Comic books February 2027

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Longbow Killer!" Collects Absolute Evil (2025 DC) and Absolute Green Arrow (2026 DC) #1-6. Written by Al Ewing and Pornsak Pichetshote. Art by Giuseppe Camuncoli, Stefano Nesi, and Rafael Albuquerque. Cover by Rafael Albuquerque. WITHOUT THE TRICK ARROWS… WITHOUT THE MONEY…WITHOUT MERCY… WHAT'S LEFT IS THE ABSOLUTE HUNTER! A serial killer is slaughtering corrupt billionaires. The only clue to their identity is the mysterious green arrows sticking out of the victims' corpses. Executive protection specialist Dinah Lance, a.k.a. Absolute Black Canary, is one of the people tasked to uncover this murderer's identity as she investigates her suspects...all familiar DC archers uniquely linked to a recently murdered Oliver Queen. I Know What You Did Last Summer for billionaires, Absolute Green Arrow reimagines the Emerald Archer's mythos as a dangerous urban-horror murder mystery by Eisner winners Pornsak Pichetshote (Dead Boy Detectives, Infidel) and Rafael Albuquerque (Detective Comics, American Vampire). Hardcover, 194 pages, full color. Teen+ Cover price $29.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Longbow Killer!" Collects Absolute Evil (2025 DC) and Absolute Green Arrow (2026 DC) #1-6. Written by Al Ewing and Pornsak Pichetshote. Art by Giuseppe Camuncoli, Stefano Nesi, and Rafael Albuquerque. Cover by Rafael Albuquerque. WITHOUT THE TRICK ARROWS… WITHOUT THE MONEY…WITHOUT MERCY… WHAT'S LEFT IS THE ABSOLUTE HUNTER! A serial killer is slaughtering corrupt billionaires. The only clue to their identity is the mysterious green arrows sticking out of the victims' corpses. Executive protection specialist Dinah Lance, a.k.a. Absolute Black Canary, is one of the people tasked to uncover this murderer's identity as she investigates her suspects...all familiar DC archers uniquely linked to a recently murdered Oliver Queen. I Know What You Did Last Summer for billionaires, Absolute Green Arrow reimagines the Emerald Archer's mythos as a dangerous urban-horror murder mystery by Eisner winners Pornsak Pichetshote (Dead Boy Detectives, Infidel) and Rafael Albuquerque (Detective Comics, American Vampire). Softcover, 194 pages, full color. Teen+ Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. Collects Batgirl (2000-2006 1st Series) #1-19, Batgirl (2000-2006) Annual #1, Batman (1940-2011) #567 and 569, Ghost/Batgirl (2000) #1-4, Young Justice (1998-2003 DC 1st Series) #21, Batman: Gotham Knights (2000-2006) #2, Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight (1989-2007) #120, Detective Comics (1937-2011 1st Series) #734, Superboy (1994-2002 3rd Series) #85, The Batman Chronicles (1995-2001) #18, Azrael: Agent of the Bat (1995-2003) #56-57 and 60-61, a story from Batman: Gotham City Secret Files (2000), and a page from Young Justice (1998-2003 DC 1st Series) #20. Written by Kelley Puckett, Joe Kelly, Scott Peterson, Chuck Dixon, Janet Harvey, Mike Kennedy, Peter David, Devin Grayson, John Byrne, Greg Rucka, and Denny O'Neil. Art by Damion Scott, Robert Campanella, Coy Turnbull, Dan Davis, Dale Eaglesham, Andrew Hennessy, John Lowe, Mike Deodato, Jr., John Stanisci, John Floyd, Sergio Cariello, Matt Ryan, Ryan Benjamin, Sal Regla, Todd Nauck, Sunny Lee, Lary Stucke, John Byrne, Sean Parsons, Pascual Ferry, Keith Champagne, Jaime Mendoza, Roger Robinson, and James Pascoe. Cover by Damion Scott. From assassin to hero, Cassandra Cain begins the journey that will make her one of Gotham City's most beloved defenders. Cassandra Cain was raised to be a weapon. Trained from childhood to become one of the world's deadliest fighters, she knows how to survive—but not how to live. When Cassandra rejects the future others planned for her, she finds a new purpose under the guidance of Batman and Oracle. Taking up the mantle of Batgirl, she begins a difficult journey of redemption, learning what it means to protect rather than destroy. As she confronts criminals, assassins, and threats throughout Gotham City, Cassandra must also overcome the challenges of building relationships, trusting others, and defining herself beyond her past. Blending high-energy martial arts action with emotional character growth, these stories established Cassandra Cain as one of the defining heroes of the Bat-Family and a fan-favorite legacy character. This volume collects the first chapter of her acclaimed saga from her origin to her first adventures into her solo series. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 944 pages, full color. Teen Cover price $125.00.

1st printing. Collects Batgirl: Year One (2003) #1-9. Written by Scott Beatty and Chuck Dixon. Art and cover by Marcos Martin and Álvaro López. GOTHAM'S NEWEST BAT! As the Dynamic Duo of Batman and Robin swoops across the skyline of Gotham City, another masked avenger suddenly appears. Untested but stubbornly resilient, Batgirl doesn't take orders from the Dark Knight, the Boy Wonder, GCPD detective James Gordon, or anyone else. She's a crime-fighting vigilante who's determined to make a name for herself--one way or another. Told with timeless panache and wit by writers Scott Beatty and Chuck Dixon (Robin: Year One) and illustrated by the dynamic duo of Marcos Martín (Daredevil, The Private Eye) and alvaro Lopez (Catwoman), Batgirl: Year One chronicles the early days of Batgirl as she slowly shapes her legacy. Collects BATGIRL: YEAR ONE #1-9 in a pocketable, compact edition! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 224 pages, full color. Teen Cover price $9.99.

1st printing. Collects Batman: Bad Seeds - Sunset (2026 DC), Batman (2025 4th Series) #13-14, Detective Comics (2016 3rd Series) #1113-1114, Poison Ivy (2022 DC) #48-49, and Batman: Bad Seeds - Sunrise (2026 DC). Written by Matt Fraction, G. Willow Wilson, Tom Taylor, and Dan Watters. Art by Giuseppe Camuncoli, Cliff Rathburn, Matteo Scalera, Jeff Spokes, and Marcio Takara. Cover by Giuseppe Camuncoli and Cliff Rathburn. THE BLOCKBUSTER EVENT OF THE SUMMER! Gotham City's new mayor, Pamela Isley, deserted by her allies both political and arcane, makes a last-ditch power play that will leave Gotham decimated in the course of one long, dark night. Having already declared war on the Bat-Family and flooded the streets with his private, militarized police army, Police Commissioner Vandal Savage sees an opportunity to solve two problems at once. Storylines converge in Batman: Bad Seeds, an epic Gotham City event that sees Poison Ivy's shocking eco-terror attack transform the city into a hostile world of prehistoric plant life while its greatest heroes are hunted and in hiding. Hardcover, 264 pages, full color. Teen Cover price $34.99.

1st printing. Collects Batman: Bad Seeds - Gotham Central (2026 DC) #1-2, Batman: Bad Seeds - Gotham General 2026 DC) #1-2, and Batman: Bad Seeds - Streets of Gotham (2026 DC). Written by Christopher Cantwell, Greg Rucka, Matt Fraction, and Mariko Tamaki. Art by Jacob Phillips, Rosa Ekedal, Brian Ching, Gretel Lusky, and Steve Lieber. Cover by Dustin Nguyen. THE SPECIAL OF BATMAN: BAD SEEDS! Written by Matt Fraction, Mariko Tamaki, Greg Rucka and Christopher Cantwell Art by Jacob Phillips, Rosa Ekedal, Steve Lieber, Jorge Fornes and Others The long, dark night triggered by Poison Ivy's attack threatens the very survival of Gotham City in this thrilling collection showing ordinary citizens facing what may be the end of their world! Police officers Jim Gordon and Ezzy Espinoza take on Anarky and other criminals while the rest of Vandal Savage's GCPD hunts the Bat-Family, the staff of trauma center Gotham General wrestles with the brutal consequences of Ivy's superbloom, plus more street-level stories, all from some of the top talents in comics! Hardcover, 168 pages, full color. Teen Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. Collects Batman: Bad Seeds - Gotham Central (2026 DC) #1-2, Batman: Bad Seeds - Gotham General 2026 DC) #1-2, and Batman: Bad Seeds - Streets of Gotham (2026 DC). Written by Christopher Cantwell, Greg Rucka, Matt Fraction, and Mariko Tamaki. Art by Jacob Phillips, Rosa Ekedal, Brian Ching, Gretel Lusky, and Steve Lieber. Cover by Dustin Nguyen. THE SPECIAL OF BATMAN: BAD SEEDS! Written by Matt Fraction, Mariko Tamaki, Greg Rucka and Christopher Cantwell Art by Jacob Phillips, Rosa Ekedal, Steve Lieber, Jorge Fornes and Others The long, dark night triggered by Poison Ivy's attack threatens the very survival of Gotham City in this thrilling collection showing ordinary citizens facing what may be the end of their world! Police officers Jim Gordon and Ezzy Espinoza take on Anarky and other criminals while the rest of Vandal Savage's GCPD hunts the Bat-Family, the staff of trauma center Gotham General wrestles with the brutal consequences of Ivy's superbloom, plus more street-level stories, all from some of the top talents in comics! Softcover, 168 pages, full color. Teen Cover price $17.99.

1st printing. Collects Batman: Bad Seeds - Sunset (2026 DC), Batman (2025 4th Series) #13-14, Detective Comics (2016 3rd Series) #1113-1114, Poison Ivy (2022 DC) #48-49, and Batman: Bad Seeds - Sunrise (2026 DC). Written by Matt Fraction, G. Willow Wilson, Tom Taylor, and Dan Watters. Art by Giuseppe Camuncoli, Cliff Rathburn, Matteo Scalera, Jeff Spokes, and Marcio Takara. Cover by Giuseppe Camuncoli and Cliff Rathburn. THE BLOCKBUSTER EVENT OF THE SUMMER! Gotham City's new mayor, Pamela Isley, deserted by her allies both political and arcane, makes a last-ditch power play that will leave Gotham decimated in the course of one long, dark night. Having already declared war on the Bat-Family and flooded the streets with his private, militarized police army, Police Commissioner Vandal Savage sees an opportunity to solve two problems at once. Storylines converge in Batman: Bad Seeds, an epic Gotham City event that sees Poison Ivy's shocking eco-terror attack transform the city into a hostile world of prehistoric plant life while its greatest heroes are hunted and in hiding. Softcover, 264 pages, full color. Teen Cover price $24.99.

2nd Edition - 1st printing. Collects Batman Adventures Holiday Special (1995), Batman: Gotham Knights (2000-2006) #14, Batman and Robin Adventures (1995-1997) #8, Batman Adventures (1992-1995 1st Series) Annual #1, Batman Adventures (1992-1995 1st Series) #1 and Batman Black and White (1996) #3. Writer Paul Dini and artist Bruce Timm, the creative minds behind the critically acclaimed Batman: The Animated Series, follow up their Eisner-winning The Batman Adventures: Mad Love with another tale featuring Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy! Hardcover, 176 pages, PC/PB&W. Teen Cover price $29.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Eschatology!" Collects Batwoman (2026 DC) #1-6. Written by Greg Rucka. Art and cover by DaNi. BATWOMAN. DAUGHTER. SISTER. SOLDIER. HERO. Since she was 10 years old, Kate Kane has lived in the shadow of a prophecy held by the Dark Faith, a religion devoted to the end of all things. After a battle leads to tragedy, Batwoman travels to Petalon, Greece, to declare war on the Dark Faith like never before--and her brutality quickly begins raising alarms among friends and foes alike, including the Question (a.k.a. Renee Montoya) and Kate's father, Col. Jacob Kane. Amidst the battle to save all things, Kate must face the question: How do you fight the devil when the devil is real? Acclaimed writer and co-creator of the modern Batwoman Greg Rucka returns to the story of Kate Kane alongside visionary artist DaNi for a DC Next Level series that redefines Batwoman and her mission for a new generation. Softcover, 152 pages, full color. Teen Cover price $17.99.

1st printing. DANIEL WARREN JOHNSON is a modern comics superstar whose original creations DO A POWERBOMB!, MURDER FALCON, SPACE-MULLET, and EXTREMITY, as well as his defining takes on iconic characters like the TRANSFORMERS and Wonder Woman, have garnered him both award recognition and massive, commercial sales success. JOHNSONs unique style blends kinetic, high-impact artwork with emotionally-charged storytelling and is on full display in his run on BETA RAY BILL, which brought the beloved Thor back into the spotlight. This Artists Edition will provide a one-of-a-kind look into JOHNSON'S breathtaking artwork on BETA RAY BILL and invite readers on an unforgettable, space-faring adventure. BETA RAY BILL BY DANIEL WARREN JOHNSON ARTISTS EDITION includes art from the entire miniseries, plus an introduction from legendary THOR writer/artist WALTER SIMONSON. Although appearing black and white, all the art is scanned in color to preserve the authentic feel of an original piece with ink gradients, blue pencil, and other imperfections of the craft, printed at the same size as originally drawn. Hardcover, 12-in. x 17-in., 144 pages, B&W. Teen

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1st printing. DANIEL WARREN JOHNSON is a modern comics superstar whose original creations DO A POWERBOMB!, MURDER FALCON, SPACE-MULLET, and EXTREMITY, as well as his defining takes on iconic characters like the TRANSFORMERS and Wonder Woman, have garnered him both award recognition and massive, commercial sales success. JOHNSONs unique style blends kinetic, high-impact artwork with emotionally-charged storytelling and is on full display in his run on BETA RAY BILL, which brought the beloved Thor back into the spotlight. This Artists Edition will provide a one-of-a-kind look into JOHNSON'S breathtaking artwork on BETA RAY BILL and invite readers on an unforgettable, space-faring adventure. BETA RAY BILL BY DANIEL WARREN JOHNSON ARTISTS EDITION includes art from the entire miniseries, plus an introduction from legendary THOR writer/artist WALTER SIMONSON. Although appearing black and white, all the art is scanned in color to preserve the authentic feel of an original piece with ink gradients, blue pencil, and other imperfections of the craft, printed at the same size as originally drawn. Hardcover, 12-in. x 17-in., 144 pages, B&W. Teen

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Collects Blue Lock GN (2022 Kodansha Comics) Vol. 19-21. Written by Muneyuki Kaneshiro. Art and cover by Yusuke Nomura. Translated by Nate Derr. The manga that became a worldwide sports action phenomenon returns in a new 3-in-1 omnibus edition featuring sculpted embossed covers! The Blue Lock Eleven team basks in their victory against Japans U-20 Japan team, but their rest proves short-lived. Ego soon calls everyone together to reveal the details of Phase Two of Blue Lock: the Neo-Egoist League, where the strikers will be training with professional U-20 players from the biggest European teams! Unable to best German soccer prodigy Michael Kaiser during training, Isagi is relegated to the bench for Bastard Münchens first match against FC Barcha. Despite his frustration, Isagi resolves to analyze every second of the match. What follows is an epic clash of soccer gods and monsters--one that might even bring Isagi off the bench... Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 608 pages, B&W. Older Teen 16+ Cover price $22.99.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. "Double Trouble!" Story and art by Susie Yi. Follow the antics of Squash and Ginny in the eighth installment of Cat & Cat Adventures from popular webcomic creator Susie Yi! This chapter book graphic novel series from Susie Yi is perfect for fans of Catstronauts, Babymouse, and Catwad. Copy cats on the loose! Squash and Ginny are ready for max relaxation with snacks, sightseeing, and their cloud-dog pal, Momo. Life is sweet…until shocking news breaks: the Gate Guardians have been kidnapped, and two cats who look just like Squash and Ginny were spotted at the scene of the crime! Framed and on the run, the friends race to prove theyre innocent. Their chase leads them through a secret gadget guild, over the epic Sea Wall, and into the legendary Dragons Den, where magic and technology converge. To save the Guardians, it will take quick thinking, brave teamwork, and creative problem-solving—but can they stop the real culprits in time? Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 96 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $8.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Collects Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) #10-12, All-Star Squadron (1981-1987) #57-60, Green Lantern (1960-1988 2nd Series DC) #197-198, Amethyst: Princess of Gemworld (1985 2nd Series) #13, Blue Devil (1984-1986) #19, [The Fury of] Firestorm (1982-1990 2nd Series) #42, Infinity, Inc. (1984-1988 DC 1st Series) #25, The Omega Men (1983-1986 1st Series) #33, DC Comics Presents (1978-1986 DC) #94, Secret Origins Annual (1986-1990 2nd Series) Annual #2, History of the DC Universe (1986) #1-2, and stories from JLA: Incarnations (2001) #5, Starman (1994-2001 2nd Series) Annual #1, DC Universe Legacies (2010) #5-6, and Christmas with the Super-Heroes (1989) #2. Written by Written by Marv Wolfman, Roy Thomas, Dann Thomas, Steve Englehart, Keith Giffen, Robert Loren Fleming, Gary Cohn, Gerry Conway, Rafael Kayanan, Steve Parkhouse, Barbara Randall, Bob Greenberger, Robert Loren Fleming, and William Messner-Loebs. Art by George Perez, Jerry Ordway, Mike Clark, Vince Colletta, Arvell Jones, Mike Clark, Tony DeZuniga, Joe Staton, Bruce Patterson, Ernie Colon, Karl Kesel, Dan Mishkin, Alan Kupperberg, Rick Magyar, Ian Akin, Brian Garvey, Todd McFarlane, Dave Gibbons, Tom Mandrake, Don Heck, Carmine Infantino, Murphy Anderson, Mike Collins, and Frank McLaughlin. Cover by George Perez. BATTLE AT THE BEGINNING OF TIME! The ongoing collection of the reality-shattering saga that is Crisis on Infinite Earths comes to its universe-shaking climax in this fourth and final comprehensive volume, featuring for the first time ever all of the original series together with every tie-in and crossover issue in reading order! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 624 pages, full color. Teen Cover price $39.99.

1st printing. Collects DC X Sonic the Hedgehog: The Metal Legion (2026 DC) #1-5. Written by Ian Flynn. Art by Adam Bryce Thomas. Cover by Pablo M. Collar. THE FAN-FAVORITE CROSSOVER, COLLECTED! The worlds of DC Comics' Justice League and SEGA's Sonic the Hedgehog collide once more in another thrilling crossover filled with action, adventure, laughs, and perils! Mysterious mechanical rings have appeared on both worlds, linking them together and leading to all things wonderful, worrisome, and weird! The heroes are happily reunited, but little do they suspect there's a sinister origin to their reunions. Softcover, 120 pages, full color. Teen Cover price $17.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Poseidon and the Missing Sailor!" Written by Madeline Tyler. Art and cover by Janos Orban. The best sailor and explorer in Greece has gone missing with their ship and crew! Can Hector, Jason, Kass and Helen untangle the mystery before Poseidon's kingdom is thrown into turmoil? Mount Olympus Mysteries is a new series of Hi-Lo chapter books tailored for readers aged 10–14 who need support. With exciting line art illustrations in every chapter and gripping storylines, these action-packed tales will engage readers from beginning to end. Each book in this series follows a group of teenage demigods in Ancient Greece who didn't inherit any god-like powers but still prove their worth to the gods by solving mysteries and problems. Even though they are disappointed that they don't have "powers" like other demigods, the characters discover their skills and overcome self-doubt. The series is carefully written with a focus on morphology, which is critically important for improving spelling and reading comprehension. This fourth book in the series focuses on adjective suffixes. Serving as a vital bridge between decodable and mainstream books, the Mount Olympus Mysteries will empower readers to confidently understand meaning from text alone, allowing them to become fluent independent readers. Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 144 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Age 10-14 years Cover price $14.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Poseidon and the Missing Sailor!" Written by Madeline Tyler. Art and cover by Janos Orban. The best sailor and explorer in Greece has gone missing with their ship and crew! Can Hector, Jason, Kass and Helen untangle the mystery before Poseidon's kingdom is thrown into turmoil? Mount Olympus Mysteries is a new series of Hi-Lo chapter books tailored for readers aged 10–14 who need support. With exciting line art illustrations in every chapter and gripping storylines, these action-packed tales will engage readers from beginning to end. Each book in this series follows a group of teenage demigods in Ancient Greece who didn't inherit any god-like powers but still prove their worth to the gods by solving mysteries and problems. Even though they are disappointed that they don't have "powers" like other demigods, the characters discover their skills and overcome self-doubt. The series is carefully written with a focus on morphology, which is critically important for improving spelling and reading comprehension. This fourth book in the series focuses on adjective suffixes. Serving as a vital bridge between decodable and mainstream books, the Mount Olympus Mysteries will empower readers to confidently understand meaning from text alone, allowing them to become fluent independent readers. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 144 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Age 10-14 years Cover price $9.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Rob Justus. SUPERGIRL, KRYPTO, AND THE ZOO-PER SLEUTHS ARE ON THE SCENT! Not much time has passed since the Zoo-per Heroes successfully escaped the zoo and cranky zookeeper Cass. But they know the clock is ticking on their freedom...and Supergirl is counting on their help to track down the rest of the Justice League's enchanted laundry! Krypto has a plan to follow the scent of magic down into the stinky underbelly of Metropolis--where every animal for miles knows the best food can be found! And who knows what secrets and mysteries lurk in the dark as well? Hardcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 72 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $12.99.