Batman 51

The honeymoonÕs over for Bruce Wayne as Gotham CityÕs most prominent citizen gets selected for jury duty in a chilling court case involving Mr. Freeze! Freeze claims the charges should be dismissed because Batman used excessive force; cue the outrage and media circus. While doing his civic duty, WayneÕs forced to take a hard look at the Dark KnightÕs methods. And heyÉwhat is Dick Grayson doing running around the city dressed as Batman?

Batman has battled everything from the Court of Owls to Mr. Bloom to the Joker, but how does he handle a quiet night in Gotham City ?

The Man of Steel and the Dark Knight are shocked to discover little versions of themselves fighting a threat in Metropolis. But where did these tiny heroes come from? As Superman and Batman search for answers, things get worse with the arrival of the "Li'

At the mercy of the Black Mercy! As they return from their adventure on the planet Trotha, the Justice League crashes on the homeworld of the Black Mercy! There, they fall prey to the most powerful psychological threat they’ve ever faced! Written by Jeff Loveness (Adult Swim’s Rick and Morty), this two-part descent into the dark corners of the superhero psyche will unearth fresh horror.

ÒThis story will be remembered for years to come.Ó ÑComicosity COLD HEART. The wedding of the century is over. Batman took the long walk down the aisle for CatwomanÉand now his life has been shaken to its core. COLD FACTS. But this blow is just the beginning. Called to serve on the jury for the trial of Mr. Freeze, Bruce Wayne finds himself confronted with questions about his costumed alter egoÕs excessive forceÑleaving him contemplating hanging up the cape and cowl for good. COLD BLOOD. With Bruce sidelined, Dick GraysonÑBatmanÕs original sidekick and closest friendÑputs aside his Nightwing role and assumes the mantle of the Dark Knight himself, putting him on the front linesÉand in great danger. COLD WAR. The Russian assassin called the KGBeast is back, and now this relic of geopolitical warfare is rampaging through Gotham City with an anonymous puppet master pulling his strings. Facing broken hearts, broken bodies and an identity crisis like no other, can Bruce and Dick stop a cold war before they catch their deaths? Critically acclaimed writer Tom King (Mister Miracle) continues his landmark run on one of comicsÕ most iconic heroes in Batman Vol. 8: Cold Days, featuring stunning work from superstar artists Lee Weeks (Batman/Elmer Fudd Special), Matt Wagner (Trinity) and Tony S. Daniel (Batman R.I.P.).

Harley broke most of DCU continuity last issue, and in this ish, sheÕs dealing with the fallout, namely the time-tossed hero of World War II called Captain Triumph! The golden boy of the Golden Age finds his black-and-white approach failing miserably in the gray areas of the modern world (although unfortunately, there are still plenty of fascists for him to punch). ItÕs up to Harley to return Captain Triumph to his own time, but sheÕll have to put the kibosh on his do-gooding firstÑright after she figures out what ÒkiboshÓ means!

Outrageous, fascinating and bizarre facts from every corner of the comic book universeWhat comic book artist was the recipient of an on-stage thank you from Paul McCartney and an on-air apology from Johnny Carson? What superhero got his powers by being bitten by a mongoose? What popular NPR host was forever immortalized as a "bad boyfriend" in a notable comic book? In Why Does Batman Carry Shark Repellent?, author Brian Cronin will answer those questions and more by revealing the most obscure, wacky and surprising facts about comics—from the characters and creators, to the TV shows, movies and merch. Cronin has teamed up with some of the top comic book writers and artists of today to present 100 trivia lists, including: · Nine Celebrities That Guest-Starred in Comic Books…without Their Permission · Seven Bands That Got Their Names from Comics · Ten Crazy Items Found on Batman’s Utility Belt · Five Comic Book Inventions That Eventually Became Real · Five Stupidest Superhero Origins · And much, much more! From Batman to Spiderman, Aquaman to the X-Men, each list in Why Does Batman Carry Shark Repellent? will entertain and inform whether you’re a hardcore geek or a casual fan.

A new era begins for the Red Hood! With his Outlaw days behind him, Jason Todd returns home to Gotham City. While he plots what’s next for Red Hood, he tracks down a childhood friend now living in the Hill. As Gotham City reels from the effects of “The Joker War,” Jason finds himself caught in the crossfire between vigilante protectors of the historic neighborhood and a rising criminal element intent on seizing power!