Her-oes comic books issue 1

1st printing. By Thomas Andrae. Featuring interviews with and commentary about: Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster, Bob Kane, Bill Finger, Jerry Robinson, Jack Kirby and Will Eisner. Learn the true story of the creation of most important superheroes in the comics. Discover "gay" Superman, of how DC fought to de-"sex" Lois Lane, the truth about who really created the Joker and Robin, and the facts behind Spider-Man's creation! Read the original unpublished Superman strips (never before printed), behind-the-scenes stories about the creation of Batman, and extensive interviews with Will Eisner, including the rarely seen Wonderman story and an exhaustive discussion about The Spirit. Creators of the Superheroes is the final word on the art and artists at the center of pop culture. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 224 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $39.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "A-L: 100 Bullets to Lucifer!" Edited by by Bart H. Beaty and Stephen Weiner. Focusing on the graphic novel format, these volumes cover all the major players of the modern era! Get detailed descriptions of Creators and Publishers, Publication History, Plot, Main Characters, Artistic Style, Themes, Impact on pop culture, and related (further) reading. All-Star Batman to The Goon, Animal Man to Kick-Ass, Concrete to League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, their all here! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 424 pages, B&W.

NOTE: Each Volume sold separately.

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1st printing. Collects Daken Dark Wolverine (2010) #20-23 and What If Wolverine Father (2010 Marvel) #1. Written by Rob Williams. Art by Alessandro Vitti, Matteo Buffagni, Andrea Mutti, Riley Rossmo, Paco Diaz and Greg Tocchini. Cover Art by Giuseppe Camuncoli. The Kingpin of L.A. is revealed at last, as Daken and FBI agent Donna Kiel reach the shocking end of their quest. But with the Heat drug ravaging Daken's mind and body, his outlook on life has been shaken up, and his priorities have changed. With his old business concluded, and suffering through the final stages of his terminal disease, Daken sets out to complete the one goal that has always eluded him: to get revenge on the man he hates most in the world - his father, Wolverine. And if the whole Marvel Universe has to bleed for that to happen, then that's just fine. Hardcover, 112 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. Collects Daken: Dark Wolverine (2010) #20-23 and What If Wolverine Father (2010 Marvel) #1. Written by Rob Williams. Art by Alessandro Vitti, Matteo Buffagni, Andrea Mutti, Riley Rossmo, Paco Diaz and Greg Tocchini. Cover Art by Giuseppe Camuncoli. The Kingpin of L.A. is revealed at last, as Daken and FBI agent Donna Kiel reach the shocking end of their quest. But with the Heat drug ravaging Daken's mind and body, his outlook on life has been shaken up, and his priorities have changed. With his old business concluded, and suffering through the final stages of his terminal disease, Daken sets out to complete the one goal that has always eluded him: to get revenge on the man he hates most in the world - his father, Wolverine. And if the whole Marvel Universe has to bleed for that to happen, then that's just fine. Softcover, 112 pages, full color. Cover price $15.99.

1st printing. In the not-too-distant past, the first nuclear weapon test changed the world forever...but not in the way we expected. Unleashed upon the planet was a microscopic technological virus of unknown origin that infected millions-some to no effect, some to horrifying agonies and disfigurement, others with the gift of incredible and sometimes terrifying power. But would a world populated by supermen become a battleground for good against bad...or bad against worse? Is it true that with great power comes great responsibility...or does it truly come with great license? Dark Horse Heroes Omnibus collects Comics Greatest World and Will to Power, the two hit maxiseries created by Dark Horse Comics that turned the concept of the superhero universe on its head, bringing together an all-star team of creators. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 488 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

1st printing. The audacious exploits of ten great adventurous female stars from the Golden Age of comic strips. In the 1920s they were socialites and flappers. In the 1960s they were homemakers and heartthrobs. But from the late 1930s to the early 1950s, female stars of the newspaper comic strips were detectives, spies, soldiers of fortune, even superheroes. Accomplishing everything the male comics stars of the time achieved, except they did it in high-heels and flowing skirts. Follow the daring exploits of these smart, tough, independent, AND sexy Dauntless Dames. Both a product of their era and ahead of their time, the women in these stories gave their audience just what they needed. Through the Sunday Comics readers could escape from the woes of the Depression, travel to exotic foreign lands, feel the glamor and gangsters of the entertainment world, and support the Allied efforts in World War II. Presented in an extra-large format, here are the colorful, pulse-pounding tales of nine incredible women, both known and unknown to comics fans. And most are reprinted here for the first time in three-quarters of a century! The book also includes a special bonus section with a dozen paper doll cutouts starring the most popular women comic strip characters of the day. Hardcover, 13-in. x 17-in., 160 pagers, full color. Cover price $100.00.

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1st printing.

Celebrate the holidays with super cute versions of Batman, Wonder Woman, and your favorite DC Super Heroes in a brand-new board book series for toddlers.

Batman is making a list and he's checking it twice: The Joker is naughty and Supergirl is nice! Batman, Wonder Woman, Superman, and the DC Super Heroes - and villains - have never been more adorable in this sturdy board book that's the perfect holiday gift for babies and toddlers!

Hardcover, 6-in. x 7-in., 22 (board) pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $6.99.

1st printing. By David Bar Katz and Morris Katz. Like the other bestselling DC Super Heroes board books (My First Book of Super Villains, and My First Book of Girl Power), Even Super Heroes Sleep uses DC's classic art to illustrate fan favorite characters getting ready to re-charge. Batman knows his brain works best after he's gotten a good night's sleep (Goodnight Gotham City!). Green Lantern needs his Power Battery, and Superman's super-strength fizzes out at the end of the day. Budding super heroes will appreciate that they, too need a good night's sleep if they're going to grow big and strong! Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 8-in. x 6 1/2-in., 20 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $9.99.

1st printing. This giant coloring and activity book features Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, the Flash, Captain Marvel, Plastic Man, Aquaman, Supergirl and Hawkman! Includes puzzles, mazes, and games. All pictures are uncolored. Softcover, 8-in. x 10 1/2-in., 70 pages, B&W.

1st Printing. "Attack of the Robot". Softcover, horizontal format, 8" x 8", 24 pages, full color.

Ashcan sized brochure detailing the DC Comics Super Heroes stamps from Fleetwood. Full color, 8 pages (cover to cover), slick paper stock, 5.5-in x 8-in.

1st printing. Written by Ann Lewis. Art by Eric Doescher, Mike DeCarlo, Vincent DePorter, Bo Hampton, Charlie LaGreca. In this super jumbo coloring and activity book Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, the Flash , Dr. Fate and many more must unite to stop Lex Luthor, Felix Faust, and the rest of the Injustice Gang's lates most diabolical plan! Includes puzzles, mazes, and games. All pictures are uncolored. Softcover, 8-in. x 10 1/2-in., 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.99.

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1st printing. By David Bar Katz and Morris Katz. This fun and colorful board book teaches budding super heroes about friendship through beloved DC characters including Batman and Robin, Superman and Supergirl, Hawkman and Hawkgirl, and many other fan favorites. Friends can learn from one another, keep each other company, and have each other's backs. When the friends in question are DC's beloved super heroes, they can even make the world a better, safer place. This latest addition to the DC Super Heroes board book series explores sidekicks and friendships using DC classic character art, and language simple enough for babies and toddlers. Hardcover (Horizontal Format), 8 1/2-in. x 6-in., 20 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $9.99.

1st printing. Enjoy using paints or markers to finish fun pictures of your favorite heroes of the Justice League; including Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman and Robin, the Flash, Aquaman, the Atom, Captain Marvel, Green Lantern and more! You can use crayons or color pencils, too. Easy tear-out pictures are printed on one side for best finished results. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10-in., 32 pages (printed on one side), B&W.

1st printing. Based on the Justice League Unlimited animated series. Bring you favorite DC super heroes to full color life as they take on the most diabolical Rogues Gallery around. Featuring Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman, Green Lantern the Flash, Aquaman, Captain Marvel and many more! Includes puzzles, word games, mazes, and connect-the-dots activities. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, B&W. All Ages

1st printing. Written by Julie Merberg. Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and their friends illustrate how super heroes - and regular people - get from place to place! This latest addition to Downtown Bookworks' bestselling DC Super Heroes concept board book series uses DC's classic art and beloved characers to illustrate modes of transportation. Whether they're flying on their own, or in an Invisible Jet, running faster than the speed of sound, or zipping around in a Batmobile, super heroes make getting around both fast and fun! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 20 (Board) pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $9.99.

1st Printing. Softcover, 8.5" x 11", 64 pages, B&W.

1st Printing - With the help of a kidnapped scientist, the new king Minos of Crete has developed a powerful device called the Prometheus Shield. Minos Claims that the shield will be used in restoring Crete to its former glory. U.S. Intelligence sources have linked him to some suspicious characters. Now, its up to you to go to Crete and find out just what the situation really is! Softcover, 8.5" x 11", 32 pages, B&W.

1st Printing - Warning Gamemasters: This is not a normal module! Expect bizarre Silliness. 8.5" x 11", 32 pages, B&W/Partial color. Cover price $7.00.

1st printing.

An exciting introduction to the world of DC Heroes.

This Special Edition features a Titan's Challenge and is a solitaire module. Play as one of three different heroes - Nightwing, Starfire, or Wonder Girl - and try to stop a notorious plot. But watch out, the bad guys have Deathstroke the infamous Terminator on their side, so victory won't be easy.

For use with the DC Heroes Role-Playing Game Universe.

Softcover(Saddle-Stitched), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 32 pages, B&W.

1st printing.

Originally included with the DC Heroes Role-Playing Game (1985 Mayfair Games) Box Set, this manual contains all the information, tools, and rules for players to join the fight for justice in the DC Universe!

For use with the DC Heroes Role-Playing Game Universe.

Softcover(Saddle-Stitched), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 40 pages, B&W.

3rd Edition - Item #267 - 1st printing. The Legend continues, and it's better than ever! From the skies of Metropolis to the back alleys of Gotham City, you can live the adventure of DC Comics as you play the DC HEROES Role-Playing Game. Take on the role of your favorite character, or create your own hero with unique powers and abilities. Either way, your imagination is your guide to exciting adventures in the DC Universe and beyond. This book contains all the rules needed to play, along with background information about the people and places of the DC Universe, and including essays by Robert Greenberger, Jack Kirby, Robert Kanigher, Neil Gaiman, Dan Jurgens, and Roger Stern. The DC HEROES RPG is fully compatible with all 2nd Edition products and features revised and optional rules, new powers, advantages, and drawbacks, and updated game statistics for many popular DC Comics characters, including Batman, Robin, Guy Gardner, Lobo, and the Joker. BONUS: This book also includes a special section detailing "The Death of Superman" and "The Reign of the Supermen", including information and game stats for Doomsday and the four new "Supermen." Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 184 pages, B&W.

DCGRPG #259 - DC Heroes Role Playing Game (1992) is published by DC. Now you to can join your favorite heroes from the JLA and JLE as they race to save Superman, Green Lantern, and the world in the role playing adventure "World in the Balance." Includes maps, character stats, and other player modules. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 100 pages, B&W.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. DCHRPG #213 - From Brainiac 5 to Superboy, Cosmic Boy to Wildfire, this sourcebook has all the stats you need to play as your favorite DC heroes and villains from the 31st Century. Softcover, 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.00.

1st printing.

Written by Billy Wreck. Art and cover by Dan Schoening.

When Lex Luthor uses a device to shrink them down to the size of ants, the Super Friends must use their superpowers to escape from animals now bigger than them, stop Lex from taking over Metropolis, and return to their normal sizes.

Hardcover, 6 1/2in. x 8-in., 24 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $4.99.

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2nd or later printing.

Written by Billy Wreck. Art and cover by Dan Schoening.

When Lex Luthor uses a device to shrink them down to the size of ants, the Super Friends must use their superpowers to escape from animals now bigger than them, stop Lex from taking over Metropolis, and return to their normal sizes.

Hardcover, 6 1/2in. x 8-in., 24 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $4.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.95

Add to cart Near Mint $2.95

1st printing.

Written by Christy Webster. Art and cover by Fabio Laguna and Marco Lesko.

A new Step 1 Step into Reading leveled reader that's the perfect introduction to the DC Super Heroes for kids 4 to 6!

When a crime spree breaks out in Gotham City, Batman and Batgirl reach out to Supergirl, The Flash, and the other DC Super Friends for help! Boys and girls ages 4 to 6 will enjoy this all-new super simple Step 1 Step into Reading leveled reader aimed to help emerging readers take flight!

Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words. Rhymes and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story. For children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading.

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 24 pagers, full color. All Ages

Cover price $5.99.

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1st printing.

By David Bar Katz.

A is for Aquaman and B is for Batmobile in this cool, colorful board book that's sure to make reading time lots of fun for dads. DC's super heroes - from Superman and Batman to Green Lantern, the Flash, Wonder Woman, and many other favorites - illustrate the alphabet and numbers for budding fans.

The classic comic book art makes this a great-looking package.

Hardcover, 8-in. x 6 1/2-in., 20 pages, full color.

Cover price $9.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $4.95

Add to cart Near Mint $4.95

Add to cart Very Fine $3.99

Add to cart Very Fine $3.99

1st printing.

By Morris Katz.

The littlest comic book fans can learn to sound out letter sounds for everyday super hero words, from boots and capes to Wonder Woman and villains.

Hardcover, 8-in. x 6 1/2-in., 20 pages, full color.

Cover price $10.99.

1st printing. Written by John Sazaklis. Art and cover by Luciano Vecchio. He's known by many names. The World's Greatest Detective. The Caped Crusader. The Dark Knight. But how did young Bruce Wayne grow up to become Batman? Follow young Bruce's incredible transformation in this action-packed chapter book for early readers, filled with colorful comic art by DC Comics artists. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $4.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.95

Add to cart Near Mint $5.95

1st printing. Written by J. e. Bright. Art and cover by Luciano Vecchio. A night of fun turns into a night of fear when Scarecrow takes over the corn maze at the Gotham City Harvest Festival. Now it's up to Batman and Robin to rescue a group of teens - including the Governor's daughter - from the nightmare maze. Can the Dynamic Duo capture Scarecrow in the twisting labyrinth without giving in to their worst fears? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 88 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $5.95.

1st printing. Written by J. e. Bright. Art and cover by Luciano Vecchio. When Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson attend a charity magic performance, they discover an archenemy has a few tricks up his sleeve! The Joker hypnotizes the entire audience, and only Batman is immune to his mesmerizing powers. As the Joker's twists on classic magic tricks become more terrifying, the Dark Knight must stop him before he hurts anyone - or saws Robin in half! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 88 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $5.95.

1st printing. Written by Laurie S. Sutton. Art and cover by Luciano Vecchio. The fate of the Batman and Robin comes down to a flip of a coin! Two-Face is on the loose and his crimes have the Dynamic Duo working double time. From the heist of rare twin diamonds to a showdown on a bi-plane, the Caped Crusader and The Boy Wonder stop at nothing to bring this super-villain face-to-face with justice. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 88 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $5.95.

1st printing. Written by Robert Greenberger. Art by Lee Loughridge and Jason T. Kruse. Cover by Jason T. Kruse. While researching the Arctic for a school project, Robin learns that something is melting the glaciers - and it's not just global warming! With Batman's help, Robin discovers that eco-terrorist Ra's Al Ghul is behind the polar heat wave. To prevent an environmental disaster, the Dynamic Duo must brave the icy tundra and stop his evil plan. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 56 pages, Text (with full color Chapter Illustrations) Cover price $4.95.

1st printing. Written by Paul Kupperberg. Art by Lee Loughridge and Gregg Schigiel. Cover by Gregg Schigiel. Gotham's greatest super-villains escape from Arkham Asylum, and Batman must quickly wrangle up the rebel rogues. When only one remains at large, the Dark Knight gets an extra hand from his biggest, little fan - the Bat-Mite, a mischievous imp from another dimension. Unfortunately, the Riddler isn't the easiest crook to catch. But if Bat-Mite can't crack the criminal cluemaster, he might end up hurting, instead of helping, his favorite hero. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 56 pages, Text (with full color Chapter Illustrations) Cover price $4.95.

1st printing. Written by Scott Sonneborn. Art by Dan Schoening. When Batman learns about a school for aspiring villains, he sends Robin to find out who's in charge. While undercover, the Boy Wonder discovers that the mysterious headmistress is none other than Catwoman! The Dynamic Duo must find a way to take down this feline felon before her students graduate to full-time crooks. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 56 pages, Text (with full color Chapter Illustrations) Cover price $4.95.

1st printing. Written by Eric Fein. Art by Eric Doescher and Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Eric Doescher. Barbara Gordon, the secret super hero Batgirl, has been invited to the biggest Halloween party of year. Unfortunately, she already agreed to spend the night with Robin, her younger crime-fighting partner. Instead of arguing with her mentor, Batman, Barbara decides to bring Robin along. That night, the teens arrive at the costume party, hosted by an eccentric collector of Halloween artifacts. Suddenly, all of the lights go out! When they turn on, his prized artifact, a black cat made of rare diamonds, is missing! One of the masked guests must have stolen it, and Batgirl and Robin must capture the feline felon. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 56 pages, full color. Cover price $4.95.

New Edition - 1st printing. Written by Eric Fein. Art by Eric Doescher and Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Eric Doescher. Barbara Gordon, the secret super hero Batgirl, has been invited to the biggest Halloween party of year. Unfortunately, she already agreed to spend the night with Robin, her younger crime-fighting partner. Instead of arguing with her mentor, Batman, Barbara decides to bring Robin along. That night, the teens arrive at the costume party, hosted by an eccentric collector of Halloween artifacts. Suddenly, all of the lights go out! When they turn on, his prized artifact, a black cat made of rare diamonds, is missing! One of the masked guests must have stolen it, and Batgirl and Robin must capture the feline felon. Softcover, 56 pages, full color. Cover price $6.95.

1st printing. Written by Matthew K. Manning. Art and cover by Luciano Vecchio. After stealing a prized necklace, Catwoman manages to escape Batman's pursuit only to find the Penguin waiting for her in her apartment. The Penguin asks her to kidnap the Ventriloquist's prized puppet, Scarface, so he can hold it hostage so the Ventriloquist's gang will stop stealing the Penguin's profits. Catwoman flawlessly pulls off the caper only to discover that the Ventriloquist has decided to wage war on the Penguin's forces in retaliation - and neither ultra-violent villain is willing to back down! Not wanting blood on her hands, Catwoman decides to team-up with Batman to set things right - but even with the Dark Knight's assistance, the odds are severely stacked against them. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 88 pages, full color. Cover price $5.95.

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1st printing. Written by Donald Lemke. Art by Eric Doescher, and Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Eric Doescher. The Penguin purchases Gotham's largest media company. Meanwhile, a crime wave hits the city. Batman soon learns that these events are related. After the Dark Knight stops a crime, the Penguin's TV news channel edits the security tapes and police reports to frame Batman. Will the hero end up in prison and will the Penguin fly free? Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 56 pages, Text (with full color Chapter Illustrations) Cover price $4.95.

1st Edition - 1st printing. Written by Michael Dahl. Art by Gregg Schigiel and Lee Loughridge. BATMAN has been kidnapped by the RIDDLER! The crook has left behind one of his infamous riddles, addressed to ROBIN. If ROBIN can solve the puzzle, he will locate the CAPED CRUSADER. But that first riddle leads to another. Then the RIDDLER turns off all the lights in GOTHAM CITY. What, ROBIN wonders, is the point? When will the riddles end? If the BOY WONDER cannot find his partner by the next sunrise, BATMAN will be gone forever! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 60 pages, Text (with Full Color Illustrations). Cover price $5.95.

2nd Edition - 1st printing. Written by Michael Dahl. Art by Gregg Schigiel. Batman has been kidnapped by the Riddler! The crook has left behind one of his infamous riddles, addressed to Robin. If Robin can solve the puzzle, he will locate the Caped Crusader. But that first riddle leads to another. Then the Riddler turns off all the lights in Gotham City. What, Robin wonders, is the point? When will the riddles end? If the Boy Wonder cannot find his partner by the next sunrise, Batman will be gone forever. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 56 pages, Text (with full color Chapter Illustrations) Cover price $4.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.95

Add to cart Near Mint $2.95

New Edition - 1st printing. Written by Michael Dahl. Art by Gregg Schigiel and Lee Loughridge. BATMAN has been kidnapped by the RIDDLER! The crook has left behind one of his infamous riddles, addressed to ROBIN. If ROBIN can solve the puzzle, he will locate the CAPED CRUSADER. But that first riddle leads to another. Then the RIDDLER turns off all the lights in GOTHAM CITY. What, ROBIN wonders, is the point? When will the riddles end? If the BOY WONDER cannot find his partner by the next sunrise, BATMAN will be gone forever! Softcover, 56 pages, Text (with Full Color Illustrations). Cover price $6.95.

1st printing. Written by Donald Lemke. Art by Eric Doescher, and Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Eric Doescher. The Joker escapes from Arkham Asylum and tricks Batman into following him into an old warehouse. But the building has been remodeled into the Joker's fun house. Batman must outwit clown robots and escape deadly amusement rides to make sure that the Joker does not have the last laugh! Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 56 pages, Text (with full color Chapter Illustrations) Cover price $4.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.95

Add to cart Near Mint $2.95

New Edition - 1st printing. Written by Donald Lemke. Art by Eric Doescher, and Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Eric Doescher. The Joker escapes from Arkham Asylum and tricks Batman into following him into an old warehouse. But the building has been remodeled into the Joker's fun house. Batman must outwit clown robots and escape deadly amusement rides to make sure that the Joker does not have the last laugh! Softcover, 56 pages, Text (with full color Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $6.95.

1st printing. Written by Blake A. Hoena. Art and cover by Dan Schoening. Harley Quinn has captured Robin! But this crazy quack is only using the Boy Wonder as bait. Her true target is Batman, and she's left clues all over Gotham to lure him into her trap. If the Dynamic Duo can't escape her clutches, they'll both become Harley's gift to her evil boyfriend, the Joker. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 56 pages, Text (with full color Chapter Illustrations) Cover price $4.95.

1st printing. Written by Donald Lemke. Art and cover by Gregg Schigiel. Billionaire Bruce Wayne and his teenage sidekick, Tim Drake, have tickets to a new Alice in Wonderland movie. Unfortunately, Jervis Tetch, also known as the Mad Hatter, has infiltrated the theater and installed his micro-circuitry into the 3-D glasses. When the movie begins, dozens of Gotham teens are brainwashed! That night, Tim and the other teens awake, rush to the Mad Hatter's lair, and receive instructions to rob the city's jewelry stores. They obey the demands, but soon run into Batman! The Dark Knight must follow the teens, stop the Mad Hatter, and save the Boy Wonder from Wonderland. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 56 pages, full color. Cover price $4.95.

1st printing. Written by Blake A. Hoena. Art by Eric Doescher, and Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Eric Doescher. When animals and people begin to disappear in one of Gotham City's parks, Batman suspects that the deadly Poison Ivy and her creepy plants are at work again. But the green villainess is locked behind bars. Batman goes to investigate, and just in the nick of time. When he arrives at the park, he sees a police officer dragged into the depths of the sewer system. The officer was pulled there by living vines! Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 56 pages, Text (with full color Chapter Illustrations) Cover price $4.95.

1st printing. Written by Scott Sonneborn. Art and cover by Luciano Vecchio. Once again, Batman catches the Penguin in the act, meaning more prison time for the villain. Since the fowl felon has a bad habit of escaping his cell, the Dark Knight delivers him to a privately run, impenetrable prison this time around. But even from behind bars, the Penguin finds a way to gain the upper hand and appoint himself warden! With all the thieves, thugs, and crooks under his sway, the Penguin hatches a plan to unleash his new army on Gotham City! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 88 pages, Text (with full color Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $5.95.

1st printing.

Written by Robert Greenberger. Art by Gregg Schigiel and Lee Loughridge.

Junior high school student Tim Drake is tired of being a hero-in-training. He's ready to become the full-time sidekick of Batman, Gotham City's greatest crime fighter. The Dark Knight, however, has one final test for his anxious apprentice, and it won't be easy. Tim will need the help of Nightwing, Batman's former partner, to complete the timely task and finally take on the title - the next Robin.

Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 56 pages, Text (with full color Chapter Illustrations) Cover price $4.95.