It was supposed to be a quick return trip before heading back to Greece, but with Batwoman now seen as a cold-blooded killer in the public eye, Commissioner Savage declaring open season on anyone who wears the Bat, and Poison Ivy’s “urban renewal initiative” sprouting chaos in the streets, it’s going to be a long night … especially when Batman reaches out with a mission to get comms back up between the heroes. Maybe she should’ve watered her plants before she left …
EISNER AWARD WINNER GREG RUCKA TEAMS WITH SUPERSTAR ARTIST JEFF SPOKES TO TURN BACK THE CLOCK! Broken by Alice’s death, Kate Kane was left in pieces. How did the fall that claimed her sister’s life lead to a rebirth in Petalon, and what does it mean for the future? Witness the truth of what happened that night in Gotham as Batwoman’s DC Next Level journey continues in a special issue drawn by guest artist Jeff Spokes!
Collecting the fourth arc of the critically acclaimed pulp-sci-fi sensation in an oversized format!
Face to face with the Empress who holds their lives in thrall, the five women of Forged team Scimitar-3 uncovered her campaign of interdimensional genocide, and thwarted it — temporarily. Now guilty of the highest treason, and stripped of their combat armor, they need to out-think, out-run, and out-gun the full might of the Imperial Navy… plus an even deadlier foe: the other Forged teams coming for their heads.
A LAST CHANCE FOR REDEMPTION… OR DAMNATION! As Batwoman’s quest to avenge her sister’s death reaches its apex, she discovers the Dark Faith have a new, much more terrifying plan. A Kane must be the Alice who ushers in the era of Darkseid… and if Beth is dead, Kate must take her place. How do you fight the devil when the devil is real? Greg Rucka & DaNi bring an epic conclusion to their first arc of this blockbuster Next Level series.
GREG RUCKA AND DANI PUT KATE KANE THROUGH THE WRINGER! Batwoman has declared war against the Dark Faith, and the body count continues to rise. As her actions raise alarms among friends and foes alike, the Question has come to Petalon in search of answers. But what she uncovers will force Kate into the most desperate fight of her life.
If you thought last issue’s climax was shocking, just wait until you see what Greg Rucka and DaNi have in store as their acclaimed Next Level series continues!
Victory and her rogue Forged team infiltrate the Empire’s most impregnable stronghold—a planet-sized, high-value, high-tech armory—to thwart the Eternal Empress’s next assault. With no armor and no weapons, the renegades go head-to-head with a rival Forged team that has both, and a thirst for vengeance, to boot.
DC’S AWARD-WINNING PRIDE CELEBRATION IS BACK IN AN ALL-NEW FORMAT! Fresh off the events of Justice League Intergalactic Special #1, Dreamer and Galaxy suddenly awaken on the island of Themyscira… living their best lives as princess and champion of the Amazons! But wait — weren’t they just having a blowout friendship fight on the Watchtower, right in front of half the League? And who’s this mysterious man that just washed up on their shores, insisting Dreamer leave paradise with him to save the world? And why does this heroic origin story and its increasingly strange and shifting landscape feel both familiar and wrong all at once? It’s almost like… they’re lost in a dream?
Also featuring a BATWOMAN back up story by Greg Rucka and Claire Roe!
Before the Bat-Signal lights the sky, Gotham’s detectives are already on the case. Gotham Central delivers a gripping police procedural set in the shadow of the Dark Knight, where the officers of the GCPD face down supervillains, corruption, and the chaos of a city on the edge. It’s Law & Order meets Batman—with no capes to save the day.
Gotham Central: DC Compact Comics Edition collects the first ten issues of the Eisner and Harvey Award-winning series by Ed Brubaker, Greg Rucka, and Michael Lark. This grounded, character-driven volume follows the detectives of Gotham City’s Major Crimes Unit as they investigate the murder of one of their own by Mister Freeze, navigate internal politics, and confront the psychological toll of working in a city haunted by both criminals and vigilantes. With appearances by Batman, Two-Face, and more, this is a street-level look at Gotham like you’ve never seen before.
Collects the first 10 issues.
Story: Ed Burbaker, Greg Rucka Art: Michael Lark Color: Noelle Giddings, Matt Hollingsworth, Lee Loughridge Letterer: Willie Schubert
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TO FIND THE ANSWERS, RUCKA AND DaNI NEED THE QUESTION! In the aftermath of Batwoman’s brutal showdown with the Monks of the Stone, Jacob Kane fears his daughter may have crossed the point of no return. If there’s any chance of pulling Kate back from the brink, he’ll need the help of Renee Montoya, a.k.a. the Question — but neither of them may like the answer they find. The sparks will be flying in more ways than one when Greg Rucka and DaNi’s Next Level tale continues!
Vic and the rest of the SCIMITAR-3 team have done the unthinkable and defied the Empress Herself. Even with their new allies known as the Phobes, they are outgunned, on the run, and hunted by Her Eternal Majesty’s mighty legions.
As the fugitive Forged struggle to stay one step ahead of their pursuers, the Empress’s machinations continue. What roles will the Cassandras and General Davian play in the inevitable confrontation?
Plus: the secret origin of the Empress is revealed!
