Part 1 of the 3-issue thriller “The Surrogate,” by the hot new creative team of Andersen Gabrych, Pete Woods and Cam Smith! A pregnant woman bleeding from a gunshot wound collapses in Leslie Thompkins’ clinic. Can Batman find her family — and the murderer — before she goes under the knife for an against-all-odds operation? And in the backup, part 3 of the 6-part “The Tailor.” The Tailor is on the run from super-powered assassins — now learn how he landed on the bad guys’ side! For more information, see the feature article.

Part 5 of the 6-part “Broken City” by the creative team of 100 BULLETS. As Batman continues his search for Angel Lupo, he must ally himself with some unlikely partners…namely, the denizens of Gotham's underworld. Can Batman trust the same people he's waged a seemingly never-ending war against?

The thrilling conclusion to the 5-part “Testament!” It's Batman’s final confrontation with Rough Justice — but how can the Dark Knight defeat an enemy who knows his secrets?

An all-new creative team sets off a new direction in this 50th issue extravaganza guest-starring 2003’s hottest Batman villain: Hush! He terrorized Batman and his compatriots for months before disappearing without a trace. Now, Hush resurfaces, prepared to put his next plan for revenge on Batman into motion. But who is Hush, and what is the real nature of his relationship with the Riddler? For more information, see the feature article.

Collecting the edgy 6-issue miniseries, ARKHAM ASYLUM: LIVING HELL examines the dark underbelly of Gotham's notorious "House of Madness!" Warren White, one of Gotham's most successful financiers, thought he could beat his jail rap by pleading insanity. Now he's finding out why you don't cop an insanity plea in Gotham! Expect appearances by Batman, The Joker, Two-Face, Poison Ivy, Killer Croc, and the rest of Arkham's regulars — plus the debut of several new Rogues! For more information, see the feature article.

Reoffered to coincide with ARKHAM ASYLUM: LIVING HELL TP, this haunting and disquieting look into the insane inhabitants of Gotham City's legendary asylum is masterfully written by Grant Morrison and evocatively painted by Dave McKean. MATURE READERS

Batman has forbidden Cassandra from being Batgirl. But a newer, deadlier form of the drug called Soul has been released on the streets of Gotham, and Batgirl has managed to trace the drug to the metahuman gang, The Lost Girls — only to find an even deadlier villain pulling their strings!

Riddler’s reformed — but he still can’t stop planting riddles, forcing Batman to put him to good use! And in the backup, can Riddler keep himself from turning a bank errand into a bank robbery!

Consumed by his own demons, Batman struggles to hold his fractured psyche together as he faces the deadly Purge. But even as Batgirl and the Gotham City Police Department close in on the melee, Purge threatens to annihilate the Dark Knight!

The thrilling miniseries continues! As Batman reels from the consequences of his deal with Ra's al Ghul, Nyssa's plans move closer to her endgame. But is the Dark Knight too distracted by his crisis of faith to act?

A new 64-page Special by Scott Morse (Elektra: Glimpse; Echo: Barefoot) focusing on one of Batman’s greatest allies: Jim Gordon! Batman’s presence permeates this tale of a recently retired, convalescing Gordon, as he takes a trip to the shore for some much-deserved rest and relaxation. Soon after he registers at an old seaside resort, a body shows up — and a murder-mystery is suddenly his to unravel! But will his investigation be derailed by a Batman-obsessed youngster? For more information, see the feature article.

Reoffered to coincide with the CLASSIC SILVER AGE CATWOMAN & THE PENGUIN DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET (seen in DC Direct for February). Sixteen of the most exciting and offbeat Batman stories of the 1960s are collected in a remarkable trade paperback, featuring an introduction by Adam West! This exciting collection includes text pages featuring secrets of the Batman mythos of the decade, a gatefold featuring the 1960s Batcave and a 6" cover flap featuring standees of Batman & Robin.

Oracle is inexplicably missing, her data systems are corrupted, and Dinah stumbles upon a real-world evil involving Cheshire!

Collecting the exciting, sold-out BIRDS OF PREY #56-61 by the creative team of Gail Simone, Ed Benes and Alex Lei! OF LIKE MINDS, guest-starring Nightwing and Batgirl, shakes things up for Oracle, Black Canary and Huntress. In a tricky legal and ethical dilemma, the Birds show mercy to a would-be white collar criminal, but their act of compassion brings them to the attention of master extortionist (and one-time super-hero) Savant, a man who claims he can outthink Oracle and outfight the Canary...and can prove it! For more information, see the feature article.

Selina squares off with the Penguin in her hunt for the mysterious villain who's dogging her steps. But will she get the information she seeks? Or will she walk into the Penguin's trap?

In the aftermath of the Joker's brutal reign of terror, how can things in Gotham get back to normal? In the first of three stand-alone stories featuring the supporting cast, Sarge and Crowe deal with the fallout in the stationhouse, meet the new boss, and try to solve the murder of a girl found in a dumpster. Featuring guest art by Greg Scott (Pop Gun War).

Blockbuster has surrounded himself with the most lethal cadre of assassins ever assembled: Stallion, Lady Vic, Brutale, the Trigger Twins, Mouse, Giz and an army of gun-laden gangsters. But can even the deadliest of killers stop a hero who has nothing left to lose?

Eisner Award-winning writer Bill Willingham’s (FABLES) first story arc concludes in the unforgettable “Nemesis!” Robin and Spoiler track a trail of corpses across Gotham City, all left in the wake of one-time mobster Johnny Warren. But Johnny has become something else…something as sinister as any evil that has ever cut a swath across the Gotham underworld. Do our heroes stand a chance against the newly reborn Johnny Warlock?

Part 1 of the 6-part “Godfall,” written by Michael Turner (Fathom) & Joe Kelly (ACTION COMICS) with art by the red-hot Talent Caldwell (Fathom: Killian’s Tide)! After the cataclysmic events of SUPERMAN #200, Kal-El begins his new life…on Krypton? And, in the back-up story by Chuck Austen, with art by Ivan Reis & Marc Campos, Lana Lang makes a life-changing decision about her future in Metropolis. For more information, see the feature article.

“Godfall” continues with Part 2 of 6! Kal-El’s powers begin to emerge as he faces a new threat on Krypton. Plus, in the back-up by Greg Rucka (WONDER WOMAN, BATMAN: DEATH AND THE MAIDENS), Matt Clark & Nelson, the new head of the Metropolis Special Crimes Unit is introduced, while Superman is nowhere to be found in the city. For more information, see the feature article.

Part 3 of the explosive 6-part crossover “Godfall!” Kal-El becomes a fugitive as his powers have made him a menace on Krypton. Plus, in the back-up by Brian Azzarello (BATMAN) and Lee Bermejo (BATMAN/DEATHBLOW), a first look at the upcoming 6-issue miniseries LEX LUTHOR: MAN OF STEEL! For more information, see the feature article.

Robin and Superboy take the spotlight in this special issue drawn by Transformers artist Pat Lee! The pair deals with the recent shocking revelations about Superboy’s true origins. Will they let their mentors know? For more information, see the feature article.

Superman becomes a super-menace to the citizens of Metropolis as Lex Luthor’s revelations make him out to be an inhuman alien.

A new trade paperback collecting SUPERMAN #166, 167 and 184, ACTION COMICS #776 and 793, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #589 and 606, and SUPERMAN: MAN OF STEEL #111 and 128! This collection features Superman and Lois Lane brought back through time and space to Krypton. What the Man of Steel discovers, though, are two different looks at his homeworld — only he's not sure which one is real! A new cover by Paul Rivoche adorns the latest volume from the modern day adventures of the Man of Steel. For more information, see the feature article.

The Prestige Format miniseries chronicling the life of a real-world Clark Kent who gains super-powers continues! Clark arrives in the big city to pursue his writing career — but his amazing abilities and fantastic feats attract the attention of government agents convinced he may be an American weapon of mass destruction! Is being Superman a bigger responsibility than he can handle?

Reoffered to coincide with the KEY TO THE FORTRESS OF SOLITUDE REPLICA (seen in DC Direct for February), this trade paperback collects 17 incredible Silver Age stories of the Man of Steel! The companion volume to BATMAN IN THE SIXTIES, also relisted this month, this collection includes stories of Superman, Superboy, Superbaby, Jimmy Olsen, Lois Lane, and more; as well as a memorable team-up with Batman, and SUPERMAN (first series) #141's classic "Superman's Return to Krypton."