Comic books May 2026

1st printing. Collects Batman: White Knight (2017) #1-8. Story and art by Sean Gordon Murphy. THE FIRST CHAPTER OF SEAN MURPHY'S WHITE KNIGHT UNIVERSE ARRIVES IN ABSOLUTE FORMAT IN A STUNNING TWO-BOOK COLLECTOR'S SET! Writer/artist Sean Murphys thrilling contribution to the Batman mythos introduces a Jack Napier who has been cured of his villainous Joker persona. After Jack reconciles with Harley Quinn, he attempts to further atone for his past sins by running for Gothams city council so that he can bring about reforms that will end corruption and make everyone accountable to the law...including Batman! But while Jack may be cured, he isnt above using The Jokers cunning tactics to discredit Batman and turn public opinion against him. And when Jacks spurned former protégé decides that Gotham always needs a Joker, Jack and Batman must do the unthinkable and team up to save the city they cherish. This Absolute Edition presents BATMAN: WHITE KNIGHT #1-8 in oversize format, featuring a brand-new cover, a new introduction, development sketches, and more. Also included is a second volume showcasing the entire story in black and white, highlighting Murphy's dynamic art style. Hardcover (with Slipcase), 9 1/2-in. x 13-in., 400 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $100.00.

2nd Edition - 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. THE HAUNTING EPIC THAT PLUNGED THE DC UNIVERSE INTO DARKNESS IN ABSOLUTE FORMAT! Across thousands of worlds, the dead have risen. These Black Lanterns, heroes and villains recruited from beyond the grave, have one purpose: to extinguish all light--and life--in the universe. Hal Jordan has overcome death once before. As the greatest Green Lantern to ever wield the emerald ring, it is Hals unquestioned duty to lead the living against this overwhelming army of the dead. While Blackest Night consumes Earths heroes, the seven Corps, empowered by the emotional spectrum, must end their war against each other--or bear witness to the end of all creation. As Earth becomes the ultimate battleground between the living and the dead, there is only one certainty: no one escapes death. Superstar writer Geoff Johns (Green Lantern, Justice League, Batman: Earth One) and artists Ivan Reis (Aquaman) and Doug Mahnke (Green Lantern) exhume the DC Universes greatest secrets in this emotional epic that grabs its heroes by their hearts. This comprehensive Absolute Edition also collects deleted scenes and includes series commentary from writer Geoff Johns, and more than 30 pages of sketch material. Hardcover (Slipcase), 9-in. x 13-in., 576 pages, full color. Teen Cover price $125.00.

2nd Edition - 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 penciled 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 (2 Volumes with Slipcase), 736 pages (Total), full color. Cover price $125.00.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Innocent Rouge GN (2015-2020 Shueisha) Vol. 4-6. Story and art by Shin'ichi Sakamoto. Translated by Michael Gombos. Available in English for the first time comes the direct sequel to Shinichi Sakamotos (#DRCL Midnight Children) manga series Innocent. The gears of history start to turn! As discontent with the aristocracy begins to grow, a profound upheaval looms. The Sanson family hits a turning point as they enter a new era with the ascension of the new king and the departure of a progenitor. As Louis XVI becomes resolute in his role, Marie Antoinette revels in her royal standing. Meanwhile, restlessness stirs among the commoners as living conditions worsen and food becomes more scarce. Rising from the slums, a group of rebels will seek to abolish the class system by any means necessary. And a familiar character comes face to face with Marie-Joseph with intentions to assassinate the king! This omnibus edition collects volumes 4–6 of the original Japanese manga series. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 640 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $29.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects Minor Arcana (2024 Boom) #11–15. Story and art by Jeff Lemire. The next volume of the critically acclaimed Eisner-nominated series! Theresa has come a long way since she first returned to the hometown and the family she once tried to forget. But healing is rarely linear, especially when navigating emotional landscapes of the living and those beyond. As fractured relationships come into focus and the emotional weight of her past resurfaces, Theresa is drawn into a deeper reckoning with family, identity, and the spaces we never truly leave behind. This next installment from New York Times–bestselling creator Jeff Lemire is a visually stunning meditation on grief, family, and second chances using his signature blend of raw intimacy and symbolic imagery to capture lifes most fragile moments. Softcover, 144 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $17.99.

Volume 13 -1st printing. Story and art by Shinsuke Kondo. Since before the dawn of memory, one thing has defined human history: the war between ninjas and yakuzas. This coarse and manly manga follows two members of these warring tribes who fill the gutters of modern Tokyo with blood to determine which elemental force will reign supreme! An outrageous new action series, like Jojo's Bizarre Adventure meets Fist of the North Star! Shinoha is a frickin' NINJA. He can't even smile because of a dark trauma in his past that you'll find out about later. But for now, what you need to know is, he kicks ass and can kill so many guys. Kiwami, on the other hand, looks like a regular business guy, but actually he's a flipping YAKUZA. Everyone knows ninjas and yakuzas have been at war for three hundred years, so when Kiwami and Shinoha meet, it's like, fwoosh, slice, kabloop, stab stab stab... My point is, this manga has REAL ULTIMATE POWER and, if you read it? Maybe you can too. Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen 16+ Cover price $13.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and art by Ai Okaue. Translated by Sawa Matsueda Savage. A new revenge thriller manga from the creator of the hit manga and TV drama Guilty! Plunge into a tale of vengeance set in the dark depths of showbiz, where a rise to stardom casts sinister shadows. Another gut-wrenching thriller perfect for fans of streaming hits The Glory and Burn Down the House. Who is the villain of your story…? Misato had a perfect childhood, with parents who loved her and a home on an idyllic island in Japans inland sea. But then a TV show starts shooting in town. Misato's cast as an extra, and in an instant, her life is turned on its head. A woman appears claiming to be her real mother, and before she knows it Misato is living in a lavish mansion surrounded by greedy schemers of all stripes. The curtain rises on the story of a rising star who plunges into an abyss...where the only sustenance is vengeance! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $13.99.

1st printing. Collects material from Amazing Fantasy (1962 Marvel) #15 and The Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) #20, 26, and 33. Written by Stan Lee. Art and cover by Steve Ditko. The very first appearance of Spider-Man to some of his most memorable moments, like no one has seen before, from world-renowned co-creator, Steve Ditko!? ?This Artists Edition features the web-slingers very first appearance in_Amazing Fantasy #15,?_as well as three more incredible, complete stories: _The Amazing Spider-Man #20, #26, and #33—_the latter of which is regarded by many as the apex of Ditkos finest on Spider-Man! Also included are scanned photocopies of Steve Ditkos rarely seen The Amazing Spider-Man #31 pencil art, scanned art from more than 20 other issues (including covers, splash pages, pin-ups, and panel pages), and more. Although appearing to be in black and white, all the art is scanned in color, enabling the reader to see the work as close to the original as possible – ink gradients, blue pencil, and all the unique nuances that make original art so special – are all clearly visible and printed at the same size as drawn. Hardcover, 12-in. x 17-in., 176 pages, B&W.

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1st printing. Collects material from Amazing Fantasy (1962 Marvel) #15 and The Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) #20, 26, and 33. Written by Stan Lee. Art and cover by Steve Ditko. The very first appearance of Spider-Man to some of his most memorable moments, like no one has seen before, from world-renowned co-creator, Steve Ditko!? ?This Artists Edition features the web-slingers very first appearance in_Amazing Fantasy #15,?_as well as three more incredible, complete stories: _The Amazing Spider-Man #20, #26, and #33—_the latter of which is regarded by many as the apex of Ditkos finest on Spider-Man! Also included are scanned photocopies of Steve Ditkos rarely seen The Amazing Spider-Man #31 pencil art, scanned art from more than 20 other issues (including covers, splash pages, pin-ups, and panel pages), and more. Although appearing to be in black and white, all the art is scanned in color, enabling the reader to see the work as close to the original as possible – ink gradients, blue pencil, and all the unique nuances that make original art so special – are all clearly visible and printed at the same size as drawn. Hardcover, 12-in. x 17-in., 176 pages, B&W.