Tarantula and Orpheus guest-star in Part 1 of “The Rotting,” a new 2-part story! Can Batman stop a terrible blight from wiping out the citizens of Gotham? And will his quest bring him into conflict with a beautiful but deadly vigilante from Blüdhaven? Plus, in the backup, the conclusion to “The Tailor”! As the Tailor gets ready to go head-to-head in a battle he knows he can’t win, he makes preparations for the only things in Gotham City that he cares about.

The 5-part “As the Crow Flies” continues as BATMAN ships biweekly in May! This issue features one of a trio of painted covers by TRINITY’s Matt Wagner that includes ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #628 and WONDER WOMAN #204! The Penguin has teamed up with the Scarecrow to slice off a big piece of Gotham’s underworld. Can Batman and Robin possibly stop this unholy alliance? For more information, see the feature article.

Part 3 of the 5-issue “As the Crow Flies,” as BATMAN ships biweekly in May! The Penguin’s alliance with the Scarecrow seems to be more lethal than even the Penguin expected. What sort of horrors are being unleashed on an unsuspecting Gotham City — and does Batman have a prayer of stopping them?

The mind-bending origin of Fat Man and Little Boy, from BATMAN’s “Broken City,” in a stand-alone issue written by A.J. Lieberman (BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS) with art by Greg Scott (GOTHAM CENTRAL, Sabretooth)! From their debut in Japan to the real reasons behind why they're in Gotham City, learn the secrets behind Batman's newest foes!

The arc of extra-length stories continues with a tale featuring Hush and guest-starring Green Arrow! One of the deadliest villains from Batman's past has returned, one so powerful he's even gone toe-to-toe with the JLA. But unknown to him, the mystery villain is the one with a target on his back this time, and the hunter in question is none other than Hush! Hush's quest takes him to Star City, where he must face not only Batman but Green Arrow, too!

Reoffered to coincide with the release of the JIM LEE: BATMAN HEROES and VILLAINS POSTERS (solicited last month)! Reprinting BATMAN #608-612, this hardcover features the first arc of Jeph Loeb, Jim Lee & Scott Williams’ acclaimed “Hush,” including guest appearances by Superman, Catwoman, Poison Ivy, Killer Croc, Huntress, and more!

Reoffered to coincide with the release of the BATMAN: HUSH ACTION FIGURES (solicited in DC Direct for May 2004)! The second half of the best-selling “Hush” storyline is collected in a handsome hardcover! This volume collects BATMAN #613-619, featuring the startling confrontation between the Dark Knight and the Joker, plus the shocking revelation of the identity of the enigmatic Hush himself!

Poison Ivy has taken over a portion of Gotham City, and Batman’s nowhere to be found. Does Batgirl stand a chance against one of the Dark Knight’s deadliest adversaries? And even if she can resist the power of Pamela Isley, will she be able to fend off the full-out feral attack of former Batgirl — now Oracle — Barbara Gordon?

The Gray Ghost returns! Batman’s childhood idol goes missing while filming the new Gray Ghost movie. Is something sinister afoot? And in the backup, written by ARHKAM ASYLUM: LIVING HELL’s Dan Slott, a favorite old Gray Ghost episode stirs childhood memories in Batman — and helps him solve a crime!

This conclusion to the dramatic miniseries finds Batman face-to-face with the Purge, and with the fate of Gotham resting in his hands! Does the newly reborn Dark Knight have what it takes to rid the city of its greatest threat?

An all-new miniseries spotlighting Batman and a team of his allies as they head to the future! This tale, set in the not-too-distant future, ties in with Mattel’s newest, most innovative toy line ever! The Joker has come into possession of a computer virus — one that will reshape the world in his own horrific image. Now Batman, Oracle, Nightwing, Robin, and Black Canary must battle armies of robots that have assumed the most nightmarish forms of Batman’s famed Rogues Gallery. For more information, see the feature article.

Reoffered to coincide with the release of the BATMAN/SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN: TRINITY HC! This classic trade paperback collects the popular and disturbing 3-part story from BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #28-30. Two-Face's mad scheme involving a small Caribbean Island, murdered plastic surgeons, and an army of the deformed is written and illustrated by Matt Wagner.

It’s a rumble in the jungle as the miniseries by Paul Dini & Bruce Timm continues! Harley and Ivy hunt down the priceless Zombie Root in lawless Costa Verde, but will the homicidal loggers Slash and Burn bag them first? And can Ivy resist the siren song of the rainforest?

The action-packed finale to the 6-part “Sensei and Student” story arc, guest-starring Catwoman, Shiva, and Cheshire! All the answers are revealed as Black Canary assembles a strike team of the world’s deadliest women to rescue Oracle!

Following the tragic and brutal events of the last issue, Selina Kyle is nowhere to be found. Is she in the hands of an ancient Egyptian cult that seems to have its own plans for our Feline Fatale?

Ed Brubaker and Michael Lark return to launch an all-new arc sure to intrigue GOTHAM CENTRAL readers and longtime Batman fans alike! Driver finds himself in the middle of a hostage situation that quickly turns deadly, leaving him and Josie Mac with more questions than answers. But their resulting investigation reveals a link to a 10-year old mass-murder case and a disgraced detective not seen in the Bat-books in years: Harvey Bullock! Even more disconcerting, all that leads back to a very familiar face from Batman's Rogues Gallery! For more information, see the feature article.

The final chapter in the year-long saga that has seen Nightwing lose his job, his love, his home and several of his closest friends! Tonight, it’s just Nightwing vs. Blockbuster — the deadliest of adversaries in their final face-off. This is an issue people will be talking about for years — don’t miss this shocking story!

Reoffered to coincide with RICHARD DRAGON #1, this dazzling collection of the first eight issues of the popular NIGHTWING ongoing series. In this handsome paperback, Dick Grayson relocates to Blüdhaven. He soon discovers that, behind the corruption and villainy that permeate the city, there lurks a powerful foe: Blockbuster!

BATGIRL artist Damion Scott signs on as new regular series artist just in time for Batman’s search for a new Robin! Tim Drake has given up the mantle once held by Dick Grayson and the late Jason Todd. Now Batman must find a new teen hero to wear the cape. But who will be his choice? It’s a decision that will affect the DC Universe for years to come! For more information, see the feature article.

The Superman revolution continues as the Man of Steel gets ready for round two with Gog! Superman battles for his life — and those of the Teen Titans — against a foe fueled by an unholy rage!

Wonder Woman and Green Lantern guest stars in an issue featuring one of a trio of covers by Matt Wagner that includes with BATMAN #627 and WONDER WOMAN #204! Superman and Green Lantern encounter a mystery in space that will reveal a new threat to the Man of Steel! Meanwhile, Lois Lane is headed for a war zone and asks for Wonder Woman’s help! And Clark Kent is in some serious trouble too! For more information, see the feature article.

Brian Azzarello, Jim Lee & Scott Williams continue to tear up the Man of Steel in "For Tomorrow," Part 2 of 12! As if the mysterious vanishings around the globe weren't enough for the Man of Steel, Superman soon finds himself standing in the middle of a conflict between two warring nations. But when Big Blue unseats a ruthless dictator, will he inadvertently cause more harm than good?

The mystery of the Supergirl from Krypton continues! Hidden away on Paradise Island, Wonder Woman begins training the beauitful young strange visitor. But when Darkseid and The Female Furies come for her, Superman and Batman join the Amazons in a battle that leads to an unexpected death!

Faced with the knowledge of what Lex Luthor has planned for Metropolis, Clark Kent is ready to throw in the towel and head back to Smallville. But is there a greater threat from Krypton that only Superman can prevent?

It's the conclusion of the special Smallville multi-media crossover that began in SMALLVILLE #7 and continued on the TheWB.com/Smallville! Continuing the story that started in issue #7, Chloe Sullivan uncovers a Kryptonite-fueled conspiracy in a secret laboratory and reunites with some old "friends." And in a special back-up story, get inside the mind of Lex Luthor as we reveal what happened to him as a patient in Belle Reve Sanitarium.