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Good and evil. Triumph and tragedy. Death and rebirth. This is Batman and Robin as you’ve never seen them before. Collecting the acclaimed creative team’s modern-day classic, Batman and Robin by Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason redefines one of comics’ greatest partnerships for a new generation! Book Two collects Batman and Robin (vol. 2) #15-28 and Batman and Robin Annual #1-2.

SERIES PREMIERE It''s Good vs. Evil from the minds of PETER J. TOMASI (Batman and Robin,ÊSuper Sons) and PETER SNEJBJERG (Starman,ÊB.P.R.D.)!Ê Keeping the cosmic peace isnÕt easy. But the opposing leaders of Heaven and Hell broker a deal that tradesÊZachary Halo, an angel child, to a demon family, and Rose Hornsby, a demon child, to an angel family, and hope this truce will halt the winds of war. ItÕs Nature versus Nurture as the turbulence of adolescence comes crashing down on two teenagers who have no idea just who and what they truly are...yet.Ê

AVAST, YE SWABS! The Sinister Sons continue their galactic melee on a mission to Korugar to confront Sinestro and prove once and for all that Sinson is the one true heir to the throne of fear and power in the galaxy. But to make it there, the boys will need to walk the plank in a battle for their lives against a ship of ruffian space pirates! Pull up a buccaneer and hold onto your poop decks to find out what happens next!

Will the Sinister Sons be digested by the great Space Whale?! Will the Sinister Sons defeat Spaceman Joe?! Will the Sinister Sons’ duel against the Piratesites end in disaster?! Get ready this month for all the four-color adventures of Sinson and Lor-Zod as the boys try to be as bad as their dads!

Damian Wayne, the secret child of Bruce Wayne and his sworn enemy Talia al Ghul, was trained from birth to kill and raised to rule the world. At the age of 10, however, Damian turned his back on his mother’s megalomaniacal ambitions and joined his father’s crusade against crime. Since then, the precocious new Robin has chafed under the unfamiliar restraints imposed by Batman’s strict moral code-and struggled to accept the unique comforts of his strange new family! This first oversize softcover collects Batman and Robin (vol. 1) #20-22 and Batman and Robin (vol. 2) #0-14.

Don''t miss the iconic adventures of Batman and Robin from the incredible Tomasi and Gleason run in the New 52! Teaming Batman with his son Damian, a.k.a. Robin, Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason’s run was one of the standout titles in the New 52. Mixing in dark themes from Damian’s childhood with the League of Assassins with touching stories of a father and son, this creative team invented some of the greatest Batman and Robin stories ever told! Collects BATMAN & ROBIN #20-22, BATMAN & ROBIN #0-40 from the New 52 series, BATMAN & ROBIN ANNUAL #1-3, ROBIN RISES: OMEGA #1, ROBIN RISES: ALPHA #1 and a story from SECRET ORIGINS #4.

"The Batman of Tomorrow returns to the present, revealing the dark destiny of Superboy and vowing to prevent the cataclysmic disaster that he would cause. And when the Super Sons go on the run, the Batman of Tomorrow recruits the Teen Titans of Tomorrow to help him. Superboy''s life hangs in the balance--will Superman, Robin, and others be able to keep him safe from the Batman of Tomorrow? And there''s more: the Super Sons lost and secret adventures are also tied into this omnibus collection, taking readers on an epic tale that transcends current events as Superboy and Robin find themselves targets of an interstellar team of young badasses called the Gang. Lost in space and time--having barely escaped the Gang--Superboy and Robin will have to go through the Planet of Mystery, an intergalatic juvenile detention facility, and a lawless planet that lives like the wild wild west, in order to get home again. But will the Gang be able to play planetary smash-and-grab with Earth before the Super Sons can get back?"--

The boys are back! Picking up where the sensational Adventures of the Super Sons left off, the son of Batman and the son of Superman are back in the spotlight and ready to give evil a good spanking. A mysterious woman from beyond time has appeared to the DCU’s favorite sons, and her arrival heralds certain doom (that’s a hint, everyone) for things to come! It’s a time-twisting adventure that casts our favorite super-spawn as the saviors of the Justice League-battling the likes of Vandal Savage, Felix Faust, and heavy grocery bags along the way! This volume collects Challenge of the Super Sons #1-7.

Superman and Superboy. Father and Son. Truth, Justice, Family! Rocketed from his dying homeworld as an infant, he became his adopted planet’s greatest champion. Then he and his family—his wife, Lois Lane, and their son, Jonathan Kent—narrowly escaped the destruction of their entire universe. They emerged on a new Earth, where a younger, brasher breed of superheroes held sway. And when the valiant young Superman of this strangely familiar reality fell in the line of duty, the original Man of Steel stepped out of the shadows to take his place. Now, in addition to battling threats from around the world and across the universe, Superman must fight to earn the trust of his newly adopted planet’s other protectors—as well as his curious small-town neighbors. Most of all, he must teach young Jonathan how to harness his ever-increasing abilities and wield them in the service of truth and justice—as a child of two worlds, this grandson of Krypton’s potential is rivaled only by the dangers he will face. From the New York Times bestselling creative team of Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason comes a celebration of family and heroism. Featuring every story from their modern-day classic for the first time in a single hardcover edition, the Superman by Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason Omnibus collects the team’s adventures from Superman #1-25, #27-28, #33-39, #42-45, Superman Annual #1, Superman: Rebirth #1, Superman Special #1, Action Comics #975-976, #1000, Super Sons #11-12, and Teen Titans #975-976.

While Batman attempts to recover from the devastating loss of Alfred, Two-Face returns-but as The Joker begins his ultimate attack on Gotham, can Batman cure Harvey Dent once and for all? “The Joker War” finds Batman’s nemesis launching an attack on Wayne Enterprises, using Bruce Wayne’s own technology! Batwoman joins the fight, but the threats keep escalating, as Joker toxin has been pumped into Gotham’s tunnels-which lures out Killer Croc! This collection also includes the Batman: Pennyworth R.I.P. one-shot, featuring an ensemble of all-star creators paying tribute to Alfred, with each story told from the perspective of a different member of the Bat-Family. Collects Detective Comics #1020-1026, a story from Detective Comics #1027, Batman: Pennyworth R.I.P., and Detective Comics Annual #3.

The summer 2020 blockbuster “The Joker War” is collected in this new hardcover that includes the tie-in chapters starring Batgirl, Red Hood, Nightwing, Catwoman, and, of course, Harley Quinn! As the Clown Prince of Crime battles the Dark Knight Detective head-to-head one last time. The Joker has never wanted to win before-he’s never wanted his battle with Batman to end. But now his motivation has shifted. This collection features the Joker’s confrontation with Batgirl; his manipulation of the amnesiac Nightwing; and a turf war between Gotham City’s many evildoers! Plus, the debut of Clownhunter, a cameo by Ghost-Maker, and an epic battle between Harley Quinn and Punchline! Collects Batman #95-100, Batgirl #47, Detective Comics #1025, Red Hood: Outlaw #48, Nightwing #74, The Joker War Zone #1, plus stories from Harley Quinn #75 and Catwoman #25.

Victor Fries has only ever wanted one thing: to bring his wife Nora back to life in a healthy body. Now, with Lex Luthor’s aid, Victor’s wish will finally come true. But how will Nora adjust to the new world she has missed? And how will Batman try to tear Victor’s dream away from him? This title collects Detective Comics #1012-1019.

Spinning out of the events of “The Joker War” and Detective Comics #1027 comes a tale of the beginning of the end for Gotham City’s status quo. With tensions flaring and a new mayoral candidate making his anti-hero agenda known to the city, Batman and his allies are stretched thin to keep the peace. But just as things couldn’t look any worse, a string of gruesome murders has left a trail of the most corrupt in Gotham City losing their heads...literally. If Batman doesn’t quickly find the killer-the Dark Knight will be next.

Detective Jim Corrigan has been shot on the streets of Gotham City-and the Spectre must reach out to Batman to help him find the assassin! There''s only one life Batman would be willing to risk saving Jim Corrigan and the Spectre: his own! Plus, Deadshot returns to Gotham City following his stint with the Suicide Squad, and Batman fears that without the oversight of Amanda Waller, Floyd Lawton will go back to his old ways. Collects Detective Comics #1006-1011.

“Ugly Heart” part two! Two-Face has returned, and his Church of the Two has grown into one of the most dangerous and destructive cults Gotham City has ever seen. So why is the only person trying to kill Two-Face his own alter ego, Harvey Dent? Batman at last has found hope of a permanent cure for his friend’s evil split personality-but if there’s hope of ridding the world of the dreaded Two-Face for good, Bruce and Harvey must team up to beat back the bad.

As Gotham City continues its rise from the ashes of “City of Bane,” some familiar faces have returned to keep Gotham City exactly where they want it: Two-Face is back. But this time, he’s recruited some like-minded individuals to help him in his cause. With an elite team of split-personality special forces at his side, Two-Face and Batman square off in what could be their final battle, as a new ally arrives to help the Dark Knight…Harvey Dent?!

Im Videogame-Hit Batman: Arkham Knight ist Gothams finsterer neuer Ritter ein brutaler Antiheld, der knallhart gegen Schurken vorgeht und einen gewaltigen Hass auf Batman hegt. Dieser Band enthüllt die ganze Vorgeschichte des Arkham Knight und zeigt sein Aufeinandertreffen mit dem Joker, Deathstroke und Harley Quinn. Nicht nur für Fans des Spiels! Autor: Peter J. Tomasi Zeichner: Alisson Borges

When the bodies of nefarious villains and fallen heroes begin to disappear from their final resting places, Dick Grayson is drawn into a mysterious, life-altering adventure! Nightwing falls into a web of intrigue involving Talia al Ghul and the diabolical Dr. Creighton Kendall. As the stakes get higher, Nightwing finds not only his own life in danger, but quite possibly the future of the entire country. Collects issues #140-153.

In the aftermath of “City of Bane,” the Dark Knight has found himself cold, alone, and missing one of the very foundations of his life as both Bruce Wayne and the Batman. But personal problems will have to wait-a mysterious series of deaths have been peppered throughout Gotham and it seems an element of the supernatural is at play in the form of a monstrous pagan spirit. Can Batman silence the demons within to stop the killing? Or will this silent night be for keeps?

After Batman''s battle with the Arkham Knight, things only get worse when one of his allies jumps into the fray and ends up in way over their head! Damian was so certain he could succeed against the Arkham Knight where his father failed-and not only was he wrong, but the Knight has a surprising plan for the son of Batman! And when the face behind the mask is finally revealed, we''ll learn who''s taken up the mantle of the Arkham Knight. Collects Detective Comics #1001-1005, Annual #2 and a story from Detective Comics #1000.

“Year of the Villain” kicks into overdrive! Victor Fries has only ever wanted one thing…to bring his wife Nora back to life in a healthy body. Now, with Lex Luthor’s aid, Victor’s wish will finally come true. But how will Nora adjust to the new world she has missed? And how will Batman try to tear Victor’s dream away from him?

Detective Jim Corrigan has been shot on the streets of Gotham CityÑand the Spectre must reach out to Batman to help him find the secret assassin!

The haunting epic that plunged the DC Universe into darkness collected in its entirety for the first time ever! The Blackest Night is now here. As black rings rain from the sky former, friends and loved ones rise from their graves as twisted monsters with only one mission: Death. The Black Lanterns have arrived, and they''re bringing death and destruction with them. Putting aside old vendettas, it''s now up to Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps to marshal DC''s greatest heroes (as well as their deadliest foes) in a huge, universe-spanning battle to save the DC Universe from an army of the dead. Their collective mission: to defend the light against the blackest night. Now collected in sequential order and in one gigantic volume for the first time, Blackest Night Omnibus 10th Anniversary is written by critically acclaimed author Geoff Johns (Doomsday Clock) and illustrated by Ivan Reis (Superman), Patrick Gleason (Batman & Robin), Doug Mahnke (Green Lantern), Scott Kolins (The Flash) and Jerry Ordway (The Power of Shazam!). Collects Adventure Comics #4-5,7, Blackest Night #0-8, Blackest Night: Batman #1-3, Blackest Night: The Flash #1-3, Blackest Night: JSA #1-3, Blackest Night: Superman #1-3, Blackest Night: Tales of the Corps #1-3, Blackest Night: Titans #1-3, Blackest Night: Wonder Woman #1-3, Catwoman #83, Green Arrow #30, Green Lantern #43-53, Green Lantern Corps #39-47, Phantom Stranger #42, Starman #81, Suicide Squad #67, The Atom and Hawkman #46, The Power of Shazam! #48, The Question #37, Untold Tales of Blackest Night #1 and Weird Western Tales #71

After 1,000 issues, you’d think Batman could finally have a break…but no: as a new era dawns, he’s facing the most dangerous threat of his career! The Arkham Knight has arrived in Gotham City with an entire round table of deadly allies, and their first encounter will leave Batman shaken to his core!

Alfred PennyworthÉattacked at the Wayne mansion! WhoÕs hunting those closest to Batman? The monstrous shadow creature plaguing Gotham City gains the upper hand when two of the Dark KnightÕs most ardent allies fall prey to the violent vendetta. Will those tragedies send Batman over the edge? Good thing heÕs on his way to Arkham AsylumÑbut will he investigate a murder, or get incarcerated in a padded cell?

The next set of adventures from Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason''s Superman are collected here in hardcover for the first time ever! Following the events of Black Dawn, Superman is thrust into the antimatter universe of Qward where his only hope is Sinestro, the former greatest of the Green Lanterns. Meanwhile, Lois Lane profiles Deathstroke the Terminator for the Daily Planet, and it could cost her her life! This leads Deathstroke to Metropolis, and he forces Superman to make an impossible choice--let the love of his life die or become a killer himself. The stellar creative team of Peter J. Tomasi (Nightwing, Green Lantern) and Patrick Gleason (Green Lantern Corps, Batman & Robin) unite in this volume that asks the question: What scares Superman? Collects Superman #27-36 and #39-41.

BatmanÕs strangest case begins as the new creative team of writer Peter J. Tomasi and artist Doug Mahnke take over DETECTIVE COMICS! Commissioner Gordon calls in the Dark Knight Detective when thereÕs a murder at the Gotham City AquariumÑstaged to look exactly like Thomas and Martha WayneÕs crime scene, right down to the Playbill and pearls. How does this bizarre homicide tie into the shadowy monster that attacks Dr. Leslie Thompkins? This creature looks to wage a war on BatmanÑand itÕs using Joker Gas to do it!

Once again battling evil with his son Damian Wayne, a.k.a. Robin, at his side, Batman will soon realize that the hardest part of the job may now be trying to work together with his own flesh and blood! Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason''s #1 New York Times bestseller Batman and Robin is collected anew as part of the DC Essentials collection, featuring brand new cover art from Patrick Gleason! As Batman and Robin try to adjust to their new partnership, a figure emerges from Bruce Wayne''s past--one not happy that Batman Incorporated is shining a light on his own shadowy war against evil. At the same time, the son of Batman must prove to his father as well as the previous mantle-holders that he is worthy of the honor to be called Robin! Collects Batman and Robin #1-8. The DC Essential Edition series of graphic novels highlights the best standalone stories the medium has to offer, featuring comics'' greatest characters. These trade paperback editions focus on the easiest entry points DC has in its vast library, with seminal, groundbreaking tales that transcend the printed page. Start with the Essentials.

Praise for Super Sons: “Pure fun.” -Paste Magazine “10/10.” -Comicosity The sons of Batman and Superman, Robin and Superboy, are used to stepping-or flying-out of their parents’ shadows. But while Jonathan Kent was brought up by kindhearted Clark Kent and the brilliant journalist Lois Lane, Damian Wayne’s parental supervision has a sinister edge. Sure, he’s been trained in the ways of crime-fighting by his Dark Knight dad, Bruce Wayne. But before he was Batman’s son-slash-sidekick, he was raised to rule the world by the League of Assassins and its killer queen, his mother-the Daughter of the Demon herself, Talia al Ghul. Now Talia has returned to reclaim her son for the shadows, and not even the tumultuous team-up of the Super Sons may be enough to stop it. Because with the secrets of Robin’s dark past-and murderous methods-out in the light for the first time, Superboy may decide his friend really is an enemy after all. The stage is set for a final showdown between Damian and…well, that’s the question. Will he join forces with his mom to take Superboy down for good, or will the Super Sons stick together, live fast and fly young? Find out in Super Sons Vol. 3: Parent Trap. Featuring the art of Carlo Barberi and Paul Pelletier, it’s the final chapter in Peter J. Tomasi’s saga of the World’s Smallest Super Heroes-setting up the next stage in their incredible crime-fighting careers! Collects Super Sons #13-16 and Annual #1.

Jonathan Kent isn’t a Teen Titan. He’s just a kid, and one of the most powerful beings on the planet. But what if he has the potential to hurt people without even meaning to? That’s exactly what Tim Drake says will happen. But this isn’t the Tim Drake of today — this is the Batman of Tomorrow, and he’s traveled through time to kill Superboy. He tells the Teen Titans that if he succeeds in killing Superboy, he will save the millions of people that Superboy will kill in the future. The Teen Titans have split in half over how to handle Superboy and don’t know whether to trust him or Drake. So, Superboy’s closest friend, Damian Wayne—the current Robin and leader of the Teen Titans—has Jon on the run from Drake ... and from his own team. Now, Earth’s most powerful teenagers are fighting against each other, with one angry Kryptonian father caught in the middle. If the Teen Titans aren’t careful, they just might cause the very catastrophe that Tim Drake traveled back in time to prevent! Writers Peter J. Tomasi (Superman) and Patrick Gleason (Robin, Son of Batman) team with artist including Ed Benes (Justice League of America), Tyler Kirkham (Earth 2: World’s End) and Ryan Benjamin (The Odyssey of The Amazons) for an epic crossover between Super Sons, Superman and Teen Titans, featuring the return of some familiar faces to the DC Universe! Collects Super Sons #11-12, Superman #37-38, Teen Titans #15. “[P]laytime is over with this new story, which forces the boys to grow up by pitting them against the future.” —A.V. Club “Jimenez simply nails his take on both Batman and Superman.” —IGN