Today, it''s been years since Superman saw his childhood friends. Why haven''t they returned to visit him? What''s become of the symbol of Superman in the future? And just why is the future so dangerous for Superman? They warned him away, but now he''s determined to help his friends - even if it means his life! Advance-solicited; on sale July 9 - 168 pg, FC, $24.99 US

Sinestro has gathered an army of soldiers fuelled by the fear they instill in others. Former Green Lantern Kyle Rayner has been possessed by the entity known as Parallax and now assists the Sinestro Corps in cutting a swath of evil across the universe.

In brightest day and in blackest night, for three-quarters of a century, the hero known as Green Lantern has protected not just Earth, but the entire universe. Bringing together stories from more than seven decades of comics, GREEN LANTERN: A CELEBRATION OF 75 YEARS features stories from all of Earth’s Green Lanterns-from the wartime avenger Alan Scott to brash Guy Gardner, from solemn John Stewart to young, cool Kyle. And, of course, read the rise, fall and redemption of the greatest Green Lantern of them all, Hal Jordan. This crash course in the history of the Emerald Crusader contains GL’s Golden Age debut by Bill Finger and Martin Nodell and Silver Age reinvention at the hands of John Broome and Gil Kane, up through his modern adventures by Geoff Johns. Other legendary talents featured include Alex Toth, Dennis O’Neil, Neal Adams, Mike Grell, Darwyn Cooke, Ethan Van Sciver and Doug Mahnke.

Four of the most critically acclaimed writers in comics¾Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka and Mark Waid¾are joined by breakdown artist Keith Giffen and a host of the industry’s finest pencillers and inkers to create this unprecedented event in comics history. DC’s groundbreaking publication of the weekly comic 52 tells the story of a “missing” year in the DC Universe¾in real time. The cataclysmic events of INFINITE CRISIS have left the world without its three biggest icons¾Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman¾and the question is asked: who will stand up in their absence? Now, in the first of two volumes, 52 is collected with bonus material after each chapter, including concept designs, page breakdowns, scripts, alternate story elements, and more! Collects 52 #1-26.

The new Justice Society regroups just in time to face one of their greatest and most personal enemies - Black Adam! The sorcerer Felix Faust has imprisoned the soul of Isis, Black Adam''s deceased wife. But the Black Marvel just figured that out, and nothing will save Faust from his wrath -- nothing except maybe the Justice Society of America. And in Geoff Johns'' farewell story, the team celebrates the birthday of one of their own - Stargirl! That all leads to an all-new two-parter by classic creator Jerry Ordway as a villain from the JSA''s WWII days returns! Collecting issues #23-28.

Superman''s secret identity has only ever been known to a select few. That all changed the day Manchester Black, a gifted telekinetic, uncovered Clark Kent''s alter ego, setting in motion one of the hardest days in Superman''s life. Looking to avengehis prior defeat at the hands of Superman, Manchester Black amasses an army of super-villains. Over the course of 24 hours, Black''s army of villains systematically attacks all those close to Superman until they meet in an epic showdown.

From #1 New York Times best-selling writer Geoff Johns! For years, Titans Tower has been a haven for young heroes, and has offered them a chance to train alongside their peers and to distinguish themselves from the mentors they will one day replace. After years of dormancy, original Titans Cyborg, Beast Boy, Raven and Starfire aim to recreate that same premise for a new generation of heroes. Their first recruits? The greatest super-powered adolescents around: Robin, Superboy, Kid Flash and Wonder Girl! Geoff Johns--the writer behind some of DC’s greatest titles, including DC UNIVERSE: REBIRTH and INFINITE CRISIS--takes hold of the classic TEEN TITANS franchise in this epic run that helped launch him into comics superstardom alongside artist Mike McKone (JUSTICE LEAGUE UNITED). Collects TEEN TITANS/OUTSIDERS SECRET FILES 2003, TEEN TITANS #1-12 and TEEN TITANS #1/2.

A New York Times Bestseller! Young orphan Billy Batson has bounced from foster home to foster home, but he''s far from the ideal child. Brash and rude, Billy is a troubled teen who just can''t seem to find a calling. But after a fateful night on a subway car, that all will change. Brought to the feet of the magical wizard Shazam at the Rock of Eternity, Billy is imbued with powers beyond any mortal man. By shouting the wizard''s name-Shazam!-the young teen is mystically transformed into the powerhouse known as Captain Marvel! Now given abilities that make him Earth''s Mightiest Mortal at the utterance of a simple phrase, will Billy make the right choices and do what it takes to become a hero? Or will he succumb to the poor choices of youth-and the villainous Black Adam! Geoff Johns and Gary Frank, the team behind the New York Times #1 best-selling graphic novel BATMAN: EARTH ONE, unite to re-invent Captain Marvel as a part of DC Comics-The New 52. Collected here for the first time ever is the series of backups that ran in the pages of Johns'' critically acclaimed JUSTICE LEAGUE. Collects JUSTICE LEAGUE #0, #21 and stories from JUSTICE LEAGUE #7-11, #14-16, #18-20.

Geoff Johns, the writer behind some of DC’s greatest events, including DC UNIVERSE: REBIRTH and INFINITE CRISIS, continues his smashing run on the classic TEEN TITANS franchise with TEEN TITANS BY GEOFF JOHNS BOOK TWO. After misadventures in Hollywood and life-changing revelations for Beast Boy in San Francisco, the Teen Titans earn a much-deserved weekend off. While the Titans’ weekends are usually a chance to get away from it all, this time they’re really gone…to the 31st century. There they must help the Legion of Super-Heroes stop a threat known as the Fatal Five Hundred. Their return trip drops them off a mere ten years into the future, but it’s not a place they want to stay. Most of the team are horrified at what they grow up to become and what these adult Titans do to accomplish their goals. In this second volume, Johns teams with Mike McKone (JUSTICE LEAGUE UNITED) and other artists for his unforgettable reimagining of one of the DC Universe’s staple titles. Collects BEAST BOY #1-4, TEEN TITANS #13-19, TEEN TITANS/LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES SPECIAL #1 and more.

The race towards FLASHPOINT continues in this Flash collection from comics'' hottest writer Geoff Johns and artist Francis Manapul! Collects THE FLASH #8-12. Make way for Hot Pursuit--the latest speedster to come out of the Speed Force! He''s here to make sure no one breaks the speed limit--hero or villain! This hardcover collection of THE FLASH #8-12 leading up to the epic events of FLASHPOINT follows Barry Allen and the family of speedsters, as they try to discover Hot Pursuit''s identity and what he''s doing in Keystone City! This volume also features the origin of Barry Allen''s greatest foe, Professor Zoom! Eobard Thawne''s story is just beginning — and he intends to finish it with The Flash!

The JLA (Justice League of America), made up of the world''s greatest heroes, and the JSA (Justice Society of America), the original super-team, have frequently joined forces to save the Earth in times of crisis. However, this time, they face a challenge greater than any they''ve ever known.

The JLA decides the time has come to tell Batman that they stole part of his memory. However, the League is attacked by the Secret Society of Super-Villains out for vengeance now that their own memories are restored. By the time the dust settles, the League may have won the battle but lost the war.

The Sinestro Corps War is here! Sinestro has gathered an army of soldiers fueled by the fear they instill in others, including Arkillo, Karu-Sil, Cyborg Superman, and more of the most terrifying villains the universe has ever seen! Trapped in the Sinestro Corps'' Citadel, Hal Jordan must find the will-power to face these terrible foes. Collects Green Lantern #18-25, Green Lantern Corps #14-18, Green Lantern Sinestro Corps Special #1, Tales of the Sinestro Corps: Superman Prime #1 and Green Lantern/Sinestro Corps: Secret Files #1.

Writer Geoff Johns took over The Flash in the early 2000s and redefined the comic book icon for a new generation. Now continuing the unforgettable experience that Johns created during his tenure in these amazing tales of the Flash--The Scarlet Speedster! In the wake of Sue Dibny’s murder and Doctor Light’s escape, Wally West wants answers. When Barry Allen confesses one of his greatest regrets from beyond the grave, the fastest man alive must decide to fix a deadly mistake or lose everyone he loves most. This fifth volume in The Flash by Geoff Johns series collects The Flash #214-#225 and #1/2 and Wonder Woman #214, featuring art by Howard Porter (JLA, DC Universe Online Legends) and John Livesay (Superman Beyond, Doom Patrol).

Superboy has been taunted by the secrets of his DNA-—that he’s a clone created from Superman and Lex Luthor. But who cloned him, and why? Meanwhile, the Titans and the Outsiders are rocked to the core as they face two of the most powerful villains in the DCU in an all-out war to destroy the young teams! Alliances will change and bonds will be broken as the teams face their greatest challenge to date. Collects Teen Titans #20-26, #29-31 and Outsiders #24-25.

"Justice League: Origin. It''s the dawn of a new age. Super heroes--like Superman in Metropolis and Gotham''s mysterious Batman--are new and frightening to the world at large. But when a series of strange attacks unleashes an otherworldly threat on Earth, these heroes will have to stand together ... if they can stand each other! Superman. Batman. Wonder Woman. Green Lantern. Flash. Aquaman. Cyborg. Though young and inexperienced, brash and overconfident, each one alone is a powerful force in the battle of good against evil. Together, they may be the only thing on Earth that can stop the alien warlord Darkseid from claiming our planet as his own. Together ... they will become the Justice League!"--

Best-selling writers Geoff Johns (INFINITE CRISIS, GREEN LANTERN) and James Robinson (STARMAN, JSA: THE GOLDEN AGE) unleash a massive storyline that changes Superman’s life forever! After a devastating battle with the alien villain Brainiac, the Man of Steel learns that a piece of his home planet Krypton survived-the shrunken, bottled city of Kandor! And when the city is grown to normal size, it looks like Superman finally has the connection to his past he’s been missing all his life, as thousands of Kryptonians are suddenly able to walk the earth. But his happiness soon turns to dread as relations between the Kryptonians and humans dissolve, and the two cultures face a massive clash! This is just the beginning of a mega-event that alters the Man of Tomorrow down to his core. Collects SUPERMAN: NEW KRYPTON SPECIAL #1, SUPERMAN''S PAL, JIMMY OLSEN SPECIAL #1, SUPERMAN #681, ACTION COMICS #871 and ADVENTURE COMICS SPECIAL FEATURING THE GUARDIAN #1.

Before his legendary runs on GREEN LANTERN, JUSTICE LEAGUE and THE FLASH, Geoff Johns reinvigorated another iconic DC hero-Hawkman! As he struggles to adjust to his new life, Hawkman tries desperately to rekindle his relationship with Hawkgirl. But with no precious memories of their shared past, she wants nothing to do with him-until she learns that the deaths of her parents years ago were actually murders, and she is forced to enlist Hawkman’s help in unlocking the mystery and finding their killer. Hawkman’s past, present and future collide in these stories featuring his surprising interactions with other heroes, including Green Arrow, the Atom and Doctor Fate. You’ll find out why Hawkman is one of DC’ s toughest icons! HAWKMAN BY GEOFF JOHNS BOOK 1 features stories by Geoff Johns (JUSTICE LEAGUE, TEEN TITANS) and James Robinson (STARMAN, SUPERMAN) and art by Rags Morales (ACTION COMICS, HOURMAN), Michael Bair (JSA, IDENTITY CRISIS) and others. Collects HAWKMAN #1-14 and HAWKMAN: SECRET FILES AND ORIGINS #1.

Following the events of Throne of Atlantis, it is deemed necessary to create a new Justice League. This new superhero team is under the command of Col. Steve Travor, of the United States Military''s A.R.G.U.S. division(Advanced Research Group Uniting Superhumans). Signing up for duty with this new incarnation of the JLA are Catwoman, Katana, Green Lantern, Green Arrow, Martian Manhunter, Steve Trevor, Hawkman, Star Girl and the long-awaited return of 80s superhero, Vibe. Collects issues #1-7.

Profiles select members of the Corps, intergalactic warriors fueled by power rings, including members of the Green Lantern Corps, Red Lantern Corps, Agent Orange, Sinestro Corps, Blue Lantern Corps, and the Star Sapphires.

Written by Geoff Johns Art by Carlos Pacheco, Ethan Van Sciver, Ivan Reis and others Cover by Simone Bianchi In this hard-hitting volume, Green Lantern discovers that Lanterns who were left for dead are alive - and it''s up to Hal to set them free. Collects GREEN LANTERN #7-13. 176 pg, FC, $12.99 US

"Originally published in single magazine form in the Flash #1-7, The Flash secret files and origins 2010"--T.p. verso.

On his own, Gar Logan, a.k.a. Beast Boy, tries to resurrect his acting career in Hollywood, only to find himself framed for a crime he didn''t commit. Then, Gar is suddenly normal, but all of the children of San Francisco start exhibiting his abilities and their parents are not too happy about it.