Comic books March 2027

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "The Straw Man!" Collects Absolute Batman (2024 DC) #19-25. Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Nick Dragotta and Werther Dell Edera. Cover by Nick Dragotta. SCARECROW INFILTRATES GOTHAM CITY…AND REVEALS POTENTIAL TRUTHS ABOUT BRUCE WAYNE'S PAST. OR ARE THEY LIES? The Ark M facility holds endless horrors. As Joker sets his sights on Absolute Batman, he enlists the help of one of the center's most terrifying doctors, Jonathan Crane. Batman quickly finds himself framed for a murder that has upended Gotham...and in the crosshairs of the city's new Robin strike force, led by Deathstroke. Friends will become enemies, enemies will become friends, and more buried secrets will come to light. Can Batman defeat the Scarecrow--and the man behind his reign of terror? Hardcover, 208 pages, full color. Teen+ Cover price $29.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "The Straw Man!" Collects Absolute Batman (2024 DC) #19-25. Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Nick Dragotta and Werther Dell Edera. Cover by Nick Dragotta. SCARECROW INFILTRATES GOTHAM CITY…AND REVEALS POTENTIAL TRUTHS ABOUT BRUCE WAYNE'S PAST. OR ARE THEY LIES? The Ark M facility holds endless horrors. As Joker sets his sights on Absolute Batman, he enlists the help of one of the center's most terrifying doctors, Jonathan Crane. Batman quickly finds himself framed for a murder that has upended Gotham...and in the crosshairs of the city's new Robin strike force, led by Deathstroke. Friends will become enemies, enemies will become friends, and more buried secrets will come to light. Can Batman defeat the Scarecrow--and the man behind his reign of terror? Softcover, 208 pages, full color. Teen+ Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. Collects Animal Man (1988-1995) #51-79, Animal Man (1988-1995) Annual #1, stories from Swamp Thing (1982-1996 2nd Series) Annual #7 and Vertigo Jam (1993), and pages from The Children's Crusade (1993 DC/Vertigo) #2. Written by Jamie Delano and Nancy A. Collins. Art by Steve Pugh, Scot Eaton, Graham Higgins, John Higgins, Russell Braun, Tom Sutton, Will Simpson, Dan Steffan, Gene Fama, Peter Snejbjerg, Rafael Kayanan, Mark Buckingham, and Mark Pennington. Cover by Brian Bolland. FOLLOWING HIS GROUNDBREAKING WORK ON HELLBLAZER, AWARD-WINNING WRITER JAMIE DELANO JOINED ARTIST STEVE PUGH TO RETURN ANIMAL MAN TO ITS VISIONARY GLORY IN ONE OF COMICS' MOST UNDERRATED MASTERPIECES. Buddy Baker is killed. His son Cliff is abducted. The Baker family is coming apart...but Buddy refuses to die. Bound bodiless to the Red--the life force connecting all living things--Buddy will claw his way through an impossible chain of reincarnations to save those he loves! But bringing Cliff home is only the beginning. Forever transformed by his experiences, Buddy returns as something new. As six-year-old Maxine's connection to the Red takes shape, the family will find themselves at the heart of a revolution to save humanity. This visionary saga of primal horror, ecological apocalypse, and supernatural fantasy asks mankind one simple question: evolve or die? Either way, the revolution starts now! Animal Man by Jamie Delano and Steve Pugh Omnibus collects Animal Man #51-79, Animal Man Annual #1, stories from Swamp Thing Annual #7 and Vertigo Jam #1, and pages from The Children's Crusade #2. Featuring a brand-new foreword by Jeff Lemire, introductions by Delano and Pugh, and an art gallery by Pugh, the complete issue #71 script, commentary and original pencils from artist Russel Braun, and more! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 1,016 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $125.00.

NOTE: Book 28 of the Avengers Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1996-1997.

1st printing. Collects The Avengers (1996 2nd Series) #1-12; Iron Man (1996 2nd Series) #6 and 12; Fantastic Four (1996 2nd Series) #6 (B story) and 12; Captain America (1996 2nd Series) #6 (B story) and 12. Written by Rob Liefeld, Jim Valentino, Jeph Loeb, Walt Simonson, Scott Lobdell, and Brandon Choi. Art by Chap Yaep, Rob Liefeld, Jon Sibal, Marlo Alquiza, Ian Churchill, Joe Weems, Lary Stucker, Norm Rapmund, Michael Ryan, Saleem Crawford, Kevin Conrad, Sal Regla, Anthony Winn, Jim Lee, Whilce Portacio, Ryan Benjamin, Scott Williams, John Dickenson, Trevor Scott, Richard Friend, Ed Benes, Terry Shoemaker, Mike Miller, Mark McKenna, Brett Booth, Ron Lim, and Homage Studios. Cover by Rob Liefeld and Jon Sibal. Superstar creators reimagine the mightiest heroes of a new Earth! In 1996, the hottest talents of the day teamed up to reinvigorate Marvels greatest heroes from the ground up. The Avengers and Fantastic Four were reborn with bold new looks on a brave new world, their origins re-envisioned with a raw vitality and contemporary sensibility. Captain America, Scarlet Witch, Vision, Hawkeye, Hellcat and more: the Avengers lineup is both new and classic — but will Thor assemble alongside them? Theyll need him against revised versions of Kang, Ultron, the Enchantress, the Masters of Evil and others — but as Ant-Man and Iron Man enter the fray, what is Loki up to in the shadows? Plus: The Avengers and Fantastic Four take on the Hulk — and Galactus! Softcover, 496 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $54.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Babs: The Black Road South (2026 Ahoy) #1-6. Written by Garth Ennis. Art and Cover by Jacen Burrows. The hit sword-and-sorcery satire by Garth Ennis (The Boys, Preacher) and Jacen Burrows (Crossed, Get Fury) returns for a second outrageous adventure! A day of over-the-top carnage in a gladiator arena—and a healthy dose of greed—send Babs and her partner-in-barbarism, Izzy, down the dark road to the one place she vowed never to visit again. Featuring murderous creatures, narcissistic swordswomen, disgusting fluids, and a bondage hobbit! Sharp, subversive, hilarious, and absolutely one of the best comics of 2024. —CBR. Softcover, 160 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $18.99.

1st printing. Collects Batgirl (2024 DC) #23-24, Batwoman (2026 DC) #7-8, Catwoman (2018 DC) #91-92, Harley Quinn (2021 DC) #66-67, and Nightwing (2016 DC) #142-143. Written by Tate Brombal, Greg Rucka, Torunn Gronbekk, Elliott Kalan, and Dan Watters. Art by Takeshi Miyazawa, DaNi, Danilo Beyruth, Carlos Olivares, and David Lapham. Cover by Dustin Nguyen. THE TIE-INS OF BATMAN: BAD SEEDS IN ONE CONVENIENT COLLECTION! Written by Greg Rucka, Torunn Gronbekk, Dan Watters and Others Art by DaNi, David Lapham, Takeshi Miyazawa and Others The astonishing event that takes place over one long, dark night in Gotham City spreads in unexpected ways! As Poison Ivy's attack intensifies, Gotham begins to mutate--buildings swallowed by vines, streets overtaken by carnivorous flora, and entire neighborhoods reverting to a primordial state. How will the Bat-Family--hunted and demonized by Vandal Savage's militarized Gotham City Police Department--protect the people of Gotham from the living battleground they call home? Hardcover, 248 pages, full color. Teen Cover price $34.99.

1st printing. Collects Batgirl (2024 DC) #23-24, Batwoman (2026 DC) #7-8, Catwoman (2018 DC) #91-92, Harley Quinn (2021 DC) #66-67, and Nightwing (2016 DC) #142-143. Written by Tate Brombal, Greg Rucka, Torunn Gronbekk, Elliott Kalan, and Dan Watters. Art by Takeshi Miyazawa, DaNi, Danilo Beyruth, Carlos Olivares, and David Lapham. Cover by Dustin Nguyen. THE TIE-INS OF BATMAN: BAD SEEDS IN ONE CONVENIENT COLLECTION! Written by Greg Rucka, Torunn Gronbekk, Dan Watters and Others Art by DaNi, David Lapham, Takeshi Miyazawa and Others The astonishing event that takes place over one long, dark night in Gotham City spreads in unexpected ways! As Poison Ivy's attack intensifies, Gotham begins to mutate--buildings swallowed by vines, streets overtaken by carnivorous flora, and entire neighborhoods reverting to a primordial state. How will the Bat-Family--hunted and demonized by Vandal Savage's militarized Gotham City Police Department--protect the people of Gotham from the living battleground they call home? Softcover, 248 pages, full color. Teen Cover price $24.99.

1st printing. Collects Superman Adventures (1996-2002) #1-6. Written by Paul Dini and Scott McCloud. Art by Rick Burchett, Bret Blevins, and Terry Austin. Cover by Mike Manley and Terry Austin. Superman: The Animated Series was an instant classic, developed by the same team behind Batman: The Animated Series and featuring some of the greatest Superman adventures ever committed to film. Dive back into the world of Superman: The Animated Series with this collection of comics featuring the iconic cast and some legendary creators! Witness Superman battle Luthor's own Man of Steel android! Watch as Livewire turns to community service? Find out what destroyed Metropolis and how Mr. Mxyzptlk saved it. This compact collection includes SUPERMAN ADVENTURES #1-6 and features stories by animated series co-creator Paul Dini (Batman: Mad Love) and acclaimed comics creator Scott McCloud (Understanding Comics, Zot!) and gorgeous animated-style art from Rick Burchett (The Batman Adventures). Superman: Adventures of the Man of Tomorrow is the perfect book for Superman fans of all ages! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 152 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $7.99.

Volume 16 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yasunori Mitsunaga. Translated by Mario Varo. Adapted by Solo Mia. A video-game-inspired isekai with plenty of pervy sidequests. After being cancelled on social media, Kuzuno Sekai falls into despair and wishes so hard to leave his life behind that he suddenly finds himself in a fantasy RPG world. He has nothing but the clothes on his back…and his handy game controller. With a press of the pause button, he becomes a literal Time Stop Hero. Running off with money, one-shotting static mobs, and flipping the skirts of every girl in sight, Sekais desires are boundless, but his power isnt! If he doesnt clear the game in three days, time will stop for Sekai—forever! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Older Teen (17+) Cover price $13.99.