New Releases by SCOTT SNYDER

"The Dynamic Duo thought they had defeated her for good; but now, five years later, Mother is back, and she''s ready to enact her grand plan--one that''s even worse than Dick Grayson and the Robins could have ever imagined. When the truth behind Batman''s greatest failure is revealed, one of his allies may walk away from the fight forever. As the world burns, it''s up to Dick Grayson to save an entire generation from unspeakable tragedy! Secrets are revealed, friendships are tested, and things will never be the same for the Bat-family"--Provided by publisher.

"An epic Batman mystery from Scott Snyder, creator of American Vampire, in illustrator Jock''s original black-and-white pencils and inks. In "The Black Mirror," a series of brutal murders pushes Batman''s detective skills to the limit and forces him to confront one of Gotham City''s oldest evils. Helpless and trapped in the deadly Mirror House, Batman must fight for his life against one of Gotham City''s oldest and most powerful evils! Then, in a second story called "Hungry City," the corpse of a killer whale shows up on the floor of one of Gotham City''s foremost banks. The event begins a strange and deadly mystery that will bring Batman face-to-face with the new, terrifying faces of organized crime in Gotham"--

"Originally published in single magazine form in Batman 41-45 and online as DC sneak peek: Batman 1"--Title page verso.

Batman’s greatest foe has returned for one last gag-but this time, not even the Joker is laughing. In their last encounter, the Dark Knight failed to live up to the Joker’s grand plans, so now the Joker is deadly serious. The games are over and, for their final showdown, the Clown Prince of Crime won’t be staging a comedy. No more macabre mind games. No more perverse pranks. The crazed killer who has elevated evil to an art is about to paint his masterpiece: the utter destruction of Batman and everything he holds dear. He’ll turn the Justice League against Batman. He’ll turn the people of Gotham into giggling psychopaths. But that’s just the setup-the punchline is even more terrifying. The #1 NEW YORK TIMES best-selling team of Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo create the ultimate face-off between the greatest hero and villain in all of comics in BATMAN VOLUME 7: ENDGAME-and it’s no laughing matter. Collects stories from BATMAN #35-40.

The legendary Swamp Thing has resurfaced for a new age-just as a new force threatens to rot away all life on Earth! Since the dawn of time, the planet’s safety has depended on maintaining a balance of three great powers: THE GREEN, the force that unites all plant life; THE RED, the force that unites all animal life; and THE ROT, the force of death. Each generation, the Green selects an avatar to serve as its protector-the Swamp Thing. But Doctor Alec Holland, the Green’s newest champion, is no longer interested in the role. The Rot’s own avatar is growing stronger, and servants of decay gain more territory every day. If Alec doesn’t return to his duties soon, there might not be any Green left to protect. The superstar team of #1 New York Times best-selling writer Scott Snyder (BATMAN, AMERICAN VAMPIRE) and artist Yanick Paquette (BATMAN, INC.), reworks one of comics’ greatest characters for a new age, with support from wonderful talents Jeff Lemire, Marco Rudy, Becky Cloonan, Francesco Francavilla, Steve Pugh and more. Collects SWAMP THING #0-18, ANIMAL MAN #12, 17 and SWAMP THING ANNUAL #1, as well as never-before-seen sketches and an introduction by SWAMP THING co-creator Len Wein.

Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo’s game-changing run on BATMAN set the comics world on fire with THE COURT OF OWLS, DEATH OF THE FAMILY and ZERO YEAR. Now collected for the first time, come the stories between the stories. In these standalone tales from the beloved series, Batman grieves for a son, infiltrates Arkham Asylum and tracks a serial killer. Spanning from the Zero Year to the future of BATMAN: ETERNAL, these stories expand and enrich the world of one of the most loved series in comics. Joining Snyder and Capullo is an all-star lineup of special guests - including Andy Kubert, Alex Maleev, Andy Clarke, Dustin Nguyen, Wes Craig, James Tynion IV, and Marguerite Bennett! This volume collects BATMAN #0, BATMAN #18-20, #28, #34 and BATMAN ANNUAL #2.

Six years ago, the legend of Batman emerged amid the greatest catastrophe Gotham had ever endured. A maniac calling himself The Riddler shut down all electric power mere days before a terrifying superstorm. But the Dark Knight isn''t the only hero to surface during this moment in time known only as the ZERO YEAR! Journey back to the Zero Year to see the early tales of heroes and heroines such as Nightwing, Green Arrow, Batgirl, Superman, Birds of Prey, Catwoman and more!

Writer Scott Snyder (BATMAN, SWAMP THING) and artist Rafael Albuquerque bring together even more threads to the complex tapestry that is the world of AMERICAN VAMPIRE. When we last saw Pearl in the 1950s, she had lost her love Henry in an attack on the vampire hunting organization, V.M.S., by a coven of Hollywood vampires that nearly wiped the organization off the face of the planet. Devastated and alone, Pearl is determined to leave California and all its painful memories behind. When we meet Pearl again, it is in 1960s Kansas, an era fraught with fear of nuclear war, angry demonstrations, and vast social change. What has changed in the years since the V.M.S. attack and where is Skinner Sweet? Collects AMERICAN VAMPIRE CYCLE TWO #1-5.

Doctor Alec Holland''s desire to leave the Green behind and forget his time as the Swamp Thing is denied when a new darkness threatens the world and the Green changes Swamp Thing from protector to conqueror.

A widescreen, cutting-edge take on the hero who started it all-from the minds of superstar writer Scott Snyder (BATMAN: ZERO YEAR) and legendary artist Jim Lee (JUSTICE LEAGUE)! From the skies above Metropolis to the four corners of the globe to the star-streaked spaceways beyond, one man is synonymous with the word "hero." Since his arrival marked the dawn of the superhero age, Superman has waged a never-ending battle for truth and justice, no matter when or where. But before the dawn came the darkness, when another with incredible power-far more than that of mortal man-fell to the Earth. One who could spell the end for the Man of Steel. Collects SUPERMAN UNCHAINED #1-9 and material from SUPERMAN UNCHAINED DIRECTOR’S CUT #1.

Six years ago, Gotham City weathered its greatest test as The Riddler shut down all power days before a terrifying superstorm! But the Dark Knight isn''t the only hero to surface during this moment in time known as the ZERO YEAR! Journey back to the Zero Year to see the early tales of heroes and heroines such as Nightwing, Green Arrow, Batgirl, Superman, Birds of Prey, Catwoman and more! Collects Batman #24-25, Detective Comics #25, Batgirl #25, Batwing #25, Batwoman #25, Birds of Prey #25, Catwoman #25, THE Flash #25, Green Arrow #25, Green Lantern Corps #25, Nightwing #25, Red Hood and The Outlaws #25 and Action Comics #25.

When a supervillain known as the Riddler causes a citywide blackout in Gotham, it’s only a matter of time before other like-minded criminals start to emerge under the cover of darkness. Now Batman and Jim Gordon must form a reluctant partnership to save Gotham City not only from the Riddler’s twisted mind games, but also from a more subtle, but just as deadly foe-Dr. Death. Comics superstars Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo continue their bold reimagining of Batman''s origin in BATMAN VOL. 5: ZERO YEAR-DARK CITY, a stunning saga of a city under siege! Collects issues #25-27 and #29-33.

Before the era of superheroes began-before the Batman spread his wings to protect the innocent and punish the evil-Gotham City''s prodigal son, Bruce Wayne, had been missing for years. But this was exactly the cover of darkness Bruce needed. Patrolling Gotham''s streets in a series of disguises, he began a career as a faceless vigilante. The #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling creative team of Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo, Danny Miki and Rafael Albuquerque present an astonishing new vision of the Dark Knight''s origin-and his first encounters with the Riddler, the Red Hood, and more-in BATMAN VOL. 4: YEAR ZERO-SECRET CITY. Collects issues #21-24.

You are cordially invited to a party-to die for! This volume of American Vampire collects eight amazing stories set in the world of American Vampire, with "lost tales," new characters and old favorites. Don''t miss these stories brought to you by series creators Scott Snyder and Rafael Albuquerque, as well as other awesome comics talent like Becky Cloonan (BATMAN), Gabriel Ba and Fabio Moon (DAYTRIPPER), Jeff Lemire (SWEET TOOTH), Greg Rucka (The Punisher, BATWOMAN), Gail Simone (BATGIRL) and many more! Also collected here is the standalone tale of fan-favorite character Travis Kidd-the vampire hunter who likes to "bite them back" in AMERICAN VAMPIRE: THE LONG ROAD TO HELL.

#1 New York Times best-selling creators Scott Snyder (AMERICAN VAMPIRE) and Greg Capullo (Spawn) present the long-awaited return of the Joker, as he unleashes his most terrifying, personal assault ever on the Dark Knight. BATMAN: DEATH OF THE FAMILY collects BATMAN #13-17 along with backup stories co-written by James Tynion IV (TALON) and illustrated by award-winning artist Jock (BATMAN: THE BLACK MIRROR).

A #1 New York Times Bestseller! After having his face sliced off one year ago, The Joker makes his horrifying return in this new epic that features Batman''s entire network of partners in crimefighting, including Batgirl, Catwoman, Nightwing, Robin,the Teen Titans and more. While The Joker threatens the very existence of Gotham City, these heroes—and villains—must find a way to survive. Collects Detective Comics 16-17, Catwoman 13-14, Batgirl 14-16, Red Hood and the Outlaws 15-16, Teen Titans15, Nightwing 15-16, Batman and Robin 15-17, Batman 17. Also collects portions of the following issues: Suicide Squad 14-15, Batgirl 13, Red Hood and the Outlaws 13-14, Teen Titans 14, 16, Nightwing 14 and Batman 13.

For over a century, the Court of Owls has ruled Gotham City in secret—their reach inescapable, their power unstoppable. Until they battled the Batman. Gotham''s vigilante protector managed to escape the talons of the Court with his mind and body barely intact. The Dark Knight managed to win the battle with his deadly new aggressors, but certainly not the war. Batman was just the first part of their conquest. Now they have their sights set on something much bigger: Gotham City. A critical and commercial smash, Batman: The City Of Owls (collecting Batman #8-12 and Batman Annual #1) continues the instant-classic saga of the Dark Knight''s battle with Gotham City''s oldest and darkest forces from the #1 New York Times best-selling creative team of writer Scott Snyder (American Vampire) and artist Greg Capullo (Spawn), plus an array of talented guest contributors!

As a young performer with Haly’s Circus, Calvin Rose was secretly being raised to be a master assassin—a killing machine called a Talon. But when Rose defects from the Court of Owls’ ranks, he is marked for death! Now, Rose returns to Gotham City following the horrors of ''The Night of Owls'' to investigate what remains of the Court—but will he be able to gain his freedom at last? Collecting TALON #0-7!

For over a century, the Court of Owls has ruled Gotham City in secret - their reach inescapable, their power unstoppable. Until they battled the Batman. Gotham''s vigilante protector managed to escape the talons of the Court with his mind and body barely intact. The Dark Knight managed to win the battle with his deadly new aggresors, but certainly not the war. Batman was just the first part of their conquest. Now they have their sights set on something much bigger: Gotham City. A critical and commercial smash, BATMAN: THE CITY OF OWLS (collecting BATMAN 8-12 and BATMAN ANNUAL #1) continues the instant-classic saga of the Dark Knight''s battle with Gotham City''s oldest and darkest forces from the #1 New York Times best-selling creative team of writer Scott Snyder (AMERICAN VAMPIRE) and artist Greg Capullo (Spawn), plus an array of talented guest contributors!

Integrating active control of both sound and vibration, this comprehensive two-volume set combines coverage of fundamental principles with the most recent theoretical and practical developments. The authors explain how to design and implement successful active control systems in practice and detail the pitfalls one must avoid to ensure a reliable and stable system. Extensively revised, updated, and expanded throughout, the second edition reflects the advances that have been made in algorithms, DSP hardware, and applications since the publication of the first edition.

Following his ground-breaking, critically acclaimed run on DETECTIVE COMICS, writer Scott Snyder (AMERICAN VAMPIRE) alongside artist Greg Capullo (Spawn) begins a new era of the Dark Knight as with the relaunch of Batman! After a series of brutal murders rocks Gotham City, Batman begins to realize that perhaps these crimes go far deeper than appearances suggest. As the Caped Crusader begins to unravel this deadly mystery, he discovers a conspiracy going back to his youth and beyond to the origins of the city he''s sworn to protect. Could the Court of Owls, once thought to be nothing more than an urban legend, be behind the crime and corruption? Or is Bruce Wayne losing his grip on sanity and falling prey to the pressures of his war on crime?

Not a dream, not an imaginary story, not an elseworld. This is Flash Fact: When Barry Allen wakes at his desk, he discovers the world has changed. Family is alive, loved ones are strangers, and close friends are different, gone or worse. It''s a world on the brink of a cataclysmic war--but where are Earth''s Greatest Heroes to stop it? World Of Flashpoint: When the Amazons and Atlanteans broke out into war, everything changed in a flash--especially the life of Traci 13! Booster Gold: Booster finds a world very different from the one he left behind. It''s up to the time-lost hero to figure it all out and fix what once went wrong! The Canterbury Cricket: Meet the members of the Resistance as they battle their way through enemy lines. But who is the Canterbury Cricket? As the rebels take a moment to rest, the Cricket shares his tale with his comrades in arms. Project Superman: General Sam Lane wants to create the world''s greatest soldier, but instead he just might end up with the world''s most powerful monster. Learn the secrets behind Project Superman and the mysterious Subject Zero. Don''t miss this Superman volume collecting WORLD OF FLASHPOINT #1-3, BOOSTER GOLD #44-47, THE CANTERBURY CRICKET #1 and PROJECT SUPERMAN #1-3.

A NEW YORK TIMES #1 Bestseller! In "The Black Mirror," a series of brutal murders pushes Batman''s detective skills to the limit and forces him to confront one of Gotham City''s oldest evils. Helpless and trapped in the deadly Mirror House, Batman must fight for his life against one of Gotham City''s oldest and most powerful evils! Then, in a second story called "Hungry City," the corpse of a killer whale shows up on the floor of one of Gotham City''s foremost banks. The event begins a strange and deadly mystery that will bring Batman face-to-face with the new, terrifying faces of organized crime in Gotham.

This volume follows two stories: one written by Scott Snyder and one written by legendary horror writer Stephen King. In Snyder’s story set in 1920s LA, we follow Pearl, a young woman who is turned into a vampire and sets out on a path of righteous revenge against the European vampires who tortured and abused her. This story is paired with King’s story, a Western about Skinner Sweet, the original American vampire-a stronger, faster creature than any vampire has ever seen before.

Scott Snyder’s protagonists inhabit a playfully deranged fictional world in which a Wall Street trader can find himself armed with a speargun, guarding a Dumpster outside a pawnshop in Florida; or an employee at Niagara Falls (his job: watching for jumpers) will take off in a car after a blimp in which his girlfriend has escaped. But in Snyder’s wondrous imagination there’s a thin membrane between the whimsical and the disturbing: the unlikely affair between a famous actress—in hiding after surgery—and a sporting goods salesman takes an ominous turn just as she begins to heal; an engaged couple’s relationship is fractured when one of them becomes obsessed with an inmate at the women’s prison next door. Dark, funny, powerful, this debut collection underscores the remarkable gifts of a fiercely original young writer.

Death of the Family part 5, the shocking conclusion to the Bat-Family epic. Who lives? Who dies? Who laughs last? Find out as Batman and The Joker face off one last time!

Unraveling the mysteries set forth by the Riddler, Batman must learn to work with his new ally, Lieutenant Jim Gordon, and do whatever it takes to survive! "Zero Year" part 11.

The Joker is back and somehow more sinister than ever! What caused this change? And can even Batman stop a Joker so driven and dangerous? ''Death of the Family'' part 2. Plus: in the backup feature, the Penguin is running out of options as he''s confronted.

A ''Night of the Owls'' tie-in! Batman takes the fight to the Court of Owls and discovers the identity of the organization''s evil mastermind! Scott Snyder and his AMERICAN VAMPIRE collaborator Rafael Albuquerque also provide a backup tale.