The best of Batman's adventures and trials are here in BATMAN: HIS GREATEST ADVENTURES, an all-ages anthology graphic novel. With over seven decades of storytelling from some of the greatest writers and illustrators in comics industry, Batman has become one of the most beloved characters of all time. Now you can catch up with some of the Dark Knight's best tales with this collection, which boasts stories by talented creators including Kelley Puckett, Ty Templeton and Rick Burchett. Born without super-strength or a magic lasso, Bruce Wayne decided to become a caped crusader after the tragic death of his parents at the hands of a petty criminal. Gifted with only a brilliant mind, the man who would become Gotham City's protector honed his skills through hard work and perseverance. After years of rigorous training, the hero known as Batman was born! BATMAN: HIS GREATEST ADVENTURES includes stories featuring Batman's greatest enemies and allies, including the Joker, Robin, Catwoman, the Riddler, Commissioner Gordon, Penguin and more! Collects BATMAN ADVENTURES #3, BATMAN ADVENTURES #11, BATMAN ADVENTURES #19, BATMAN AND ROBIN ADVENTURES #4, BATMAN BEYOND #1 and THE BATMAN STRIKES #6.

Just as Gotham City has Batman and Robin, London has Knight and Squire - the British heroes and frequent allies of The Dark Knight. In a secret bar within the city where magic is used to keep the peace, heroes and villains gather to enjoy a pint and talk about their days. But what happens when the magical barriers that prevent fighting are dropped and a building full of heroes and villains confront each other all at once? Knight and Squire have to save both friend and foe in this tale from hot writer Paul Cornell (ACTION COMICS) and up-and-coming artist Jimmy Broxton (THE UNWRITTEN).

The earliest adventures of the Flash-police scientist Barry Allen and star of the hit TV series The Flash on the CW! These classic stories from the 1950s tell the origin of the Flash, his discovery of his incredible super-speed, and the introductions of the first of his "Rogues Gallery" of super-villains-including Captain Cold, Gorilla Grodd and Weather Wizard, the Pied Piper, Mirror Master and Mr. Element. Also in this volume, witness the debut appearances of fellow heroes Kid Flash and the Elongated Man! Collects SHOWCASE #4, #8 and #14, and THE FLASH #105-112.

The acclaimed creative team of Brenden Fletcher (BATGIRL), Becky Cloonan (Southern Cross) and Karl Kerschl (WEDNESDAY COMICS) are joined by artist Adam Archer (AME-COMI GIRLS) as classes begin and new mysteries unfold for the kids of Gotham Academy in GOTHAM ACADEMY: SECOND SEMESTER VOL. 1—WELCOME BACK! It's the second semester at Gotham Academy, and everything is back to normal. Of course, "normal" for Gotham's top prep school would be considered uncontrollable weirdness anywhere else! First, a bunch of students start walking out of their extracurricular activities with no explanation and signing up for a strange new society—Witch Club! Then, a stolen map of the Academy puts the students on the trail of ancient symbols and hidden chambers. There's plenty for the Detective Club to investigate—but Olive Silverlock is distracted by her new rebel roommate, Amy. Is Maps Mizoguchi right to be suspicious of a bad influence, or just jealous that she's losing her best friend? Plus, Detective Club is joined by the World's Greatest Detective—Batman! Collects GOTHAM ACADEMY: SECOND SEMESTER 1-3, 5-8.

The Elseworlds Annuals event, the DC Universe's journey into remote realms of possibility, continues in the year 2085. A century has passed since the Justice League perished in battle against the evil sorcerer Lord Faust. Now the immortal villain is the absolute ruler of the world, and the League is only a legend without power…unless someone can bring that legend to life.

"Remarkable . . . a comic book that can be savored and admired by everyone from kids to the most sophisticated graphic novel devotee." - Entertainment Weekly Jeff Smith, the award-winning creator of BONE, tells the story of young orphan Billy Batson who finds himself transformed into the World's Mightiest Mortal whenever he says the magic word "Shazam!" Billy must use these extraordinary abilities to face an invasion of alien creatures as well as stop mad scientist Dr. Sivana and his Monster Society of Evil from taking over the world!

Sins of Youth' part 11 of 12, continued from SINS OF YOUTH: WONDER GIRLS. The adult Secret and the friendly young ghost Deadboy go after Klarion, who's busy transforming the places he visits into cartoonish worlds, providing a circus to entertain the villains he's collected! As the newly mature and improved Secret makes her move against Klarion, she unleashes forces that may very well prove more dangerous than the Witch Boy himself! Continued in SINS OF YOUTH: YOUNG JUSTICE #2.

"UNLEASH THE ONE WHO WAITS!" The unnatural forces of Morgaine le Fey laid siege to the citadel of Camelot, seeking to capture the great wizard Merlin and his Eternity Book. Though the evil sorceress managed to breach the castle walls, her troops were still held back by Merlin's champion, The Demon!

The Dark Knight teams with the Amazon Warrior in this epic graphic novel written and illustrated by best-selling artist Liam Sharp. When a Celtic god's murder leads to a war between the fairy folk and a possible breach between worlds, Wonder Woman must find the murderer and keep the peace while Batman investigates strange occurrences in Gotham City. As Diana must turn to the World's Greatest Detective for help, the two heroes quickly learn their cases may be connected. In a world where the normal rules of investigation don't apply and any clue can be obscured by charms and magic, the two Justice Leaguers must rely on each other to uncover a murder someone is trying to hide. Beautifully rendered by master storyteller Liam Sharp, The Brave And The Bold: Batman And Wonder Woman is a fantastic new standalone story featuring two of the worlds' greatest heroes! Collects issues #1-6.

Struck by a bolt of lightning and doused in chemicals, police scientist Barry Allen was transformed into the Fastest Man Alive and Central City's hero. With stunning art and a brand new cover illustration by Francis Manapul, The Flash: Starting Line is the definitive Scarlet Speedster adventure for and an excellent jumping on point. Saving the world has earned the Flash some powerful enemies--in fact, a gallery of them. Captain Cold, Heat Wave, Mirror Master, Glider, the Trickster and Weather Wizard, a group of super-villains known as the Rogues, live their lives to pillage and steal from Central City... with only one man standing in their way. This now legendary tale from the acclaimed creative team of Manapul and co-writer Brian Buccellato reimagines the Flash for a brand new era in the most accesible graphic novels in the character's history, feauturing an exclusive new cover illustration from Francis Manapul! Collects The Flash #0-12 and The Flash Annual #1. The DC Essential Edition series of graphic novels highlights the best standalone stories the medium has to offer featuring comics' greatest characters. These trade paperback editions focus on the easiest entry points DC has in its vast library, with seminal, groundbreaking tales that transcend the printed page. Start with the Essentials.