The best-selling Batman epic from the team that brought you DARK NIGHTS: METAL starts here! In this first of two omnibus collections, acclaimed storytellers Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo introduce the Caped Crusader to the Court of Owls, terrorize the whole Bat-Family with the Joker s faceless return in Death of the Family and retell Batman s origin for a new generation during the pivotal Zero Year! This second volume collects Batman #34-52; Detective Comics #27; Batman Annual #3-4; Batman: Futures End #1; DC Sneak Peek: Batman #1; Detective Comics #1000 and Batman: Last Knight on Earth #1-3.

Inspired by Charles Dickens immortal classic A Christmas Carol, BATMAN: NOEL features different interpretations of The Dark Knight, along with his enemies and allies, in different eras. Along the way, Batman must come to terms with his past, present and future as he battles villains from the campy 1960s to dark and brooding menaces of today, while exploring what it means to be the hero that he is. Members of Batman s supporting cast enact roles analogous to those from A Christmas Carol, with Robin, Catwoman, Superman, The Joker and more playing roles that will be familiar to anyone who knows Dickens original holiday tale.

On Alice's sixth birthday, she got the gift she didn't know she always wanted: a big, beautiful 19th- century dollhouse, complete with a family of antique dolls. In no time at all, the dollhouse isn't just Alice's favourite toy...it's her whole world. And soon young Alice learns she can magically enter the house to visit a new group of friends, straight out of a heartwarming children's novel: the Dollhouse family. But in the real world, her family life is much darker...and deep within the Dollhouse's twisting halls, the Black Room waits, with an offer to Alice. The house can fix all this, the room says. All she has to do is say the words... From writer M.R. Carey (The Girl with All the Gifts, Lucifer) comes The Dollhouse Family, from the smash-hit lineup of the Hill House Comics library. Featuring riveting artwork by Peter Gross (The Books of Magic) and Vince Locke (A History of Violence), this chilling collection features The Dollhouse Family #1-6.

Twenty years in the future, Bruce Wayne wakes up in Arkham Asylum. Young. Sane. And he s never been Batman. To piece together the mystery of his past, the Dark Knight embarks on a sprawling quest through this unknown world, meeting futuristic versions of former friends and enemies, including a grisly traveling companion the Joker s head. Somehow still alive, Joker s decapitated head becomes Batman s ghoulish guide through the landscape of the devastated DC Universe. But to unravel the cause of this terrible future, he ll need to track down the unspeakable force that destroyed the world he once knew. This could be the last Batman story ever told

Where all compulsions meet. In 1920, following the death of his disturbed mother, brilliant psychologist Amadeus Arkham began the conversion of his ancestral home into a hospital for the treatment of the mentally ill. More than half a century later, the Arkham Asylum for the Criminally Insane is a place of dismal corridors and oppressive shadows a dark riddle in stone and timber, best left unsolved. Within its claustrophobic walls the demented and deformed enemies of the Batman brood in padded cells and unlit cellars, dreaming of a day when they might rise up and overthrow the world of reason. That day has finally come. It is April 1st, and the lunatics have taken over the asylum. Led by the Joker, Arkham s inmates issue a terrible ultimatum to the man responsible for their imprisonment. The Batman must descend into this heart of darkness, confront his greatest foes, and face the truth of his own divided identity or condemn himself to share their fate. Written by legendary comics creator Grant Morrison and beautifully illustrated and restored by artist Dave McKean, this deluxe edition collects the fully painted story together with Morrison s complete annotated script and page layouts as well as a 16-page gallery of preliminary and promotional art by McKean and an afterword by editor Karen Berger.

One of Dream s heaviest responsibilities is creating nightmares and he thinks he may have built his next masterpiece in the form of Ruin. But Ruin will live up to his name, in ways that Dream could never expect and creating a spiral of consequences and messes to be cleaned. When Lindy dreams of Ruin she somehow delivers him unto the waking world! Has anyone checked on Puck lately? Oh no it looks like he s found someone to stalk too. Sorceress Heather After will have to find a protector for herself but is she prepared for the deal she ll have to strike once she finds the champion with the dangerous power she needs? With a trip into the realm of Faerie too, you don t want to miss the collection of your dreams! The Dreaming: Waking Hours, collects The Dreaming: Waking Hours #1-12.

It's been 35 years since Ozymandias dropped a giant interdimensional squid on New York City, killing thousands and destroying the public's trust in heroes once and for all. And since that time, one figure in a fedora, mask, and trench coat has become a divisive cultural icon. So what does it mean when Rorschach reappears as an assassin trying to kill a candidate running against President Robert Redford? Who is the man behind the mask, and why is he acting this way? It's up to one detective to uncover the true identity of this would-be killer--and it will take him into a web of conspiracies involving alien invasions, disgraced do-gooders, mystic visions, and yes, comic books. Writer Tom King joins forces with artist Jorge Fornes for a new miniseries that explores the mythic qualities of one of the most compelling characters from the bestselling graphic novel of all time, Watchmen. Collects Rorschach #1-12.

This new science fiction epic written by bestselling author Tom King reinvents one of DC's classic adventure characters, Adam Strange. Born on Earth and hero of the distant planet Rann, Adam Strange is famous throughout the galaxy for his bravery and honour. After leading his adopted home to victory in a great planetary war, Adam and his wife, Alanna, retire to Earth, where they are greeted with cheers, awards, and parades. But not all is as it seems, as the decisions Adam made during battles on Rann come back to haunt his family. It will take an investigation by one of the most brilliant heroes in the DC Universe, Mr. Terrific, to uncover the truth and reveal whether Adam Strange is a hero or a disgrace. The Mister Miracle team of writer Tom King and artist Mitch Gerads are joined by fan-favourite artist Evan Doc Shaner to bring you an epic tale in the tradition of Watchmen, The Dark Knight Returns, and DC: The New Frontier--a story of blood, war, and love that readers will be talking about for years to come. Collects Strange Adventures #1-12.

It's been almost a decade since The Joker has had the spotlight, and with this new series James Tynion IV brings his iconic voice to the Clown Prince of Crime! The Joker is on the run, and Gordon is determined to hunt him down. Collecting The Joker #1-6!

This unique new series presents its story as prose by Ridley married with beautifully realised colour illustrations from a selection of exciting illustrators and comics artists. Extensively researched and masterfully executed, THE OTHER HISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE promises to be an experience unlike any other. You may think you know the history of the DC Universe...but the truth is far more complex. THE OTHER HISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE isn't about saving the world--it's about having the strength to simply be who you are. Collects The Other History of the DC Universe #1-5.

Once upon a time, the world s greatest heroine was reimagined by a comic book legend. More than 40 years after debuting in All Star Comics #8, Wonder Woman was reshaped by legendary comics creator George Perez and returned to the public eye in 1986. This updated Amazonian Princess met with such acclaim that Perez s original six-month commitment to the title was extended and extended until nearly five years had passed. Working with artists such as Jill Thompson, Cynthia Martin, and Romeo Tanghal, Perez brought Wonder Woman to a new generation of readers and to unprecedented levels of success. In this fabled collection, the evil sorceress Circe will stop at nothing to have her revenge on Wonder Woman even if it means destroying the universe itself! Bear witness to the WAR OF THE GODS! Now these treasured stories are available in an all-new trade paperback edition. Collecting War of the Gods #1-4 and Wonder Woman #58-62, this final volume in the series features one of the most exciting epics of DC s Modern Age!