Best of
Dc-Comics

2009

The Batman Adventures: Mad Love and Other Stories


Paul Dini - 2009
    Also included are tales by Dini, Timm and others that feature the Scarecrow, Ra's Al Ghul, Mr. Freeze, Batgirl and more.

Blackest Night


Geoff Johns - 2009
    But to what end? As the War between the different colored Lantern Corps rages on, the prophecy of the Blackest Night descends and it's up to Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps to lead DC's greatest champions in a battle to save the Universe from an army of undead Black Lanterns made up of fallen Green Lanterns and DC's deceased heroes and villains.Collecting: BLACKEST NIGHT #0-8, BLACKEST NIGHT DIRECTOR'S CUT #1.

Batman: Heart of Hush


Paul Dini - 2009
    What will this mean for Bruce Wayne? Secrets shared years ago between Bruce Wayne and Tommy Elliott begin to have dangerous repercussions in the present. Why is this mystery driving Hush to destroy Batman's life? What part does Catwoman play in Hush's plans?Collects DETECTIVE COMICS #846-850.

Gotham City Sirens, Vol. 1: Union


Paul Dini - 2009
    These tough ladies have a new agenda that's all their own, and they'll use any means necessary to pursue it. But can they get along and work as a team? And who will get hurt along the way? Collects GOTHAM CITY SIRENS #1-7.

The Legion of Super-Heroes: Life and Death of Ferro Lad


Jim Shooter - 2009
    Collecting ADVENTURE COMICS #346, 347, 352-355 and 357! The Legion battles both the Fatal Five and the Sun Eater – and only the ultimate sacrifice can save Ferro Lad's friends!

Secret Six, Book 3: Cat's Cradle


Gail Simone - 2009
    Leaving his teammates behind, Blake sets off on a blood-soaked rampage. He tracks those responsible across the world, never knowing if his son is even still alive. Catman’s own childhood was one of blood and fear; can he protect his son from the same fate? Plus, Black Alice, a goth teen with unique magical abilities, joins the Secret Six, and an encounter with Deadshot’s former teammates in the Suicide Squad becomes even more dangerous when the Blackest Night descends and the dead begin to rise again...Star writer Gail Simone (BATGIRL) continues her fan-favorite run in SECRET SIX: CAT’S CRADLE, along with fellow writer John Ostrander (SUICIDE SQUAD) and artist J. Calafiore (RED LANTERNS). Collects SECRET SIX #15-24 and SUICIDE SQUAD #67.

Superman: Secret Origin


Geoff Johns - 2009
    Hot on the heels of their acclaimed graphic novel SUPERMAN: LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES, superstars Geoff Johns and Gary Frank reunite to present an explosive story that spells out the definitive origin of Superman for the 21st century! Chronicling Clark Kent's journey from the cornfields of Smallville to the skyscrapers of Metropolis, you'll witness a whole new look at the beginnings of Lex Luthor, the Legion of Super-Heroes, Lois Lane, Metallo, Jimmy Olsen, the Parasite and more of your favorite characters from the Superman family! It's a look at the mythic past of the Man of Steel with an eye toward the future!

Batman and Robin (2009-2011) #1


Grant Morrison - 2009
    They also tackle their first mission investigating a child who's been abducted by the mysterious Domino Killer. But will everything go smoothly? And who exactly are the new Batman and Robin? The newest era of The Dark Knight begins here!

Final Crisis: Legion of 3 Worlds


Geoff Johns - 2009
    But the Legion of Super-Heroes have always been there to stop the relentless villain. Now, one Legion isn't enough as the Time Trapper taps a twisted mirror image of The Boy of Steel from a parallel Earth long dead: Superboy-Prime! Who will answer the Legion's call for help? With ties to INFINITE CRISIS, FINAL CRISIS and the history of the DCU, this tremendous miniseries is not to be missed!

Superman: Super-Villain Showdown


Paul Kupperberg - 2009
    Soon, the MAN OF STEEL locates the gun-slinging criminal in an Old West ghost town, and the two face off in an old-fashioned showdown.

Batman Confidential #26


Christina Weir - 2009
    But the Riddler is safely locked up – and not too happy that someone has stolen his M.O.!

Batman Confidential #23


Andrew Kreisberg - 2009
    The Joker continues leaving his psycho mark on Gotham City in Part 2 of this 4-part arc as Batman struggles with what the appearance of a villain like The Joker must say about The Dark Knight's own affect on the city! Is Batman stopping crime or just inspiring deadlier, more insane evils?

Batman Confidential #25


Andrew Kreisberg - 2009
    It leads Gotham City to ask one question – where on earth can the emerging psychopaths be imprisoned safely?

Batman Confidential #30


Andrew Kreisberg - 2009
    Facing the rogue Gotham City police officer who was "created" by The Joker – Commissioner Gordon and Batman receive desperate help from an unusual source: young Barbara Gordon!

Batman Confidential #24


Andrew Kreisberg - 2009
    In an attempt to gain insight into this new kind of criminal The Joker represents in Gotham, Batman goes undercover to share the lunatic's cell in the Gotham City Police Department's holding pen! And a rogue officer hunts down Commissioner Gordon!

Batman Confidential #29


Andrew Kreisberg - 2009
    In this sequel to the recent Joker story in BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #22-25, the Gotham City police officer tortured by The Joker's maniacal actions has joined the villain in madness. Now he stalks the streets of Gotham as Batman's latest rogue

Batman Confidential #31


Peter Milligan - 2009
    But this isn't any ordinary mobster, and he's bringing backup in the form of...a bear? These unexpected foes might just be able to take control of the Gotham underworld – and then the whole city. Can Batman stop them?

Batman Confidential #32


Peter Milligan - 2009
    But what's waiting for The Dark Knight in Moscow packs a much bigger punch than he expects. Find out what happens when the Bat meets the Bear!

Batman Confidential #34


Peter Milligan - 2009
    In order to save the day, Batman will have to gain a hand from an unlikely ally!

Batman Confidential #35


Peter Milligan - 2009
    In order to save the day, Batman will have to gain a hand from an unlikely ally!

Batman Confidential #33


Peter Milligan - 2009
    But is Bear having doubts about his mission and his boss? Who can Batman trust in this unfamiliar city where nothing is as it seems?

Adventure Comics #0


Otto Binder - 2009
    Superboy is shocked when the three teenagers reveal themselves to be members of the Legion of Super-Heroes, a group of super-teens from the 30th Century. They introduce themselves as Cosmic Boy, Lightning Boy, and Saturn Girl, and they have come to the 20th Century to offer Superboy membership into the Legion.