New Releases by Greg Rucka

A legend steps out of myth and into history, defined by choice, conviction, and sacrifice. Eisner Award-winning writer Greg Rucka (Gotham Central) delivers a grounded, emotionally resonant reimagining of Wonder Woman''s beginning. The island of Themyscira is a paradise. Far from Man''s World, the Amazons live a life of physical, intellectual, and emotional perfection...and isolation. But then an aircraft from another civilization crash-lands on the Amazons'' island and changes their lives forever. Princess Diana has lived her entire life in her homeland''s blessed air. Her friends, her lovers, and her mother are all here. But this glimpse of a world outside stirs a higher calling within her. An entire planet cries for help. A whole world needs her protection. And the gods would see her fail. But Diana of Themyscira is a woman of destiny. A woman of power. A woman of wonder... The legendary Wonder Woman creative team of Greg Rucka and Nicola Scott reunite for Wonder Woman Vol. 2: Year One! Exploding from the blockbuster DC Rebirth event, it''s the untold origin of the Amazon Princess, her archenemies Ares and Cheetah, and more! Collects Wonder Woman #2, #4, #6, #8, #10, #12, and #14.

Batwoman. Daughter. Sister. Soldier. Hero. But since she was 10 years old, Kate Kane has lived in the shadow of a prophecy and the machinations of a religion devoted to the end of all things. How do you fight the devil when the devil is real? And how do you win? Acclaimed writer and co-creator of the modern Batwoman Greg Ruck returns to the story of Kate Kane alongside visionary artist DaNi for aDC Next Level series that will redefine Batwoman and her mission fora new generation.

Before they banded together to battle the evil First Order, Rey, Poe, and Finn led very different lives. These are their stories . . . before the awakening. Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Episode VII: The Force Awakens with this first-ever paperback edition of the New York Times best seller! A shadow has been cast across the galaxy. Where once there were hope and peace, now there are fear and the looming clouds of war. The First Order is rising, its power growing, and the new Republic may well be powerless to stop it. Three individuals will find themselves drawn into the heart of this conflict: FN-2187 is a stormtrooper trained by the First Order and plagued by doubt. On Jakku, a young woman who calls herself Rey struggles to live in an isolation necessary for her own survival. And among the stars, Poe Dameron strives to serve a Republic he has always believed in as sinister powers threaten to break his resolve. These are their stories in the days, weeks, and months before The Force Awakens.

Eisner-Award winning writer Greg Rucka ushers in a new age for Wonder Woman. This omnibus collects the beginning of his epic story! Experience the debut of Eisner Award-winning Greg Rucka''s iconic run on the Amazon''s greatest warrior. Hailing from Themesycaria Wonder Woman inspires an ideal to strive for in Man''s World. She''s courageous, brave, and is the worthiest of all the Amazons. While dealing with what the Amazons mean in American Politics, Rucka also delivers on action, sending Diana toe-to-toe with classic foes such as Silver Swan. Read the introduction to this critically acclaimed run in one massive omnibus. Collects: Wonder Woman #195-226; The Flash Û Wonder Woman: The Hiketeia #1; Blackest Night: Wonder Woman #1-3.

Marked by the blood-red bat emblem, Kate Kane is a soldier fighting her own private war - one that began years ago and haunts her every waking moment. In this first tale, Batwoman battles a madwoman known only as Alice, inspired by Alice in Wonderland, who sees her life as a fairy tale and everyone around her as expendable extras! Batwoman must stop Alice from unleashing a toxic death cloud over all of Gotham City -- but Alice has more up her sleeve than just poison, and Batwoman''s life will never ever be the same again.

A STAR-STUDDED ANTHOLOGY EVENT! The bestselling, critically acclaimed THE OLD GUARD, now a hit Netflix movie starring Charlize Theron, returns with all-new stories by writers GREG RUCKA, VITA AYALA, BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS, KELLY SUE DeCONNICK, MATT FRACTION, DAVID F. WALKER, and more, and artists LEANDRO FERNANDEZ, HORACIO ALTUNA, RICK BURCHETT, VALENTINE DE LANDRO, JUSTIN GREENWOOD, KANO, NICOLA SCOTT, and more! Andromache the ScythianÑa warrior over six thousand years old, who has fought more battles than she cares to rememberÑhas kept one constant companion through her long lifetime of combatÉher labrys. Andy''s battle axe takes many forms, and many lives, in its centuries at her side, a story told by THE OLD GUARD creators GREG RUCKA & LEANDRO FERNçNDEZ. Meanwhile, Nicolo "Nicky" di Genova and Yusuf "Joe" al-Kaysani, lovers since they tried (and failed) to kill each other in the First Crusade, spend an evening at Berlin''s famed Eldorado nightclub in the twilight era of 1932, sharing drinks with drag queens and fistfighting Nazis in an all-new story by writer ANDREW WHEELER (Another Castle: Grimoire) and JACOPO CAMAGNI (NOMEN OMEN)!

"ASCENSION I," Conclusion Rowan, Alex, and Detective Nicky Colt find themselves drawn into the same moment of crisis as the CEO seems poised to lose control of her corner of the Abyss. As tragedies loom on every front, Rowan must decide if she will allow things to run their course and have the lives of those she cares for come to their tragic endsÑincluding her own or, by her will, change the reality that is rising around her.

Andy wrestles with her past, and Nile continues to come to grips with her future. As their war against human trafficking escalates, their adversary is ultimately revealed, and the looming confrontation will unearth things long buriedÉ Soon to be a major motion picture starring Charlize Theron and KiKi Layne, THE OLD GUARD roars back! From the acclaimed New York Times-bestselling team of GREG RUCKA and LEANDRO FERNçNDEZ and the stellar artistic talents of DANIELA MIWA, JODI WYNNE, and ERIC TRAUTMANN.

Contains material previously published as The Old Guard: Force Multiplied #1-5.

Soon to be a major motion picture starring CHARLIZE THERON and KIKI LAYNE! Andromache of Scythia and her band of soldiers are back in this second story chronicling the battles and burdens of their dubious immortality. Nile''s addition to the team has given them new purpose and new direction, but when you''ve got 6,000 years of history at your back, the past is always ready to return with a vengeance. Written by GREG RUCKA and illustrated by the incomparable LEANDRO FERNéNDEZ, with colors by DANIELA MIWA, lettering by JODI WYNNE, and design by ERIC TRAUTMANN, the highly anticipated return of THE OLD GUARD is finally here! HOLLYWOOD NEWS! 12 Years a Slave star Chiwetel Ejiofor has signed on for the Netflix and Skydance adaptation of THE OLD GUARD, alongside co-star Charlize Theron who also produces. Harry Melling (The Ballad of Buster Scruggs), Veronica Ngo (Star Wars: The Last Jedi), KiKi Layne, Marwan Kenzari, Matthias Schoenaerts, and Luca Marinelli have all been previously announced as cast in the upcoming movie.

As the Infinite Crisis rages around it, Paradise Island comes under attack by OMACs! But even with Wonder Woman’s help, the Amazons must make a fateful decision-one that will change Diana’s life, and mission, forever. All the while, Black Lantern Maxwell Lord has risen, and he seeks revenge and retribution for his murder at the hands of Diana. Look for unexpected changes to await Wonder Woman in the course of this series as she plays a major role in the War of Light against the Black Lanterns. Collects WONDER WOMAN #218-226 plus BLACKEST NIGHT: WONDER WOMAN #1-3.

What the hell is the deal with Rowan Black, anyway? For that matter, just how many "real" witches are there? What is the bond that ties Rowan and Alex together? Is the series really coming back, or is this just the creative team messing with your heads? Yes, it''s true the critically acclaimed series returns with a standalone story detailing how Rowan was awakened to her family''s legacy...and the enormous cost of being its inheritor.

On the desert world of Jedha, Baze Malbus and Chirrut Îmwe were once Guardians of the Whills, who looked after the Kyber Temple and the devoted pilgrims who worshipped there. Then the Empire came and took over the planet. The temple was destroyed and the people scattered. Now Baze and Chirrut do what they can to resist the Empire and protect the people of Jedha -- but it never seems to be enough. When a man named Saw Gerrera arrives, with a militia of his own and grand plans to take down the Empire, it seems like the perfect way for Baze and Chirrut to make a real difference. But will it come at too great a cost? An exciting adventure about two of the brave heroes from the smash hit movie Rogue One: A Star Wars Story! Set before Star Wars: A New Hope, Rogue One follows a rag-tag group of rebel commandos who must steal the plans to the Empire''s new superweapon, the Death Star. This standalone story transports fans to unseen corners of theStar Wars universe and strange new planets not to mention an encounter with a familiar adversary, Darth Vader. Have you collected all the Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Books? Rogue One Book and Model: Make Your Own U-wing Rogue One: Art of Colouring Rogue One: Mission Files Rogue One: Profiles and Poster Book Star Wars: Rebel Rising

After spending a year cut off from the rest of the nation as the lawless “No Man’s Land,” Gotham is rebuilding. The people have returned and law has been restored-as much as it ever can be in Gotham. Crime and gang activity are still rampant, and tensions are growing between factions of Gothamites who remained in the city throughout the military cordon and those who evacuated but are now returning to their homes. With so much at stake, Batman and the police department have their hands full maintaining the newly restored peace. But that fragile status quo is threatened when Ra’s al Ghul and his shape-shifting accomplice, Whisper A’Daire, spur the city’s gangs into a turf war over a mysterious serum that offers eternal life to whoever drinks it… Comics legend Greg Rucka (WONDER WOMAN, BATWOMAN) with artists Shawn Martinbrough (THIEF OF THIEVES) and Steve Mitchell (THE INVINCIBLE IRON MAN) bring Batman and his city back from the brink of destruction in this first volume of the sequel to the best-selling epic BATMAN: NO MAN’S LAND. Collects DETECTIVE COMICS #742-753.

Fan-favorite writer Greg Rucka returns to chronicle the adventures of the Amazing Amazon in the DC Universe''s darkest hour! Black Lantern Maxwell Lord has risen and he seeks revenge and retribution for his murder at the hands of Diana. Look for unexpected changes to await Wonder Woman in the course of this series as she plays a major role in the War of Light against the Blackest Night.

An exciting adventure about two of the brave heroes from the smash hit movie Rogue One: A Star Wars Story! On the desert world of Jedha, in the Holy City, friends Baze and Chirrut used to be Guardians of the Whills, who looked after the Kyber Temple and the devoted pilgrims who worshipped there. Then the Empire came and took over the planet. The temple was destroyed and the people scattered. Now Baze and Chirrut do what they can to resist the Empire and protect the people of Jedha, but it never seems to be enough. Then a man named Saw Gerrera arrives, with a militia of his own and grand plans to take down the Empire. It seems like the perfect way for Baze and Chirrut to make a real difference and help the people of Jedha live better lives. But will it come at too great a cost?

RA’S AL GHUL IS DYING From award-winning author Greg Rucka (BATWOMAN, WONDER WOMAN) and comics legend Klaus Janson (BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, Daredevil), BATMAN: DEATH AND THE MAIDENS: THE DELUXE EDITION tells the gripping story of the final days of Ra’s al Ghul. Ra’s al Ghul has lived for hundreds of years, but he is not immortal. Without access to his life-giving Lazarus Pit, death will come to the Demon’s Head just as it would anyone else. Ra’s knows his days are numbered, but his life’s work is far from complete. Time and again the Dark Knight has thwarted him, but now, in his final days, Ra’s must turn to the Batman for help. In exchange for his aid, Ra’s offers Batman the opportunity of a lifetime—the chance to speak with his dead parents. But the reunion is not what Batman imagined, and what Martha and Thomas Wayne have to say to their son will profoundly change both the man and the hero. This volume includes the complete nine-issue miniseries and prologue story as well as behind-the-scenes sketches and commentary.

Collecting the critically acclaimed mini-series by Greg Rucka and Leandro Fernandez. Old soldiers never die...and some of them don''t even fade away. Cursed with immortality, Andromache of Scythia and her comrades-in-arms ply their trade for those who can find--and afford--their services. But in the 21st century, being immortal is a difficult secret to keep, and when you live long enough, you learn that there are many fates far worse than death. Collecting issues 1 through 5.

When an ancient ritual requires Wonder Woman to protect a young woman from anyone who threatens her, it pits the Amazon Warrior against her Justice League ally, Batman! And while an array of enemies, including Silver Swan and the more dangerous than ever Dr. Psycho, attack Wonder Woman on all fronts, it’s the publication of Princess Diana’s book that opens her to an assault by a new and deadly foe - the malevolent Veronica Cale - and places Wonder Woman’s island homeland of Themyscira in grave danger. Best-selling writer Greg Rucka (DETECTIVE COMICS) teams with artists JG Jones (FINAL CRISIS), Drew Johnson (SUPERGIRL), Shane Davis (SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE) and more for the start of his legendary run on the title as Wonder Woman stands against mortal foes and faces the machinations of the gods themselves! Collects the highly sought after WONDER WOMAN: THE HIKETEIA and WONDER WOMAN #195-205.

“WONDER WOMAN YEAR ONE” Chapter One Running parallel to Greg Rucka and Liam Sharp’s “The Lies,” Rucka and artist Nicola Scott weave the definitive and shocking tale of Diana’s first year as Earth’s protector.

Han Solo and Chewbacca the Wookiee team-up for an all-new adventure in this thrilling upper middle grade novel. Set between Star Wars: A New Hope and Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, the story follows everyone''s favorite pair of smugglers as they fly the Millennium Falcon on a top-secret mission for the Rebellion. Hidden in the story are also hints and clues about the upcoming film, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, making this a must-read for fans old and new! Don''t miss the other books in Star Wars: The Force Awakens series: Star Wars: The Force Awakens: The Weapon of a Jedi: A Luke Skywalker Adventure Star Wars: The Force Awakens: Moving Target: A Princess Leia Adventure Star Wars: The Force Awakens: Lost Stars Star Wars: The Force Awakens: Build a Droid - Assemble BB-8, R2-D2 and C3-PO Star Wars: The Force Awakens: Before the Awakening- Meet the Heroes of Star Wars: The Force Awakens Star Wars: The Force Awakens: Activity Book Star Wars: The Force Awakens: Colouring Book Star Wars: The Force Awakens: Poster Activity Book

After suffering a cataclysmic earthquake, the U.S. government has deemed Gotham City uninhabitable and ordered all citizens to leave. It is now months later and those that have refused to vacate ''No Man''s Land'' live amidst a citywide turf war in which the strongest prey on the weak. Batman and his allies continue their fight to save Gotham during its darkest hour. Taking on a new costume and persona as Batgirl, the Huntress joins forces with Barbara Gordon, the former Batgirl, while Nightwing, the former Robin, tries to help the city''s remaining citizens in any way he can. But as Batman begins to realize that he is fighting a fight he can''t win, he collapses into a state of despair from which he may never recover. NO MAN''S LAND VOL. 2 collects stories from some of the great Dark Knight scribes of all-time, including Denny O''Neil, Greg Rucka, Kelley Puckett and Chuck Dixon. Collects BATMAN #567-568, DETECTIVE COMICS #734-735, BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #119-121, BATMAN: SHADOW OF THE BAT #87-88, BATMAN CHRONICLES #17, ROBIN #67, NIGHTWING #35-37, CATWOMAN #72-74, AZRAEL: AGENT OF THE BAT #56-57 and YOUNG JUSTICE: NO MAN''S LAND #1.

After suffering a cataclysmic earthquake, the U.S. government has deemed Gotham City uninhabitable and ordered all citizens to leave. It is now months later and those that have refused to vacate ''No Man''s Land'' live amidst a citywide turf war in which the strongest prey on the weak.

Time to get back to work. For Frank Castle death comes easy ... life is where things gets complicated. Fully loaded with the eisner winning writer Greg Rucka (Batwoman, Queen and Country, WOLVERINE) and neo-superstar artist Marco Checchetto (Amazing Spider-Man, Daredevil), the BiGGEST GUN of all returns with blood on his hands and vengeance in his eyes. As New York City''s body counts continue to rise, the city''s streets are teeming with more methodical criminals than ever and a police force doing its best to keep its head above water. The Punisher has returned to serve his own brand of justice with everything he''s got ... but can he survive the darkness stored in his own arsenal? Plus bonus pages exploring some of the new personalities in Frank''s life ... and how closely intertwined living is with dying. COLLECTING: THE PUNISHER 1-6, MATERIAL FROM SPIDER-ISLAND: I LOVE NEW YORK CITY

This volume collects two separate cases of the Gotham Special Crimes Unit. Detective Renee Montoya investigates the disappearance of important evidence amid a gang war and travels to Keystone City in an attempt to unveil the truth about Officer Kelly''s strange mutation. Plus, the dead body of Robin, the Boy Wonder is found on the streets. Now the detectives of Gotham Central must try to solve the mystery of his death while dealing with his former associates, Batman and the Teen Titans!

The second volume of the Eisner and Harvey Awardu00adu00ad-winning GOTHAM CENTRAL series is collected in hardcover, brought to you by acclaimed writers Ed Brubaker and Greg Rucka, and artist Michael Lark, with additional art by Greg Scott, Brian Hurtt and Stefano Gaudiano. This volume also features an introduction by Duane Swierczynski. Cops just don''t have it easy in the city of the Bat. Not only do they have to deal with the violence and corruption of the world''s most notoriously crime-infested city, catering to some of the most insane and homicidal criminals, but they also have to deal with a vigilante who''s hell-bent on playing by his own rules. And to make things worse, the Joker is terrorizing the city at Christmastime-randomly executing people with a rifle, and no one from the Mayor on down is safe! Plus, more stories involving the girl whose job it is to turn on the Bat-signal, a series of gruesome murders that grab the attention of The Huntress, and an old case of unfinished business for disgraced detective Harvey Bullock. Collects issues #11-22 of the original series.

In the Special Operations Section of the British Secret Intelligence Agency, there are only three ways you leave the job: You’re promoted out, you quit, or you die. Tara Chace has been waiting for the first while avoiding the third. After ten years, though, she’s getting old, and she’s getting slow, and the time has come for her to step aside. But before she can leave the Section to younger hands, a mysterious message out of the past has Chace embarking on one final run, into the most dangerous field of operations in the world: Iran. Communication from a decades-silent agent brings with it the potential for a devastating blow against a repressive regime. Chace’s instructions are clear: Bring the agent out alive. But nothing in service of Queen and country is ever that simple. With allies and enemies alike all serving their own agendas, Chace finds herself alone, hunted—and racing the clock to complete what is destined to be her last run.

Gotham City: a town teeming with corrupt cops, ruthless crime lords, petty thieves … and just a small handful that would oppose them. Grizzled veteran Harvey Bullock, Captain Maggie Sawyer, detective Renee Montoya and the GCPD are the law force that stands between order and complete anarchy. Gotham''s Finest work around the clock to not only keep the world''s most psychotic criminals off the street... but also cleaning up the mess left behind by Batman''s one-man war on crime. Written by critically acclaimed authors Ed Brubaker (Captain America) and Greg Rucka (52, DETECTIVE COMICS), this Eisner Award-winning series follows the detectives of Gotham City’s Special Crimes Unit as they navigate the against the city''s greatest villains — in the shadow of Batman himself. Collects issues #1-10.

A ''World Without Superman'' is a very dangerous place, indeed, and only the all-new Nightwing and Flamebird stand between the good (and not so good) folks of Earth and an impending shadow of doom! Eisner Award-winning writer Greg Rucka (FINALCRISIS: REVELATIONS) teams with rising star Eddy Barrows (TEEN TITANS) to kick off a bold new era for ACTION COMICS!

When the death of his neighbor and his neighbor''s family in a small Georgian town is ruled a murder-suicide, Atticus Kodiak is suspicious and tries to solve the mystery as he crosses the globe attempting to rescue the family''s one surviving daughter.