Best Selling Books by Paul Dini

The gates swing shut on Arkham City, trapping small-time criminals and deadly Super-Villains behind its walls. Batman finds himself on the side of his greatest foes, as he fights to save Gotham City from within its diseased heart.

Mild-mannered reporter Clark Kent, Superman, has to convince the citizens of Metropolis that he is indeed a force for good when arch-villain Lex Luthor unleashes a terrifying robot-clone on the city. Superman has his work cut out to keep the city safe, and his true identity a secret.

Meet the all-new Ventriloquist! After surviving a near-fatal explosion, Batman discovers the Ventriloquist and Scarface are back--with a vengeance. Scarface unites the most feared names in the Gotham Underworld and introduces them to a surprising new ally in their war against Batman.

The anticipated sequel to HEART OF HUSH is here! Paul Dini and Dustin Nguyen deliver an exciting continuation of the saga of Tommy Elliot and Bruce Wayne! Cracking under the strain of living as ''Bruce Wayne,'' Elliot plans his final, murderous revenge on Dick Grayson, Selina Kyle and other members of Wayne''s extended network of friends and allies. Will Dick and Damian be enough to thwart Tommy''s plans-or will the end of Hush require the return of Bruce Wayne? And in the new Two-Faceco-feature, writer Ivan Brandon picks up where the trial of Two-Face left off in the Manhunter co-feature! Despite his innocence, Two-Face is a man on the run, and discovers that even when he thinks he has nothing left to lose, he hasn''t quite hit rock bottom!

The best-selling Rebirth series by Hope Larson returns in Batgirl: Vol. 4, a chilling metropolitan mystery for the ages! It''s the holiday season in Burnside, and everyone is getting into the spirit...including Harley Quinn and the Penguin! After the maid of mischief infects Barbara Gordon''s company party with a killer virus, Batgirl must embark on a wild-goose chase around the city to find a cure. Meanwhile, a massive blizzard hits Gotham City without warning, and Batgirl must brave the bitter cold to discover the truth behind the storm. When the storm finally clears, Batgirl begins a thorough investigation into a string of attacks targeted toward women in Burnside. But she''s not the only one searching. Can a father-daughter duo put their differences aside long enough to crack the case? New York Times best-selling creators Hope Larson (A Wrinkle in Time) and Rafael Albuquerque (American Vampire) present Batgirl Vol. 4. Collects issues #18-23.

Superman''s life isn''t what it used to be, and he was living with that. But now the world he has built is crumbling away because of a mysterious foe. Will he be able to rescue the life he knew before it disappears forever? Dan Jurgens, Peter J. Tomasi, and Patrick Gleason--the creative talent behind ACTION COMICS and SUPERMAN-present the first monumental Superman crossover event following DC Rebirth in SUPERMAN REBORN! Collects ACTION COMICS #973-976 and SUPERMAN #18-19.

“Deadly Sin” part two! How can Harley protect somebody who’s vanished into witness protection? Unfortunately, Harley Sinn has a lead that she doesn’t! And in “Harley Loves Joker” part two, Harley tries to make it up to her puddin’ after her colossal blunder—but The Joker’s wrath is not easily soothed!

A collection of graphic tales feature such favorite characters as the Joker, Poison Ivy, the Scarecrow, Mr. Freeze, and Batgirl.

Thanks to some magical help from Zatanna, Batman can now see Deadman. Joining forces, the Dark Knight and the death-defying specter hatch a plan to apprehend the treacherous Talon. But the mysterious assassin gets the upper hand and captures Hamilton Hill Jr.! Can Batman and Deadman track the regeneration formula components and find the sinister Court of Owls’ secret passageways, or will Gotham finally fall under the Court’s full control?!

/Paul Dini /Mark Buckingham, Wayne Faucher and Brian Stelfreeze Written by the producer of the animated series THE BATMAN & ROBIN ADVENTURES! The origin of this tragic, enigmatic villain is told in comics for the first time as Batman struggles to

The Court of Owls are back, and they’ve conscripted Man-Bat to join their fight against Batman! And while Batman faces off against the attacks of the Court, Bruce Wayne continues to be roped into Ra’s al Ghul’s mysterious scheme. Batman is besieged on all sides in this penultimate chapter!

You are cordially invited to an oversize extravaganza celebrating the Clown Princess of Crime’s 30th birthday in this fantabulous special! That’s right-Harley Quinn turns 30 in absolute style and has invited a squad of her old creative pals to join her with a killer lineup of amazing stories! And the reviews are in-it’s guaranteed AWESOME: “Last chance, Quinn. Don’t make me do this.” -Amanda Waller “Wait...you’re not going back to...” -Red Tool “Sigh.” -Poison Ivy

In the aftermath of 52, a new "great disaster" is revealed, threatening the newlyestablished multiverse! The end is nigh! The Challengers of the Unknown are betrayed by one of their own... Karate Kid''s search ends in tragedy for an entire universe... Ray Palmer is finally found... the Monarch''s army attacks... old enemies - and friends - return... Darkseid and Brother Eye''s masterplans clash.. and the Great Disaster is upon us! This vast story, written and drawn by an army of talent under the leadership of Paul Dini (Batman: The Animated Series), concludes the epic to end them all - and the stakes have never been higher! Worlds will end! Gods will die! Dare you miss it!?

Harley Quinn takes center stage this issue as the girls deal with the after-effects of Hush''s deadly manipulations over the last few months. Plus, don''t miss a surprise guest-star!

It''s Batman, Robin and Abuse struggling against the deadly clutches of Mr. Zsasz. With the lives of kidnapped children at stake, it''s up to Gotham City''s finest heroes to save the day. And in the Manhunter co-feature, Two-Face''s trial comes to a surprising end as a new trial starts!

After the encounter with Deadshot, the Trickster is dead—but the Pied Piper is still attached to him and the cuffs are about to explode! Meanwhile, Granny Goodness continues to mold her new Female Furies and the women of Paradise Island continue their training and trials.

It’s a race through Gotham as Batman and Robin chase down the gift and its recipient. Can Batman get a hold on the villain and save the New Year’s celebration or will this new year be over before it even starts?!

Over the last three seasons, the minds behind the version of Gotham that defined a generation have brought you a continuation of their masterwork-and now that continuation comes to an end. Ra’s al Ghul’s mysterious plot has now been fully revealed, but will Batman be able to stop it in time? Or has the Dark Knight’s luck finally run out? Find out in this series finale over 30 years in the making!

The tragic story of Straightman continues in “Crack-Up,” part two! The Joker’s not-so-funny sidekick is hell-bent on revenge and has arrived at the doorstep of the dastardly doctor who mangled his mind, Hugo Strange. Meanwhile, Batman tangles with a mysterious foe who has a strange and unexpected tie to Straightman.

Here is the official screenplay of the animated movie, chronicling the latest Batman adventure--an original, feature-length animated film made exclusively for video to be released Halloween 2000. In addition to the full shooting script, the book contains rare original art and storyboards used in the film''s creation. 40 illustrations.

Batman and Batgirl don''t trust Deathstroke and his claims, but Robin however is all for teaming up with the mercenary. The Bat Family will have to figure out where they stand quick when Firefly returns and starts torching the Gotham Museum of Natural History!

Years ago, Jason Todd''s rampage against the criminal underbelly of Gotham led him face-to-face with The Joker and through that conflict, Batman was never the same again!

When her former assistant is killed in a dangerous trick gone wrong, Zatanna turns to Batman to uncover the real circumstances behind the young woman''s death, leading them to a confrontation with the mysterious illusionist Ivar Loxias.

The Joker turns to a familiar face as he looks to take down the Red Hood. Can Batman track down his former partner before the Clown Prince of Crime strikes, or is this just what Jason wants?

Former Mayor Mayfield’s influence over Gotham grows as the campaign picks up speed. As Batman and his team investigate where Mayfield has been, Batgirl decides to infiltrate the campaign herself. How is Mayfield charming his way around Gotham, and why are clues pointing to Arkham Asylum?

The Clown Prince of Crime celebrates 80 years of chaos! The Joker has been the greatest villain in comics since his debut and to celebrate we have a who’s who of comics’ finest talent giving the Harlequin of Hate the birthday roast he deserves. The stories feature a range of terror and anarchy, showing how the Joker has impacted Gotham City from the police to Arkham Asylum, from the local underworld to the Dark Knight and his allies! Make sure to RSVP to this birthday bash-you wouldn’t want to wake up with a Joker Fish on your doorstep, would you?

All of the GOTHAM CITY SIRENS starring Batman villains Catwoman, Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn, written by multiple Emmy and Eisner Award-winner Paul Dini are collected into one brilliant omnibus! This omnibus features the bad girls of Gotham City! Catwoman, Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn are tired of playing by other peoples'' rules regardless of which side of the law they''re on. These tough ladies have a new agenda that''s all their own, and they''ll use any means necessary to pursue it. But can they get along and work as a team? And who will get hurt along the way? Collects GOTHAM CITY SIRENS #1-26 and CATWOMAN #83.

The Joker’s right-hand man, Straightman, isn’t quite feeling himself lately. He keeps experiencing moments…flashbacks…of a life he doesn’t remember. After a recent run-in with the Clown Prince and his stoic enforcer, Batman starts to unravel the man’s past, but it lands him smack dab in the crosshairs of Amanda Waller and Task Force X!

Gotham City has long been called Hell, but that perception is nothing compared to what it becomes when RaÕs al Ghul brings EtriganÑthe DemonÑto Earth.

The Wonderland Gang returns to Gotham City with a new cast of characters based on Lewis Carroll''s fictional classic. But has the Mad Hatter himself returned or is someone else lurking behind the looking glass?

Batman deals with the aftermath of Zsasz''s crime wave when a new threat walks upon Gotham City''s stage! And in the co-feature, an enemy Kate made in both the courtroom and on the streets of Gotham has decided to make his fight a little more personal...

An unexpected twist of fate places Robin directly in the clutches of Batman''s archenemy, the Joker. Alone and incapacitated, Robin must summon every bit of his courage and ingenuity to free himself before the madman ends the Boy Wonder''s life!

Everyone''s favorite magician is up to her old tricks again in this Prestige Format one-shot! Although the sexy sorceress is riding high on a wave of popularity thanks to her stage act, she can''t seem to sort out her personal life. And when old flame John Constantine comes back into her life, it can only mean trouble.

Crime is at an all-time low in Gotham City with all the major super-villains behind bars. With the city finally quiet, Batman’s mission might finally be at an end. But when Ra’s al Ghul and his daughter, Talia, show up with a proposition, Bruce is forced to determine what the future of Batman will be!

A forgotten villain steps into the spotlight: Dr. Death! Batman is shocked to learn that the very first villain he ever faced once posed a deadly threat to his mother and father. Now, years later, the bad doctor is back, and Hush has him! ''House of Hush'' part 4.