Batman Arkham: Talia al Ghul


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Delve into one of the most compelling characters in the Batman mythos in this collection starring Talia al Ghul-daughter of the Demon. Intelligent, calculating, and composed, this brilliant strategist and master martial artist has proven to be one of the very few adversaries capable of going head-to-head with Batman on every level. As Ra’s al Ghul’s daughter, she is an elite and lethal warrior of the League of Assassins. Yet as this collection shows, she enlists in both villain and hero affiliations, making her a complex antihero in her own right. Collects Batman #232 and #656, Detective Comics #411, Batman: Son of the Demon #1, Batman: Death and the Maidens #9, President Luthor Secret Files #1, Batman Villains Secret Files 2005 #1, Red Hood: The Lost Days #1, Batman and Robin #12, Batman Incorporated #2-13, and Batman (2016) #34-35.




Batman Arkham: Hugo Strange


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One of the Dark KnightÕs oldest enemies, Hugo Strange is the first foe to determine BatmanÕs true identity: Bruce Wayne, mild-mannered playboy billionaire! In StrangeÕs first appearance, he was a simple mad scientist turned bank robber, but after being foiled by the Caped Crusader, he dedicated his life to taking revenge on Batman and assuming his identity. Batman Arkham: Hugo Strange collects some of the villainÕs greatest stories by classic creators, including Marshall Rogers (Detective Comics), Steve Englehart (Green Lantern), Gerry Conway (Justice League of America), Doug Moench (Batman) and many more! Collects Detective Comics #36, #471, #472 and #942, Batman #356, Batman Annual #10, Batman: Gotham Knights #8-11 and WhoÕs Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe #18.




Batman Arkham: Joker's Daughter


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Duela Dent claims to be the child of many of Gotham City’s most infamous super-villains, including Catwoman, Scarecrow, the Riddler and the Penguin, but there’s one name she is always known by: the Joker’s Daughter! This mysterious young woman started out as a villain and became a heroic member of the Teen Titans before finally returning to her criminal roots. Batman has learned that when dealing with the Joker’s Daughter, it’s best to expect the unexpected. BATMAN ARKHAM: JOKER’S DAUGHTER collects some of the villain's greatest stories by classic creators, including Bob Rozakis (ACTION COMICS), Geoff Johns (THE FLASH), Ann Nocenti (CATWOMAN), Irv Novick (BATMAN), Don Heck (WONDER WOMAN), Georges Jeanty (SUPERBOY) and many more! Collects BATMAN FAMILY #6, #8-9, #16, #19, BATMAN JOKER’S DAUGHTER #1, BATMAN THE DARK KNIGHT #23, DETECTIVE COMICS #482-483, TITANS SECRET FILES AND ORIGINS #2 and TEEN TITANS/OUTSIDERS SECRET FILES AND ORIGINS #1.




Batman Arkham: Talia al Ghul


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THE DAUGHTER OF THE DEMON STRIKES IN THIS COLLECTION OF CLASSIC TALIA TALES! Brilliant. Beautiful. Brutal. Heir to the bloody throne of her father, Ra’s al Ghul, Talia al Ghul is all of these things and more. Now the most memorable adventures of this criminal mastermind have been collected in a single must-have volume! In these pages, you’ll uncover the origin of one of the Dark Knight Detective’s fiercest enemies— and deadliest allies. You’ll discover the roots of their star-crossed love-hate relationship. You’ll witness the shocking fate of their son, Damian Wayne, a.k.a. Robin. And you’ll find out why she’s one of the greatest members of Batman’s legendary rogues gallery! Continuing the hit series of anthologies dedicated to the Caped Crusader’s iconic villains, Batman Arkham: Talia al Ghul features masterful stories from such superstar creators as Dennis O’Neil, Neal Adams, Grant Morrison, Andy Kubert, Bob Brown, Greg Rucka, Judd Winick, and many more!




Batman Arkham: Black Mask


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Don't miss out on this collection of chaos in Gotham City caused by the Black Mask, featuring the villain's introduction and much more! Along the way, Black Mask causes mayhem with a total city blackout, and Catwoman faces a dead villain that she was responsible for killing-the original Black Mask! Collects Batman #386-387, #484-485, and #648, Detective Comics #553, Catwoman #16 and 83, and Black Mask: Year of the Villain #1.




Batman: Arkham City #1


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It's been a year since The Joker took over Arkham, and Gotham is still trying to get back to normal in this all-new, 5-issue miniseries bridging the gap between the hit videogame Batman: Arkham Asylum and the exciting, upcoming sequel, Batman: Arkham City! And now, an attack by a pair of super-powered twins increases the threat level and triggers Gotham City's new mayor to call for drastic measures.




Batman Arkham: Penguin


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Oswald Chesterfield Cobblepot was bullied throughout his childhood and teased with the nickname "Penguin" for his unique features, his eccentric fashion and the umbrella that never left his side. An outcast among his peers, Oswald would retreat to his mother's bird shop, making friends of the feathered variety. Before long, he turned to a life of crime. Ruthless, vindictive, calculating and inventive, the Penguin presents himself as the sophisticated gentleman, but his need for respect and power is what truly drives him. From his bombastic beginnings as the master of "bird" crimes to his emergence as one of Gotham City's meanest gangsters, the Penguin remains one of Batman's oldest and most brilliant foes. Batman Arkham: Penguin collects some of the villain's greatest stories by classic creators, including Bill Finger (Detective Comics), Alan Grant (Batman: Shadow of the Bat), John Ostrander (Suicide Squad), Doug Moench (Batman), Paul Dini (Batman: The Animated Series), Jason Aaron (Star Wars) and many more! Collects Detective Comics #58, #610, #611, #824, Batman #155, #374, #548, #549, Batman: Penguin Triumphant #1 and Joker's Asylum: Penguin #1.




Batman (1940-) #232


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First appearance of Ra's al Ghul in "Daughter of the Demon," a retelling of Batman and Robin's origins.




Batman, Son of the Demon


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Batman must form an uneasy alliance with his greatest adversary. When a demented terrorist creates a weapon that allows him to control the weather, the Dark Knight Detective joins forces with Ra's al Ghul and his daughter Talia in order to stop the madman from creating worldwide havoc. But as the final showdown occurs, Batman finds himself torn between stopping the ruthless terrorist and protecting Talia, the women who is now carrying his unborn child.




Batman


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Dr. Hugo Strange will stop at nothing to bring and keep Batman, Catwoman, and Two-Face behind the walls of Arkham Asylum, which he has taken over an entire neighborhood of Gotham City to build.