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!

Discover the events that prepare Supergirl to face her past fears and embrace her future. Throughout the collection witness Supergirl team up with Superman and the Justice League to confront treacherous encounters with some of DC s most notorious opponents like General Zod, Lex Luthor and Darkseid. Join the adventure as Kara gets accustomed to life on Earth and fulfils her desire to help the world. Collects Superman Adventures #21, Superman Adventures #39, Superman Adventures #52, and Justice League Unlimited #7.

In the aftermath of a deadly duel with the Batman Who Laughs, trouble abounds for the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight. From the zombie resurrection of the Bottle City of Kandor, to battling the combined might of General Zod and Ra s al Ghul, to being turned into living bombs by the Ultra-Humanite, Batman and Superman are in over their heads, and need help in their battle against evil. Enter a new strategy: track down the biggest baddies in the DC Universe before they can do harm to others! A villain database that the World s Finest can use to stop problems before they happen seems like a good idea, right? Not when the system itself turns on you! A rogue Brainiac program has infiltrated the database, and this sentient hub of all things evil has created a death trap for our heroes on the moon! To defeat the combined might of all the villains in the DCU, Steel and Batwoman join the fray to try to help save the day but will this ultra-team-up be enough? And that s not all a ticking-time-bomb Solomon Grundy and the deranged fifth-dimensional antics of Mr. Mxyzptlk and Bat-Mite also plague Batman and Superman in this epic battle-royal of a book! This villainous volume collects Batman/Superman #7-15 and Batman/Superman Annual #1. Returning writer JOSHUA WILLIAMSON (The Flash, Justice League vs. Suicide Squad) is joined by the epic artistic talents of NICK DERINGTON (Doom Patrol, Future State: The Next Batman), CLAYTON HENRY (The Flash), MAX RAYNOR (The Terrifics), and more!

But these days, she's coming in second...in history class, in gymnastics, in the race to feed Sir Isaac, the classroom newt. She could double down on training, but when her foe is getting a boost from a mystical mask, will that be enough? No, she will have to rely on her friends to help her combat this newly dangerous menace! Along the way, they'll discover why so many classmates, family members, and super-villains have gone missing. And why there are so many Cheetahs in the mix! DC Super Hero Girls: Ghosting introduces Tatsu Yamashiro, a.k.a. Katana, to the beloved DC Super Hero Girls series. This story is perfect for ages 6-10 and a great entry point into the DC Universe and graphic novels.

For years Kirk Langstrom has struggled keeping himself under control. The serum that transformed him into a monstrous alter ego...Man-Bat. But what happens when he finally hits rockbottom...after the most devastating setback he's ever experienced...will he still try to control the beast inside? When he unleashes his anger on every citizen of Gotham--will the combined might of Batman and the GCPD be enough to stop Langstrom once and for all? Or is Man-Bat's devastating reign just starting? Collects Man-Bat #1-5.