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Graphic novels to read anywhere: DC Compact Comics collect DC''s bestselling, most iconic stories in a new size! Marked by the blood-red bat emblem, Kate Kane is a soldier fighting her own private war - one that began years ago and haunts her every waking moment. A new villain has emerged in Gotham, masquerading as Alice, inspired by Alice in Wonderland. She sees herself as the hero in her own twisted fairytale with Gotham as her personal Wonderland. Kate Kane, also known as the Batwoman, is tasked with stopping Alice before she unleashes a deadly poison throughout the city. Presented in the Compact Comics format, get the critically acclaimed graphic novel for only $9.99! Collects: Detective Comics #854-860.

Marked by the blood-red bat emblem, Kate Kane is a soldier fighting her own private war - one that began years ago and haunts her every waking moment. In this first tale, Batwoman battles a madwoman known only as Alice, inspired by Alice in Wonderland, who sees her life as a fairy tale and everyone around her as expendable extras! Batwoman must stop Alice from unleashing a toxic death cloud over all of Gotham City -- but Alice has more up her sleeve than just poison, and Batwoman''s life will never ever be the same again.

LA FAMIGLIA SOPRA TUTTO! In un futuro distopico non troppo distante, il concetto di governo è quantomeno singolare, le risorse sono scarse e il possesso è legge. Sedici grandi Famiglie si sono spartite il potere, e oltre a difendere gelosamente ciò che hanno sfruttano gli “Scarti” che a fatica sopravvivono nei loro territori. Ognuna di esse ha come protettore un Lazarus, e per i Carlyle tale ruolo è ricoperto da Forever, il cui scopo è proteggere i membri e i beni della sua famiglia a tutti i costi, con l’inganno e con la forza. Ferita mortalmente in combattimento, Forever poco alla volta scoprirà che non tutto è ciò che sembra, e che la sua esistenza potrebbe essere solo una tragica bugia… Questo il punto di partenza del capolavoro firmato da Greg Rucka (Wonder Woman) e Michael Lark (Captain America), di cui questo volume raccoglie i primi quattro archi narrativi arricchendoli con una nutrita sezione di approfondimenti e di materiali extra inediti. [CONTIENE LAZARUS (2013) 1-21 E LAZARUS: FAMILY PRELUDE]

One of the greatest storytellers of his generation, Grant Morrison’s arrival in the world of the dark knight changed the character forever. Witness the deconstruction of a hero and the beginning of one of comic’s greatest epics. Collects Batman #655-658, #663-675, and stories from 52 #30 and #47.

Natasha Romanoff ha sempre condotto un’esistenza quantomeno avventurosa. Addestrata come spia in Unione Sovietica, ha in seguito cambiato schieramento e si è affermata come un’eroina valorosa. Ma ora i suoi giorni come Vedova Nera potrebbero essere giunti al termine: Yelena Belova, una giovane e promettente “studentessa” della Stanza Rossa, infatti, ha tutte le intenzioni di reclamare tale titolo per sé. Tre miniserie complete ci mostrano uno scontro generazionale senza precedenti tra due assassine implacabili e ci raccontano un’avventura in solitaria di Yelena ambientata nel mondo del crimine moscovita. Storia di Devin Grayson (X-Men: Evolution) e Greg Rucka (The Punisher), disegni di J.G. Jones (Marvel Boy), Scott Hampton. (Batman: Night Cries) e Igor Kordey (X-Treme X-Men). [CONTIENE BLACK WIDOW (1999) 1-3, BLACK WIDOW (2001) 1-3, BLACK WIDOW: PALE LITTLE SPIDER (2002) 1-3]

SERIES PREMIERE In the 11th Millennium of the rule of the Eternal Empress, a squad of planet-smashing super soldiers find their routine mission to be anything but. These are the Forged. They take no prisoners. Written by GREG RUCKA & ERIC TRAUTMANN and brought to the page by MIKE HENDERSON, embark upon an over-the-top pulp adventure of sex, violence, and sci-fi inspired by Conan, Heavy Metal, and other comics you tried to hide from your parents.

Every secret has a price, and every family has their secrets. As the five-year long Conclave War comes to a close, the plans of Malcolm Carlyle collide with those of his Lazarus and daughter, Forever. The bill is coming due. For Malcolm, it''s a price he''s willing to pay, especially when it comes to his Family''s eternal rival, Jakob Hock. For Forever, freedom will be paid for in bloodÉand not just her own. Collects LAZARUS #27-28 & LAZARUS: RISEN #5-7

Gotham City: a town teeming with corrupt cops, ruthless crime lords, petty thieves ... and just a small handful that would oppose them. Grizzled veteran Harvey Bullock, Captain Maggie Sawyer, Detective Renee Montoya and the GCPD are the law force that stands between order and complete anarchy. Gotham''s Finest work around the clock to not only keep the world''s most psychotic criminals off the street... but also cleaning up the mess left behind by Batman''s one-man war on crime. This Eisner Award-winning series follows the detectives of Gotham City''s Special Crimes Unit as they navigate against the city''s greatest villains--in the shadow of Batman himself. Collects issues #1-40.

The monumental crossover event that changed Gotham City and the Dark Knight forever collected in one volume for the first time. After suffering a cataclysmic earthquake, the U.S. government has deemed Gotham City uninhabitable and ordered all citizens to leave. It is now months later and those that have refused to vacate ''No Man''s Land'' live amidst a citywide turf war in which the strongest prey on the weak. Batman and his allies including the enigmatic new Batgirl, Nightwing, Oracle and Robin must fight to save Gotham during its darkest hour and return Justice to the destroyed city. Includes Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #116-121, Azrael: Agent of the Bat #51-57, Batman #563-568, Batman: Shadow of the Bat #83-88, Detective Comics #730-735, Catwoman #72-74, Robin #67, The Batman Chronicles #16-17, Nightwing #35-37, Batman: No Man''s Land (Collector''s) #1, Batman: No Man''s Land Gallery #1, and Young Justice In No Man''s Land #1

In Bioware''s dark fantasy world of Thedas there are those who are willing to sacrifice their humanity for wealth and power, and those who will die to protect innocent people from them. The heroes of Thedas are often from unlikely places, some are pulled in to save the day by an odd string of fate, others seek adventure out on their own. These are their stories. The lonely king Alistair seeks out his father who was "lost at sea" fifteen years prior, but now he has a reason to think the old king is still alive. With the help of his friends, Varric the silver tongued Dwarven rogue and Isabella the legendary pirate, Alistair just may find out what happened to his father. The small party will face down assassins, dragons, Qunari elites, corrupted mages and more in their epic quest. As a great cataclysm causes a rift in the sky to tear open, two mercenaries find themselves pulled into fighting alongside the Inquisition against eldritch horrors from the Fade and monstrous soldiers corrupted by red lyrium. Meanwhile, across the sea, in Kirkwall, a drunken knight and his deft squire stumble upon a nefarious plot to steal a priceless relic. Their best solution: steal it first. This will be a must have collection for Dragon Age fans everywhere. Collects Dragon Age: The Silent Grove #1-6, Dragon Age: Those Who Speak #1-3, Dragon Age: Until We Sleep #1-3, Dragon Age: Magekiller #1-5, and Dragon Age: Knight Errant #1-5.

New York Times bestselling creators GREG RUCKA and NICOLA SCOTT return with their chilling witchcraft cop saga, BLACK MAGICK! The walls separating Detective Rowan Black''s worlds of witchcraft and police work have begun to crumble, and the forces targeting her are now revealed. But what they want, why they want it, and what they''ll do to get it will impact more than Rowan alone. As the occult and infernal collide, those closest to Rowan may find themselves consumed as Rowan herself comes to embrace her power. Collects BLACK MAGICK #12-16

Natasha Romanoff ha sempre condotto una vita avventurosa. Un tempo spia al servizio dell’Unione Sovietica, in seguito è diventata una super eroina, un membro degli Avengers e un agente dello S.H.I.E.L.D. I suoi giorni come Vedova Nera rischiano però di essere giunti al termine! Yelena Belova è la prima studentessa della Stanza Rossa ad aver superato i punteggi di Natasha, e ora è pronta a prendersi il titolo che ritiene le spetti di diritto. In un unico volume le tre minisierie che tra la fine degli anni 90 e l’inizio del decennio successivo hanno ridefinito il personaggio di Black Widow, scritte da Devin Grayson e Greg Rucka e illustrate da J.G. Jones, Scott Hampton e Igor Kordey, in un indimenticabile concentrato di spionaggio, azione e tragedia. [Contiene Black Widow (1999) 1-3, Black Widow (2001) 1-3 e Black Widow: Pale Little Spider (2002) 1-3]

She uncovered the most dangerous secret in the DC Universe...now she just has to prove it! After a press briefing at the White House-and carrying a secret that could disrupt Superman’s life-Lois Lane embarks on a harrowing journey to uncover a threat to her husband and a plot that reaches the highest levels of international power brokers and world leaders. Bestselling writer Greg Rucka and acclaimed artist Mike Perkins team up for a tale of conspiracy, intrigue, and murder that tests the limits of tough-as-nails investigative journalist Lois Lane. As the mystery deepens, the Question hunts the people responsible for an attempt on the reporter’s life. But do they want her dead because of what she knows or to stop her from finding out more? Collects Lois Lane #1-12.

WAHRE BESTIEN Wonder Woman kämpft mit dem Lasso der Wahrheit und der Macht der Götter für das Gute. Auf einmal aber muss sie erkennen, dass jemand ihre persönlichen Erinnerungen manipuliert und ihre eigene Geschichte verändert. Noch schlimmer für sie ist, dass ihr der Weg in ihre Heimat, zur Paradiesinsel der Amazonen, verwehrt wird! Um dieses Rätsel zu lösen, verbündet sie sich sogar mit ihrer langjährigen Feindin, der bestialischen Cheetah. Sie ahnt nicht, dass zur gleichen Zeit ihr ehemaliger Liebhaber Steve Trevor mit seiner Spezialeinheit in die Gewalt eines afrikanischen Warlord gerät, der über finstere Kräfte gebietet... Der Start der sensationellen neuen WONDER WOMAN-Serie, geschrieben von Top-Autor Greg Rucka (GOTHAM CENTRAL) und mit Zeichnungen von Liam Sharp (GEARS OF WAR) und Matthew Clark (FINAL CRISIS).

SCHATTEN DER VERGANGENHEIT Verzweifelt sucht Wonder Woman einen Weg zurück in ihre Heimat, die Paradiesinsel der Amazonen, doch sie und ihr Begleiter Steve Trevor landen auf einem Eiland, auf dem es offenbar nie eine Amazonenkultur gegeben hat. Während Wonder Woman in eine Schockstarre verfällt, werden sie und Steve von einer Spezialeinheit der Großindustriellen Veronica Cale angegriffen... Die Frage, warum es Veronica auf Wonder Woman abgesehen hat und selbst zur Paradiesinsel finden will, führt in die Vergangenheit der Amazonenprinzessin, kurz nachdem sie in die Welt der Menschen kam und als sich ihre Freundin Barbara Ann in die wilde Cheetah verwandelte... Die große WONDER WOMAN-Saga von Bestseller-Autor Greg Rucka (WONDER WOMAN/BATMAN: HIKETEIA) geht weiter, mit Zeichnungen von Bilquis Evely, Nicola Scott und anderen.

In these World War II-era tales, Wonder Woman and the Holliday Girls face smugglers and spies as well as evildoers including Paula von Gunther and others! Collects stories from Sensation Comics #25-36, Wonder Woman #8-11 and COMIC CAVALCADE #6-8.

Written by award-winning authors Sterling Gates and Greg Rucka, Supergirl Vol. 5: The Hunt for Reactron sees Kara Zor-El finally coming face-to-face with the man who murdered her father: Reactron! It''s the end of the road! The violent escalation of Supergirl and Flamebird''s blood feud! Kara''s first encounter with Nightwing! And the conclusion of Supergirl''s hunt for the man who killed her father, Zor-El...Reactron! Everything comes to head in this classic collection of Rucka and Gates'' epic run in Supergirl Vol. 5: The Hunt for Reactron. Collects Action Comics #881-882, Supergirl #44-50, Supergirl Annual #1 and pages from Superman: Secret Files 2009.

Ra''s al Ghul has lived for hundreds of years, but he is not immortal. Without access to his life-giving Lazarus Pit, death will come to the Demon''s Head just as it would anyone else. Ra''s knows his days are numbered, but his life''s work is far from complete. Time and again the Dark Knight has thwarted him, but now, in his final days, Ra''s must turn to Batman for help. In exchange for his aid, Ra''s offers Batman the opportunity of a lifetime--the chance to speak with his dead parents. But the reunion is not what Batman imagined, and what Martha and Thomas Wayne have to say to their son will profoundly change both the man and the hero. From award-winning author Greg Rucka (Batwoman, Wonder Woman) and comics legend Klaus Janson (Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Daredevil), Batman: Death & the Maidens tells the gripping story of the final days of Ra''s al Ghul. This volume includes the complete nine-issue miniseries and prologue story as well as behind-the-scenes sketches and commentary. Collects Batman: Death & the Maidens #1-9 & Detective Comics #783.

The trap around Rowan Black continues to close, with the Hammer closing in on one side and the Ascension now in motion on the other. But the ultimate wound may not be wielded by magick, but instead delivered via the heart. New York Times bestselling creators GREG RUCKA and NICOLA SCOTT bring you the second volume of the critically acclaimed series. Collects BLACK MAGICK #6-11

Collecting the first three LAZARUS SOURCEBOOKS, covering the lands ruled by Carlyle, Hock, and Vassalovka, now in one volume. With revised and expanded content, including additions to reflect developments in LAZARUS as the series moves into the year X+67 with ñFRACTURE,î beginning summer of 2018

Batman: New Gotham Vol. 2 brings you the exciting follow-up to No Man’s Land! Sasha Bordeaux was hired by the board of Wayne Enterprises as the personal bodyguard to the company’s owner, millionaire Bruce Wayne. She’s supposed to be offering him round-the-clock protection, but night after night, her infuriating charge gives her the slip. He clearly wants to keep his activities private, but what does a superficial playboy have to hide? As Sasha gets closer to discovering Bruce Wayne’s double life, she and Batman begin a high-stakes game of cat and mouse. If the bodyguard learns the Dark Knight’s identity, can she be trusted to protect it? Or will the whole world learn the truth? Featuring the Mad Hatter, Superman, Two-Face and more, Batman: New Gotham Vol. 2 collects Detective Comics #755-765 and Superman #168, from beloved writer Greg Rucka (Wonder Woman, Batwoman) and artists Shawn Martinbrough (Thief of Thieves), Rick Burchett (Batman Adventures) and more.

Part man and part monster, Two-Face has been one of BatmanÕs greatest and most fearsome villains for more than 75 years! HeÕs an essential part of the Dark KnightÕs rogues gallery, but unlike the Joker, Scarecrow or Bane, Two-Face alone has some good left inside his soul fighting his evil personaÑhalf the time, anyway. Chaos or order. Life or death. Tragic fallen attorney or scar-faced fiend. It all depends on how the coin fallsÉ Featuring stories from industry legends Bob Kane, Bill Finger, Neal Adams, Dennis OÕNeil, Greg Rucka, Bruce Timm and more, TWO-FACE: A CELEBRATION OF 75 YEARS brings you more than a dozen stories of one of BatmanÕs most enduring foes! Collects DETECTIVE COMICS #66, #68, #80, #739; BATMAN #50, #81, #234, #410-411, #572; BATMAN ANNUAL #14; THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #106; JOKER #1; SECRET ORIGINS #1; BATMAN: BLACK AND WHITE #1; GOTHAM CENTRAL #10; JOKERÕS ASYLUM: TWO-FACE #1; and BATMAN AND ROBIN #23.

Best-selling writer Greg Rucka (WONDER WOMAN) and acclaimed artist J.H. Williams III (SANDMAN: OVERTURE) reveal the shocking origin that set the foundation for one of the DC UniverseÕs most prominent lesbian characters in BATWOMAN BY GREG RUCKA AND J.H. WILLIAMS III. Determined to continue serving others after her military career was cut short by bigotry, Kate Kane has taken up the identity of Batwoman, leading a one-woman war on Gotham CityÕs evil underbelly. And at the heart of her investigation is the Religion of Crime, a criminal cult led by a madwoman known only as Alice. Speaking in riddles and storybook rhymes, the Lewis Carroll-inspired Alice aims to transform Gotham into her own twisted wonderland. But is everything Alice says truly mad? Underneath her deranged theatrics, she may hold the key to understanding BatwomanÕs pastÉ BATWOMAN BY GREG RUCKA AND J.H. WILLIAMS III is the visually stunning landmark series collected here in its entirety. Originally presented in DETECTIVE COMICS #854-863, this volume also includes the never-before-collected storyline ÒCutterÓ with guest artist Jock (THE LOSERS).

On the desert world of Jedha, Baze Malbus and Chirrut Îmwe were once Guardians of the Whills, who looked after the Kyber Temple and the devoted pilgrims who worshipped there. Then the Empire came and took over the planet. The temple was destroyed and the people scattered. Now Baze and Chirrut do what they can to resist the Empire and protect the people of Jedha -- but it never seems to be enough. When a man named Saw Gerrera arrives, with a militia of his own and grand plans to take down the Empire, it seems like the perfect way for Baze and Chirrut to make a real difference. But will it come at too great a cost? An exciting adventure about two of the brave heroes from the smash hit movie Rogue One: A Star Wars Story! Set before Star Wars: A New Hope, Rogue One follows a rag-tag group of rebel commandos who must steal the plans to the Empire''s new superweapon, the Death Star. This standalone story transports fans to unseen corners of theStar Wars universe and strange new planets not to mention an encounter with a familiar adversary, Darth Vader. Have you collected all the Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Books? Rogue One Book and Model: Make Your Own U-wing Rogue One: Art of Colouring Rogue One: Mission Files Rogue One: Profiles and Poster Book Star Wars: Rebel Rising

After spending a year cut off from the rest of the nation as the lawless ÒNo ManÕs Land,Ó Gotham is rebuilding. The people have returned and law has been restored-as much as it ever can be in Gotham. Crime and gang activity are still rampant, and tensions are growing between factions of Gothamites who remained in the city throughout the military cordon and those who evacuated but are now returning to their homes. With so much at stake, Batman and the police department have their hands full maintaining the newly restored peace. But that fragile status quo is threatened when RaÕs al Ghul and his shape-shifting accomplice, Whisper AÕDaire, spur the cityÕs gangs into a turf war over a mysterious serum that offers eternal life to whoever drinks itÉ Comics legend Greg Rucka (WONDER WOMAN, BATWOMAN) with artists Shawn Martinbrough (THIEF OF THIEVES) and Steve Mitchell (THE INVINCIBLE IRON MAN) bring Batman and his city back from the brink of destruction in this first volume of the sequel to the best-selling epic BATMAN: NO MANÕS LAND. Collects DETECTIVE COMICS #742-753.

An exciting adventure about two of the brave heroes from the smash hit movie Rogue One: A Star Wars Story! On the desert world of Jedha, in the Holy City, friends Baze and Chirrut used to be Guardians of the Whills, who looked after the Kyber Temple and the devoted pilgrims who worshipped there. Then the Empire came and took over the planet. The temple was destroyed and the people scattered. Now Baze and Chirrut do what they can to resist the Empire and protect the people of Jedha, but it never seems to be enough. Then a man named Saw Gerrera arrives, with a militia of his own and grand plans to take down the Empire. It seems like the perfect way for Baze and Chirrut to make a real difference and help the people of Jedha live better lives. But will it come at too great a cost?

Eisner-winning writer GREG RUCKA (LAZARUS, BLACK MAGICK, Wonder Woman) and critically acclaimed artist LEANDRO FERNANDEZ (THE DISCIPLINE, Deadpool, Punisher: MAX) team up together to introduce THE OLD GUARD, the story of old soldiers who never dieÉand yet cannot seem to fade away. Trapped in an immortality without explanation, Andromache of Scythia Andy and her comrades ply their trade for those who can findÑand afford their services. But in the 21st century, immortality is a hard secret to keep, and when you live long enough, you learn that there are many fates worse than death.

THE WORLD NEEDS WATCHING Acclaimed writer Greg Rucka (WONDER WOMAN, GOTHAM CENTRAL), artist Jesus Saiz (OMAC PROJECT, BIRDS OF PREY) and others craft a tale of action, intrigue and betrayal set in the DC Universe. In the wake of INFINITE CRISIS, the world remains a dangerous place, with new metahuman threats and political battles spiraling out of control at any given moment. There is a desperate need to hold the line against destruction. There is a need—once more—for Checkmate. Rechartered by the United Nations and governed by a “Rule of Two” that ensures joint partnership between human and metahuman leaders, the covert operations agency acts as the intelligence intervention force seeking to establish order and balance in an increasingly unbalanced world. With core members Green Lantern, Mister Terrific, Fire and Sasha Bordeaux, Checkmate is a formidable group—but will they be able to deal with the rising threats while contending with their own internal moral battles? Collects CHECKMATE #1-12.

RAÍS AL GHUL IS DYING From award-winning author Greg Rucka (BATWOMAN, WONDER WOMAN) and comics legend Klaus Janson (BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, Daredevil), BATMAN: DEATH AND THE MAIDENS: THE DELUXE EDITION tells the gripping story of the final days of RaÍs al Ghul. RaÍs al Ghul has lived for hundreds of years, but he is not immortal. Without access to his life-giving Lazarus Pit, death will come to the DemonÍs Head just as it would anyone else. RaÍs knows his days are numbered, but his lifeÍs work is far from complete. Time and again the Dark Knight has thwarted him, but now, in his final days, RaÍs must turn to the Batman for help. In exchange for his aid, RaÍs offers Batman the opportunity of a lifetime-the chance to speak with his dead parents. But the reunion is not what Batman imagined, and what Martha and Thomas Wayne have to say to their son will profoundly change both the man and the hero. This volume includes the complete nine-issue miniseries and prologue story as well as behind-the-scenes sketches and commentary.

Four of the most critically acclaimed writers in comics Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka and Mark Waid are 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 Universe?in real time. The cataclysmic events of INFINITE CRISIS have left the world without its three biggest icons?Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman. Who will stand up in their absence? Now, in the second 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 #27-52.