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One of the most famous Batman stories of all time is offered for the first time in hardcover in this special twentieth-anniversary edition. This is the unforgettable that forever changed Batman's world, adding a new element of darkness with its unflinching portrayal of The Joker's twisted psyche. Writer Alan Moore, acclaimed author of WATCHMEN and V FOR VENDETTA, offers his take on the disturbing... (more)

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns

by Frank Miller

If any comic has a claim to have truly reinvigorated the genre, then The Dark Knight Returns by Frank Miller--known also for his excellent Sin City series and his superb rendering of the blind superhero Daredevil--is probably the top contender. Batman represented all that was wrong in comics and Miller set himself a tough task taking on the camp crusader and turning this laughable, innocuous children's cartoon... (more)

Batman: Bruce Wayne - Fugitive, Vol. 3

by Ed Brubaker

Witness Batman's historic first encounters with his deadliest foe, The Joker, in this hardcover volume featuring two tales written by Ed Brubaker (GOTHAM CENTRAL, Captain America), winner of 2007 Eisner Award for Best Writer. A mysterious homicidal maniac is murdering prominent citizens of Gotham City, each time leaving a ghastly grin on the victims' lifeless faces. Batman soon tracks down the killer: The... (more)

Batman : Year One

by Frank Miller, David Mazzucchelli

A new deluxe trade paperback edition of one of the most important and critically acclaimed Batman adventures ever, written by Frank Miller , author of THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS ! In addition to telling the entire dramatic story of Batman's first year fighting crime, this collection includes reproductions of original pencils, promotional art, script pages, unseen David Mazzucchelli Batman art and ... (more)

The Joker

by Brian Azzarello

An original hardcover graphic novel that tells the story of one very dark night in Gotham City--from the creative team behind the graphic novel Lex Luthor: Man of Steel . The Joker has been mysteriously released from Arkham Asylum, and he's none to happy about what's happened to his Gotham City rackets while he's been "away." What follows is a harrowing night of revenge, murder and manic crime as only The... (more)

Batman: Ten Nights of the Beast

by Jim Starlin

This contoversial bestseller decided the fate of the second Robin! As Robin, a.k.a. Jason Todd, attempts to find his birth mother, Middle Eastern terroristd and the Joker conspire to wreak havoc of global proportion. After being captured by the Joker, Robin pr.

The Dark Knight

by Dennis O'Neil

Based on the blockbuster Warner Bros. Pictures film starring Christian Bale and Heath Ledger. Allied with both the police department and the district attorney’s office, the vigilante known as Batman continues to bring justice and hope to Gotham City. But one man dares to mock Batman’s mission. A man with a twisted sense of humor. A man whose grotesque smile is reflected on the calling card he leaves at the... (more)

Batman: Cacophony

by Kevin Smith

Best-selling comic book writer/director Kevin Smith (GREEN ARROW) steps into Gotham City to write this graphic novel featuring the mysterious masked killer known as Onomatopoeia who sets his sights - and sounds - against The Caped Crusader! Will Batman be able to uncover the relationship between The Joker and Onomatopoeia in time to keep them from destroying Gotham City? Or are these villains too much for The... (more)

Batman: Secrets (Batman (Graphic Novels))

Batman: Secrets (Batman (Graphic Novels))

by Sam Keith

Sam Kieth , renowned illustrator of THE SANDMAN, has earned a reputation for creating comic-book epics that combine powerful action and thought-provoking themes. Now, he brings that vision to Batman in a story that pits the Dark Knight against the Joker -- all under the unforgiving eye of the media. Their confrontation is caught on film, and Gotham City's protector appears to pummel his... (more)

Batman

by Craig Shaw Gardner

Here is the novelization of the blockbuster Warner Brothers summer movie of 1989, Batman, from the author of The Lost Boys movie tie-in and the Ebenezzum fantasy series. Stars Jack Nicholson, Michael Keaton and Kim Basinger. Original.

Batman A Death In The FamilyJim Starlin

Batman A Death In The Family

by Jim Starlin

DOUBLE SOLITAIRE (Wild Cards, No 10)Melinda Snodgrass

DOUBLE SOLITAIRE (Wild Cards, No 10)

by Melinda Snodgrass

Fleeing the battle between the Jokers, Aces, and Nats, Blaise heads for the planet Takis in the body of Dr. Tachyon, leaving Tach trapped in the pregnant body of a teenage runaway.

Batman: The book of shadowsPat Mills

Batman: The book of shadows

by Pat Mills

Forensic Files of Batman

by Doug Moench

Although strong and relentless, Batman has no super powers. Instead he relies on Sherlock Holmes-like abilities of deduction and detection. Forensic Files of Batman features two dozen entries from Batman’s Case Files. Most are written by Batman himself, but two are from Police Commissioner Gordon, and there are a couple of other entries from Batman’s right hand man, Alfred the butler. Cases range from the... (more)

Wild Cards V: Down & Dirty

by George R.R. Martin

WILD CARDS V: DOWN AND DIRTY George R.R. Martin, ed. The fifth volume in the Wild Cards alternate universe saga is set in the New York City of 1986. The simmering streets of Jokertown have erupted, as gang war breaks out between ruthless rivals: the Shadow Fists and the Mafia. As the violence rages out of control, even the metahuman Aces and Jokers alike are forced to go underground and wage their own war... (more)

Batman Hush, Vol. 1

by Jeph Loeb, Jim Lee

By now, DC characters have become a kind of repertory company. The trick, for comics creators, is to find roles for them that both exploit their trustworthy familiarity and give them surprising things to do. Loeb (Batman: The Long Halloween) does his bit by supplying a rapidly unfolding plot in which caped crime fighter Batman battles Killer Croc and Poison Ivy. Simultaneously, he's pursuing and lusting after the... (more)

Batman Hush, Vol. 2

by Jeph Loeb

When writer Loeb and artist Lee were assigned to one of DC Comics' highest-profile titles, it resulted in the most acclaimed Batman stories since Frank Miller revitalized the character in the Dark Knight series nearly two decades ago. Both Loeb and Lee have large fan followings, Loeb for his thoughtful takes on iconic superheroes, and Lee for his flashy, dynamic artwork. This book collects the second half of their... (more)

Batman: Blind Justice

by Sam Hamm

When Bruce Wayne refuses to allow illegal mindcontrol experiments to continue at Wayne Technology, he finds himself charged with being a traitor. During the police investigation, Wayne is forced to confront memories of the various people who trained him to become the feared Dark KnightBatman. Wayne not only must clear himself, but also protect his secret and save his company from ruin. Batman screenwriter Sam Hamm... (more)

CARD SHARKS (WILDCARDS 1) (Wild Cards : Book I of a New Cycle)

CARD SHARKS (WILDCARDS 1) (Wild Cards : Book I of a New Cycle)

by Melinda M. Snodgrass

Someone is trying to wipe out the jokers--those shadowy behind-the-scenes global players--and they must fight back before they are completely destroyed.

Wild Cards, Volume 3: Jokers Wild (Wild Cards)

Wild Cards, Volume 3: Jokers Wild (Wild Cards)

by George R. R. Martin

The streets of New York have erupted in celebration of Wild Card Day--the annual event held every September 15th to remember the dead and cherish the living. With each passing year, the festivities become larger and more fevered. And this year--1986, the fortieth anniversary--promises to be the biggest and best Wild Card Day ever. The media and tourists have discovered the celebration, and taverns and restaurants... (more)

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by Alan Moore

by Frank Miller

by Ed Brubaker

by Frank Miller, David Mazzucchelli

by Brian Azzarello

by Jim Starlin

by Dennis O'Neil

by Kevin Smith

by Sam Keith

by Craig Shaw Gardner

by Jim Starlin

by Melinda Snodgrass

by Pat Mills

by Doug Moench

by George R.R. Martin

by Jeph Loeb, Jim Lee

by Jeph Loeb

by Sam Hamm

by Melinda M. Snodgrass

by George R. R. Martin