Following the death of Darkseid, a cosmos-shattering prophecy begins, as Ram V and Evan Cagle reshape the mythology of the DC Universe! An old god has died, and the reverberations of his passing are felt across the universe, setting forth the soldiers of an intergalactic army and awakening the latent powers of a mysterious child on Earth. But this has all been foreseen—prophesized by the Source and fed as enigmatic images to its agent, Metron. Now, as Metron brings word of this cosmos-shattering prediction to the residents of New Genesis and Apokolips, both worlds are thrown into chaos and conflict. On Earth, Scott Free and Barda find themselves unaware of this incoming chaos while consumed with their most daunting task yet: parenthood. The visionary team of writer Ram V ( The Many Deaths of Laila Starr) and artist Evan Cagle ( Superman and the Authority) bring the Fourth World to a whole new generation in this epic of cosmic proportions. An old god has died...the New Gods are born! Fans of these compelling and unconventional Jack Kirby creations will be thrilled by this new imagining of the mythos! And current DC fans will be stunned to see how The New Gods fits into the DC All In initiative—and serves as a bridge between the DC Universe and Absolute Universe. This volume collects The New Gods #1-6, the first half of the 12-issue saga.

Inspired by his real-life experiences as a CIA operations officer in Iraq, writer Tom King teams with artist Mitch Gerads--the creative team behind the critically acclaimed Mister Miracle--to deliver a wartime crime thriller like no other. The Sheriff of Babylon: The Deluxe Edition collects all 12 issues of the groundbreaking Vertigo series. This special hardcover volume also features a new introduction by King and afterword by Gerads, as well as a gallery of preliminary artwork from Gerads and cover artist John Paul Leon. Baghdad, 2003. The reign of Saddam Hussein is over. The Americans are in command. And no one is in control. Former cop turned military contractor Christopher Henry knows that better than anyone. He's in country to train up a new Iraqi police force, and one of his recruits has just been murdered. With civil authority in tatters and dead bodies clogging the streets, Chris is the only person in the Green Zone with any interest in finding out who killed him--and why. Chris' inquiry brings him first to Sofia, an American-raised Iraqi who now sits on the governing council, and then to Nassir, a grizzled veteran of Saddam's police force--and probably the last real investigator left in Baghdad. United by death but divided by conflicting loyalties, the three must help each other navigate the treacherous landscape of post-invasion Iraq in order to hunt down the killers. But are their efforts really serving justice--or a much darker agenda? Collects all 12 issues.

The Question must answer the unanswerable—a mystery that threatens not only herself but the entire Justice League! Renee Montoya is the Question, a detective whose resolve and resilience are put to the ultimate test. After leaving the gritty streets of Gotham, she arrives at the Justice League’s Watchtower, seeking a fresh start. But the sanctuary for heroes quickly turns into a crime scene when a murder casts suspicion on everyone—including those she might trust the most. Facing relentless foes, double-crosses, and her own inner demons, Renee dives deep into an unsolved mystery that could upend the Justice League forever. Can she find the truth before it’s too late, or will her questions go unanswered? The Question: All Along the Watchtower is a key part of DC’s All In initiative and a major companion title to DC’s flagship series Justice League Unlimited! Written by acclaimed novelist Alex Segura and drawn by acclaimed artist Cian Tormey ( Alan Scott: The Green Lantern), this story combines epic superhero adventure with crime noir, weaving in many familiar DC faces (or lack thereof, in the title character’s case) along the way.

Following the death of Darkseid, a cosmos-shattering prophecy begins, as Ram V and Evan Cagle reshape the mythology of the DC Universe! An old god has died, and the reverberations of his passing are felt across the universe, setting forth the soldiers of an intergalactic army and awakening the latent powers of a mysterious child on Earth. But this has all been foreseen—prophesized by the Source and fed as enigmatic images to its agent, Metron. Now, as Metron brings word of this cosmos-shattering prediction to the residents of New Genesis and Apokolips, both worlds are thrown into chaos and conflict. On Earth, Scott Free and Barda find themselves unaware of this incoming chaos while consumed with their most daunting task yet: parenthood. The visionary team of writer Ram V ( The Many Deaths of Laila Starr) and artist Evan Cagle ( Superman and the Authority) bring the Fourth World to a whole new generation in this epic of cosmic proportions. An old god has died...the New Gods are born! Fans of these compelling and unconventional Jack Kirby creations will be thrilled by this new imagining of the mythos! And current DC fans will be stunned to see how The New Gods fits into the DC All In initiative—and serves as a bridge between the DC Universe and Absolute Universe. This volume collects The New Gods #1-6, the first half of the 12-issue saga.

Black Lightning goes All In! Jefferson Pierce returns with his own ongoing comic book series written by Brandon Thomas and drawn by Fico Ossio! Black Lightning and his family bolt into a new era of the DC Universe with a brand-new series! Jefferson Piece is a cornerstone member of the newly founded Justice League Unlimited, but his work with the team is far from the only thing on his plate. Shepherded by writer Brandon Thomas and artist Fico Ossio, the Pierce family must battle against new threats like the Masters of Disaster with the help of old allies like the Steelworks! Collects Black Lightning #1-5.

The second half of Matt Wagner, Steven T. Seagle, and Guy Davis’ acclaimed DC/Vertigo series is collected in a massive Compendium collection! In the celebrated 1990s series Sandman Mystery Theatre, millionaire Wesley Dodds becomes the Sandman to fight injustice in 1930s New York City, going after kidnappers, blackmailers and predators who prey on rich socialites. This reinvention of the Golden Age Sandman character quickly drew praise from comics critics and fans, and lasted 70 issues, mostly from the team of writers Matt Wagner and Steven T. Seagle, and artist Guy Davis. This Compendium collections the second half of the series, following 2023’s Sandman Mystery Theatre Compendium One. In these stories, Wesley Dodds uncovers the origin of one of his oldest adversaries, unravels the mystery of a series of brutal murders amid the 1939 New York World's Fair, encounters a brash young pilot called Blackhawk, and more. Collects Sandman Mystery Theatre #37-70, and Vertigo: Winter's Edge #1-2.

Visionary writer/artist Paul Pope presents a futuristic mystery of epic proportions set in a dark, dystopian world devoid of privacy and filled with government conspiracies, psychic police, holographic caller ID and absolutely no room for "secret identities." In Gotham City, 2039, a federal agent is murdered and a contingent of Washington's top agents is hot on the suspect's trail. The Batman, a forgotten icon from the past, is wanted for the murder. Amid the chaos Gotham City Police Detective Gordon, grandson of the former commissioner, discovers that the man they are chasing shouldn't exist at all. Batman: Year 100 collects the 4 issue mini-series, and Paul Pope’s other Elseworlds tale “The Berlin Batman” from issue #11 of The Batman Chronicles (1998).

The campy, colorful adventures of the classic Batman TV series return in this ultimate collection of Batman ’66! Return to the groovy world of the classic Batman TV series with this complete collection of Batman ’66! Inspired by the beloved show, these action-packed, lighthearted tales bring the Dynamic Duo face-to-face with their most infamous foes, including the Joker, the Penguin, Catwoman, and the Riddler—along with first-time appearances by Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy, Bane, and Two-Face in this retro-stylized universe! Featuring the legendary Lost Episode adapted from an unproduced script by sci-fi icon Harlan Ellison, this compendium is a must-have for Bat-fans and lovers of pop culture nostalgia. Collects Batman ’66 #1-30, Batman ’66: The Lost Episode #1, and a story from Solo #7.

From one of the greatest creative partnerships in comics history, Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale, comes their seminal graphic novel BATMAN: HAUNTED KNIGHT, now in an oversize Absolute edition. This graphic novel includes three dark tales of horror and intrigue featuring Batman facing off against his most demented and wicked foes. Taking place on the most evil of holidays, Halloween, the Dark Knight Detective confronts his deepest fears as he tries to stop the madness and horror created by Scarecrow, the Mad Hatter, the Penguin, Poison Ivy and the Joker. Also included is CATWOMAN: WHEN IN ROME, a sequel to BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN. Collects Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight Halloween Special, Batman: Madness - A Legends of the Dark Knight Halloween Special, Batman: Ghosts - A Legends of the Dark Knight Halloween Special, Catwoman: When In Rome #1-6, and Batman: Dark Victory #13.

Back in print for the first time in years, it’s Wednesday Comics—DC’s tribute to Sunday newspaper comics, featuring unique and dynamic stories from the top talents in comics! This 11x17” hardcover edition collects the entire award-winning anthology series that reinvented the classic weekly newspaper comics section! Wednesday Comics features 16 different stories starring the World's Greatest Super Heroes including Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, and the Flash, as well as lesser known characters including Metamorpho and Metal Men. Each story is written and Illustrated by comics luminaries from multiple styles and eras including Batman by Brian Azzarello and Eduardo Risso ( 100 Bullets), Kamandi by Dave Gibbons ( Watchmen) and Ryan Sook ( Legion of Super-Heroes), Hawkman by Kyle Baker ( Plastic Man), Sgt. Rock from the father and son team of Adam Kubert and Joe Kubert, Adam Strange by Paul Pope ( Batman: Year 100), Metal Men by Dan DiDio and José Luis García-López and Kevin Nowlan, and many more! Plus, this volume includes two stories exclusive to the collected edition: Plastic Man by Evan Dorkin and Stephen DeStefano, and Beware the Creeper by Keith Giffen and Eric Canete. This volume collects Wednesday Comics #1-12.

A romantic epic fantasy featuring a fire-wielding nun grappling with her dark past and a young spy caught between her mission and a growing attraction to an enemy princess. With complex relationships, a rich and mythic world, and brisk pacing, House of Dusk is perfect for fans of Tasha Suri, Samantha Shannon, and Shannon Chakraborty Ten years ago, Sephre left behind her life as a war hero and took holy vows to seek redemption for her crimes, wielding the flames of the Phoenix to purify the dead. But as corpses rise, a long-dead god stirs, and shadowy serpents creep from the underworld to hunt her, she has no choice but to draw on the very past she's been trying so hard to forget. Orphaned by the same war Sephre helped win, Yeneris has trained half her life to be the perfect spy, a blade slipped deep into the palace of her enemies. Undercover as bodyguard to Sinoe, a princess whose tears unleash prophecy, Yeneris strives to complete her true mission to recover the stolen bones of a saint. Sinoe's prophecies may hold answers, but allying with the fiercely compassionate princess is perilous. Yeneris must find a way to balance her growing attraction for Sinoe with her duty to her people as they conduct a dangerous search for the source of the king's power. As Sephre investigates the signs of a looming apocalypse, she finds her beliefs tested by Nilos, a mercurial and charming agent of the serpent. He should be her enemy, but when Sephre is wrongly accused of heresy and desperate to rescue her innocent apprentice, she has no choice but to work with the enigmatic man. Together they embark on a treacherous quest, seeking answers in the labyrinthine underworld. As gods are reborn and spirits destroyed, the world trembles on the edge of a second cataclysm. When the true enemy makes their bid for power, Yeneris must find a way to remain true to her full self and save both her mission and her heart. And Sephre must decide whether to be bound by her past, or to forge a better future, even if it means renouncing her vows and accepting a new and terrible power.

A small town is shocked by the gruesome murder of a student and a ramen shop owner. Mizuki Aikawa, one of the victims'' best friend and classmate, confesses to the brutal crime. However, a local reporter and Mizuki''s public defenders are convinced there''s more to the story. As the truth unravels, a tale of class, exploitation, and the demands of family is revealed.

Critical Role’s action-packed Bells Hells campaign is revisited in some of its most iconic moments and characters with an all-new coloring book! The third main Critical role campaign joins Vox Machina and the Mighty Nein with its own coloring book from Dark Horse. Fan-favorite artists draw iconic scenes hand-picked by the cast of Critical Role from the adventures of Bells Hells. 45 all-new original pieces fill the 10x10 paperback coloring book, with one-sided images to make sure artists don’t have to worry about bleed or display choices.

Office worker Riko Kozakura lives to play video games, but her life changes forever when she adopts a kitten! Soon, she has two playful cats and takes lessons from video games to help raise them. The Cat + Gamer manga series was nominated for the ''Best Manga'' Harvey Award in 2022 and 2023! Riko Kozakura has been level grinding as a pet owner for a while now, and has learned many new skills. Life continues in the Kozakura household with two cats and one videogaming-obsessed human in this finale to the popular manga series! ''Leveling up'' in skills, surprises, and adventures, Riko discovers how to adjust her apartment and daily habits for two cats! Wataru Nadatani''s hilarious manga series is translated by Zack Davisson (Demon Days, Kaibyo: The Supernatural Cats of Japan) and lettered by Susie Lee of Studio Cutie (Innocent, Oh My Goddess!).

A new crime comics series from three-time Eisner nominee Kyle Starks (Peacemaker Tries Hard, Where Monsters Lie) for fans of true crime and murder fiction. Two serial killers discover they are within reach of the state record for kills and enter a terrible competition to see who gets there first. Learn more about our awful killers Mark Christopher Ewing and Daniel Dodson and their grotesque activities as we enter a frightening game of cat-and-mouse between killers and police. A great graphic novel for fans of true crime and murder fiction. Featuring incredibly stylish noir art from Patrick Piazzalunga (Monsters Are My Business) and incredible covers from the legend Glenn Fabry (Preacher, Hellblazer). Collects Those Not Afraid #1-#4.

The third volume of The Witcher in a deluxe hardcover format collecting three standalone graphic novels following Geralt''s journey through new lands while seeing both new and familiar faces. In a story inspired by a classic fable or even two, Geralt and Dandelion search for a bloodthirsty werewolf in the town of Grimmwald, but there''s more to the beast than meets the eye. Next, Geralt is caught in a feud between hunters and a mysterious clan known to kill humans where both sides want his help to bring them victory. Then, Geralt and Yennefer''s days of leisure at the estate of Corvo Bianco are cut short when a noble makes a claim to the land - and what he''s willing to offer in exchange, the witcher himself is to deliver. In a bonus story, Geralt must uncover why the young women in Novigrad are turning into frogs! This oversized edition collects The Witcher: The Ballad of Two Wolves #1 #4, The Witcher: Wild Animals #1 #4, The Witcher: Corvo Bianco #1 #5, the 2023 Free Comic Book Day story ''Frog Kiss,'' and features a cover gallery and expanded sketchbook section.

In this near-future sci-fi thriller, young, ambitious people called "Proxies" have undergone an experimental surgery that allows others the ability to vicariously experience their lives: to see, hear, smell, taste, and feel everything that they do. LIVE (SOMEONE ELSE’S) LIFE TO THE FULLEST Imagine a life of limitless opportunity: wealth and luxury, lust and desire, danger and excitement… and all it will cost is letting someone live it for you. Welcome to the hidden world of Proxies—young, ambitious hustlers who have undergone an experimental new medical procedure that allows people the ability to vicariously experience their lives: to see, hear, smell, taste, and feel everything that they do. Selling this access to the rich, these Proxies are willing to give up their privacy, their very identity, trading it all for a taste of money and power. In this seductive world of hedonistic pleasure, Justin Bright, a promising new Proxy with a mysterious past, will learn that all joys have their costs, and the dangerous games people play may have deadly consequences… New York Times best-selling writer Ryan Parrott (The Infernals, Rogue Sun) debuts his first original comic, alongside acclaimed artist Eleonora Carlini (Marauders, Radiant Black), for a cutting-edge sci-fi thriller! Collects Vicarious #1-5.

A warm, spellbinding tale about a witch and the secrets her coven has been keeping from her, with echoes of the classic Hades and Persephone story, in the tradition of Practical Magic and Witch of Wild Things. Hecate Goodwin, Kate to her friends, has curated the perfect life as a hedge witch, living in a secluded cottage with only a black cat for company. She spends her days foraging herbs from the Ipswich forest, gardening, and creating tinctures to sell at the apothecary she owns. Most evenings pass without her speaking to another human being, an arrangement she quite prefers. Kate''s solitude is thrown into disarray when her older sister, Miranda, reaches out and asks her to host their coven''s annual Halloween gathering. The day marks the beginning of the new year for witches and is also Kate''s birthday. The pressure from her coven to make the evening memorable mounts as the event draws near. To complicate things further, a handsome man from Kate''s past turns up at her cottage, asking for sanctuary. It is Kate''s duty as a hedge witch to honour this request, much to her dismay. Matthew Cypher is no ordinary lost soul - he''s a practitioner of forbidden magic who''s tricked Kate once before, and her guard is up. As she juggles Matthew''s arrival and the preparations for Halloween, Kate comes across an old tome shrouded in dark magic. She is horrified when she realizes the blood-red inscription is written in familiar handwriting: her recently deceased mother''s. Afraid to even touch the dark magic her mother secretly studied, Kate can turn only to Matthew for help. Her idealized memory of her mother begins to distort, and as she and Matthew grow closer, Kate has to re-evaluate whom she can really trust. A DARK AND SECRET MAGIC is a celebration of the Halloween season and a love letter to anyone who drinks pumpkin spice in August and carries the spirit of a witch inside their heart all year long.