Best Selling Books by Brian Azzarello

DC Comics proudly presents BATMAN BY AZZARELLO & RISSO: THE DELUXE EDITION-tales of one of comicsÕ most iconic characters by two of its trailblazing talents. They transformed the modern crime comic with their legendary series 100 BULLETS. Here Eisner Award-winning writer Brian Azzarello (JOKER; LUTHOR) and artist Eduardo Risso (Logan) take aim at an even darker target-the Dark Knight himself-in a deluxe hardcover that brings all of their Batman stories together in one volume. BROKEN CITY Gotham is a city of shadows, as twisted and dangerous as the monsters and maniacs who haunt it. As he pursues a murderer down a path that leads to some of his greatest enemies, can even the Dark Knight Detective withstand its psychological horrors? KNIGHT OF VENGEANCE The world has hit a flashpoint. Suddenly history has changed, and an aging, ruthless Thomas Wayne wears the mantle of the Bat in place of his slain son, Bruce. Will the sins of the father destroy the city? BATMAN: WEDNESDAY COMICS A murder draws the Batman into a battle over a billionaireÕs estate. Money is the root of all evil, and the Dark KnightÕs about to dig deep. GOTHAM KNIGHTS In this stunning black-and-white Batman story, GothamÕs protector probes the mind of a madman in a search for the true nature of power-over life and death. Collects BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #8, BATMAN #620-625, WEDNESDAY COMICS #1-12 and FLASHPOINT: BATMAN - KNIGHT OF VENGEANCE #1-3.

The greatest talents of American and European comics unite for a Batman story like none other! Written by Matteo Casali (CATWOMAN) and Brian Azzarello (DARK KNIGHT III: THE MASTER RACE), BATMAN: EUROPA features art by superstar Jim Lee (JUSTICE LEAGUE) as well as European comics artist superstars Giuseppe Camuncoli (SPIDER-MAN), Diego Latorre and Gerard Parel. The Dark Knight is finally facing an enemy that even he canÕt defeatÑa deadly, custom-engineered virus that will drive him mad and then kill him within a week. But Batman isnÕt the only one infectedÉthe homicidal madman known as the Joker is also stricken. Now, the two mortal enemies must rely on each other if either one is to survive. As they follow the clues, their search fo8r the man who targeted them has them crisscrossing EuropeÑfollowing clues in Berlin, fighting automatons in Prague, haunting the Paris catacombs and more. Can Batman and Joker survive working together? Or will the Dark Knight and his deadliest enemy die together, far from Gotham City? Collects BATMAN: EUROPA #1-4 of the 4-issue miniseries.

With the world distracted by war, the secret organization the Golden Tree plans on taking over and Doc Savage joins forces with the Spirit, Batman, and others in trying to stop it.

One is the World''s Greatest Detective with unlimited resources for his vigilante quest for justice. The other is a soldier; a black-ops killer who does whatever it takes for the greater good. What happens when the two meet? We''ll never know because Michael Cray, code-name Deathblow, is dead. The Dark Knight faces the daunting task of finishing a job that someone else started, but for reasons that remain a mystery, refused to finish. That someone was Michael Cray. Collecting the 3-issue miniseries by Brian Azzarello (100 BULLETS, WONDER WOMAN), with stunning, evocative art by Lee Bermejo (JOKER, BATMAN: NOEL), Tim Bradstreet (HELLBLAZER, Punisher covers) & Mick Gray (PROMETHEA).

"You will be blown away."-AIN''T IT COOL NEWS Brian Azzarello brings to THE JOKER all the visceral intensity and criminal insight that has made his Vertigo graphic novel series 100 BULLETS one of the most critically acclaimed and award-winning series of all time. This original graphic novel tells the story of one very dark night in Gotham City. The Joker has been mysteriously released from Arkham Asylum, and he''s none too happy about what''s happened to his Gotham City rackets while he''s been "away." What follows is a harrowing night of revenge, murder and manic crime as only The Joker can deliver it, as he brutally takes back his stolen assets from The Penguin, The Riddler, Two-Face, Killer Croc and, of course, The Batman, and heaven help them all. Told through the eyes of his loyal (but naive) henchman Jonny Frost, JOKER is a true noir crime novel: a harrowing journey into a city of rain-soaked streets, dirty sheets and nothing but bad choices.

The award-winning creative team behind Batman: Damned, Brian Azzarello and Lee Bermejo, present one of the most chilling Joker stories ever told, now in a Deluxe edition. The Joker has been mysteriously released from Arkham Asylum, and he''s not happy about what''s been happening in his city while he''s been away. What follows is a harrowing night of revenge, murder, and manic crime as only The Joker can deliver. He will take everything that is owed to him from the likes of the Penguin, the Riddler, Two-Face, Killer Croc, and of course, Batman...This Deluxe edition includes a section of previously unpublished developmental art by Bermejo. Also eatures an additional story by Brian Azzarello and Lee Bermejo that will first be published in THE JOKER 80TH ANNIVERSARY 100-PAGE SUPER SPECTACULAR #1.

Writer Brian Azzarello (100 BULLETS) and superstar artist Jim Lee (BATMAN: HUSH) unite to begin an epic! As people around the Earth disappear, a new threat tests Superman like never before! Plus, meet Father Leone, a figure who will play an important role in The Man of Steel''s life.

The continuation of the groundbreaking, Eisner Award-winning series-including the pivotal story arcs ÒA WakeÓ and ÒPunch Line.Ó If you were given a chance at deadly retribution with a guarantee that the law could not touch you, would you take it? ThatÕs the opportunity that a man called Agent Graves provides, in the form of a special briefcase containing an untraceable gun and one hundred rounds of ammunition. To the damaged and downtrodden living on the fringes of society, the offer is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to even their scores. But beyond the dilemma of whether or not to pull the trigger lies a deeper and even more troubling concern: just who is making these actions possible-and why? Collects 100 BULLETS #59-80.

The Gods walk among us. To them, our lives are playthings. Only one woman would dare to protect humanity from the wrath of such strange and powerful forces. But is she one of us--or one of them? WONDER WOMAN begins anew under the creative team of Brian Azzarello and Cliff Chiang!

How far would you go for revenge? If you were given a chance at deadly retribution with a guarantee that the law could not touch you, would you take it? That''s the opportunity that a man called Agent Graves provides, in the form of a special briefcase containing an untraceable gun and one hundred rounds of ammunition. To the damaged and downtrodden living on the fringes of society, the offer is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to even their scores. But beyond the dilemma of whether or not to pull the trigger lies a deeper and even more troubling concern: just who is making these actions possible - and why? This second of five volumes reprinting all 100 issues of writer Brian Azzarello and artist Eduardo Risso''s 100 BULLETS collects issues #20-36 of their acclaimed Vertigo series, and also includes Azzarello''s original script for "The Mimic" from issue #20.

"Batman created by Bob Kane with Bill Finger."

What happens when you find out the whole world is a joke? You become the Comedian. Writer Brian Azzarello teams with artist J.G. Jones to explore the mad mind of one of WATCHMEN''s darkest characters.

DC Comics: The Art of Lee Bermejo collects the boldest and most iconic work of celebrated comics artist Lee Bermejo! Known for his incredible and distinctive work on the Joker and Lex Luthor: Man of Steel collaborations with writer Brian Azzarello, Before Watchmen: Rorschach, a long list of powerfully compelling covers, and more, Lee Bermejo’s work speaks for itself! This volume is a beautiful and brilliant showcase of Bermejo’s art and features commentary on some of his favorite titles, essays from fellow comics professional and friends, behind-the-scenes artwork, and an extensive gallery of some of his finest covers.

To kill without consequence: If you were given a chance at deadly retribution with a guarantee that the law could not touch you, would you take it? That''s the opportunity that Agent Graves provides, in the form of a special briefcase containing an untraceable gun and one hundred rounds of ammunition. To the damaged and downtrodden living on the fringes of society, the offer is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to even their scores. But beyond the dilemma of whether or not to pull the trigger lies a deeper and even more troubling concern: Just who is making these actions possible-and why? This third of five volumes reprinting all 100 issues of writer Brian Azzarello and artist Eduardo Risso''s 100 BULLETS collects issues #37-58 of their acclaimed Vertigo series, and includes never-before-seen character sketches by Risso for an unproduced 100 BULLETS video game.

In 1986, THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS changed comics forever. In 2001, THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN went back to the future of Batman and shocked the industry to its core. Now, living legend Frank Miller joins forces with superstar writer Brian Azzarello (100 BULLETS) and an alliance of comicsÕ greatest artists to unleash the highly anticipated epic third chapter in the DARK KNIGHT saga: THE MASTER RACE. ItÕs been three years since the Batman defeated Lex Luthor and saved the world from tyranny. Three years since anyone has seen Gotham CityÕs guardian alive. Wonder Woman, Queen of the AmazonsÉHal Jordan, the Green LanternÉSuperman, the Man of SteelÉall of the Dark KnightÕs allies have retreated from the front lines of the war against injustice. But now a new war is beginning. An army of unimaginable power led by SupermanÕs own daughter is preparing to claim Earth as their new world. The only force that can stop this master raceÑBatmanÑis dead. Long live the new BatmanÉ Collecting the full nine-issue miniseries and its mini-comic tie-in issues, BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT: MASTER RACE features incredible artwork from comics icon Andy Kubert (FLASHPOINT), as well as Klaus Janson (THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS), John Romita Jr. (ALL-STAR BATMAN), Eduardo Risso (100 BULLETS) and Frank Miller himself!

The Eisner Award-winning team of writer Brian Azzarello and artist Eduardo Risso returns to the 100 Bullets saga for a tale of shattered trust and blood vengeance. 100 Bullets: Brother Lono: The Deluxe Edition collects the complete eight-issue series in oversized hardcover for the first time ever, with a brand-new eight-page 100 Bullets story by Azzarello and Risso exclusive to this collection, an introduction by acclaimed author Matz (The Killer), a connecting cover by Dave Johnson that continues the prior 100 Bullets Deluxe Edition covers, and more!

Brian Azzarello and Cliff Chiang''s critically acclaimed Wonder Woman reintroduces the New Gods! Wonder Woman''s world is shocked to its core when her eldest brother, the First Born, is freed from his slumber. Now, with her family in ruins and her friends scattered, she must turn to Orion and the New Gods of New Genesis to save herself and Zola''s newborn from the First Born''s wrath! Collects WONDER WOMAN #19-23.

This legendary Vertigo horror anthology will blow your mindÑprovided itÕs still attached to your body. You never know what will set someone off: a child wandering away from their parent; an elevator door opening on a private moment; a phone call to a stranger in the middle of the night. The most innocent of actions can lead to the most dire of consequencesÑjust thinking about it is enough to make you flinch. No one apprehends this disturbing tendency better than the warped talents whose paranoid ravings are contained within these pagesÑan alarming compendium of frenzied hallucinations and lurid musings pulled directly from the glistening brainpans of the greatest minds in comics. Featuring work by John Arcudi, Bernie Wrightson, Bruce Jones, Frank Quitely, Joe R. Lansdale, Bruce Timm, Mike Carey, David Lloyd and many more, FLINCH BOOK TWO collects FLINCH #9-16.

Two of comics’ most celebrated creators, Brian Azzarello and Alex Maleev, team up to pit Task Force X against their deadliest target yet—The Joker! Critically acclaimed and bestselling author Brian Azzarello (100 Bullets, Batman: Damned) and Eisner Award-winning art legend Alex Maleev (Daredevil, Event Leviathan) collaborate for the first time in this DC Black Label series pitting Red Hood, Harley Quinn, Firefly, and more of DC’s most villainous criminals against The Joker! When Task Force X’s Amanda Waller sets her sights on Batman’s greatest foe, she enlists the Dark Knight’s former partner Jason Todd to track down the Clown Prince of Crime and put an end to his mad reign of terror. But The Joker has plans of his own, and he takes control of the Squad, forcing them to do his bidding! This volume collects Suicide Squad: Get Joker #1-3.

The award-winning creative team of 100 Bullets puts its stamp on the Dark Knight! A dead girl''s body is found in a Gotham City landfill, and the discovery sends Batman on a journey that pits him against The Joker, Killer Croc, and more! Gotham is a city of shadows, as twisted and dangerous as the monsters and maniacs who haunt it. As he pursues a murderer down a path that leads to some of his greatest enemies, can even the Dark Knight Detective withstand the city''s psychological horrors? Collects Batman #620-625.

You''ve never seen the streets of Gotham City like this before! Bringing the same neo-noir flavor and grimy realism that have distinguished his work100 BULLETS, artist Eduardo Risso, with writing from his frequent creative partner Brian Azzarello, stitches together gorgeous, brutal Batman tales that will haunt you long after you''ve finished reading. Eduardo Risso and his dramatic renderings of the Caped Crusader with collaborator, Brian Azzarello. brings Gotham''s protector out of the shadows and into stunning black and white. BATMAN NOIR: EDUARDO RISSO pits Batman up against some of his greatest villains including the Joker, The Penguin, Killer Croc and others in a way that has never made this Knight darker. This deluxe hardcover edition collects BATMAN #620-625, FLASHPOINT: BATMAN - KNIGHT OF VENGEANCE #1-3, stories from WEDNESDAY COMICS #1-12 and the short story from BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #8.

The complete 12-part saga from SUPERMAN #204-215 written by Brian Azzarello with sensational art by Jim Lee! A cataclysmic event has struck the Earth. Millions of people have vanished without a trace. No one is left unaffected; not even Superman!But after a year, Superman is left with many questions. For a hero who tries to have all the answers, it''s torture. And, just as the action heats up and the stakes are raised, one huge question emerges: Just how far is Superman willing to go ''For Tomorrow?''

KEINE ANGST VOR DER VERDAMMNIS Hat Batman seinen Erzfeind, den Joker, umgebracht? Die Suche nach einer Antwort auf diese Frage führt Gothams Dunklen Ritter immer tiefer in die Finsternis, wo ihm allerhand okkulte Gestalten auflauern (oder "auf ihn warten"). Um den Fall zu lösen und seine Seele der Verdammnis und dem Wahnsinn zu entreißen, muss sich Bruce Wayne dem höllischsten Moment seiner Vergangenheit stellen – und der Wahrheit über den dämonischen Pakt, den er als Junge geschlossen hat ...

When you''re the daughter of a God-King, a family feud can threaten the whole universe.That Wonder Woman''s discovered her true identity-daughter of the Queen of the Amazons and Zeus, King of the Gods-she''s learning this lesson the hard way: from her father’s jealous wife Hera to his prodigal sun Apollo, an array of Olympians are out to destroy her-and the innocent, potentially omnipotent baby Zeus recently fathered with a human woman…Quest to save the child-and her own skin-has forced her to team up with a motley crew of demigods and deities. But Olympus isn''t the only pantheon in play: in the far reaches of space, a race of New Gods prepares to send its greatest warrior into battle-not to save the child, but to destroy it. And in the frozen wastes at the edge of the Earth, an old god arises, with old scores to settle.Woman''s mettle is about to be tested-but will it be melted down entirely? Gods forbid…Olympus and outer space, WONDER WOMAN: IRON (collecting issues #0, #13-18), is modern mythmaking and icon-shattering at its pulse-pounding best, from the NEW YORK TIMES bestselling team Brian Azzarello (JOKER, 100 BULLETS), Cliff Chiang (GREEN ARROW/BLACK CANARY), along with a pantheon of talented artists including Tony Akins (JOHN CONSTANTINE, HELLBLAZER) and Goran Sudžuka (Y: THE LAST MAN)!

Die ganze Welt feiert Batman! Eine Anthologie mit Beiträgen von Top-Künstlern aus 14 Ländern! Batman ist eine weltweit bekannte Ikone, und genau das zelebriert diese Anthologie! 14 Top-Kreativteams aus u.a. den USA, Deutschland, Frankreich, Spanien, Italien, Japan, Polen, der Türkei, Mexiko und China präsentieren eigenständige Kurzgeschichten, die den Dunklen Ritter in ihrem jeweiligen Heimatland zeigen. Ein einzigartiges Batman-Projekt, das in die Sammlung jedes Comic-Fans gehört! Die deutschen Comic-Stars Benjamin von Eckartsberg und Thomas von Kummant etwa schicken Batman in die Bayerischen Alpen, wo er auf seinen Erzfeind, den Joker, trifft. Aber auch in Frankreich, der Türkei, Polen, Japan, Tschechien, Russland und vielen anderen Ländern stellt sich der Mitternachtsdetektiv neuen, kniffligen Fällen ... Ein länderübergreifendes Comic-Projekt und eine einmalige Sammlung internationaler Batman-Storys von Brian Azzarello und Lee Bermejo (BATMAN: DAMNED), Benjamin von Eckartsberg und Thomas von Kummant (Gung Ho), Paco Roca (La Casa), Mathieu Gabella (Das Einhorn), Piotr Kowalski (Marvel Knights: Hulk) und vielen anderen. Weltweite Erstveröffentlichung zum Batman-Tag am 18. September!

“THE WELL,” Part Six In this blood- and booze-drenched conclusion of BRIAN AZZARELLO and EDUARDO RISSO’s sorry tale, Lou finds himself in a graveyard of his own making—but who will be left to face when our fallen torpedo heads for his last roundup?

The first six issues of the critically acclaimed new Wonder Woman series are collected here in WONDER WOMAN VOL. 1: BLOOD! Hippolyta, queen of the Amazons, has kept a secret from her daughter all her life-and when Wonder Woman learns who her father is, her life will shatter like brittle clay. The only one more shocked than Diana by this revelation? Bloodthirsty Hera-so why is her sinister daughter, Strife, so eager for the truth to be told? Superstar writer Brian Azzarello creates a new direction for one of DC''s best-known heroes, with spectacular art by Cliff Chiang and Tony Akins!

Brian Azzarello and Cliff Chiang''s critically acclaimed Wonder Woman reintroduces The New Gods! Wonder Woman’s world is shocked to its core when her eldest brother, the First Born, is freed from his slumber. Now, with her family in ruins and her friends scattered, she must turn to Orion and the New Gods of New Genesis to save herself and Zola’s newborn from the First Born’s wrath! Collects WONDER WOMAN #19-23.

Five years from now, the DC Universe is reeling from a war with another Earth, leaving the world unprepared for an approaching evil that threatens to destroy the future. As heroes are turned into mindless villains, the planet as we know it is no more. The only salvation lies in the past, where this future apocalypse must be averted. Can a time-traveling Batman Beyond help a massive cast of the DCU''s finest avert the impending apocalypse? Written by a cast of the industry''s best talents, including Jeff Lemire, Brian Azzarello, Keith Giffen and Dan Jurgens, this new epic series will expose the secrets of the New 52 universe! Collects issues #0-17.

The stunning conclusion to the groundbreaking miniseries by the critically acclaimed team of writer Brian Azzarello and artist Lee Bermejo is here! BatmanÕs most baffling case brings him face to face with his worst nightmare in this highly anticipated finale!

The thrilling conclusion to the FLASHPOINT tie-in limited series by Brian Azzarello and Eduardo Risso! Thomas Wayne comes face-to-face with the smiling face of his greatest enemy and greatest tragedy.

DC BLACK LABEL, the highly anticipated new imprint from DC Comics, starts here! The Joker is dead. There is no doubt about that. But whether Batman finally snapped his scrawny neck or some other sinister force in Gotham City did the deed is still a mystery. Problem is, Batman can’t remember…and the more he digs into this labyrinthian case, the more his mind starts to doubt everything he’s uncovering. So who better to set him straight than…John Constantine? Problem with that is as much as John loves a good mystery, he loves messing with people’s heads even more. So with John’s “help,” the pair will delve into the sordid underbelly of Gotham as they race toward the mind-blowing truth of who murdered The Joker. BATMAN: DAMNED is a bimonthly super-natural horror story told by two of comics’ greatest modern creators-a visceral thrill-ride that proudly puts the “black” in BLACK LABEL.

The superstar, critically acclaimed team behind BATMAN: DAMNED and JOKER deliver a bold story in which readers get a glimpse into the mind of Superman’s longtime foe, revealing why Luthor chooses to be the proverbial thorn in the Man of Steel’s side: to save humanity from an untrustworthy alien being. Celebrate the tenth anniversary of LUTHOR with this brand new DC Black Label edition.

Not a dream, not an imaginary story, not an elseworld. This is Flash Fact: When Barry Allen wakes at his desk, he discovers the world has changed. Family is alive, loved ones are strangers, and close friends are different, gone or worse. It''s a world on the brink of a cataclysmic war--but where are Earth''s Greatest Heroes to stop it? Batman Knight of Vengeance: Wayne Casinos towers over Gotham City, but even the bright lights can''t keep the dark shadows from enveloping the city. When the Joker kidnaps the children of the city''s district attorney, the Batman takes the case. But the man under the mask may not be the Dark Knight we know! Deadman and the Flying Graysons: Come to see the greatest show in the world of FLASHPOINT--featuring the body-bending Ragdoll, the amazing Flying Graysons and the star performer, the death-defying Deadman! However, when the Amazons come looking for the mysterious helmet of Fate, will the show go on or get cut short? Deathstroke and Curse of the Ravager: Most of Europe lies underwater thanks to the ongoing battle between Amazon and Atlantean, but one man braves the rough waters in search of his missing treasure. Deathstroke the Terminator enters the world of FLASHPOINT. Secret Seven: One among them will betray them all! Who are the secret seven? This Batman volume collects FLASHPOINT: BATMAN KNIGHT OF VENGEANCE #1-3, DEADMAN AND THE FLYING GRAYSONS #1-3, DEATHSTROKE AND THE CURSE OF THE RAVAGER #1-3 and SECRET SEVEN #1-3.

Wonder Woman''s life is changed forever when she is called on to take the place of War on Olympus! An epic new era of WONDER WOMAN begins here, as Diana must decide if the path set out for her is one she wants to take. But there''s no time for Wonder Woman to fully comprehend the fallout as her family gathers to prepare for an assault on Olympus!The last time the First Born came for Olympus, it took the death of the God of War to stop him. With Wonder Woman as the new God of War and the First Born more determined than ever to claim his birthright, things are about to get violent indeed!Collects WONDER WOMAN #24-29, and WONDER WOMAN #23.2 FIRST BORN.

Frank Miller, along with co-writer Brian Azarrello and artist John Romita Jr., revisit the gritty world of to the best-selling and genre-defining graphic novel, THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, with this time telling prequel, THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS: THE LAST CRUSADE, The tale of Batman’s last adventure before his retirement and eventual return years later. As the Joker is manically returned to Arkham Asylum, Bruce Wayne is struggling to train his sidekick and heir apparent, the new Robin, Jason Todd. While a new string of bizarre killing sprees involving Gotham City’s elite take up Batman and Robin’s attention, critics begin to question if the Dark Knight has a right to endanger the life of a child. What does night after night of danger and brutality do to a child? And what is the Joker planning? THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS: THE LAST CRUSADE presents this prequel story to THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS plus a variant cover gallery, pages from Frank Miller''s original script and pencils by John Romita Jr.

The controversial, long-awaited prequels to the best-selling graphic novel of all-time are finally here: BEFORE WATCHMEN! For over twenty years, the back stories of the now iconic characters from Alan Moore and Dave Gibbon''s landmark graphic novel have remained a mystery, until now. DC Comics has assembled the greatest creators in the industry to further paint the world of WATCHMEN, with this second volume starring two of the most polarizing anti-heroes ever, COMEDIAN and RORSCHACH. Eisner Award-winning writer and creator of 100 Bullets Brian Azzarello brings his gritty, nuanced storytelling to these two recognizable characters. In RORSCHACH, Azzarello again teams with superstar artist Lee Bermejo (JOKER, LUTHOR, BATMAN/DEATHBLOW) to illustrate how one of most dangerous vigilantes the comic world has ever seen became even darker. COMEDIAN, featuring art by J.G. Jones (FINAL CRISIS, Wanted), plants the famed war hero within the context of American history, as we find out how the Vietnam War and the Kennedy assassination revolve around him. Collects BEFORE WATCHMEN: COMEDIAN 1-6 and BEFORE WATCHMEN: RORSCHACH 1-4.

Murder, passion, and criminal enterprise are presented here at their darkest, directly from the most talented writers and artists in crime comics! In these thirteen pitch-black noir stories, you''ll find deadly conmen and embittered detectives converging on femme fatales and accidental murderers, all presented in sharp black and white by masters of the craft. Featuring stories by Brian Azzarello, Jeff Lemire, Ed Brubaker, Sean Phillips, and many more of crime comics'' top talent!