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Graphic novels to read anywhere: DC Compact Comics collect DC's bestselling, most iconic stories in a new size! Regarded as one of the greatest Batman stories of all time, master storyteller Frank Miller's The Dark Knight Returns is the perfect graphic novel for longtime comic book fans and new readers alike! Writer/artist Frank Miller completely reinvents the legend of Batman in this saga of a near-future Gotham City gone to rot, 10 years after the Dark Knight's retirement. Forced to take action, the Dark Knight returns in a blaze of fury, taking on a whole new generation of criminals and matching their levels of violence. He is soon joined by a new Robin--a girl named Carrie Kelley, who proves to be just as invaluable as her predecessors. Can Batman and Robin deal with the threats posed by their deadliest enemies after years of incarceration have turned them into perfect psychopaths? And more importantly, can anyone survive the coming fallout from an undeclared war between the superp

Graphic novels to read anywhere: DC Compact Comics collect DC's bestselling, most iconic stories in a new size! Writer/artist Sean Murphy turns Gotham City on its head with a new take on Batman and his archnemesis, The Joker, in this stylish, not-to-be-missed graphic novel! Batman: White Knight follows the man now known as Jack Napier as he embarks on a quest to heal the city he once terrorized. After reconciling with his long-suffering partner, Harley Quinn, he sets in motion a carefully plotted campaign to discredit the one person whom he views as Gotham City's true enemy: Batman. His crusade exposes a decades-long history of corruption within the Gotham City Police Department and transforms Napier into a city councilman and civic hero. But when the sins of his past return to threaten everything that he has accomplished, the distinctions between savior and destroyer begin to break down for both The Joker and Batman alike--and with them any hope for Gotham's future.

Diana, Princess of the Amazons was only the beginning: Shannon Hale, Dean Hale, and Victoria Ying team up again to continue the adventure! Princess Nubia loves her mothers, their home on Themyscira, and all of her Amazon aunties. But she's still lonely sometimes. It's hard being the only kid on an island full of adults! She just wishes that things could be different. And then, one morning, things are different. There's a stranger sharing her bedroom...and the interloper Diana insists that it's her room! And their parents think they're both just being pests, they've always shared a room. What is happening?! Could it be that wishing into Hera's Ear on the night of the solstice worked? Will Nubia get to keep this strange new sister? Does she even want to?

The winner of DC's fan-voted Round Robin Competition brings together Batman's crimefighting partners in the comic you demanded! The five heroes to have donned the Robin cape and mask find themselves at a crossroads in their lives. Dick Grayson, Jason Todd, Tim Drake, Stephanie Brown, and Damian Wayne come together to discuss the big thing that binds them together: Was being Robin, and Batman's sidekick, the best choice they could've made? But before they can get to the heart of the matter, they're ambushed by an unknown assailant with a bone to pick with them. She claims to have been the first Robin, and she's out to prove Batman should've never trained any of them. Not wanting to turn to Batman for help, the five former wonders start to investigate on their own by digging deep into their pasts. But what is their assailant's connection to the Robin name, and why are they coming after the ex-sidekicks? Writer Tim Seeley and artist Baldemar Rivas unite Batman's fan-favorite crimefighting

The Son of the Demon Rises--Superman's Rage Unleashed Absolute Superman Vol. 2: Son of the Demon continues Jason Aaron and Rafa Sandoval's bold reimagining of the Man of Steel in a world that fears his power--and may soon feel its wrath. As Kal-El is hunted, manipulated, and pushed to the edge, the mysterious Omega Men arrive with a terrifying proposition: unleash your full power, or watch the world burn. With Smallville under siege and his past haunting him, Superman must decide what kind of god he will become. Available in both hardcover and softcover editions. Collects issues #7-14.

The Titans have stepped up to become the DCU's premier superhero team, and all eyes are on them! Who are Starfire, Raven, Donna Troy, and Beast Boy? Where do they come from, and what do they stand for? All will be revealed in Tales of the Titans, an all-new collection of character spotlights in the spirit of the beloved 1980s classic Tales of the New Teen Titans! First, a spaceship bearing Tamaranean markings crash-lands on Earth, and Starfire goes on a solo mission to uncover its origins. But what awaits her on that journey will bring her back to the earliest days of her youth, to memories of two sisters eternally at war...and perhaps the chance to keep history from repeating itself. Then, when Raven comes to the aid of a woman in over her head with the Church of Blood, she'll have to face a terrible reminder of her mother's tragic past...and an evil closer to her than you may think! Next, Donna Troy hears rumors of an insidious new leader on the rise in Markovia, and she'll stop at n

Not all heroes wear capes Wonder Woman has been an inspiration for decades, and while not everyone would choose her star-spangled outfit for themselves, her compassion and fairness are worthy of emulation. We'll be presenting tales of the real-world heroes who take up Diana's mantle and work in the fields of science, sports, activism, diplomacy, and more Wonder Women of History spotlights these notable women: "Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: New Voice of the Nation," written by Lilliam Rivera and drawn by Anastasia Longoria "Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Dissent," written by Lilah Sturges and drawn by Devaki Neogi "Elizabeth Warren: Nevertheless, She Persisted," written and drawn by Renae De Liz "Rashida Tlaib: As American as Kenefeh," written and drawn by Marguerite Dabaie "Teara Fraser: Helping Others Soar," written by Traci Sorell and drawn by Natasha Donovan "Beyonc ," (title not final), written by Mikki Kendall and drawn A. D'Amico "Mari Copeny," (title not final), written by Olugbemisola Rhuday

Before the Bat-Signal lights the sky, Gotham's detectives are already on the case. Gotham Central delivers a gripping police procedural set in the shadow of the Dark Knight, where the officers of the GCPD face down supervillains, corruption, and the chaos of a city on the edge. It's Law & Order meets Batman--with no capes to save the day. Gotham Central: DC Compact Comics Edition collects the first ten issues of the Eisner and Harvey Award-winning series by Ed Brubaker, Greg Rucka, and Michael Lark. This grounded, character-driven volume follows the detectives of Gotham City's Major Crimes Unit as they investigate the murder of one of their own by Mister Freeze, navigate internal politics, and confront the psychological toll of working in a city haunted by both criminals and vigilantes. With appearances by Batman, Two-Face, and more, this is a street-level look at Gotham like you've never seen before.