Most Popular Books by Paul Dini

"Mirroring the iconic style of the four-time Emmy Award-winning Batman: The Animated Series, experience the comic that proved as groundbreaking as its television counterpart, in all-ages stories that feature the Dark Knight''s fiercest adversaries, greatest allies and all-new threats to Gotham City! THE BATMAN ADVENTURES VOL. 3 collects issues #21-27 and THE BATMAN ADVENTURES ANNUAL #1, featuring stories by writers PAUL DINI (BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY, ZATANNA) and KELLY PUCKETT (BATMAN: NO MAN''S LAND, BATGIRL) and artists BRUCE TIMM (BATMAN ADVENTUES: MAD LOVE) and RICK BURCHETT (SUPERMAN ADVENTURES)"--

The finale of "Heart of Hush" by writer Paul Dini and artist Dustin Nguyen! Catwoman lies dying, and Batman must face his enemy as well as his emotions to save her life! But can The Dark Knight truly admit his feelings before it''s too late?

Oswald Chesterfield Cobblepot was bullied throughout his childhood and teased with the nickname ÒPenguinÓ for his unique features, his eccentric fashion and the umbrella that never left his side. An outcast among his peers, Oswald would retreat to his motherÕs bird shop, making friends of the feathered variety. Before long, he turned to a life of crime. Ruthless, vindictive, calculating and inventive, the Penguin presents himself as the sophisticated gentleman, but his need for respect and power is what truly drives him. From his bombastic beginnings as the master of ÒbirdÓ crimes to his emergence as one of Gotham CityÕs meanest gangsters, the Penguin remains one of BatmanÕs oldest and most brilliant foes. Batman Arkham: Penguin collects some of the villainÕs greatest stories by classic creators, including Bill Finger (Detective Comics), Alan Grant (Batman: Shadow of the Bat), John Ostrander (Suicide Squad), Doug Moench (Batman), Paul Dini (Batman: The Animated Series), Jason Aaron (Star Wars) and many more! Collects Detective Comics #58, #610, #611, #824, Batman #155, #374, #548, #549, Batman: Penguin Triumphant #1 and JokerÕs Asylum: Penguin #1.

Perhaps no classic comic-book character embodies the spirit of youth and optimism as thoroughly as Captain Marvel--the wish fulfillment of every child who ever dreamed of having super powers and taking flight. In a personal story told from the hero''s point of view, both young Billy Batson and his alter ego, Captain Marvel, devote themselves to keeping hope alive by granting the requests of a local hospital''s children--in a sense, making their wishes come true. Powerfully written by Dini, with staggering painted art by Ross that combines traditional comic-book storytelling and the illustrated-text format of storybooks, SHAZAM!: POWER OF HOPE finds our hero taking a direct hand upon meeting a boy who has been injured by domestic violence. Deeply affected by the encounter, our story shows just how human the World''s Mightiest Mortal truly is.

From the visionary team behind Batman: The Animated Series and 2020’s hit comic book series Batman: The Adventures Continue comes an all-new season set in this seminal animated world! Gotham City is changing. After Mayor Hill is killed by a mysterious assailant, Batman finds himself tracking down an ancient order that’s long been buried under the streets of Gotham: the Court of Owls. But what does this group have to gain from the death of Mayor Hill…and how can Deadman help the Dark Knight? Will the clues lead Batman to an ancient Gotham City legend? Alan Burnett, Paul Dini, Ty Templeton, and Monica Kubina return to comics for an all-new season that picks up where the classic animated series left off. Includes Batman: The Adventures Continue Season Two #1 – 7.

The iconic anthology series returns with a brand-new slate of comics’ most exciting and innovative storytellers to explore the Batman mythos in stark black-and-white! In this debut issue: • James Tynion IV and Tradd Moore explore the world of Ra’s al Ghul and the League of Assassins • J.H. Williams III returns to DC Comics for a trip through the Dark Knight’s history • Emma Rios explores the eternal struggle of the Dark Knight • Paul Dini and Andy Kubert pit Batman against an infestation of ninja Man-Bats in the Batcave • G. Willow Wilson and Greg Smallwood portray Batman in his strangest standoff ever with Killer Croc With a lineup this strong and a cover by legendary Batman artist Greg Capullo, you won’t want to miss the start of this tremendous collection of Batman tales by some of comics’ top creators!

"Batman sets out on a simple mission to discover the identity of the mysterious villain wreaking havoc in his life known as Hush--but that was only the beginning. From master storytellers Jeph Loeb, Jim Lee, Paul Dini and some of the industry''s greatest creators, the entire Hush saga is collected its entirety for the first time ever! 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. As their battles continue, how personal will this fight get? And how will both Batman and Bruce Wayne keep the people he loves safe? Born from Jeph Loeb and Jim Lee''s seminal classic Batman: Hush, this new villain has quickly embedded himself in the great pantheon of the Dark Knight''s rich rogues gallery and one of the most complex characters in all of comics. Finally, his entire saga is collected in this oversize omnibus hardcover for the first time ever, with stories from Loeb, Lee, Paul Dini and Dustin Nguyen."--

Celebrate three decades of madcap fun with DC’s breakout antihero-Harley Quinn! Packing a mallet and a PhD, this Gotham City Siren isn’t afraid to dish out some punishment or insightful psychotherapy when needed. Whether she’s making a ruckus in Gotham City for good ol’ Bats and Mr. J or living it up in Coney Island with her motley crew of pals, adventure and absurdity are never far behind. Featuring more than a dozen tales of anarchic antics spanning Harley’s comics career, this deluxe hardcover collection is sure to crack some sides and heads. Collects stories from The Batman Adventures #12, Detective Comics #831, The Batman and Robin Adventures #18, Batman: Gotham Adventures #10, Batman: Gotham Knights #14, Harley Quinn #3, Gotham City Sirens #20-21, Harley Quinn Holiday Special #1, Harley Quinn: Be Careful What You Wish For Special Edition #1, Harley Quinn 25th Anniversary Special #1, Harley Quinn: Make ’em Laugh #3, Harley Quinn Black + White + Red #14, Batman #98, and a brand-new story from Harley Quinn 30th Anniversary Special #1.

The adventure continues in this follow-up to the four-time Emmy-award-winning Batman: The Animated Series, including a sequel to the hit animated movie, Batman: Mask of the Phantasm! Join Batman and Robin as they fight crime against the deadliest, craziest villains Gotham City has to offer. The dynamic duo takes on the likes of Joker, Harley Quinn, Phantasm, Two-Face, Bane, Scarecrow, Catwoman and more as the streets of Gotham get darker and wilder. BATMAN & ROBIN ADVENTURES VOL. 2 collects issues #11-18 and Annual #1, featuring the animated stories inspired by the television series and written by series creator Paul Dini (BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY, BATMAN ADVENTURES: MAD LOVE) along with Ty Templeton (BATMAN ''66 MEETS THE GREEN HORNET), Brandon Kruse (The Tick) and Rick Burchett (ALL-NEW BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD) and others.

Hang out with the bad girls of Gotham City! Catwoman, Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn are tired of playing by other people''s rules--regardless of which side of the law they''re on. These tough ladies have a new agenda 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?

ÒSILENT NIGHTÓ! A hush of winter snowfall has fallen over Gotham CityÉbut a quiet night in this place is never truly quiet. Batman and his allies-and his many foes-stalk the streets in this icy showcase of top talent.

The bad girls of Gotham meet the good girls of Riverdale! Hiram Lodge wants to invest in the future by building a university with free tuition for Riverdale''s residents. His site is a protected swamp on the outskirts of town and once news of the plan reaches Gotham City, a certain eco-warrior is determined to prevent Lodge''s dream from becoming reality. However, once Poison Ivy and her best bud Harley Quinn arrive, they get mixed up in the sort of hijinks that can only happen in Riverdale. At a superhero-themed costume party, the night''s entertainment--Zatanna--manages to place the personas of the Gotham Sirens into the bodies of the town''s notorious frenemies: Betty Cooper and Veronica Lodge. While Ivy (in Ronnie''s body) seeks to derail Lodge''s plans from within, more than a few nefarious forces--from Jason and Cheryl Blossom to the Clown Prince of Crime himself--have their own foul plans. This groundbreaking miniseries teams up two of comicdom''s best-known duos, bringing the ladies of Gotham and Riverdale together for the first time! This madcap mayhem comes courtesy of Paul Dini (Harley Quinn) and Marc Andreyko (Wonder Woman ''77), with art by Laura Braga (DC Bombshells)! Collects Harley & Ivy Meet Betty & Veronica #1-6.

Written and drawn by the masterminds behind the critically acclaimed "Batman: The Animated Series," Paul Dini and Bruce Timm, this Batman one-shot reveals the origins of Harley Quinn as she proves her love to the Joker by trying to eliminate the Dark Knight on her own!

The legendary, Eisner Award-winning series BATMAN BLACK AND WHITE returns in a brand-new volume featuring tales of The Dark Knight by some of comics'' greatest writers and artists such as Chip Kidd, Michael Cho, Michael Allred, Lee Bermejo, Rafael Grampa, J.G. Jones, Jeff Lemire, Dustin Nguyen, Neal Adams, Joe Quinones, Maris Wicks, John Arcudi, Sean Murphy, Becky Cloonan, Rafael Albuquerque, Howard Mackie and Chris Samnee! Collects BATMAN BLACK AND WHITE #1-6.

The Joker''s deadly sweetie stars in this one-shot collecting adventures from BATMAN: HARLEY QUINN #1, JOKER''S ASYLUM II: HARLEY QUINN #1, BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS (2000- ) #14 & #30, COUNTDOWN TO FINAL CRISIS (2007- ) #10, and BATMAN: BLACK AND WHITE(2013- ) #1.

For the first time in print, 19 short tales of Gotham City’s craziest clown princess are presented in nothing but black, white, and bold splashes of red. See how Harley’s story unfolds in worlds beyond the DC Universe, in the alternate timelines of Batman: White Knight, Harleen, and the Harley Quinn animated series! Witness her darkest hours and her happiest moments! Behold a-wait a second, did she just...win an underground rap battle?! An incredible array of talent from across the comics industry have put their reputations in jeopardy to bring you these stories. So show a little gratitude, will ya? This volume collects Harley Quinn Black + White + Red Digital Chapters #1-17 in print for the first time-along with two all-new, never-before seen stories by writer David Mandel (Veep) and artist Adam Hughes; and Harley’s co-creator, writer Paul Dini, with legendary Batman: The Animated Series artist Kevin Altieri!

In this oversized original graphic novel, Wonder Woman must seek the counsel of the only one she can trust. Just as her lasso reveals falsehood and fabrication on the part of her enemies, Wonder Woman comes to uncover the truth behind who she is, what she represents and the task ahead of her.

From her animated adventures to her bloody stint in the Suicide Squad, HARLEY QUINN: A CELEBRATION OF 25 YEARS captures the greatest comic book moments of the JokerÕs main moll, brought to life by industry legends Paul Dini, Bruce Timm, Jim Lee, Jeph Loeb, Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti, Karl Kesel, Terry Dodson and more! The true embodiment of the phrase Òmadly in love,Ó Harley Quinn may be stark, raving, cuckoo-pants crazy, but she is a woman who stands by her man. Filled with an inexplicable devotion to BatmanÕs nemesis, the Joker, sheÕs the Clown Prince of CrimeÕs most loyal companion. But while her monstrous ÒMistah JÓ may have led her to a life of crime, he also brought her comic book superstardom! ItÕs been 25 years since she made her debut, but Harley QuinnÕs popularity continues to grow, spreading from animation to comic books to video games to live-action feature films, with no sign of slowing down. Collects BATMAN ADVENTURES ANNUAL #1; BATMAN ADVENTURES HOLIDAY SPECIAL #1; BATGIRL ADVENTURES #1; BATMAN ADVENTURES #3; BATMAN ADVENTURES #16; BATMAN/HARLEY QUINN #1; HARLEY QUINN #1, #25; HARLEY AND IVY: LOVE ON THE LAM; BATMAN #613; JOKERÕS ASYLUM II: HARLEY QUINN #1; SUICIDE SQUAD (vol. 3) #6-7; HARLEY QUINN (vol. 2) #2; HARLEYÕS LITTLE BACK BOOK #1; and SUICIDE SQUAD (vol. 4) #4.

Get ready for this summer’s most anticipated movie SUICIDE SQUAD with the comics that inspired the film, including fan-favorite character Harley Quinn! Love makes you do crazy things. And Suicide Squad member Harley Quinn is madly in love. After springing her psychotic killer boyfriend, the Joker, from Arkham Asylum, former psychiatrist Harleen Quinzel put on a clown costume and said sayonara to sanity. Now Harley brings her own unique brand of psychosis and revelry to whatever she does, whether it’s causing mayhem alongside her beloved Mistah J., saving the world as the nuttiest member of the Suicide Squad, or relaxing with her gal pals Poison Ivy and Catwoman. With her deranged mix of fear and fun, she knows how to leave a crowd in stiches! HARLEY QUINN’S GREATEST HITS collects eight of the lovesick lunatic’s best stories from such talented writers and artists as Paul Dini, Bruce Timm, Jim Lee, Jeph Loeb, Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti, Scott Snyder and more. Collects BATMAN ADVENTURES #12, BATMAN #613, COUNTDOWN #10, GOTHAM CITY SIRENS #7, SUICIDE SQUAD #1, BATMAN #13, HARLEY QUINN #21 and HARLEY QUINN AND SUICIDE SQUAD APRIL FOOL’S SPECIAL #1.

Free college tuition for all Riverdale residents?! ThatÕs the plan-after the town drains the wetlands that lie between it and Gotham City and then builds a new campus. The only snag? A certain botany-obsessed super-villain. When Poison Ivy enlists her bestie, Harley, to kidnap both Veronica Lodge, daughter of RiverdaleÕs most important citizen, and her friend Betty, sheÕs counting on some assistance-and the mayhem that ensues will probably work as well! DC Comics and Archie are proud to present the adventure of a lifetime for all these best pals. Their hijinks are brought to you by the real-life team-up of Paul Dini (HARLEY QUINN) and Marc Andreyko (WONDER WOMAN Õ77), with art by Laura Braga (DC BOMBSHELLS)!

The villain named Hush, created by comic superstars Jeph Loeb and Jim Lee, makes a dramatic return to the life of Batman. What will this mean for Bruce Wayne? Secrets shared years ago between Bruce Wayne and Tommy Elliott begin to have dangerous repercussions in the present. Why is this mystery driving Hush to destroy Batman''s life? What part does Catwoman play in Hush''s plans? Collects BATMAN #846-850.

Writer Paul Dini and artist Bruce Timm, the creative minds behind the critically acclaimed Batman: The Animated Series, follow up their Eisner-winning Batman: Mad Love with another tale featuring the loopy but loyal moll Harley Quinn, this time teaming up with her best gal pal, Poison Ivy! Collects stories from Batman: Harley and Ivy #1-3, Batman Adventures Annual #1, Batman Adventures Holiday Special #1, Batman and Robin Adventures #8, and Batgirl Adventures #1, plus stories from Batman: Gotham Knights #14 and Batman: Black & White #3.

WIR FEIERN CATWOMAN! Seit ihrem ersten Erscheinen im Jahr 1940 raubt Catwoman nicht nur Batman, sondern auch den Comic-Fans den Atem. Dieser Band beinhaltet neue Geschichten, die in den USA zum 80. Jubiläum von Catwoman erschienen sind, und in denen ihr viele Top-Kreative gratulieren, von denen einige die Comic-Figur in vergangenen Epochen geprägt haben. In den Storys, die diverse Stationen von Selina Kyles Leben zeigen, legt sich die diebische Antiheldin mit Tierquälern, Aliens, dem schurkischen Gestaltwandler Clayface und natürlich mit dem Dunklen Ritter an, findet an dessen Seite aber auch ihr Glück ... Mit Storys von Paul Dini (HARLEY QUINN: MAD LOVE), Ed Brubaker (GOTHAM CENTRAL), Chuck Dixon (BATMAN), Kelley Jones (BATMAN), Pia Guerra (Y: THE LAST MAN), Tom King (BATMAN/CATWOMAN), Emanuela Lupacchino (WONDER WOMAN) und anderen. Inklusive Bonusmaterial.

"SUPERMAN REBORN" part two! Celebrating our 975th issue with a supersize special as another layer of the Superman/Clark Kent mystery is exposed! And in a backup story written by Paul Dini with art by Ian Churchill, learn what it all means for the Son of Superman, who is the prize in a deadly game!

From Emmy and Eisner Award-winning Paul Dini (DETECTIVE COMICS, Batman: The Animated Series) comes GOTHAM CITY SIRENS BOOK ONE! Catwoman, Poison Ivy, and Harley Quinn-they’re beautiful, they’re deadly, and for the first time in their lives, all three are trying to fly on the straight and narrow. Tired of playing by other people''s 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. Only, sometimes, friends can be more trouble than they''re worth. Particularly when they''re unaccustomed to things like loyalty…or sanity. With the Bat away, these sirens will play, and no one- not Hush, the Riddler, or even the Joker-knows what to expect from the bad girls of Gotham City. But life off the lam is no bed of roses. Especially when maniacs are killing innocents and making it look like the Sirens are the culprits, when Ivy’s new civilian identity proves murderously difficult to maintain, and when Catwoman’s sister comes to town to ride of the demon she believes possesses her… and rid her of her life in the process! Featuring the gorgeous artwork of Guillem March (BATMAN), Andres Guinaldo (NIGHTWING), and more, Batman’s hottest rogues tread a new path by the along with writers Paul Dini, Tony Bedard (SUPERGIRL), Scott Lodbell (TEEN TITANS), and Marc Andreyko (BATWOMAN) in GOTHAM CITY SIRENS BOOK ONE. Collects issues #1-13.

An all-new epic bridging the gap between the hit game ''Batman: Arkham Asylum'' and its upcoming sequel ''Batman: Arkham City''. Paul Dini is the game''s writer and here he tells this story that both gamers and ''Batman'' fans will want to read.

When Poison Ivy gets captured by mobsters, Harley Quinn must act quickly to save her, so she turns to the only hero she can find: Batgirl!

An expert in the field of cryogenics, Victor Fries led a relatively normal existence. He worked diligently and married a woman named Nora who then became terminally ill. To stop her degenerative disease from taking her life, Victor put her into suspended animation. But a horrible lab accident transformed the former Dr. Fries into an ice-colored monstrosity incapable of surviving above freezing temperatures. To counteract this, Victor constructed a special, ultra-durable suit to keep his body alive. He embraced his new persona and became Mr. Freeze. Mr. Freeze is on a constant quest to bring back his beloved Nora, and he''ll do whatever it takes to succeed. He wields a freeze gun and uses ice and cold to wreak havoc--mostly in Gotham and against Batman. BATMAN ARKHAM: MISTER FREEZE collects some of the villain''s greatest stories by some of the industry''s greatest creators, including Paul Dini (BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES), Scott Synder (BATMAN), James Tynion IV (DETECTIVE COMICS), Jason Fabok (JUSTICE LEAGUE), Charlie Adlard (WALKING DEAD), Mark Buckingham (FABLES) and many more!

ÒRED ROSESÓ part three! The tension between Harley, Poison Ivy and Red Tool hits the boiling point! WhoÕs gonna stayÑand whoÕs gonna go? And in the backup story, ÒHarley Loves JokerÓ part seven, Batman is back on the deranged duoÕs trail!

When a young socialite is murdered, her grief-stricken uncle turns to the newly reformed Riddler to find her killer! Has Gotham''s most pernicious puzzler turned over a new leaf, or is it all a cover for a darker scheme?

On her return to Gotham City, family matters force Barbara to confront her complicated relationship with Dick Grayson. But does Dick have time for a heart-to-heart while subbing as Batman when Bruce Wayne is out of action? This extra-sized anniversary issue also offers a look at the next arc of the series by Mairghread Scott and Paul Pelletier as the monstrous villain Grotesque murders wealthy art owners and defiles their bodies to create his own Òart.Ó And since this is the issue that keeps on giving, also look for a special backup story by Harley Quinn co-creator Paul Dini and artist Emanuela Lupacchino.

"Superman. Batman. Wonder Woman. The Flash. Green Lantern. Aquaman. Martian Manhunter. Green Arrow. Hawkman. The Atom. Plastic Man. Shazam! Together they are known as the Justice League of America."--Cover page 4.

House of Hush'' part 6 and the series'' final issue! The life of Tommy Elliot takes a shocking new turn as Hush''s tale reaches its final soul-searing chapter. Secrets are revealed, lives are torn apart and a deadly new villain rises to threaten the existence of Batman and his allies.

It''s a rumble in the jungle as the miniseries by Paul Dini & Bruce Timm continues! Harley and Ivy hunt down the priceless Zombie Root in lawless Costa Verde, but will the homicidal loggers Slash and Burn bag them first? And can Ivy resist the siren song of the rainforest?

Angry over the destruction of his Lex Skel 5000 battle suit, Lex Luthor creates an android Superman and sends it against a foreign embassy to discredit the superhero.

This beautiful oversize DC Comic is based on the Superman character created by Siegel & Shuster. It is a graphic novel in a unique format combining aspects of both comics & picture books. Writer Paul Dini, the Emmy award-winning producer, has joined forces with illustrator Alex Ross, to create this classic work for all ages. As the holiday season arrives in Metropolis, Superman becomes uncomfortably aware of the stark division between the privileged few & the impoverished many who verge on starvation. Deciding he can best help by example, Superman puts his incredible powers to work in a titanic effort to alleviate world hunger. His gift to the world is a message of hope & peace.