New Releases by Jeph Loeb

Prelude to Batman The Long Halloween: The Last Halloween!You thought you knew the whole story of Batman: The Long Halloween…you were wrong! The final collaboration between legendary creators Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale, this special uncovers a deadly mystery that could destroy Batman, Commissioner Gordon, Two-Face, and…well, that would be telling, wouldn’t it? Don’t miss out on this special prelude to THE LAST HALLOWEEN.

Graphic novels to read anywhere: DC Compact Comics collect DC''s bestselling, most iconic stories in a new size! Batman faces the most intense case of his life as secrets from his past flood into the present! A criminal epidemic is sweeping Gotham and Batman''s enemies have emerged to wreak havoc on the Caped Crusader''s life. But little do they know that they''re all just pawns in a grand scheme concocted by the enigmatic Hush with one endgame in mind: Destroy Bruce Wayne! Featuring appearances from iconic villains like The Joker, The Riddler, Ra''s Al Ghul, and more, BATMAN: HUSH is a thrilling mystery of action, intrigue and deception. Collects Batman #608-619 and a Hush interlude from Wizard #0.

Before Superman…before Clark Kent, ace reporter for the Daily Planet…there was just Clark, a humble farm boy from Smallville, Kansas, who was figuring out his place in the world. Witness the birth of a hero in this retelling of the Man of Steel’s formative years by the Eisner Award-winning team of Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale, with beautiful hand-painted colors provided by Bjarne Hansen. This updated softcover edition collects Superman for All Seasons #1-4 and tie-in backup stories by Loeb and Sale from Superman/Batman Secret Files & Origins 2003 #1, Solo #1, Superman #226, and Superman/Batman #26.

Collects Spider-Man: Blue (2002) #1-6. "It''s about remembering someone so important to me I was going to spend the rest of my life with her." What Peter Parker didn''t know was that Gwen Stacy would only get to spend the rest of her life with him. This is the story of how they fell in love - or, more appropriately, how they almost didn''t! To get the girl of his dreams, Peter must run a gauntlet of the Green Goblin, the Rhino, two Vultures and a mysterious man in the shadows controlling it all. It''s one of the most poignant Spidey stories ever told, by the Eisner Award-winning team of Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale (DAREDEVIL: YELLOW, HULK: GRAY, CAPTAIN AMERICA: WHITE)!

A criminal epidemic is sweeping Gotham and Batman’s enemies have emerged to wreak havoc on the Caped Crusader’s life. But little do they know that they’re all just pawns in a grand scheme concocted by the enigmatic Hush with one endgame in mind: Destroy Bruce Wayne! Written by Jeph Loeb (Batman: The Long Halloween) and featuring art by Jim Lee (Justice League), this 20th anniversary edition includes a brand-new cover from Lee plus tons of behind-the-scenes material from the making of this modern masterpiece. Collects Batman #608-619 and an interlude from Wizard #0.

On All Hallows’ Eve, there’s no telling what will haunt the Dark Knight. This haunting collection contains the tales of three Halloweens-Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight Halloween Special #1, Batman: Madness - A Legends of the Dark Knight Halloween Special #1, and Batman: Ghosts - A Legends of the Dark Knight Halloween Special #1.

On All Hallow''s Eve, there''s no telling what will haunt the Dark Knight. This haunting collection contains the tales of three Halloweens—Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight Halloween Special #1, Batman: Madness - A Legends of the Dark Knight Halloween Special#1, and Batman: Ghosts, A Legends of the Dark... #1. One Halloween during Batman''s early years, the Scarecrow is on the prowl in Gotham City, forcing the Dark Knight into a furiously frightful game of cat and mouse. In another, all Hallows Eve has come ’round again...and the Dark Knight of Gotham City has a midnight appointment with terror when he faces the twisted genius of the Mad Hatter! And in yet another, Bruce Wayne’s tortured sleep is violated by four specters: the spirit of his murdered father, the Ghost of Halloween Past, the Ghost of Halloween Present and a mysterious Ghost of Halloween Future. But what do they want of the Dark Knight?

DER BATMAN-BESTSELLER ALS SAMMELBAND In einem der beliebtesten Comics über Batman wird Gotham Citys Dunkler Ritter von Alligatormann Killer Croc, Giftküsserin Poison Ivy, dem Killerclown Joker und anderen Superschurken attackiert. Selbst Superman greift ihn an! Um zu überleben, muss sich der Held im Zeichen der Fledermaus mit seiner diebischen Flamme Catwoman zusammentun und sie in sein größtes Geheimnis einweihen. Der Mitternachtsdetektiv ahnt nicht, dass im Hintergrund ein geheimnisvoller, hasserfüllter Feind die Strippen zieht ... Der Blockbuster-Comic vom preisgekrönten Top-Autor Jeph Loeb (BATMAN: DAS LANGE HALLOWEEN) und dem revolutionären Star-Zeichner Jim Lee (ALL-STAR BATMAN) als Komplettband mit Bonusmaterial. ENTHÄLT: BATMAN 608-619 UND BONUSMATERIAL AUS ABSOLUTE BATMAN: HUSH

In this sequel to Batman: The Long Halloween, an Eisner Award-winning creative team takes Catwoman on a mysterious trip to Italy to hunt the deadly Falcone crime family. Collects the six-issue miniseries with a gallery of behind-the-scenes extras.

One of Batman’s greatest mysteries returns! This new edition of an all-time classic features the gripping sequel to Batman: The Long Halloween with new cover art by Tim Sale and dozens of behind-the-scenes extras. Collects the entire series Batman: Dark Victory #1-13 and Batman: Dark Victory (New Edition).

Christmas. St. Patrick’s Day. Easter. As the calendar’s days stack up, so do the bodies littered in the streets of Gotham City. A murderer is loose, killing only on holidays. The only one who can stop this fiend? The Dark Knight. A murder mystery taking place during Batman’s early days of crime-fighting, Batman: The Long Halloween is one of the greatest Dark Knight stories ever told. With a new cover by Tim Sale, this deluxe edition includes the original 13-issue series, as well as more than 30 pages of behind-the-scenes sketches, interviews, and more. classic.

In tales that ushered in the new millennium, Superman returns to Smallville and teams up with Superboy! Plus, The Joker and Harley Quinn invade Metropolis! And in “Critical Condition,” Superman must search for a missing Lois Lane while a mystery illness threatens his life! Collects Superman #155-159, Adventures of Superman #577-581, Action Comics #764-768, and Superman: The Man of Steel #99-103.

Der vielgesuchte Klassiker in brandneuer Auflage! Während der erfolgreichen Maxiserie DAS LANGE HALLOWEEN musste Batman einem gefährlichen Serienmörder namens Holiday das Handwerk legen, der immer an Feiertagen sein grausiges Werk verrichtete. Doch nun bekommt es der Dunkle Ritter mit einem weiteren Mörder zu tun, der direkt an die Taten von Holiday anzuknüpfen scheint! Bedeutet das etwa, der wahre Täter befindet sich noch auf freiem Fuß? Oder wer sonst ist der geheimnisvolle Gegner, der seine makabren Tatorte mit Rätseln zu schmücken pflegt? Und was hat der ehemalige Staatsanwalt Harvey Dent alias Two-Face mit der Sache zu tun? Dieser Band enthält die abgeschlossene dreizehnteilige US-Maxiserie Batman: Dark Victory, geschrieben von Jeph Loeb (BATMAN: DAS LANGE HALLOWEEN, HUSH), mit Zeichnungen von Tim Sale (SPIDER-MAN: BLAU, CATWOMAN: DAMALS IN ROM). .

Collects X-Men (1991) #27-30 and Annual #2, X-Men Unlimited (1993) #3, Uncanny X-Men (1963) #308-310 and Annual #18, X-Men: The Wedding Album, and What If? (1989) #60. These are tense times for the X-Men. The Legacy virus, which has already killed many mutants both friend and foe, threatens to become a worldwide epidemic. Professor X has captured Sabretooth and locked him in the mansion basement, hoping to eventually cure his raging bloodlust. But amid the darkness, a ray of light shines - as longtime lovebirds Cyclops and Phoenix announce their engagement! The X-Men and their extended family come together to celebrate the union of mutantdom''s most star-crossed couple - but will this joyous occasion revitalize the X-Men, and provide them with new hope and a new direction for the future? Or will the looming darkness still consume them all?

A new millennium brings a new era for the Man of Steel, thanks to some of the biggest names in comics! The Son of Mongul debuts! Superman fights his Kryptonian ancestor! Etrigan poses as Santa Claus! Obsession returns-or is it "Mrs. Superman"? If that''s not enough, Metropolis gets a major upgrade thanks to Brainiac 13, looking to bring the city into the 64th century! Collects SUPERMAN #151-154, SUPERMAN: Y2K #1, SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #95-98, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #573-576 and ACTION COMICS #760-763.

Gotham City''s worst criminals--Joker, Riddler, Ra''s al Ghul, Clayface and others--have emerged to throw Batman''s life into utter chaos. However, these villains are part of a much more elaborate, sinister scheme to destroy the Dark Knight once and for all, one headed by a mastermind much closer to Bruce Wayne than any foe before... Gotham City is infected by a crime epidemic and all of Batman''s enemies have emerged to throw his life into utter chaos. But little do they know, they''re all pawns of the villainous Hush in an elaborate game of revenge against Bruce Wayne. Pushed past his breaking point, Batman will need to use more than the world''s greatest detective skills to uncover the true identity of this mysterious mastermind before it''s too late. This truly unforgettable story by three of comics'' top talents--writer Jeph Loeb (Batman: The Long Halloween, Batman: Dark Victory) and artists Jim Lee (Justice League, Suicide Squad) and Scott Williams (All-Star Batman & Robin, Superman)--presents the Caped Crusader''s most personal case yet! Collects Batman #608-619, a Hush interlude from Wizard #0, and a bonus section with over 40 pages of behind-the-scenes content.

In a mystery taking place during Batman''s early days of crime fighting, Batman: The Long Halloween is one of the greatest Dark Knight stories ever told, now collected in a new hardcover edition with an exclusive, collector''s slipcase, as part of DC Modern Classics. Christmas. St. Patrick''s Day. Easter. As the calendar''s days stack up, so do the bodies littered in the streets of Gotham City. A murderer is loose, killing only on holidays. The only man that can stop this fiend? The Dark Knight. Working with District Attorney Harvey Dent and Lieutenant James Gordon, Batman races against the calendar as he tries to discover who Holiday is before he claims his next victim each month. A mystery that has the reader continually guessing the identity of the killer, this story also ties into the events that transform Harvey Dent into Batman''s deadly enemy, Two-Face. The magnificent creative team of Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale reach their apex in Batman: The Long Halloween. This edition includes original 13-issue series as well as four additional story pages cut from the original series, which are presented fully colored and restored to their place in the story. Also featured are sketches and an introduction by the director and writer of The Dark Knight Rises, Christopher Nolan and David Goyer. DC Modern Classics features the most highly regarded graphic novels from the world''s foremost authority on graphic literature. These groundbreaking, genre-defining works are presented in new unique hardcover editions, each fitting into a beautifully designed exclusive slipcase, perfect for display. DC Modern Classics are a must-have for any collector, as well as any new fan just beginning to build their graphic novel library. Collects Batman: The Long Halloween #1-13 in a stunning new resized slipcase format.

Collects Wolverine: Origins #6-15 and Annual #1, Wolverine (2003) #50-55 and What If: Wolverine. Continuing Daniel Wayu0092s blistering run u0097 with a blockbuster assist by Jeph Loeb and Simone Bianchi! Completely shattered by recent revelations, Wolverine must now ask himself some hard questions: Can he continue on his quest? Should he? Logan finally remembers who he was, but who u0097 and what u0097 is he now? The answers involve Madripoor, Jubilee, old foes Cyber and Omega Red, and the deadly debut of Daken u0097 the son that Wolverine never knew he had! Learn Wolverineu0092s secret history with Black Widow, and gasp as a savage showdown with Sabretooth draws the manipulative mastermind Romulus out of the shadows! Plus: Ask u0093what if?u0094 tragedy had turned Logan away from the path of the Wolverine u0097 and on to that of an even more punishing vigilante!

The creative team behind Batman: The Long Halloween and Batman: Dark Victory brings you their prelude to their all-time classic graphic novels in Batman: Haunted Knight! Batman faces off against his most demented and wicked foes in three dark tales of horror and intrigue. Taking place on the most evil of holidays, Halloween, the Dark Knight Detective confronts his deepest fears as he tries to stop the madness and horror created by The Scarecrow, the Mad Hatter, the Penguin, Poison Ivy and The Joker Collects Batman: Legends of The Dark Knight Halloween Special #1, Batman: Madness #1 and Batman: Ghosts #1.

This volume collects the entire Hush storyline from Batman--presenting it with Jim Lee''s original pencils on every page, allowing the reader to see detail and process from a whole new perspective. Batman: Hush Unwrapped is the ultimate viewing experience for fans! The story introduces Hush, a man who knows which buttons to push to wreak havoc on Batman''s life. Hush arrives in Gotham City and immediately pulls the strings, making the worst villains in Batman''s rogues gallery do his bidding. Always toeing the edge between good and evil, Catwoman finds herself caught up in Hush''s scheme and drawn deeper into Batman''s life than she ever imagined. Old relationships are reexamined and new alliances are formed, but Batman remains in the bull''s-eye, and with each chapter Hush gets closer to exacting his revenge--a long-standing debt to be repaid. Collects Batman #608-619 and Wizard #0.

Benvenuti nel mondo di Spider-Man, dove ben poche cose vanno per il verso giusto. Ecco perché, per riuscire a conquistare la ragazza dei suoi sogni, dovrà vedersela con Goblin, Rhino, due Avvoltoi e un misterioso uomo che controlla tutto nell’ombra. Questa è la storia di come Peter Parker e Gwen Stacy si sono innamorati. O, per meglio dire, di come hanno rischiato di non innamorarsi. E non soltanto per l’entrata in scena di Mary Jane Watson… Riviviamo insieme un momento cruciale nell’esistenza dell’Arrampicamuri, in cui tutto, per una volta, sembrava andare alla perfezione… fino a quando non ha smesso di farlo. Oltre alla versione definitiva del secondo capitolo della “tetralogia dei colori” di Loeb & Sale, qui troverete uno sketchbook inedito commentato dagli autori e l’introduzione di uno dei più grandi disegnatori di Spidey, John Romita Sr. [Contiene:Spider-Man: Blue (2002) 1-6]

The best-selling and critically acclaimed HUSH storyline is here: re-experience the entire thrilling adventure in one complete deluxe volume! This special 15th anniversary deluxe edition also includes sketches, character designs, altered art and annotations by artist and DC publisher Jim Lee! Gotham City is infected by a crime epidemic and all of Batman’s enemies have emerged to throw his life into utter chaos. But little do they know that they’re all pawns of the villainous Hush in an elaborate game of revenge against Bruce Wayne. Pushed past his breaking point, Batman will need to use more than the world’s greatest detective skills to uncover the true identity of this mysterious mastermind before it’s too late. This truly unforgettable story by three of comics’ top talents, writer Jeph Loeb (BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN, BATMAN: DARK VICTORY) and artists Jim Lee (JUSTICE LEAGUE, SUICIDE SQUAD) and Scott Williams (ALL-STAR BATMAN AND ROBIN, SUPERMAN), present the Caped Crusader’s most personal case yet! Collects BATMAN #608-619 and a story from WIZARD #0.

"Batman created by Bob Kane with Bill Finger; Superman created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, by special arrangement with the Jerry Siegel family."

"The best-selling and critically acclaimed HUSH storyline is here: re-experience the entire thrilling adventure in one complete deluxe hardcover volume! This special 15th anniversary deluxe edition also includes sketches, character designs, altered art and annotations by artist and DC publisher Jim Lee! Gotham City is infected by a crime epidemic and all of Batman''s enemies have emerged to throw his life into utter chaos. But little do they know that they''re all pawns of the villainous Hush in an elaborate game of revenge against Bruce Wayne. Pushed past his breaking point, Batman will need to use more than the world''s greatest detective skills to uncover the true identity of this mysterious mastermind before it''s too late."--

Straight from the pages of the Age of Apocalypse comes the saga of Nate Grey, the X-Man. Arriving in the Marvel U proper, Nate Grey must come to terms with being a stranger in a strange land. Nate finds himself at odds with a host of major players. And psionic sparks fly when Nate comes face-to-face with Cable! Collects X-MAN #5-14, EXCALIBUR (1988) #95, CABLE (1993) #29-31.

Journey back to the Big One as Captain America recalls one of his most incredible missions. It''s 1941, and the Howling Commandos are enjoying a respite from the ordeal of World War II -- until Cap and his faithful partner, Bucky, lead them into the hands of the enemy! As the Nazis unleash their latest deadly soldiers, an old ally lends a hand -- but an even older enemy will threaten America''s greatest hero like never before. Will the Sentinel of Liberty gain his freedom in time to rescue Paris from the clutches of a monster? The Eisner Award-winning creative team of Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale (DAREDEVIL: YELLOW, HULK: GRAY, SPIDER-MAN: BLUE) reunites to deliver another colorful exploration of the early days of a Marvel icon! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA: WHITE #0-5.

This now-classic run by Jeph Loeb features the first chapter of Kara Zor-ElÕs triumphant return! When SupermanÕs Kryptonian parents rocketed their infant son to Earth, his aunt and uncle did the same with their young daughter, Kara Zor-El. The two cousins were meant to arrive on Earth together, but instead Kara arrived just a few months ago, after spending decades in space in suspended animation. Now taking the name Supergirl, Kara possesses strength and speed that rivals (or even surpasses) her cousin SupermanÕs. As she searches for her role in this new world, sheÕll cross paths (and trades blows) with the JSA, the Teen Titans and the Outsiders. But while she''s facing off against other heroes, SupermanÕs nemesis Lex Luthor has uncovered a truth that could change the Girl of Steel forever! SUPERGIRL VOL. 1: THE GIRL OF STEEL features creators Jeph Loeb, Joe Kelly, Ian Churchill and more. Collects SUPERGIRL #0-10, #12

The colors are drained and the shadows come alive in this stark take on a dark classic! Presented in its original pencils and ink artwork by industry legend Jim Lee, BATMAN NOIR: HUSH highlights the grim, gritty atmosphere of Batman and Gotham City, and pits the Dark Knight against a city overrun with its legendary villains. As the likes of the Joker, Killer Croc, Poison Ivy and more throw Batman''s life into chaos, little do they know they have become pawns to the enigmatic Hush in an elaborate game of revenge against Bruce Wayne. This truly unforgettable story by two of comics'' top talents, writer Jeph Loeb (BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN, SUPERMAN/BATMAN) and artist Jim Lee (JUSTICE LEAGUE: ORIGINS, SUPERMAN UNCHAINED), presents the Caped Crusader''s most personal case yet in stark black and white! Collects BATMAN #609-619 in black and white.