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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!

Both Batman and the Huntress lost their parents to violent crime. Batman vowed not to take revenge but the Huntress made no such promise and that is why she is the prime suspect in a gangland killing.

The Question and Renee Montoya''s journey takes another turn, one that shapes and changes Renee''s very future in the DC Universe. And return to Oolong Island, where the mad scientists reveal their Four Horsemen! The series by Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka and Mark Waid continues!

"Ex-cop Renee Montoya was at the end of her rope, until her friend Vic Sage -- the original faceless avenger known as The Question -- passed on his masked persona to her before his untimely death. Now as the new Question, Renee is on the hunt for the near-mythical ''Crime Bible'' -- a dark text that has been passed between master criminals for years"--Jacket.

Written by Greg Rucka Art by Drew Johnson, James Raiz, Sean Phillips and Ray Snyder Cover by J.G. Jones A new volume collecting WONDER WOMAN #206-213! The deadly Medousa comes calling, and Wonder Woman''s world is turned completely upside-down. After a terrible sacrifice, the Amazing Amazon must prove herself once again to her comrades in the JLA and to the world!

A companion piece to the "Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens" character novels, Star Wars: Before the Awakening is an anthology book that focuses on the lives of Rey, Finn, and Poe before the events of the Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

The monumental crossover event that changed Gotham City and the Dark Knight forever collected in one volume for the first time. 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 including the enigmatic new Batgirl, Nightwing, Oracle and Robin must fight to save Gotham during its darkest hour and return Justice to the destroyed city. Includes Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #116-121, Azrael: Agent of the Bat #51-57, Batman #563-568, Batman: Shadow of the Bat #83-88, Detective Comics #730-735, Catwoman #72-74, Robin #67, The Batman Chronicles #16-17, Nightwing #35-37, Batman: No Man''s Land (Collector''s) #1, Batman: No Man''s Land Gallery #1, and Young Justice In No Man''s Land #1

"[T]he most exciting, adrenaline-pumping, butt-kicking novel I''ve read in years," this thriller set in an amusement park is "highly recommended" (Christopher Reich, New York Times– bestselling author of Rules of Deception and Numbered Account ). For the visitors to Wilsonville, the largest theme park in the world, the day began with a smile. By the end, they wonder--will they be able to escape with their lives? Retired Delta Force operator, Master Sergeant Jonathan "Jad" Bell, is Wilsonville''s lead undercover security officer. The threat begins with the announcement of a hidden dirty bomb, but quickly becomes something far, far worse. Trained since the age of seventeen to save innocent victims from impossible hostage situations, Jad scrambles to assess the threat and protect the visitors. He will come face to face with a villain whose training matches his in every way--and presents a threat Jad may not be able to stop. "Pitch-perfect. . . . A lean, mean thriller with just the right amount of character development and unexpected complications will appeal all who enjoy this genre but particularly to readers who like a strong hero along the lines of Lee Child''s Jack Reacher. Highly recommended." — Library Journal, starred review "Pulse-pounding. . . . Rucka mixes suspense and an alarmingly realistic plot with ease." — Publishers Weekly Praise for Greg Rucka: "One of our best writers." —Lee Child, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Jack Reacher series "A true professional." — Chicago Tribune "Read Greg Rucka. It''s that simple. Open one of his books and what you''ve got is a fistful of dynamite." — The Cincinnati Enquirer "Greg Rucka is a refreshingly bold talent." —Dennis Lehane, #1 New York Times–bestsellng author of Mystic River

Greg Rucka (DETECTIVE COMICS, CHECKMATE) joins original THE QUESTION series artists Denys Cowan and Bill Sienkiewicz for the return of Vic Sage! The Black Lantern rings have made their way to Earth and disturbed the grave of the original Question. Now, the faceless man returns as Black Lantern Vic Sage targets his former protŽgŽÑand current replacementÑRenee Montoya. It''s the Question vs. the Black Lantern Question vs. Lady Shiva in the ultimate throw-down!

Greg Rucka''s fan favorite private eye is back in a new ONGOING series illustrated by Justin Greenwood (Image Comics'' THE FUSE)! Things never go according to plan for Dex Parios--it doesn''t matter whether it''s work or play. When a weekend of soccer fun (both playing and watching!) turns ugly, it''s up to Dex to get to the bottom of the violence before a heated rivalry transforms into an all out war!

“THE LIES” Chapter One. Why has the Lasso of Truth stopped working for the Amazon Princess? Start down the rabbit hole as dark secrets from Wonder Woman’s past unravel her present! THEY SAID IT: “Drawing Wonder Woman isn’t just drawing a comic, it’s drawing an icon—the most famous and recognizable female superhero in the world,” exclaims artist Liam Sharp. “To get to draw her in her 75th year, with a new storyline scribed by no less than Greg Rucka, makes this without a doubt the most important drawing gig of my 30 years in comics.”

The war between dataDyne and the Carrington Institute is heating up. Carrington offices around the globe are being systematically targeted and destroyed by unknown forces, and the casualties are mounting, and more importantly profits are dwindling. Joanna Dark, fresh from her first mission--Codenamed INITIAL VECTOR-- and now operating as a full-fledged secret agent for the Carrington Institute, is assigned to hunt down and destroy those responsible for the attacks. But her search for the faceless enemy leads her not just into another bloody battle with hypercorp dataDyne--but headlong into a global conspiracy that''s been shaping the world for decades. At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Four of the most critically acclaimed writers in comics¾Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka and Mark Waid¾are joined by breakdown artist Keith Giffen and a host of the industry’s finest pencillers and inkers to create this unprecedented event in comics history. DC’s groundbreaking publication of the weekly comic 52 tells the story of a “missing” year in the DC Universe¾in real time. The cataclysmic events of INFINITE CRISIS have left the world without its three biggest icons¾Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman¾and the question is asked: who will stand up in their absence? Now, in the first of two volumes, 52 is collected with bonus material after each chapter, including concept designs, page breakdowns, scripts, alternate story elements, and more! Collects 52 #1-26.

In the wake of the Cataclysm, Wayne Manor''s defenses have been destroyed and only one thing stands between looters and the discovery of the Batcave: Alfred Pennyworth. Plus, Huntress searches for a vanished school bus, and Renee Montoya''s brother tells her about one of his jet fighter battles in the Gulf.

"Originally published in single magazine form as 52 1-26"--Indicia.

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!

A new era begins for DETECTIVE COMICS as Batwoman strikes Gotham City! Kate Kane is a soldier fighting her own private war - one that began years ago and haunts her every waking moment. Written by Greg Rucka with stunning art by J.H. Williams III, you''ve never seen anything like this!

The heroes of the world unite for a memorial service following the devastating World War III--including the Big Three together again at long last! The penultimate chapter to the weekly series by writers Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka and Mark Waid.

The story focuses on the Gotham City Police Department and the difficulties of its officers living and working in Gotham City, home of Batman.

Advance-solicited - On sale APRIL 21 - 144 pg, FC, $24.99 US Written by James Robinson, Greg Rucka & Sterling Gates Superman''s pal Jimmy Olsen takes center stage in this new collection of tales from SUPERMAN''S PAL JIMMY OLSEN SPECIAL #2, SUPERMAN #691, SUPERGIRL #44, ACTION COMICS #880 and SUPERMAN: WORLD OF NEW KRYPTON #6.

The penultimate chapter in Greg Rucka''s Harvey Award-winning story arc, Josie Mac joins the cast of GOTHAM CENTRAL as both sides of Renee Montoya''s life comes crashing down! "Half a Life" Part 4!

Rowan Black is a detective with the Portsmouth PD... and a witch, two aspects of her life she has struggled to keep separate. Now someone is targeting Rowan, someone who knows her secrets and means to expose her... or worse. Collects BLACK MAGICK #1-5.

Ex-cop Renee Montoya was at the end of her rope, until her friend Vic Sage - the original, faceless avenger known as The Question - passed on his masked persona to her before his death. Now as the new Question, Renee is on the hunt for a near-mythical book used by master criminals.

The truth about Veil leads even more eyes to focus on the strange young woman found wandering out of an empty subway tunnel. Passions run high around her as the body count increases, but is she just an object of desireor a force to be reckoned with in her own right? From Eisner Award winner Greg Rucka!

So runs the code that the vigilante known as the Huntress has followed all her life. Now, in the aftermath of Gotham City''s "No Man''s Land," someone is out for Huntress''s blood, and her code of omertà is leading her into destruction. What fuels this single-minded devotion to vengeance? How did a little girl named Helena Bertinelli grow up to be the Huntress? Finding out may be the only way that a man called the Question can keep her alive. But even if he can gain her trust, the Question can only push her so far. In the end, only the Huntress can choose which road she will take -- the path of justice, or the path of vengeance. BATMAN/HUNTRESS: CRY FOR BLOOD collects the acclaimed six-issue miniseries created by Eisner Award-winning writer Greg Rucka (DETECTIVE COMICS) and Eisner Award-winning artists Rick Burchett (BATMAN AND ROBIN ADVENTURES) and Terry Beatty (BATMAN: GOTHAM ADVENTURES).

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.

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.

A STAR-STUDDED ANTHOLOGY EVENT! The bestselling, critically acclaimed THE OLD GUARD, now a hit Netflix movie starring Charlize Theron, returns with NEW stories by GREG RUCKA, LEANDRO FERNÁNDEZ, and an all-star lineup of guest creators, expanding the world of the immortal warriors in shocking ways! Meet the immortals’ families, witness never-before-seen adventures, and discover the first appearance of a major new character! Featuring writers BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS, KELLY SUE DeCONNICK, MATT FRACTION, VITA AYALA, JASON AARON, DAVID F. WALKER, and more, and artists VALENTINE DE LANDRO, NICOLA SCOTT, MICHAEL AVON OEMING, RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE, MIKE HENDERSON, MATTHEW CLARK, KANO, and more! Collects THE OLD GUARD: TALES THROUGH TIME #1-6

"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.

Four of the most critically acclaimed writers in comics Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka and Mark Waid are joined by breakdown artist Keith Giffen and a host of the industry’s finest pencillers and inkers to create this unprecedented event in comics history. DC’s groundbreaking publication of the weekly comic 52 tells the story of a “missing” year in the DC Universe?in real time. The cataclysmic events of INFINITE CRISIS have left the world without its three biggest icons?Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman. Who will stand up in their absence? Now, in the second of two volumes, 52 is collected with bonus material after each chapter, including concept designs, page breakdowns, scripts, alternate story elements and more! Collects 52 #27-52.

“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.

Who is…Yitzhak? The hulking figure briefly seen and spoken about in the TALES THROUGH TIME now takes the stage—GREG RUCKA and LEANDRO FERNÁNDEZ introduce a mystery that will alter the lives of the immortals forever…however long they have left! In present-day Paris, Andy and Nile pull a high-risk, high-stakes museum heist to steal a single unlikely item in a caper by VITA AYALA (Children of the Atom, Static) and NICOLA SCOTT (BLACK MAGICK, Wonder Woman: Year One)!

WAHRE BESTIEN Wonder Woman kämpft mit dem Lasso der Wahrheit und der Macht der Götter für das Gute. Auf einmal aber muss sie erkennen, dass jemand ihre persönlichen Erinnerungen manipuliert und ihre eigene Geschichte verändert. Noch schlimmer für sie ist, dass ihr der Weg in ihre Heimat, zur Paradiesinsel der Amazonen, verwehrt wird! Um dieses Rätsel zu lösen, verbündet sie sich sogar mit ihrer langjährigen Feindin, der bestialischen Cheetah. Sie ahnt nicht, dass zur gleichen Zeit ihr ehemaliger Liebhaber Steve Trevor mit seiner Spezialeinheit in die Gewalt eines afrikanischen Warlord gerät, der über finstere Kräfte gebietet... Der Start der sensationellen neuen WONDER WOMAN-Serie, geschrieben von Top-Autor Greg Rucka (GOTHAM CENTRAL) und mit Zeichnungen von Liam Sharp (GEARS OF WAR) und Matthew Clark (FINAL CRISIS).

Kate Kane is outed and forced to leave West Point Academy. When she lands in Gotham City, she meets officer Renee Montoya and has a fateful encounter with the Dark Knight that will forever change her life! "Go" part 2.

Greg Rucka has earned the kind of reputation that all thriller writers envy: his crime fiction grabs readers by the throat and compels them to read as if their own lives were at stake. Now, in an electrifying departure, Rucka creates a new kind of hero: a damaged young woman in free fall who’s not only in danger—but dangerous. A Fistful of Rain Mim Bracca is riding the fast lane straight off the end of the world. Now she’s coming home without a job, without a future, and without a prayer—and only one last chance to get her feet under her, or go down forever. But home has its own terrors, including a past Mim has done everything possible to leave behind. Now that past is coming back with the shocking speed and deadly intent of a sniper’s bullet, aimed to destroy her once and for all. When Mim suffers her first blackout, waking up dazed and bloodied, she’s certain she’s hit rock bottom. She’s wrong. She’s only just begun to fall. The photos are invasive, obscene, and all over the Internet for anyone to see. How they got there, where and when they were shot, and by whom, Mim has no idea. And before the investigation into the matter even begins, a brutal murder makes it clear that whatever Mim thinks her life has been up to now, she’s about to learn it’s all a lie. The kind of lie that will kill. Written with stunning originality, A Fistful of Rain crosses the line separating the guilty from the innocent as it takes us on a breakneck ride of deceit and double cross and—quite possibly—the last twenty-four hours in Mim Bracca’s stormy life.

The DCU spent a year without Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman--a year in which the fate of the world hung in the balance! Now Grant Morrison, Geoff Johns, Greg Rucka and Mark Waid deliver the thrilling tale of the heroes who protected the planet in their absence in this best-selling series.

A conjuring doesn''t work out as planned, and one man''s life is in danger . . .but when you have the powers of the devil at your fingertips, how bad can it get? Double-crossed and angry, the mystery man is on the hunt . . . and Veil is his target. From Eisner Award�winning writer Greg Rucka (_Whiteout_, _Stumptown_, _Queen & Country_, _Gotham Central_)!