A threat from beyond the stars has marched into Gotham! Batman, new to the crime-fighting lifestyle, must face off against this interstellar threat. During this battle Batman thinks "what other threats could be looming in the deep reaches of space"? This question sends the Dark Knight on a quest through the deep reaches of space, facing off against cosmic villains. Throughout this crusade he'll team up with deadly mercenaries and truly learn what it means to be a hero of the universe in a unique and brutal tale. Collecting BATMAN: OFF-WORLD #1-6.

The year is 1893, and Gotham City has flourished under the eye of the Batman. But despite the gaudy new light bulbs and the gaudier nouveau riche, the shadows are also growing deadlier new threats. The Batman will find himself challenged by the mysterious Catwoman and the even more enigmatic Talia al Ghul. And what cosmic treasure from beyond the stars waits for all of them outside the confines of Gotham City? The new era of Elseworlds kicks off with the return of the crown jewel, the gothic world originated by Brian Augustyn and Mike Mignola. Superstar duo Andy Diggle (Action Comics, Poison Ivy) and Leandro Fernandez (Batman, Birds of Prey) breathe new life into the legend of Gotham City and its dark guardian. This isn't the Gilded Age, this is the Kryptonian Age!

Essex and Pax's last case brought horrible truths to light and almost leveled the city of Kiros. Now, five years since the "Essex Fire," Kiros has changed dramatically, and ex-Black Cloak Phaedra Essex is either the city's greatest hero or greatest villain, depending on who you ask. Meanwhile, Black Cloak Pax has a bloody new case, a rookie partner, and absolutely no leads. It's a very bad time for something ancient to have awakened beneath the city. Collects Black Cloak #7-11.

ALL-STARS TOM KING AND PHIL HESTER'S DEFINE THE ORIGINS OF GOTHAM CITY! There once was a shining city on the water, a home for families, hope, and prosperity. It was Gotham, and it was glorious. The story of its fall from grace, the legend that would birth the Bat, has remained untold for 80 years. That's about to change. Superstar creators Tom King and Phil Hester team up for the first time to tell the definitive origin of Gotham City: how it became the cesspool of violence and corruption it is today and how it harbored and then unleashed the sin that led to the rise of the Dark Knight. Two generations before Batman, private investigator Slam Bradley gets entangled in the kidnapping of the century as the infant Wayne heir disappears in the night...and so begins a brutal, hard-boiled, epic tale of a man living on the edge and

From Brooklyn 99's Andy Samberg! To care for his ailing father, pro bowler Levi Coen is forced to quit his dream job and return to his hometown, which he soon discovers has been overrun by Neo-Nazis! With only his bowling ball collection to defend himself, Levi becomes The Holy Roller, a trick bowling ball-wielding superhero battling to liberate his home and bowl a perfect game against crime! Kingpin meets Inglourious Basterds meets Batman (that old chestnut) with equal parts action and humor! Collects #1-9.

DISCOVER WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF JESUS LIVED AGAIN WRITTEN AND DRAWN BY SEAN MURPHY! J2 has created the ultimate reality-show stunt: create a human clone from DNA lifted off the Shroud of Turin, implant it in the womb of a virginal teen mom--who then gives birth, on live TV, to a boy who could be the second coming of Jesus Christ Himself. The kid called Chris is an instant superstar, his every waking moment recorded and broadcast to billions of faithful viewers. But when Chris discovers the sinister secrets of his own creation, he becomes a rebel with a cause--and a guitar. Written and illustrated by Sean Murphy (American Vampire: Survival of the Fittest, Joe the Barbarian, Hellblazer), Punk Rock Jesus is the searingly personal, visually dazzling story of a boy destined to find greatness, three chords at a time.

These all-new definitive softcover editions collect the entire Invincible comic book series from the very beginning, with stunning new covers from Cory Walker & Dave McCaig. Allen the Alien comes to Earth, looking for Invincible, but he's not the only arrival from outer space. The Viltrum Empire has sent Anissa to track down Mark Grayson. Tempers flare and fists fly as events are set in motion that will forever change Invincible's life! Collects Invincible #42-47.

Award-winning writer ERICA SCHULTZ (Moon Knight: Black, White & Blood) teams up with artist ZÉ CARLOS to send readers on a visually stunning ride through a dystopian futurescape in the new Spawn Universe series RAT CITY. In a post-war future, PETER CAIRN stands as a unique individual, bearing the weight of his past as an ex-soldier and an amputee, becomes a Hellspawn thanks to nanites in his prosthetic legs influenced by AL SIMMONS' necroplasmic detonation causing a ripple effect not only across space but also through time. Labeled a "DEVIANT" by the corporation that created him, Peter confronts his creators as his powers grow, making himself a prime target. Collects RAT CITY #1-6

Fight or Flight? That's the question the man known only as Rook must answer. Centuries in the future, Earth is a dying planet, choking on pollution and poverty. The wealthy purchase passage to new worlds, while the desperate work for the company that built them-the Better-World Corporation. After a fire reduced his family farm in Illinois to ashes, Rook took a job that came with a one-way ticket to Exodus, a terraformed planet where every aspect of nature is under human control. As a Warden, Rook commands the scavenger bird population. But when Exodus's World-Engine mysteriously failed, the rich fled, abandoning their workers. In the chaos, the Wardens' authority and tech fell into the wrong hands, turning their powers into tools of oppression. Now, with Exodus dying and overrun by factions fighting for dominance, Rook and his allies-such as the lawful Dire Wolf and the loyal Swine-must decide: will they

A MODERN-DAY HORROR VISIONARY RESURRECTS ONE OF THE MOST ICONIC MONSTERS! Award-winning creator **MICHAEL WALSH **(THE SILVER COIN) presents a jaw-dropping new vision of the seminal horror classic. This deluxe hardcover tells the shocking creation story of the unforgettable monster in the original film-one body part at a time. Dr. Henry Frankenstein begins his unholy quest to create life by robbing the grave of a decorated police officer to find necessary parts. But little does he know that the corpse has a son who is mourning a father-and that this young boy will forever change Frankenstein's life. Featuring a Direct Market exclusive cover that will only be printed once! Collects UNIVERSAL MONSTERS: FRANKENSTEIN #1-4

A 21st-century reinvention of the classic movie/animated series, written by Pulitzer finalist Matt Bors! On the run from bullies, teenager Melvin Junko runs straight into a massive chemical waste spill that transforms him into a hideously deformed creature of superhuman size and strength-the Toxic Avenger! Featuring violent action, gross mutations, bursting pustules, and plenty of trenchant satire.

A modern-day horror visionary resurrects one of the most iconic monsters! Award-winning creator Michael Walsh presents a jaw-dropping new vision of the seminal horror classic. This deluxe hardcover tells the shocking creation story of the unforgettable monster in the original film-one body part at a time. Dr. Henry Frankenstein begins his unholy quest to create life by robbing the grave of a decorated police officer to find necessary parts. But little does he know that the corpse has a son who is mourning a father-and that this young boy will forever change Frankenstein's life. Featuring a Direct Market exclusive cover that will only be printed once! Collects Universal Monsters: Frankenstein #1-4.