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An 8-issue weekly miniseries event begins! In Bruce Wayne's long absence, Wayne Enterprises has been slowly slipping from his grasp. Now, as he squares off against an enemy who will stop at nothing to take his legacy from him, Batman also must contend with a deadly new vigilante who's recently arrived on the scene. But this potential foe is needed as an ally when a wave of new villains begins terrorizing Gotham!

When District Attorney Harvey Dent's face was forever deformed by a vial of acid, his mind was also fractured and the maniacal Two-Face was born. In BATMAN: FACES, the demented schizophrenic, enraged by his own isolation and alienation, attempts to create a country of deformed men. Taking over a small Caribbean island and forcing plastic surgeons to perform unholy operations, Two-Face begins to create an army in his own image. But when a simple blackmail investigation leads Batman to discover his former ally's mad scheme, Two-Face's pursuit of power is quickly ended.

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The Joker is back in these stories from BATMAN #35-40! For years, The Joker has regarded Batman with a sick, twisted love. But now, the Clown Prince of Crime is done playing. He’s going to kill Batman. And he’s going to do it using those whom Batman loves the most: the Justice League. The Joker returns to Gotham City with a deadlier agenda than ever before, using every tool at his disposal to finally kill the Dark Knight. That includes turning Batman’s allies against him in the bloodiest brawl that he’s ever had to survive.

Batman blames himself for the slaughter of a family whose father was a henchman of the Joker.  Racked with guilt and losing large amounts of blood Batman returns to the Batcave where Bruce Wayne confronts Batman.  The two argue about who he really is, what his purpose is, what methods he should be using to put an end to crime and his true motivation for doing so.

From GEOFF JOHNS and GARY FRANK, the acclaimed team behind SUPERMAN: SECRET ORIGIN and the SHAZAM! stories in JUSTICE LEAGUE!In the tradition of SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE, this spectacular original graphic novel gives new insight into BRUCE WAYNE'S transformation into BATMAN and his first year as THE DARK KNIGHT.In this all new take on the Batman mythos, Bruce Wayne is on the hunt for his parents' killer. His target? The Mayor of Gotham City! Plus, who is Alfred Pennyworth – and why is he so determined to put an end to the Batman?

DC's flagship title re-launches for the first time ever, featuring Batman adventures from the acclaimed Tony Daniel (BATMAN R.I.P)! Bruce Wayne is back under the cape and cowl, ready to protect Gotham City from its deadly array of villains--from the Joker to Mr. Freeze to brand new masked murderers!

After having his face sliced off, The Joker makes his horrifying return to Gotham City in this epic from issues #13-17 that shook Batman to his core! But even for a man who's committed a lifetime of murder, he's more dangerous than ever before. How can Batman protect his city and those he's closest to?

In this new original graphic novel from superstar writer/designer Chip Kidd and artist Dave Taylor, Gotham City is undergoing one of the most expansive construction booms in its history. The most prestigious architects from across the globe have buildings in various phases of completion all over town. As chairman of the Gotham Landmarks Commission, Bruce Wayne has been a key part of this boom, which signals a golden age of architectural ingenuity for the city. And then, the explosions begin. All manner of design-related malfunctions-faulty crane calculations, sturdy materials suddenly collapsing, software glitches, walkways giving way and much more-cause casualties across the city. This bizarre string of seemingly random, unconnected catastrophes threaten to bring the whole construction industry down. Fingers are pointed as Batman must somehow solve the problem and find whoever is behind it all.

Eisner Award-nominated writer Greg Rucka (GOTHAM CENTRAL, Wolverine) teams up with legendary artist Klaus Janson (BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS) for a miniseries that pits Batman against one of his greatest foes: Ra's al Ghul! After centuries, time has caught up with al Ghul, and only his greatest enemy can save him! Can these longtime enemies become allies?

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?

BATMAN: DARK KNIGHT DYNASTY presents a story that uses the Batman mythos as a foundation but includes dynamic interpretations and plot twists to create a truly unique experience. This century-spanning epic introduces the reader to three different Dark Knights from the 14 century to the year 2500. The original Batman is a holy knight named Joshua Wainwright. During the Crusades, Wainwright takes on the guise of a bat and becomes the sworn enemy of the villainous immortal Vandal Savage. As the tale continues after Wainwright's demise, his descendants take the mantle of the bat and dedicate their lives to battling the undying Savage.

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Bruce Wayne has trained his body beyond the peak human perfection; he's trained his mind to focus on minute details to deter criminal enterprises. As the Batman, he's a symbol of terror, striking at the hearts of criminals and villains across the globe.

A tale told in the classic manner...of unspeakable crimes and unutterable evil...of dark places where men go at the risk to their immortal souls...of a grotesque Bat-man who may be a saviour, a demon - or something far worse...

Everything has been leading to this! Bruce Wayne made his long journey back through time in RETURN OF BRUCE WAYNE. Now it's finally time for him to reunite with the characters closest to him. Don't miss these 3-page previews of the 8 issues connecting Bruce Wayne's past to Batman's exciting future!

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