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  • Issue #1-1ST
    Absolute Batman Incorporated HC (2014 DC) 1-1ST

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    1st printing. Collects Batman Incorporated (2010-2011 1st Series) #1-8, Batman Incorporated: Leviathan Strikes (2011), Batman Incorporated (2012-2013 2nd Series DC) #1-13 and Batman Incorporated Special (2013 DC).

    Written by Grant Morrison. Art by Yanick Paquette. Cover by Chris Burnham.

    Grant Morrison's Batman saga is collected here in its entirety! After Bruce Wayne publicly announces the worldwide franchise of Batmen, he is joined in the war on crime by Knight and Squire, El Gaucho and Batwing. But as soon as Batman creates his own crimefighting force, another organization rises to challenge him: Leviathan. As the war between the two forces reaches its apex, Bruce Wayne will face the greatest tragedy of his life.

    Hardcover (with Slipcase), 9 1/2-in. x 12-in., 608 pages, full color.

    Cover price $125.00.

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    Absolute Daytripper HC (2020 DC/Vertigo) 1-1ST



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    1st printing. Collects Daytripper (2009 DC/Vertigo) #1-10.

    Story and art by Gabriel Bá and Fábio Moon.

    The Eisner Award-winning Vertigo mini-series is back in a new, Absolute edition! What are the most important days of your life? Fábio Moon and Gabriel Bá answer that question in the critical and commercial hit series that took the industry by storm, winning praise from such comics veterans as Terry Moore, Craig Thompson and Jeff Smith. Follow aspiring writer Brás de Oliva Domingos as each chapter of DAYTRIPPER peers in at a completely different moment in his life. Moon and Bá tell a beautifully lyrical tale chronicling Domingos' entire existence-from his loves to his deaths and all the possibilities in between.

    Collects the entire 10-issue miniseries!

    Hardcover (with Slipcase), 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 304 pages, full color. MATURE READERS

    Cover price $99.99.

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    Absolute Death HC (2009 DC/Vertigo) 1st Edition 1-1ST

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    1st Edition - 1st printing.

    Written by Neil Gaiman. Art by Mark Buckingham, Chris Bachalo, Jeffrey Jones, Dave McKean and Mark Pennington. Cover by Dave McKean.

    From the pages of Newbery Medal winner Neil Gaiman's THE SANDMAN comes the young, pale, perky, fan-favorite character Death in a new Absolute Edition collecting her solo adventures! Featuring the miniseries DEATH: THE HIGH COST OF LIVING #1-3 in which Death befriends a teenager and helps a 250-year old homeless woman find her missing heart. Also included is the DEATH: THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE 3-issue miniseries featuring the story of a rising star in the music world wrestling with revealing her true sexual orientation just as her lover is lured into Death's imminent realm. And enjoy a plethora of extras including the DEATH TALKS ABOUT LIFE AIDS pamphlet, stories from VERTIGO: WINTER'S EDGE #2 and THE SANDMAN: ENDLESS NIGHTS, the short story "The Wheel" from the 9-11 tribute book, SANDMAN #8 and #20 and extras from the DEATH GALLERY one-shot along with an intro from Amanda Palmer, the lead singer of the hit musical group The Dresden Dolls! It's all combined right here for the first time in one volume. This Absolute Edition slipcased hardcover is also the perfect companion for THE ABSOLUTE SANDMAN and ideal for fans of Gaiman's sprawling, intimate comics work!

    Hardcover (with slipcase), 8 1/2-in. x 12 1/2-in., 360 pages, full color. Mature Readers

    NOTE: "The landmark comic-book series that actually made Death seem...cool." - ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY on THE SANDMAN

    Cover price $99.99.

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    Absolute Danger Girl HC (2003 DC/Cliffhanger) 1-1ST

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    1st printing. Collects Danger Girl (1998-2001) #1-7 and Danger Girl Sketchbook SC (2001 J. Scott Campbell's).

    Written by J. SCOTT CAMPBELL and ANDY HARTNELL. Art by CAMPBELL and ALEX GARNER. Cover by J. SCOTT CAMPBELL.

    Collecting the phenomenally popular DANGER GIRL: THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION and THE J. SCOTT CAMPBELL DANGER GIRL SKETCHBOOK as a limited-edition, signed-and- numbered, oversized, slip-cased, two-volume hardcover set! This Absolute Edition features the full 7-issue miniseries plus a ton of behind-the-scenes sketches and a cover gallery.

    Hardcover (2 Volumes with slipcase), 8-in. x 12-in., 326 pages, full color. NOTE: Limited to 10,000 copies. Cover price $75.00.

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    Absolute Death HC (2020 DC/Vertigo) New Edition 1-1ST



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    New Edition - 1st printing. Collects The Sandman (1989-1996 2nd Series) #8 and 20, Death: The High Cost of Living (1993) #1-3 and Death: The Time of Your Life (1996) #1-3, plus the Death Talks About Life (1994) AIDS pamphlet, stories from Vertigo: Winter's Edge (1998) #2 and The Sandman: Endless Nights GN (2003 DC/Vertigo).

    Written by Neil Gaiman. Art by Mike Dringenberg, Mark Buckingham, Chris Bachalo, P. Craig Russell, Jeffrey Jones, Dave McKean, Colleen Doran, Malcolm Jones III, and Mark Pennington. Cover by Dave McKean.

    The tales of Morpheus' big sister, Death, are collected in this Absolute edition! In these stories, Death befriends a teenager and helps a 250-year-old homeless woman find her missing heart. Then, a rising star of the music world wrestles with revealing her true sexual orientation just as her lover is lured into the realm of Death.

    Includes the story "The Wheel" from the 9/11 tribute book and art from the DEATH GALLERY!

    Hardcover (with slipcase), 8 1/2-in. x 12 1/2-in., 360 pages, full color. Mature Readers

    Cover price $99.99.

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    Absolute Death HC (2020 DC/Vertigo) New Edition 1-REP


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    New Edition - 2nd and later printings. Collects The Sandman (1989-1996 2nd Series) #8 and 20, Death: The High Cost of Living (1993) #1-3 and Death: The Time of Your Life (1996) #1-3, plus the Death Talks About Life (1994) AIDS pamphlet, stories from Vertigo: Winter's Edge (1998) #2 and The Sandman: Endless Nights GN (2003 DC/Vertigo).

    Written by Neil Gaiman. Art by Mike Dringenberg, Mark Buckingham, Chris Bachalo, P. Craig Russell, Jeffrey Jones, Dave McKean, Colleen Doran, Malcolm Jones III, and Mark Pennington. Cover by Dave McKean.

    The tales of Morpheus' big sister, Death, are collected in this Absolute edition! In these stories, Death befriends a teenager and helps a 250-year-old homeless woman find her missing heart. Then, a rising star of the music world wrestles with revealing her true sexual orientation just as her lover is lured into the realm of Death.

    Includes the story "The Wheel" from the 9/11 tribute book and art from the DEATH GALLERY!

    Hardcover (with slipcase), 8 1/2-in. x 12 1/2-in., 360 pages, full color. Mature Readers

    Cover price $99.99.

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    Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Fables (2002-2015) #1-29 and Fables: The Last Castle (2003).

    Written by Bill Willingham. Art by Lan Medina, Steve Leialoha, Craig Hamilton, Mark Buckingham, Tony Aikens, Jimmy Palmiotti, and P. Craig Russell. Cover by James Jean.

    The very first Fables stories return in an all-new Absolute Edition, befitting the mythical scale of the legendary series!

    These formative Fables tales introduce Fabletown and its residents. When Snow White's party-girl sister, Rose Red, is apparently murdered, it's up to Bigby-Fabletown's sheriff, and a reformed and pardoned Big Bad Wolf-to determine if the culprit is Bluebeard, notorious wife killer and Rose's ex-lover, or Jack, former beanstalk-climber and her current live-in boyfriend.

    Hardcover, (with Slipcase), 9 1/2-in. x 13-in., 792 pages, full color. Mature Readers

    Cover price $150.00.

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    Absolute Authority HC (2002-2003 DC/Wildstorm) 1st Edition 1-1ST
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    DC/Wildstorm Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Authority (1999-2002 1st Series) #1-12.

    Written by WARREN ELLIS. Art and cover by BRYAN HITCH and PAUL NEARY.

    The absolute must-have collection is here with THE ABSOLUTE AUTHORITY Volume One!

    Collecting all twelve issues of Warren Ellis', Bryan Hitch's & Paul Neary's run on THE AUTHORITY - plus extra, behind-the-scenes looks at the book's creative process, with a full script by Warren Ellis, and design and supplementary material provided by the entire creative team. All in a deluxe, slipcased hardcover edition!

    Hardcover (with Slipcase), 8-in. x 12-in., 320 pages, full color.

    Cover price $49.95.

  • Issue #2-1ST
    Absolute Authority HC (2002-2003 DC/Wildstorm) 1st Edition 2-1ST
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    DC/Wildstorm Edition - Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Authority (1999-2002 1st Series) #13-20, 22, and 27-29.

    Written by MARK MILLAR. Art by FRANK QUITELY, ARTHUR ADAMS, CHRIS WESTON, and GARY ERSKINE. Cover by FRANK QUITELY.

    This new volume of THE ABSOLUTE AUTHORITY collects the entire run by red-hot scribe Mark Millar!

    From deposing monarchs to posing for magazine covers, from the heights of popularity to the bottom of the barrel, Millar's THE AUTHORITY redefined the comic-book superteam, provoking and pushing reader's buttons. This slipcased, oversized hardcover volume includes bonus material sure to thrill any fan!

    Hardcover (with Slipcase), 8-in. x 12-in., 304 pages, full color.

    Cover price $49.95.

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    Absolute Authority HC (2017 DC) 2nd Edition 1-1ST

    DC Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Authority (1999-2002 1st Series) #1-12 and Planetary/The Authority: Ruling the World (2000).

    Written by WARREN ELLIS. Art and cover by BRYAN HITCH and PAUL NEARY.

    In these widescreen adventures from writer Warren Ellis and artist Bryan Hitch, the Authority battles a nation of super-powered terrorists, stops an invasion from a parallel world and much more! Includes a brand-new story by Warren Ellis, Bryan Hitch and Paul Neary!

    Hardcover (with Slipcase), 8-in. x 12-in., 400 pages, full color.

    Cover price $75.00.

  • Issue #2-1ST
    Absolute Authority HC (2017 DC) 2nd Edition 2-1ST



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    DC Edition - Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Authority (1999-2002 1st Series) #13-29, Authority (2000) Annual and stories from Wildstorm Summer Special (2001).

    Written by MARK MILLAR and Joe Casey. Art by FRANK QUITELY, ARTHUR ADAMS, CHRIS WESTON, Cully Hamner, and GARY ERSKINE. Cover by FRANK QUITELY.

    Collecting the entire second half of THE AUTHORITY's groundbreaking first series, this new edition of THE ABSOLUTE AUTHORITY VOL. 2 includes Mark Millar's legendary run, presented in its unexpurgated form for the first time. From deposing monarchs to posing for magazine covers, from the heights of popularity to the bottom of the barrel, THE AUTHORITY redefined the comic book super-team.

    Hardcover (with Slipcase), 8-in. x 12-in., 496 pages, full color.

    Cover price $75.00.

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    Absolute Batman Haunted Knight HC (2014 DC) 1-1ST



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    1st printing. Collects Batman: Madness (1994 Legends of the Dark Knight Special), Batman: Ghosts (1995 Legends of the Dark Knight Special), Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight - Halloween Special (1993) and Catwoman: When in Rome (2004) #1-6.

    Written by Jeph Loeb. Art and cover by Tim Sale.

    In this new Absolute edition by the team of writer Jeph Loeb and artist Tim Sale, Batman faces off against his most demented and wicked foes. Taking place on the most evil of holidays, Halloween, the Dark Knight 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.

    Hardcover (with slipcase), 9 1/2-in. x 13-in., 336 pages, full color.

    Cover price $99.95.

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    Absolute Batman Hush HC (2005 DC) 1-1ST

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    1st printing. Collects Batman (1940-2011) #608-619.

    Written by Jeph Loeb. Art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams.

    The complete 12-part saga written by Jeph Loeb (SUPERMAN/BATMAN, Smallville) with art by fan-favorites Jim Lee & Scott Williams (SUPERMAN, Uncanny X-Men) collected together for the first time in the oversized Absolute format! This slipcased edition includes BATMAN #608-619 as well as the the 2-page origin of Batman (originally seen only on dccomics.com) and the special story from Wizard: The Comics Magazine. The year-long "Hush" - an epic tale of friendship, trust, and betrayal that spans a lifetime - reinvigorated the Dark Knight, pitting him against the deadliest members of his Rogue's Gallery and introducing his newest foe! This Absolute edition includes an all-new cover by Lee & Williams, a Jim Lee Sketchbook, and issue-by-issue commentary by the creative team!

    Hardcover (with Slipcase), 8 1/2-in. x 12 1/2-in., 320 pages, full color. Cover price $49.99.

  • Issue #1-REP
    Absolute Batman Hush HC (2005 DC) 1-REP

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    2nd and later printings. Collects Batman (1940-2011) #608-619.

    Written by Jeph Loeb. Art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams.

    The complete 12-part saga written by Jeph Loeb (SUPERMAN/BATMAN, Smallville) with art by fan-favorites Jim Lee & Scott Williams (SUPERMAN, Uncanny X-Men) collected together for the first time in the oversized Absolute format! This slipcased edition includes BATMAN #608-619 as well as the the 2-page origin of Batman (originally seen only on dccomics.com) and the special story from Wizard: The Comics Magazine. The year-long "Hush" - an epic tale of friendship, trust, and betrayal that spans a lifetime - reinvigorated the Dark Knight, pitting him against the deadliest members of his Rogue's Gallery and introducing his newest foe! This Absolute edition includes an all-new cover by Lee & Williams, a Jim Lee Sketchbook, and issue-by-issue commentary by the creative team!

    Hardcover (with Slipcase), 8 1/2-in. x 12 1/2-in., 320 pages, full color. Cover price $49.99.

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    Absolute Batman The Black Mirror HC (2019 DC) 1-1ST




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    1st printing. Collects Detective Comics (1937-2011) #871-881.

    Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Jock and Francesco Francavilla. Cover by Jock.

    This epic from the writer of JUSTICE LEAGUE and BATMAN forces the Dark Knight to confront one of Gotham City's oldest evils! Plu, the corpse of a killer whale shows up on the floor of one of Gotham City's foremost banks, setting a deadly mystery in motion!

    Hardcover (with Slipcase), 320 pages, full color. Cover price $99.99.

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    Absolute Batman Dark Victory HC (2012 DC) 1-1ST

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    1st printing. Collects Batman: Dark Victory (1999) #0-13.

    Written by Jeph Loeb. Art and cover by Tim Sale.

    Presenting the classic tale of the Dark Knight from writer Jeph Loeb and artist Tim Sale for the first time in DC's upscale Absolute format! This epic continues the story of THE LONG HALLOWEEN. It is early in Batman's crimefighting career, when James Gordon, Harvey Dent, and the vigilante himself were all just beginning their roles as Gotham's protectors. Once a town controlled by organized crime, Gotham City suddenly finds itself being run by lawless freaks, such as Poison Ivy, Mr. Freeze, and the Joker. Witnessing his city's dark evolution, the Dark Knight completes his transformation into the city's greatest defender. He faces multiple threats, including the seeming return of a serial killer called Holiday. Batman's previous investigation of Holiday's killings revealed that more than one person was responsible for the murders. So the question remains: who is committing Holiday's crimes this time? And how many will die before Batman learns the truth?

    Hardcover (with Slipcase), 9-in. x 12-in., 408 pages, full color. Cover price $99.99.

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    Absolute Batman The Long Halloween HC (2007 DC) 1-REP

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    2nd and later printings. Collects Batman: The Long Halloween (1997) #1-13 plus tons of extras. Written by Jeph Loeb. Art and cover by Tim Sale. Don't miss the latest ABSOLUTE EDITION from DC, collecting the landmark, award-winning 13-issue miniseries written by Jeph Loeb (BATMAN: HUSH) with art by Tim Sale (SUPERMAN FOR ALL SEASONS)! As the Dark Knight struggles to find an elusive, mysterious serial killer who strikes only on holidays, he discovers no shortage of suspects in a Gotham City beset by mobsters and freakish costumed criminals, any one of whom could be his prey. This volume includes a host of extras, including an interview with Loeb and Sale, a section on the LONG HALLOWEEN action figure line, and a look at the series proposal, plus sketches by Sale! Also, this edition will feature a 4-page sequence cut from the original miniseries and previously released only in script/breakdown format! Hardcover, 8 1/4-in. x 12 1/2-in., 400 pages, full color. Cover price $75.00.

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    Absolute Fourth World HC (2020 DC) By Jack Kirby 1-REP

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    Volume 1 - 2nd or later printing. Collects Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen (1954-1974) #133-145, Forever People (1971 1st Series) #1-6, New Gods (1971-1978 1st Series) #1-6, and Mister Miracle (1971-1978 1st Series) #1-6.

    Written by Jack Kirby. Art by Jack Kirby, Al Plastino, Vince Colletta, Murphy Anderson, and Mike Royer. Cover by Jack Kirby.

    For the first time, DC collects Jack Kirby's legendary run of the Fourth World titles in oversized Absolute editions! These comics spanned galaxies, from the streets of Metropolis to the far-flung twin worlds of New Genesis and Apokolips, as cosmic-powered heroes and villains struggled for supremacy, and the world-conquering Darkseid adventured across Earth for the deadly Anti-Life Equation.

    Includes extra features.

    Hardcover (with Slipcase), 9 1/2-in. x 13-in., 816 pages, full color.

    Cover price $150.00.

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    Absolute Batman Year One HC (2016 DC) 1-1ST

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    1st printing. Collects Batman (1940-2011) #404-407. Written by Frank Miller. Art and cover by David Mazzucchelli. ABSOLUTE BATMAN: YEAR ONE presents one of DC Comics' most lauded tales in two hardcover volumes contained by a slipcase. The first volume will reprint the recolored version of the story from previous collected editions, remastered with new, high-resolution scans of the original coloring by David Mazzucchelli and Richmond Lewis. The second volume will reprint the original 1987 version of the story as it ran in BATMAN #404-407, reproduced from scans made by Mazzucchelli and Lewis from the printed comic book pages, presented on stock that simulates the look and feel of the original comics. This volume will include Miller's complete scripts and Mazzucchelli's complete pencil layouts for all four chapters! Together, the two volumes will include more than 60 pages of bonus material, including everything seen in the existing hardcover and trade paperback collections. Hardcover (2 Volumes with Slipcase), 9-in. x 12-in., 288 pages (Total), full color. Cover price $99.99.

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    Absolute Blackest Night HC (2013 DC) 1-1ST

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    1st printing. Collects Blackest Night (2009) FCBD #0, Blackest Night (2009) #1-8, Untold Tales of Blackest Night (2010 DC) #1, Blackest Night Directors Cut (2010 DC) #1, Green Lantern (2005-2011 3rd Series) #43-48, 50-52, and material from DC Universe Zero (2008) #0. Written by Geoff Johns and Peter J. Tomasi. Art and Cover by Ivan Reis and Oclair Albert. As the war between the Corps rages, the prophecy of the Blackest Night descends on the DC Universe! Can Hal Jordan lead DC's champions against an army of Black Lanterns made up of the deceased heroes and villains? Hardcover (Slipcase), 9-in. x 13-in., 576 pages, full color. Cover price $125.00.

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    Absolute DC The New Frontier HC (2006 DC) 1st Edition 1-REP
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    1st Edition - 2nd and later printings. Collects DC: The New Frontier (2004) #1-6.

    Story and art by Darwyn Cooke.

    Writer/illustrator Darwyn Cooke's critically acclaimed masterpiece DC: THE NEW FRONTIER is celebrated in this oversized Absolute edition featuring new story pages, detailed annotations, alternate sequences and an extensive gallery of sketches, pinups, action figure art and much more!

    In the 1950s, Cold War paranoia outlawed the Mystery Men of the Golden Age. Stalwarts such as Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman continued to fight for truth and justice, but as the world hurtled toward an uncertain future, it would take a new breed of hero to define the American Way. DC: THE NEW FRONTIER takes readers on an epic journey from the end of the Golden Age of heroes to the beginnings of the legendary Justice League of America.

    Darwyn Cooke's most ambitious project yet features the stunning color art of Dave Stewart, an introduction by DC's President & Publisher Paul Levitz, and an afterword by Cooke.

    Hardcover (with slipcase), 464 pages, full color.

    Cover price $75.00.

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    Absolute All Star Batman and Robin the Boy Wonder HC (2014 DC) 1-1ST

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    1st printing. Collects All Star Batman and Robin the Boy Wonder (2005-2008) #1-9.

    Written by Frank Miller. Art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams.

    The smash-hit Batman epic by modern master Frank Miller (BATMAN: YEAR ONE, THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS) and artists extraordinaire Jim Lee and Scott Williams (BATMAN, SUPERMAN) is now collected in DC's Absolute format! Lee and Miller join forces to tell a new version of Dick Grayson's origin in a high-octane tale that unfolds with guest appearances by Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Black Canary and more!

    Hardcover (with Slipcase), 9 1/2-in. x 12-in., 256 full color. Cover price $99.99.

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    Absolute Batman The Court of Owls HC (2015 DC Comics The New 52) 1st Edition 1-1ST



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    1st Edition - 1st printing. Collects Batman (2011 2nd Series) #1-11. Written by Scott Snyder and James TynionIV. Art by Greg Capullo and Jonathan Glapion. Cover by Greg Capullo. The explosive "Court of Owls" storyline gets the Absolute Edition treatment! It all begins when a series of brutal murders rocks not only Gotham City to its core but also the Caped Crusader himself when the prime suspect is one of Batman's closest allies - Dick Grayson! After a series of deadly discoveries, Bruce Wayne has learned that the Court of Owls is real - and a deadly threat out to control Gotham City! Hardcover (with Slipcase), 384 pages, full color. Cover price $99.99.

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    Absolute Batman The Killing Joke HC (2018 DC) The 30th Anniversary Edition 1-1ST




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    1st printing. Written by Alan Moore and Brian Bolland. One of the most popular graphic novels of all time, this twisted tale of insanity and perseverance is presented as an Absolute Edition for the first time. Looking to prove that any man can be pushed past his breaking point to madness, the Joker attempts to drive Commissioner Gordon insane. Refusing to give up, Gordon struggles to maintain his sanity with the help of Batman in a desperate effort to best the madman. This edition collects BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE with Bolland's reimagined colors and the original edition's colors, a story from BATMAN BLACK AND WHITE and Joker artwork from Bolland's long career with DC, including never-before-published artwork. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 12 1/2-in., 96 pages, PC/PB&W.

    NOTE: Featuring the event that tragically changed Barbara Godon/Batgirl's (and future Oracle) life forever (At least until the New 52). - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $49.99.

  • Issue #1-REP
    Absolute Batman The Killing Joke HC (2018 DC) The 30th Anniversary Edition 1-REP


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    1st printing. Written by Alan Moore and Brian Bolland. One of the most popular graphic novels of all time, this twisted tale of insanity and perseverance is presented as an Absolute Edition for the first time. Looking to prove that any man can be pushed past his breaking point to madness, the Joker attempts to drive Commissioner Gordon insane. Refusing to give up, Gordon struggles to maintain his sanity with the help of Batman in a desperate effort to best the madman. This edition collects BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE with Bolland's reimagined colors and the original edition's colors, a story from BATMAN BLACK AND WHITE and Joker artwork from Bolland's long career with DC, including never-before-published artwork. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 12 1/2-in., 288 pages, PC/PB&W.

    NOTE: Featuring the event that tragically changed Barbara Godon/Batgirl's (and future Oracle) life forever (At least until the New 52). - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $49.99.

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    Absolute Flashpoint HC (2019 DC) 1-1ST



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    1st printing. Collects Flashpoint (2011 DC) #1-5.

    Written by Geoff Johns. Art by Andy Kubert, Sandra Hope, and Jesse Delperdang. Cover by Andy Kubert.

    The red-hot five-issue miniseries by writer Geoff Johns and artist Andy Kubert returns in a new Absolute edition!

    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? It's a place where America's last hope is Cyborg, who hopes to gather the forces of the Outsider, The Secret 7, S!H!A!Z!A!M!, Citizen Cold and other new and familiar-yet-altered faces!

    This Absolute edition features a new cover and an introduction by Andy Kubert, plus behind-the-scenes material.

    Hardcover (with Slipcase), 9 1/2-in. x 13-in., 272 pages, full color.

    Cover price $75.00.

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    Absolute Fourth World HC (2020 DC) By Jack Kirby 1-1ST





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    Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen (1954-1974) #133-145, Forever People (1971 1st Series) #1-6, New Gods (1971-1978 1st Series) #1-6, and Mister Miracle (1971-1978 1st Series) #1-6.

    Written by Jack Kirby. Art by Jack Kirby, Al Plastino, Vince Colletta, Murphy Anderson, and Mike Royer. Cover by Jack Kirby.

    For the first time, DC collects Jack Kirby's legendary run of the Fourth World titles in oversized Absolute editions! These comics spanned galaxies, from the streets of Metropolis to the far-flung twin worlds of New Genesis and Apokolips, as cosmic-powered heroes and villains struggled for supremacy, and the world-conquering Darkseid adventured across Earth for the deadly Anti-Life Equation.

    Includes extra features.

    Hardcover (with Slipcase), 9 1/2-in. x 13-in., 816 pages, full color.

    Cover price $150.00.

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    Absolute All Star Superman HC (2010 DC) 1st Edition 1-1ST

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    1st Edition - 1st printing. Collects All Star Superman (2005-2008) #1-12.

    Written by GRANT MORRISON. Art and cover by FRANK QUITELY.

    The Eisner Award-winning 12-issue series from Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely is now available in Absolute format! The Man of Steel battles Bizarro, Zibarro and more before facing the final revenge of Lex Luthor. Also includes a bonus sketchbook section and more!

    Hardcover (with Slipcase), 9-in. x 13-in., 320 pages, full color.

    Cover price $99.99.

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    Absolute All Star Superman HC (2010 DC) 1st Edition 1-REP
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    1st Edition - 2nd and later printings. Collects All Star Superman (2005-2008) #1-12.

    Written by GRANT MORRISON. Art and cover by FRANK QUITELY.

    The Eisner Award-winning 12-issue series from Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely is now available in Absolute format! The Man of Steel battles Bizarro, Zibarro and more before facing the final revenge of Lex Luthor. Also includes a bonus sketchbook section and more!

    Hardcover (with Slipcase), 9-in. x 13-in., 320 pages, full color.

    Cover price $99.99.

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    Absolute Batman and Robin Batman Reborn HC (2012 DC) 1-1ST

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    1st printing. Collects Batman and Robin (2009) #1-16 and Batman the Return (2010 DC) #1.

    Written by Grant Morrison. Art by Frank Quitely and Frazier Irving. Cover by Frank Quitely.

    The entire run of BATMAN AND ROBIN by writer GRANT MORRISON is collected in an oversized, slipcased ABSOLUTE EDITION! The DYNAMIC DUO battle the CIRCUS OF STRANGE and investigate the abduction of a child by the mysterious DOMINO KILLER! With BRUCE WAYNE absent from GOTHAM CITY, the new Batman and Robin must deal with the deadly return of THE JOKER!

    Hardcover (with slipcase), 8 1/2-in. x 12 1/2-in., 488 pages, full color

    Cover price $99.99.

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    Absolute Batman Arkham Asylum HC (2019 DC) 30th Anniversary Edition 1-1ST





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    30th Anniversary Edition - 1st printing.

    Written by Grant Morrison. Art and cover by Dave McKean.

    One of the greatest Batman stories ever told, BATMAN: ARKHAM ASYLUM is celebrated in this new 30th anniversary slipcased edition featuring new cover art by Dave McKean!

    The inmates of Arkham Asylum have taken over and are demanding Batman in exchange for their hostages. Accepting their demented challenge, Batman is forced to endure the personal hells of The Joker, the Scarecrow, Poison Ivy, Two-Face and many other sworn enemies in order to save the innocents and retake the prison.

    Hardcover (with Slipcase), 9 1/2-in. x 13-in., 232 pages, full color. MATURE READERS

    Cover price $75.00.

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    Absolute Batman The Long Halloween HC (2007 DC) 1-1ST

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    1st printing. Collects Batman: The Long Halloween (1997) #1-13 plus tons of extras. Written by Jeph Loeb. Art and cover by Tim Sale. Don't miss the latest ABSOLUTE EDITION from DC, collecting the landmark, award-winning 13-issue miniseries written by Jeph Loeb (BATMAN: HUSH) with art by Tim Sale (SUPERMAN FOR ALL SEASONS)! As the Dark Knight struggles to find an elusive, mysterious serial killer who strikes only on holidays, he discovers no shortage of suspects in a Gotham City beset by mobsters and freakish costumed criminals, any one of whom could be his prey. This volume includes a host of extras, including an interview with Loeb and Sale, a section on the LONG HALLOWEEN action figure line, and a look at the series proposal, plus sketches by Sale! Also, this edition will feature a 4-page sequence cut from the original miniseries and previously released only in script/breakdown format! Hardcover, 8 1/4-in. x 12 1/2-in., 400 pages, full color. Cover price $75.00.

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    Absolute DC The New Frontier HC (2006 DC) 1st Edition 1-1ST

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    1st Edition - 1st printing. Collects DC: The New Frontier (2004) #1-6.

    Story and art by Darwyn Cooke.

    Writer/illustrator Darwyn Cooke's critically acclaimed masterpiece DC: THE NEW FRONTIER is celebrated in this oversized Absolute edition featuring new story pages, detailed annotations, alternate sequences and an extensive gallery of sketches, pinups, action figure art and much more!

    In the 1950s, Cold War paranoia outlawed the Mystery Men of the Golden Age. Stalwarts such as Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman continued to fight for truth and justice, but as the world hurtled toward an uncertain future, it would take a new breed of hero to define the American Way. DC: THE NEW FRONTIER takes readers on an epic journey from the end of the Golden Age of heroes to the beginnings of the legendary Justice League of America.

    Darwyn Cooke's most ambitious project yet features the stunning color art of Dave Stewart, an introduction by DC's President & Publisher Paul Levitz, and an afterword by Cooke.

    Hardcover (with slipcase), 464 pages, full color.

    Cover price $75.00.

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    Absolute Doomsday Clock HC (2022 DC) 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Collects Doomsday Clock (2017 DC) #1-12.

    Written by Geoff Johns. Art and cover by Gary Frank.

    Its the story you never thought youd see!

    Dr. Manhattan, a near-omnipotent being from the Watchmen universe, has been using his powers to rewrite the DCU—reshaping some heroes histories, erasing other heroes altogether, and playing with the fates of the good and evil alike. But what does a godlike being from another world stand to gain from the DC Universe? And now that our heroes know whos been toying with their lives, can they stop him?

    Collecting the full 12-issue miniseries in one oversize hardcover slipcase, this new edition also features dozens of pages of behind-the-scenes features, including never-before-seen sketches by Gary Frank.

    Hardcover (with Slipcase), 8 1/2-in. x 12 1/2-in., 496 pages, full color. Mature Readers

    Cover price $125.00.

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    Absolute Batman The Court of Owls HC (2023 DC) 2nd Edition 1-1ST


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    2nd Edition - 1st printing. Collects Batman (2011 2nd Series) #1-11. Written by Scott Snyder and James TynionIV. Art by Greg Capullo and Jonathan Glapion. Cover by Greg Capullo. Introduction by Scott Snyder. A brutal assassin is sinking his razor-sharp talons into Gotham City's best and brightest, as well as its most dangerous and deadly. If the dark legends are true, his masters are more powerful predators than the Batman could ever imagine—and their nests are everywhere. From the superstar team of writer Scott Snyder (American Vampire) and artist Greg Capullo (Batman/Spawn), Batman: The Court of Owls is a soaring saga of mystery and terror that kicked off one of the decade's most successful comic book runs! Includes character sketches, the full script and pencils to BATMAN #1. Hardcover (with Slipcase), 384 pages, full color. Cover price $125.00.

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    Absolute Batman The Dark Knight III The Master Race HC (2019 DC) 1st Edition 1-1ST




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    1st Edition - 1st printing. Collects Dark Knight III: Master Race (2015-2017) #1-9 and Dark Knight Returns The Last Crusade (2016 DC).

    Written by Frank Miller and Brian Azzarello. Art by Andy Kubert, Frank Miller, John Romita, Jr. and Peter Steigerwald. Cover by Andy Kubert.

    One of the most highly anticipated sequels of all time is collected in a new Absolute edition! In a world gone awry, left in the aftermath of the toppling of Lex Luthor and the apparent death of Batman himself, who will save Gotham City and the rest of the planet from the mysterious Master Race? This Absolute edition includes the entire nine-issue series with each issue's minicomic presented at the same size.

    Includes DARK KNIGHT III: THE MASTER RACE #1-9, including the insert comics reproduced at the same size as the main comics, plus THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS: THE LAST CRUSADE #1.

    Hardcover (with Slipcase), 9 1/2-in. x 13-in., 624 pages, full color.

    Cover price $125.00.

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    Absolute Final Crisis HC (2012 DC) 1st Edition 1-1ST

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    1st Edition - 1st printing. Collects Final Crisis (2008) #1-7, Final Crisis: Submit (2008) #1 and Final Crisis: Superman Beyond 3-D (2008) #1-2, Final Crisis Directors Cut Special (2008) #1, Final Crisis Sketchbook (2008) #1, and Batman (1940) #682-683.

    Written by Grant Morrison. Art by J.G. Jones, Doug Mahnke, Carlos Pacheco, Matthew Clark, Jesus Merino, Marco Rudy, Christian Alamy, Tomk Nguyen, Drew Geraci, Norm Rapmund, Rodney Ramos, Walden Wong, Derek Friddolfs, Rob Hunter, Mark Irwin, Don Ho, Lee Garbett, and Trevor Scott. Cover by J.G. Jones.

    What happens when evil wins? That's the devastating question Superman, Batman, the Justice League and every other super being in the DC Universe must face when Darkseid and his otherworldly legion of followers actually win the war between light and dark. This oversized, slipcased hardcover comes with its own pair of 3-D glasses!

    Hardcover (with slipcase), 9-in. x 13-in., 464 pages, Full Color. Cover price $99.99.

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    1st printing. Collects Batman (2011-2016 2nd Series) #0, 21-27, 29-33, and BATMAN: ZERO YEAR DIRECTOR'S CUT #1. Written by Scott Snyder and James Tynion IV. Art by Greg Capullo, Danny Miki, Andy Clarke, and Rafael Albuquerque. Cover by Greg Capullo. From the legendary SCOTT SNYDER and GREG CAPULLO! After training around the world, Bruce Wayne has returned to Gotham City, only to find his home has experienced some deadly changes at the hands of the Riddler. Will his new skills be enough to save the city from its mysterious fate? Collects the entire Zero Year story from BATMAN in Absolute format for the first time, along with a brand-new introduction by Snyder. Hardcover (with Slipcase), 9 1/2-in. x 12-in., 512 pages, full color. Teen Cover price $125.00.

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    3rd Edition - 1st printing. Collects DC: The New Frontier (2004) #1-6, Justice League: The New Frontier Special (2008), and a story from Solo (2004 DC) #5. Story and art by Darwyn Cooke. From Eisner Award-winning artist-writer Darwyn Cooke and Eisner Award-winning colorist Dave Stewart comes DC: The New Frontier--one of the most acclaimed superhero comics of the 21st century. This edition collects the original six-issue miniseries, JUSTICE LEAGUE: THE NEW FRONTIER SPECIAL and a New Frontier story from SOLO #5 and features over 50 pages of designs, sketches and preliminary artwork from Cooke. Hardcover (with slipcase), 528 pages, full color. Cover price $125.00.

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    Absolute Batman Three Jokers HC (2023 DC) 1-1ST





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    1st printing. Collects Batman: Three Jokers (2020 DC) #1-3. Written by Geoff Johns. Art and cover by Jason Fabok. Batman doesn't understand how or why, but the fact is certain: the man he has spent a lifetime chasing isn't one man at all. There are three Jokers. Now that he knows the unbelievable truth, Bruce needs real answers. Joined by Barbara Gordon and Jason Todd, two former victims of The Joker's brutality, the Dark Knight is finally on a path to defeat the madman once and for all. Every last one of him. Geoff Johns (Doomsday Clock, Batman: Earth One) and Jason Fabok (Justice League: The Darkseid War) reunite to present one of the most overwhelming comics events in years. Hardcover (with Slipcase), 248 pages, full color. Cover price $100.00.

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    Absolute Batman The Dark Knight Returns HC (2006 DC) 1st Edition 1-1ST

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    1st Edition - 1st printing. Collects Batman: The Dark Knight Returns (1986) #1-4 and The Dark Knight Strikes Again (2001) #1-3.

    Written by Frank Miller. Art by Frank Miller and Klaus Janson. Cover by Frank Miller.

    Hailed as a comics masterpiece, Frank Miller's THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS - and its equally provocative sequel THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN - get the oversized Absolute treatment in a giant one-volume, slipcased edition! This Absolute edition features an extended sketch section from THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN with commentary by Miller, a look at the plot and pencils from the legendary finale to THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, a new introduction by Miller, striking new cover and slipcase art by Miller, and more!

    Includes Extras.

    Hardcover (with Slipcase), 512 pages, 8 1/2-in. x 12 1/2-in., full color.

    Cover price $99.99.

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    Absolute Batman Arkham Asylum HC (2024 DC) 35th Anniversary Edition 1-1ST


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    35th Anniversary Edition

    1st printing. Written by Grant Morrison. Art and cover by Dave McKean. he lunatics take control of the asylum and the Dark Knight descends into the heart of madness alongside them in Batman: Arkham Asylum, one of the most successful graphic novels of all time. Written by legendary comics creator Grant Morrison (All-Star Superman) and stunningly illustrated by Dave McKean (The Sandman), this dark and cerebral tale remains as captivating now as when it was first published. Every page has been painstakingly revived to its true color and quality by the artist, leaving a breathtaking final product that matches his original painted artwork. Also includes more than 100 pages of behind-the-scenes content, including the complete annotated script, sketches, pinup gallery, and afterwords by Morrison, McKean, and series editor Karen Berger. Hardcover (with Slipcase), 9 1/2-in. x 13-in., 232 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $100.00.

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    Absolute Batman The Dark Knight III The Master Race HC (2024 DC) 2nd Edition 1-1ST


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    2nd Edition - 1st printing. Collects Dark Knight III: Master Race (2015-2017) #1-9 and Dark Knight Returns The Last Crusade (2016 DC). Written by Frank Miller and Brian Azzarello. Art by Andy Kubert, Frank Miller, John Romita, Jr. and Peter Steigerwald. Cover by Andy Kubert. It's been three years since the Batman defeated Lex Luthor and saved the world from tyranny. Three years since anyone has seen Gotham City's guardian alive. All of the Dark Knight's allies--Wonder Woman, Hal Jordan, Superman--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 Superman's own daughter, is preparing to claim Earth as its new world. The only force that can stop this master race--Batman--is dead. Long live the new Batman... Written by comics legends Frank Miller (300) and Brian Azzarello (Wonder Woman), the sequel to the groundbreaking The Dark Knight Returns series features incredible artwork from superstar artist 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! This volume collects Dark Knight III: The Master Race #1-9, all of the Dark Knight Universe Presents tie-in issues, and the prequel story Dark Knight Returns: The Last Crusade #1. Also includes over 150 variant covers and a sketchbook gallery packed with behind-the-scenes extras. Hardcover (with Slipcase), 9 1/2-in. x 13-in., 624 pages, full color. Cover price $125.00.

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    Absolute Batman and Son HC (2024 DC) By Grant Morrison 1-1ST





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    1st printing. Collects Batman (1940-2011) #655-658, 663-669, and 672-675, and Batman Incorporated (2012 2nd Series) #5. Written by Grant Morrison. Art by Andy Kubert, J.H. Williams III, Tony S. Daniel, John Van Fleet, Ryan Benjamin, Chris Burnham, Jesse Delperdang, Sandu Florea, Jonathan Glapion, Mark Irwin, and Saleem Crawford. Cover by Adam Kubert. Introduction by Andy Kubert. The status quo in the Bat-Family was forever changed when Damian Wayne--the son of Bruce Wayne and Talia al Ghul--was introduced to the Batman mythos. Determined not to let Damian succumb to the murderous ways of the League of Assassins, Bruce takes in his son and tries to teach him how to be a hero. But Damian's indoctrination from birth as a lethal killing machine may prove to be too much for even the Caped Crusader to undo. And how will Bruce's attempts to bond with his biological son affect his relationships with his adopted wards? From the inspired minds of comics guru Grant Morrison (Action Comics, All-Star Superman) and artists Andy Kubert (Flashpoint), J.H. Williams III (Batwoman), and Tony S. Daniel (Detective Comics) comes several astonishing tales of the Dark Knight--plus a future glimpse of Damian Wayne taking up the mantle of Batman--in this Absolute Edition of Batman and Son. Cover price $150.00.

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    Absolute Crisis on Infinite Earths HC (2005 DC) 1-1ST

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    1st printing. Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Pérez, Dick Giordano, Jerry Ordway, and Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Pérez. Worlds lived. Worlds died. And the DC Universe was never the same! In 1985, DC Comics dramatically altered comics' original universe with CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS, a 12-issue series that rocked the comics community, tragically dooming some of DC's most beloved characters and drastically altering others. Written by Marv Wolfman and pencilled by George Pérez, with inks by Dick Giordano, Jerry Ordway and Mike DeCarlo, CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS finds the alternate worlds that once were a hallmark of the DC Universe under siege by a mysterious force powerful enough to wipe out the lives of billions. Now this landmark series gets the star treatment in CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS: THE ABSOLUTE EDITION - an oversized slipcased set containing two hardcover books. The 368-page Book One includes the full 12-issue maxiseries (which was painstakingly restored and meticulously recolored in 1998), with an introduction by Marv Wolfman, afterword by Dick Giordano, and creator bios. George Pérez provides all-new art for the dustjacket. (Please note that the Monitor Tapes section from issue #10 will be shot from the original art for this issue and represented in its original form.) The 96-page Book Two contains a compendium featuring the full behind-the-scenes story on the years-long making of the maxiseries complete with memos, notes, original plots and commentary from Marv Wolfman and Jerry Ordway; the Official Index to Crisis and Official Index to Crisis Crossovers being reprinted for the very first time, completely updated; a look into post-Crisis events and aftermath stories, how the Superboy/Legion conundrum was solved, and a look at the 20th anniversary of this seminal event. George Pérez provides all-new art for the dustjacket. Hardcover, 464 pages (2-books), full color. Cover price $99.99.

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    Absolute Dark Nights Metal HC (2022 DC) 1-1ST




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    1st printing. Collects Dark Nights Metal (2017 DC) #1-6, Batman: Lost (2017), and Dark Knights Rising: The Wild Hunt (2018).

    Written by Scott Snyder, Grant Morrison, James Tynion IV, and Joshua Williamson. Art by Greg Capullo, Jonathan Glapion, Mikel Janin, Doug Mahnke, Alvaro Martinez, Yanick Paquette, Raul Fernandez, Jaime Mendoza, Howard Porter, and Jorge Jimenez. Cover by Greg Capullo. Introduction by Scott Snyder.

    The Dark Knight has uncovered one of the lost mysteries of the universe. Something that could destroy the very fabric of his reality: the Dark Multiverse!

    Its a nightmarish realm of devastating danger—where a team of twisted, evil versions of Batman lies waiting for a chance to cross into our own world.

    This Absolute edition of the epic story collects includes more than 100 pages of extras and special features in an oversize slipcase.

    Hardcover (with Slipcase), 8 1/2-in. x 12 1/2-in., 400 pages, full color.

    Cover price $125.00.

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    Absolute Final Crisis HC (2024 DC) 2nd Edition 1-1ST





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    2nd Edition - 1st printing. Collects Final Crisis (2008) #1-7, Final Crisis: Submit (2008) #1 and Final Crisis: Superman Beyond 3-D (2008) #1-2, Final Crisis Directors Cut Special (2008) #1, Final Crisis Sketchbook (2008) #1, and Batman (1940) #682-683. Written by Grant Morrison. Art by J.G. Jones, Doug Mahnke, Carlos Pacheco, Matthew Clark, Jesus Merino, Marco Rudy, Christian Alamy, Tomk Nguyen, Drew Geraci, Norm Rapmund, Rodney Ramos, Walden Wong, Derek Friddolfs, Rob Hunter, Mark Irwin, Don Ho, Lee Garbett, and Trevor Scott. Cover by J.G. Jones. THERE WAS A WAR IN HEAVEN. EVIL WON. NOW DARKSEID, GOD OF APOKOLIPS, HAS FALLEN TO EARTH--AND HE'S UNLEASHING HELL. Using the soul-destroying Anti-Life Equation, he's remaking the heroes, villains, and everyday people of Earth in his dark image...and destroying reality itself in the process. Now superheroes from around the world--and across the Multiverse--must make a last, desperate stand against the forces of Anti-Life. Will Earth endure? And when the crisis reaches its climax, who will make the ultimate sacrifice? Hardcover (with slipcase), 9-in. x 13-in., 480 pages, Full Color Cover price $125.00.

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    Absolute Crisis on Infinite Earths HC (2005 DC) 1-REP

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    2nd and Later printings. Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Pérez, Dick Giordano, Jerry Ordway, and Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Pérez. Worlds lived. Worlds died. And the DC Universe was never the same! In 1985, DC Comics dramatically altered comics' original universe with CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS, a 12-issue series that rocked the comics community, tragically dooming some of DC's most beloved characters and drastically altering others. Written by Marv Wolfman and pencilled by George Pérez, with inks by Dick Giordano, Jerry Ordway and Mike DeCarlo, CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS finds the alternate worlds that once were a hallmark of the DC Universe under siege by a mysterious force powerful enough to wipe out the lives of billions. Now this landmark series gets the star treatment in CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS: THE ABSOLUTE EDITION - an oversized slipcased set containing two hardcover books. The 368-page Book One includes the full 12-issue maxiseries (which was painstakingly restored and meticulously recolored in 1998), with an introduction by Marv Wolfman, afterword by Dick Giordano, and creator bios. George Pérez provides all-new art for the dustjacket. (Please note that the Monitor Tapes section from issue #10 will be shot from the original art for this issue and represented in its original form.) The 96-page Book Two contains a compendium featuring the full behind-the-scenes story on the years-long making of the maxiseries complete with memos, notes, original plots and commentary from Marv Wolfman and Jerry Ordway; the Official Index to Crisis and Official Index to Crisis Crossovers being reprinted for the very first time, completely updated; a look into post-Crisis events and aftermath stories, how the Superboy/Legion conundrum was solved, and a look at the 20th anniversary of this seminal event. George Pérez provides all-new art for the dustjacket. Hardcover, 464 pages (2-books), full color. Cover price $99.99.

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    Absolute Batman Death of the Family HC (2024 DC) 1-1ST






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    1st printing. Collects Detective Comics (2011-2016 2nd Series) #1 and Batman (2011-2016 2nd Series) #13-17. Written by Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV, and Tony S. Daniel. Art by Greg Capullo, Jock, Tony S. Daniel, Jonathan Glapion, and Ryan Winn. Cover by Greg Capullo. The Joker is back, and he has transformed into something more deadly and insidious than ever before. Targeting those closest to Batman, The Clown Prince of Crime will unleash his most unpredictable, vicious, and psychotic assault on the Dark Knight ever! Experience Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo's genre-defining, #1 New York Times bestselling story in the brand-new prestigious, oversized Absolute edition. Hardcover (with Slipcase), 9-in. x 12 1/2-in., 232 pages, full color. Teen Cover price $100.00.

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    Absolute Batman The Dark Knight Returns HC (2023 DC) New Edition 1-1ST


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    2023 Edition - 1st printing. Collects Batman: The Dark Knight Returns (1986) #1-4 and The Dark Knight Strikes Again (2001) #1-3. Written by Frank Miller. Art by Frank Miller and Klaus Janson. Cover by Frank Miller. Hailed as a comics masterpiece, Frank Miller's THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS - and its equally provocative sequel THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN - get the oversized Absolute treatment in a giant one-volume, slipcased edition! This Absolute edition features an extended sketch section from THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN with commentary by Miller, a look at the plot and pencils from the legendary finale to THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, a new introduction by Miller, striking new cover and slipcase art by Miller, and more! Includes Extras. Hardcover (with Slipcase), 512 pages, 8 1/2-in. x 12 1/2-in., full color. Cover price $125.00.