While newly elected Mayor Sharp is the public face of Arkham City, the secret manipulator behind the scenes is the nefarious Dr. Hugo Strange. Sharp presents the walled encampment as Gotham's ultimate solution to crime, but Strange has a secret, darker agenda. He's recruiting his own security force--one that will answer only to him and whose ultimate goal is the death of Batman.

“HARLEY LOVES JOKER” flashback tale that ran as a backup in HARLEY QUINN last year! As far as The Joker’s concerned, the new headquarters Harley built for them is absolutely perfect... but only she knows the whole place is rigged to come crashing down around them and she doesn’t know how to stop it!

Drawn by Kyle Baker from a story by Paul Dini with gags contributed by the entire Baker family, The Bakers Meet Jingle Belle promises to be the must-have comics treat of the 2006 holiday season.

Free college tuition for all Riverdale residents?! That’s the plan-after the town drains the wetlands that lie between it and Gotham City and then builds a new campus. The only snag? A certain botany-obsessed super-villain. When Poison Ivy enlists her bestie, Harley, to kidnap both Veronica Lodge, daughter of Riverdale’s most important citizen, and her friend Betty, she’s counting on some assistance-and the mayhem that ensues will probably work as well! DC Comics and Archie are proud to present the adventure of a lifetime for all these best pals. Their hijinks are brought to you by the real-life team-up of Paul Dini (HARLEY QUINN) and Marc Andreyko (WONDER WOMAN ’77), with art by Laura Braga (DC BOMBSHELLS)!

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Bongo proudly presents the first of many seasonal specials to come with this comic cornucopia of winter-themed stories. Find out what Santa Claus really thinks of the people of Springfield; shovel snow with Angry Dad; celebrate Hannukah with Krusty; go Christmas caroling with Bart, Lisa, and Milhouse; find out if Homer can keep his New Year's resolutions; and more! Plus, this one-of-a-kind issue also comes with a one-of-a-kind picture frame! It's a winter wonderland of spirited Simpsons this November!

The adventures of the Dark Knight and the Boy Wonder as Gotham's dynamic superhero duo! Continues from the end of the BATMAN ADVENTURES comic book series, based on the critically acclaimed "Batman: The Animated Series."

Harley hatches a plan to capture Batman. She is meticulous over every detail and rechecks everything until Batman wakes up hanging upside down over a tank of piranha. Finally going to kill Batman Harley hears Batman tell her how mad the Joker would be if she did it without him. Convinced she calls joker and he gets there as fast as possible.

Various holiday stories in the Batman Adventures universe from Christmas to New Year's Eve.

When the holiday season arrives in Metropolis, Superman begins to see the great divide between rich and poor. He decides to use his powers to help alleviate world hunger, by doing so he shows the true power of hope and peace.

Lex Luthor develops a decoy Superman with powers mimicking those of his arch-rival, and sets him loose to attack the world and sully the real Superman's name. Superman faces impossible odds when he goes power-to-power against the Man of Steel!

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But who is this beautiful woman who appears out of the mist? As deadly as she is beautiful, she is cutting a bloody path through the city's villains, who now wear suits and have "legitimate" businesses. But who is her ultimate prey? And how does this Mirage take form? And why is her destiny and that of her sidekick Harper so irrevocably entwined? These and many other questions will be asked along with the most pivotal question of all – Who is Madame Mirage?

Everyone's favorite magician is up to her old tricks again in this Prestige Format one-shot! Although the sexy sorceress is riding high on a wave of popularity thanks to her stage act, she can't seem to sort out her personal life. And when old flame John Constantine comes back into her life, it can only mean trouble.

Zatanna Zatara has long made her home in San Francisco, but right under her nose a sinister threat has developed: a crime boss who dominates the criminal underworld with the dark powers of magic! The terrifying Brother Night is making his play for San Fran, and the police force turn to Zee for help!

Wonder Woman: Spirit Of Truth finds the Amazon Princess at an impasse. Despite her lofty goals and ideals for the world beyond Paradise Island, her Message of peace, understanding, and fellowship is rejected because of the way she is perceived. Not every nation is willing to embrace her - despite her noble actions and best intentions. Wonder Woman puts down a terrorist Junta, dispatches high-tech thieves and other trouble makers.

SHAZAM!: POWER OF HOPE is a tale of a super-hero using his powers in the most human of ways, to instill hope in the hearts of children. When Billy Batson, Captain Marvel's adolescent alter ego, receives a letter from a terminally ill boy in the City's Children Hospital, he decides to spend a few days in the ward. A true kid at heart, Captain Marvel tries to shed some light in the children's lives by taking them on flying escapades and amazing them with stories of his exploits. Through amazing art and dynamic personal interaction, the true essence and innocence of Captain Marvel shines throughout this touching and emotional book.

The Justice League is made up of the world's greatest heroes. Over the years, through feature movies, television programs, and various publications, these heroes have transcended the comic book genre to become pop cultural icons. JLA: SECRET ORIGINS is an amazing look back at how these characters originally gained their powers and abilities and became the legendary heroes that they now are. Featuring striking paintings by award-winning artist Alex Ross, this masterpiece contains the origins of some of DC's greatest heroes including Batman, Superman, Aquaman, Wonder Woman, Captain Marvel, Green Lantern and the Flash.

The JLA is used to dealing with threats from outer space, but the one they’re faced with in this case isn’t something they can fight head-on. It’s a virus of some kind, spreading from a meteor that struck near a small village in Africa, incredibly virulent, and with no apparent cause or cure. The JLA has to contain the threat, quarantine the area, search for a cure, and deal with the panic and unrest the news of the virus causes, plus the resentment and fear caused by their very attempts to help. All at once. Such a task would strain the resources of any roster, but fortunately the JLA has some of the most powerful and well-respected members the world has ever seen.

Santa is all set for the night's sleigh ride thanks to the suspiciously helpful Jingle Belle. As Jingle Belle is ready to leave with her parents on the sleigh, she swaps herself with a body double made from a magic spell and a lemming so that the real Jingle could have a party with her friends Polly Green, Tashi Ounce and Ida Red.