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After suffering a cataclysmic earthquake, the U.S. government has deemed Gotham City as uninhabitable and ordered all citizens to leave. It is now months later and those that have refused to vacate “No Man''s Land” live amidst a citywide turf war in which the strongest prey on the weak. As gangs terrorize the ravaged populace, the Scarecrow uses a church relief project as a real life lab to test his experiments in fear. But with the return of the vigilante, Batman, and the appearance of an enigmatic new Batgirl, justice returns to Gotham. BATMAN: NO MAN''S LAND VOL. 1 is the first chapter in the monumental crossover event that changed Gotham City and the Dark Knight forever. Collects BATMAN: NO MAN''S LAND #1, BATMAN: SHADOW OF THE BAT #83-86, BATMAN #563-566, DETECTIVE COMICS #730-733, AZRAEL: AGENT OF THE BAT #51-55, BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #117-118 and BATMAN CHRONICLES #16.

The final chapter in the fabulous saga of young Dick Grayson! Robin''s healed, but Two-Face remains at large, and a citywide manhunt is falling woefully short. While Harvey Dent is on the loose, Robin must prepare himself to face the man who nearly killed him during their first encounter!

Commissioner Gordon''s been kidnapped, and it''s up to the future Birds of Prey to get him back in one piece! Robin presents Batgirl with an expensive new toy, while a sly Batman affects Barbara''s destiny from behind the scenes.

Catwoman crosses paths with the metahumans of Relative Heroes as the Weinbergs'' road trip takes them through Gotham City. Plus, Robin must protect his secret identity during a visit to Brentwood Academy by emerald-skinned photographer Jade.

Discover over 100 Marvel super heroes with this pocket-sized, collectable guide! Marvel Comics: Mini Book of Heroes is the ultimate on-the-go handbook to the amazing heroes of the Marvel Universe. Filled stats, origins, and secret identities, this mini book is perfect for fans who want to learn the ins and outs of their favorite heroes. From the most iconic heroes like Spider-Man, Captain America, and Wolverine to fan favorites like Squirrel Girl, Moon Knight, and Beta Ray Bill, this book truly has everything on the very best of Marvel Universe. Look for the Marvel Comics: Mini Book of Villains companion guide available in finer books stores everywhere.

Following Alfred''s tragic death in "City of Bane," this collection gathers the greatest stories in the character''s 75-year history, including his debut appearance in 1943''s Batman #16, the mystery of "The Man Who Killed Mlle. Marie," and the touching "Father''s Day." Collects stories from Batman #16 and #31; Detective Comics #83, #356, #501, #502, #806, and #807; Untold Legends of the Batman #2; Batman Annual #13; Batman: Shadow of the Bat #31; Batman: Gotham Adventures #16; Batman Eternal #31; and Batman Annual (2016) #1 and #3.

Robin squares off against the Mothman, the original Blockbuster, and Two-Face--all while trying to live the life of a normal teenager. When duty gets in the way of blooming romance, Dick at last learns the impossible cost he must pay to be a champion of good.

Jimmy Olsen arrives at Project Cadmus and an ancient evil summons Mary Marvel. Meanwhile, Supergirl and Wonder Girl attempt to sneak into Black Canary''s bachelorette party!

Killer Moth and Firefly have been terrifying the Gotham underworld, and now Batgirl and Black Canary are going to do something about it! Unfortunately, Batgirl may just get singed in the process. And that''s the least of her problems as Jim Gordon may have some idea of who Batgirl really is!

Released after eight years in prison, Batman''s old foe The Spook is ready to do whatever it takes to avoid the Dark Knight. But can the Spook keep himself from getting spooked by Gotham''s guardians?

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.

Gotham''s latest hero has fallen into the clutches of the Dynamic Duo, and they mean to show her the business--the business of fighting crime, that is! See Batgirl make her historic first visit to the ultra-secret Batcave and her first meeting with Alfred!

A ''No Man''s Land'' tie-in issue! As Man-Bat''s wife, Francine Langstrom, searches frantically for her son in the wilds of No Man''s Land her desperate search leads her to the Penguin. Plus, a look at the most popular TV show in the country.

The Killer Moth has been beaten by one bat too many! But being bested by the fledgling Batgirl may have pushed the unstable super-villain a little too far. To make things worse, Killer Moth''s going to come across the path of the perfect partner in crime: the fearsome Firefly!

The legend of the original Batgirl continues as Barbara Gordon makes her historic first contact with the JSA! Meanwhile, in an effort to get his bookworm daughter to meet some boys, James Gordon gets her an invitation to a costume party, but Barbara''s costume raises more than a few eyebrows!

The exciting conclusion of Batgirl''s untold origin! Firefly and Killer Moth have turned their psychotic attention to Gotham Police Headquarters, trying to make a name for themselves by leaving the place in ashes. Batgirl''s going to take these bugs down, with or without the help of the Dynamic Duo!

ÒBLAST FROM THE PAST!Ó Nemesis, Backlash and Savant are on the trail of Armageddon! The pieces of the puzzle are coming into focus, but are leading them in directions they didnÕt expectÑlike to the town of Tranquility and a reunion of Backlashes, as Jodi contacts her father, Marc SlaytonÑthe original Backlash! But will he have any clues to the coming destruction, despite being the head of I.O.?

Batman, Nightwing and Robin are hot on the trail of Bane. The carnage leads them to the Himalayas, where Bane has found the base of the terrorist group KobraÑthe base that contains the secret behind his quest! ''Veritas Liberat'' part 2.

Gotham''s newest villain, the woman known as Pix, is hunting down the men who destroyed her life while Bane and Batman are left following the trail of bodies. Meanwhile, Batman is still reeling from Bane''s stunning revelation last issue. ''Tabula Rasa'' part 3.

In ''Veritas Liberat'' part 3, Batman, Nightwing, Robin and Batgirl go toe-to-toe with the man who once broke Batman''s back. But even with the help of his three protu008egu008es, can Batman prevent Bane from exacting revenge against King Snake?

While caught up in a battle with their enemy, ID, the JLA team must turn their focus to the threat of the telepathic White Martians. Presented in comic book format.

In ''Tabula Rasa'' part 1, the man who broke Batman''s back comes to town and makes a startling statement! It''s a fact that, at first, Batman can''t seem to deny, causing the Dark Knight to team up with his longtime enemy to destroy the last of the Lazarus Pits.

Veritas Liberat'' part 1! Batman''s decision to help Bane walk the path of the angels may come back to haunt him, as Bane has resurfaced in the Himalayas targeting the remnants of a Kobra base containing potentially devastating weapons.

The Joker receives some shocking news while under lockdown in the Slab: he has a malignant tumor in his brain and is going to die. But it''s not like the Clown Prince of Crime to bow out without putting on one last show--and he kicks it all off with a prison riot!

Super-villains crash the wedding reception of Black Canary and Green Arrow—and the Trickster and Pied Piper are caught in the middle. Meanwhile, at Project Cadmus, Jimmy Olsen mutates and the Challengers arrive on Earth-15!

A savage attack on an innocent woman triggers a development in the life of the Dark Knight. Meanwhile, Bruce Wayne is confronted by his old nemesis Bane, who brings startling information about the late Thomas Wayne! ''Tabula Rasa'' part 2.

Nightwing: Year One part 1! Before Dick Grayson can get on with life, he must look back at his early years, starting with his last caper as the Dark Knight''s partner Robin, the Boy Wonder!

The Visual Guide to Summer 2005''s must-see movie most complex resident. Created in full collaboration with DC Comics and Warner Bros. Pictures, this book features character profiles, live-action stills plus in-depth details of Batman''s suit, weaponry and, of course, the new Batmobile.

Superman-Prime interrogates Mxyzptlk in the most brutal way possible; Prime wants to find his perfect Earth and he''ll force the imp to help him by any means necessary! Plus, Mary Marvel confronts Eclipso about her attempt to pass her off to Darkseid.

Knights Passed'' part 1! Events in the present force Bruce Wayne and Barbara Gordon to reflect on the short life of Jason Todd, the second Robin! Featuring an untold tale of the original Batgirl and that era''s Robin in a story that brings new details and perspective to the Jason Todd tragedy.

Superboy and Impulse decide that the perfect way to cheer up their depressed buddy Robin is to go into Gotham and fix things up. It''s a mistake they quickly learn to regret when they find themselves needing help in fending off the bizarre plant woman called Ferak and the Kobra strike force that''s closing in.

Have sword, will travel! Red Sonja, the She-Devil with a Sword, journeys throughout the kingdoms and wilds of the Hyborian Age in search of riches and pleasure, food and ale... but more often than not, finds bloody violence and supernatural mayhem instead! From the Asiatic lands of Khitai to the snow-capped mountains where dragons dwell, from cave dwellings of carnivorous ghosts to gladiator arenas of rampaging beasts, the crimson-haired warrior faces every adversary with grim resolve and weapon drawn. The second volume of RED SONJA: TRAVELS collects a dozen heart-pounding adventures from the Dynamite library, including BREAK THE SKIN, DELUGE, RAVEN, SANCTUARY, RED SONJA AND CUB, BERSERKER, and every RED SONJA ANNUAL and GIANT-SIZE edition. Written and illustrated by some of the comic book industry''s greatest talents, including Michael Avon Oeming, Christos Gage, Dan Brereton, Nancy A. Collins, Jim Zub, Jonathan Lau, and many more!

"Originally published in single magazine form in DETECTIVE COMICS #38, 342; BATMAN #20, 107, 156, 408, 424, 427, 442, 657; STAR SPANGLED COMICS # 82, 86, 103; BATMAN FAMILY #1; ROBIN #46, 126, 1,000,000; NIGHTWING #25, 101; SUPERMAN/BATMAN #7, 77; BATMAN AND ROBIN ANNUAL #1; JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA 7 BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #2, 3; DC ONE MILLION 80-PAGE GIANT #1"--Title page verso.

Oracle tries to crack the code of Karate Kid''s illness. Meanwhile, the Atom, Bob the Monitor, Donna Troy and Jason Todd continue their search for Ray Palmer and the Trickster and Pied Piper run afoul of Poison Ivy.

Trickster and Pied Piper run from Deadshot, but one of them won''t make it far. Plus, Mary Marvel makes her move against Eclipso, but the move made might not be the one you expect! Finally, Jimmy Olsen is trapped on Apokolips and he''ll need a Miracle to escape...

Surveys the nature and history of the hero Superman, discussing his birth, career, secrets, equipment, and enemies.