Most Popular Books by DC Comics

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In 2014, Vertigo continues its march on the edge of sophisticated, graphic storytelling with several brand new titles and the continuing stories from its wealth of best-selling titles. This preview book gives you a first look at the projects that will DEFY your expectations, including the decades-spanning murder mystery in BODIES, Lee Bermejo''s post-apocalyptic fighting club epic SUICIDERS, the crime drama of THE KITCHEN and Peter Milligan''s THE NAMES. Also included are sneak peaks of the hit series FABLES, FAIREST, COFFIN HILL, ASTRO CITY, AMERICAN VAMPIRE: SECOND CYCLE and THE SANDMAN: OVERTURE. Be here as Vertigo continues to DEFY you in 2014.

Cosmic Boy, Lightning Lad, Saturn Girl -- these are the braveyoung adventurers that dared to bring about a new age of heroes! Set in thefar-flung future of the 30th century, and representing planets throughoutthe cosmos, these young heroes must band together to protect the galaxyfrom space-born threats as great as the universe itself. This beautifulcollection brings together the early issues of SUPERBOY, SUPERMAN,ADVENTURE and ACTION COMICS for a definitive Legion compendium.

Just in time for Halloween, fans can get this FREE excerpt from the first chapter of the critically acclaimed graphic novel BATMAN: HAUNTED KNIGHT, which features 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.

Collecting the hard-hitting crime tales starring the Dark Knight from the late 1980s in Batman: The Dark Knight Detective Vol. 3. In these tales from the late 1980s, Batman''s war on crime continues as he encounters a madman with hypnotic powers, battles a serial bomber in the streets of Gotham City, and faces a terrorist cell threatening the entire populace of the city. Collects Detective Comics #592-600

Chuck Dixon (Detective Comics) and a powerhouse roster of artists chart Tim Drake''s evolution in a period defined by intense action and shifting alliances. This is the era where Tim Drake becomes not just Batman''s partner--but a hero entirely his own. Fresh off the events collected in Robin: Tim Drake Compendium One, Tim steps into challenges that push every skill he''s learned--combat discipline, detective work, and emotional resilience--to new extremes. As the stakes rise across the city, Robin finds himself at the center of escalating conflicts that test his judgment and sharpen his instincts. This volume brings together Tim''s most defining early adventures, primarily written by Chuck Dixon and drawn by an all-star lineup of artists including Tom Grummett (Robin, Superboy), Mike Wieringo (The Flash), and Phil Jimenez (The Invisibles, Wonder Woman). Crime wars erupt across Gotham''s neighborhoods, global threats spill into local streets, and city-wide crises draw heroes from every corner of the Bat-Family. As Tim navigates alliances with Huntress, Catwoman, Nightwing, and Oracle, he must claim his identity not just as Batman''s partner--but as a hero in his own right. Collects Robin #6-30; Robin Annual #3-4; Azrael: Agent of the Bat #15-16; Batman: Shadow of the Bat #48-49; Detective Comics #685-686, #695-696; Catwoman #25, #31-32; Green Arrow i Showcase ''94 #5-6; The Batman Chronicles #2, #4.

A great place for new readers to start; this special contains the first issue of the New 52 series CONSTANTINE, the first issue of the classic Vertigo series HELLBLAZER, and related pages from the 2014 DCE Essential Graphic Novels catalogue! John Constantine may be an apathetic, somewhat amoral occultist, but he always manages to come out on top through a combo of luck, trickery and genuine magical skill.

Action packed chapter book about everyone''s favourite superhero, this is the official novelisation of the Man of Steel movie.

When Gotham sleeps, Catwoman steals the night for herself. Doug Moench (Legends of the Dark Knight) and Chuck Dixon (Robin) join a striking lineup of Gotham artists to deliver a sleek, high-energy era of Selina Kyle in motion--sharp, stylish, and always one step ahead. Selina Kyle never walks when she can glide, flip, or sprint through danger--and this era captures her at full velocity. These stories showcase her talent for slipping into shadows, stealing from the worst people in Gotham, and outwitting anyone bold enough to chase her. Every issue is packed with expressive visuals, daring escapes, and the kind of razor-sharp attitude only Catwoman can deliver. A wide-ranging creative roster--including Doug Moench (Batman), Chuck Dixon (Green Arrow), and Jim Balent (Batman: Shadow of the Bat)--brings a nonstop blend of noir intrigue, slick heists, criminal rivalries, and kinetic action. You''ll find Selina matching wits with dangerous imitators, clashing with classic Gotham foes, slipping into unexpected team-ups, and navigating chaos with the style and confidence that made this era iconic. Plus, a pulp-inspired annual adds an unexpected supernatural twist, proving Catwoman can handle genres as effortlessly as she cracks safes. Collects Catwoman #33-53, Catwoman Annual #3-4, a story from DC Universe Holiday Bash #1, a cover and three pages from Batman Chronicles Gallery #1, and a pin-up from Batman Secret Files #1.

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A war beyond imagining reshapes the DC Universe and tests every legend who defends it. This Omnibus delivers the second half of DC''s historic, explosive, and universe-defining Our Worlds at War event! A cataclysm ignites across the DC Universe. Imperiex--the cosmic destroyer of galaxies--brings war to Earth, and Vol. 2 of this omnibus collection presents the all-out, world-shattering Our Worlds at War conflict in its most explosive form. Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman, the Amazons, the Teen Titans, Young Justice, and nearly every major hero face annihilation as the battle consumes the globe. With powerhouse creative talent including Jeph Loeb, Joe Kelly, Phil Jimenez, Joe Casey, Mark Schultz, and Ed Brubaker, the event reaches cinematic scale. Artists such as Jimenez, Ed McGuinness, Doug Mahnke, Mike Wieringo, Kano, and Cliff Chiang bring the devastation to life in sweeping, blockbuster pages. Collects Wonder Woman #172-173; Superman #172-175; Adventures of Superman #594-596; Action Comics #781-783; Superman: The Man of Steel #116-118; Batman #593-594; Superboy #90-91; Impulse M Supergirl #60-61; Young Justice #35-36; Harley Quinn: Our Worlds at War #1; Wonder Woman: Our Worlds at War #1; World''s Finest Comics: Our Worlds at War #1; Flash: Our Worlds at War #1; JLA: Our Worlds at War #1; JSA: Our Worlds at War #1; Nightwing: Our Worlds at War #1; Superman/Batman #68-71.

The wisdom of Solomon. The strength of Hercules. The stamina of Atlas. The power of Zeus. The courage of Achilles. The speed of Mercury. Put them together and they spell ... SHAZAM! By speaking that magic word, newsboy Billy Batson was instantly transformed into the incredible Captain Marvel, The World''s Mightiest Mortal ... and one of the most popular comic book heroes of the 1940s Golden Age of Comics.

Selected stories from the Batman comic book feature the Joker''s fiendishly clever crimes