The conclusion of “The Surrogate!” Batman struggles for a way to safety through a mountain of rubble as Leslie Thompkins desperately tries to save an innocent woman and her unborn child! And in the back-up by A.J. Lieberman, Jean-Jacques Dzialowski and Dan Green, the Tailor gets ready for a battle he knows he can’t win!

Part 1 of the 5-issue thriller “As the Crow Flies,” written by Judd Winick with art by WILDCATS VERSION 3.0’s Dustin Nguyen & Richard Friend and painted covers by Matt Wagner! Gotham’s underworld is thrown into turmoil as its crimelords slip into a rabid — and murderous — frenzy. Is it coincidence, or part of an elaborate and sinister powerplay? Join a hot new creative team for an unforgettable soon-to-be classic! For more information, see the feature article.

Part 2 of the 2-part "Lost Cargo," a tale set in current continuity told by Devin Grayson (NIGHTWING) with art by Jean-Jacques Dzialowski (BATGIRL) and George Rodriguez. The clock is ticking on the lives of 30 exotic dancers, and Batman is nowhere to be found. But Catwoman and Matches Malone are on the case! Waitaminute…Catwoman is working with Matches!?

For two months, Hush has tormented the Riddler. But now the Joker is stepping in, and when these arch-villains draw their lines in the sand, you can count on blood being spilled! Meanwhile, Batman, Robin, and Oracle desperately attempt to track Hush, but all their leads run into dead ends. And when the mysterious Tailor enters the picture carrying vital information that could shift Gotham's balance of power square into Hush's hands, things get even worse. All that and the Penguin, too!

A mysterious environmental artist is the talk of Gotham City, but her Garden of Eden is having disturbing effects on the city’s population. That can mean only one thing: Poison Ivy’s back! Can Batgirl nip Ivy’s plan in the bud before Gotham is overrun by psychotropic green?

A thrilling trade paperback collecting BATGIRL #15-16, 21, and 26-28! In this action-packed volume, Batgirl faces the deadliest of Gotham's villains — the Joker — who gets the "Last Laugh" when Cassandra and guest-star Spoiler must also defeat a "jokerized" Shadow Thief. Then, can Batgirl stop the father of a young boy from making a lethal mistake? And just who are the mysterious agents that are after our heroine? For more information, see the feature article.

Reoffered to coincide with the BATGIRL: FISTS OF FURY TP, this volume collects BATGIRL #7-11, 13 and 14. Batgirl was once able to sense when attacks were coming. But now she seems to have lost her special talents, and Lady Shiva's looking for a fight.

Who’s in charge of Gotham City? The Penguin and Batman face off over it — but you’ll be surprised by the answer!

The penultimate chapter of the engrossing miniseries! Purge has kidnapped another victim, and Tower One threatens to smash Detectives Allen and Montoya to smithereens. Can Batman keep his crumbling psyche together long enough to save them all?

The pulse-pounding conclusion to one of the year’s most shocking miniseries! Batman’s greatest adversary has fallen, but the danger hasn’t passed. Nyssa's endgame reaches the point of no return in Metropolis, while the ultimate legacy of Ra's al Ghul plays out a world away in Arabia. Batman can't be in two places at once, which means something bad is going to happen. Who will pay the price?

The highly anticipated miniseries by Paul Dini & Bruce Timm — the superstar creators of Batman: The Animated Series — kicks off! A snafu by Harley sends Poison Ivy back to Arkham, and Ivy swears off working with Harley forever. But Harley won’t take no for an answer, so when Ivy breaks out and heads to South America, Harley’s right behind her. Oily politicians and cutthroat mercenaries abound! For more information, see the feature article.

Reoffered to coincide with BATMAN: HARLEY & IVY #1! Before Harley Quinn got her own monthly series, she teamed up with Poison Ivy for an unforgettable night on the town filled with wacky hijinx and unfortunate scenarios. These two ladies of Gotham are lovingly brought to life by writer Judd Winick and painter Joe Chiodo.

Batman and Robin are perhaps the most famous super-hero team in comics history. Relive some of the Dynamic Duo’s classic first adventures in this 240-page hardcover, reprinting 16 adventures from WORLD'S FINEST #17-32, circa 1941-1948! Only one of these stories has been reprinted since its original release! For more information, see the feature article.

Reoffered to coincide with the BATMAN IN WORLD’S FINEST ARCHIVES VOL. 2 HC, this volume collects the first seventeen solo adventures of the Dynamic Duo from WORLD’S FINEST COMICS — most of them unseen for over 60 years! These stories include the first appearance of the Scarecrow and the last appearance of the rotund Alfred.

A special issue featuring guest art by Michael Golden & Mike Manley, with a spectacular cover by the legendary Alex Toth! Canary discovers that a bizarre link to the past may have deadly consequences in the present, as she uncovers a time when the Golden Age Birds of Prey stalked a serial killer!

Place your bets — the climactic battle between Catwoman and Zeiss happens here! With all her friends deserting her and the East End slipping through her grasp, can Selina survive a rooftop showdown with a villain who once fought Batman to a standstill?

As the cops of Gotham Central put their lives back together after the Joker’s assault, their hottest homicide case comes to a head! The connections to murders in a pharmaceutical company run much deeper than anyone imagined, and have attracted the attention of one of Gotham’s masked vigilantes. The bodies are piling up, and time’s running out!

Collecting the first five issues of the critically acclaimed series! After the gruesome murder of two cops, Gotham’s Special Crimes Unit is in a race against time to bring in Mister Freeze…without the help of the Dark Knight! Plus, a sketchbook by Michael Lark and an introduction by mystery grandmaster Lawrence Block. For more information, see the feature article.

ELSEWORLDS. Reoffered to coincide with the GOTHAM CENTRAL TP! In this acclaimed adventure, the vigilante known as the Bat-Man discovers the dead body of his ex-girlfriend, Selina Kyle. But can he find her killer? This gripping tale is told in a sideways "landscape" format to better showcase the graphic, cinematic style of the art.

Classic NIGHTWING artist Scott McDaniel contributes the cover to an issue featuring the battle of the century: Nightwing vs. Blockbuster! Blockbuster has thrown every resource at his disposal into his war against Dick Grayson, and Nightwing has weathered the storm despite a slew of shocking casualties. But now the war boils down to two men, face to face at last!

Johnny Warlock’s plan of vengeance against Robin is set in motion — but that’s the least of the Boy Wonder’s problems! Tim Drake’s greatest fear has come to pass, as his secret identity has unraveled, casting a cloud of uncertainty over his future as Robin!

The new creative team of Chuck Austen, Ivan Reis & Marc Campos and cover artist Arthur Adams takes over! A day in the life for anyone else would be ordinary, but not for Superman! There are robbers to catch, children to save, and the hordes of Apokolips to stop. And Darkseid and his minions provide only a hint of the threats on the way to challenge the Man of Steel. Plus, Lois tries to hide that Clark’s job at the Daily Planet is in jeopardy! For more information, see the feature article.

The debut of new team of acclaimed writer Greg Rucka, Matthew Clark & Nelson and cover artist Gene Ha! An old foe comes to Metropolis with murder — and something much more sinister — on his mind. Meanwhile, Clark’s job troubles continue as he rides along with the Special Crimes Unit. For more information, see the feature article.

Fan favorites Brian Azzarello, Jim Lee & Scott Williams take on the Man of Steel in an extra-sized issue! As people around the world disappear, a new world threat tests Superman like never before reveals itself! Plus, the introduction of Father Leone, a figure who will play an important role in coming months. For more information, see the feature article.

Jeph Loeb and Michael Turner continue the thrilling saga “The Supergirl From Krypton!” The mysterious girl trapped inside the Kryptonite meteor that fell to Earth is taken to the Fortress of Solitude, where Superman and Batman try to teach her to fit into our society. But on Apokolips, someone else has plans for her, as do the Amazons!

Comics’ most iconic characters join forces in this fantastic hardcover collecting the first six issues of the fan-favorite series! Jeph Loeb and artists Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines joined forces for this fantastic tale that pits the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight against a top-secret team backed by Lex Luthor! Can our heroes take down a team composed of such powerhouses as Captain Marvel, Hawkman, Power Girl, and Black Lightning? You better believe it! Plus, a 2-page story by Loeb & Tim Sale and a new cover and sketchbook section by McGuinness! For more information, see the feature article.

Reoffered to coincide with the SUPERMAN/BATMAN HC, also featuring art by Ed McGuinness! Could one of Superman's deadliest foes be the answer to Clark's and Lois' troubles? Reprinting SUPERMAN #155-157, THE ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #577-578, SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #99-100, and ACTION COMICS #764-765.

The exciting miniseries exploring Superman’s origins continues! Clark Kent uncovers what Lex Luthor really has planned for Metropolis, and it could mean the end of Superman. Meanwhile, the Man of Steel gets his first real glimpse of his lost homeworld.

Reoffered to coincide with the release of the RETURN OF SUPERMAN: BLACK-SUITED SUPERMAN ACTION FIGURE (solicited in DC Direct for April 2004), this trade paperback collects the entire "Reign of the Supermen" storyline that followed "The Death of Superman."

The miniseries chronicling the life of a real-world Clark Kent concludes! The new Superman is close to the end of his life…his power ebbing and the world changing around him. Can he face one final challenge?

Nine exciting comics stories featuring characters from the hit WB! series explode in this 160-page trade paperback collecting material from SMALLVILLE: THE COMIC and SMALLVILLE #1-4! Clark Kent battles a raptor-like Kryptonite freak and an invisible foe in Smallville, while strange things happen at the Miss Smallville beauty pageant. Plus, find out what Chloe did on her summer internship at the Daily Planet! All this, and much, much more! For more information, see the feature article.

Reoffered to coincide with the SMALLVILLE TP! Clark Kent (played by actor Tom Welling on the show), stands approximately 6 3/8” tall, has 7 points of articulation and thermal chromatic hands that change color. Clark comes with a removable backpack, a 1 1/4” block of Kryptonite and a collectible trading card from Inkworks featuring a photo of the character. Packaged in a 4-color blister pack.