Books by Joshua Williamson

Book SynopsisFor Fans of Human Target by Tom King and Department of Truth by James Tynion IV, DUKE is a paranoid conspiracy thriller set in the world of G.I. Joe and part of Skybound’s Energon Universe.Codename G.I. Joe begins here. Conrad Hauser made first contact with an alien being and lived to tell the tale. But no one, not even Colonel Hawk, will believe the story of the colossal transforming robot that nearly killed the man known as Duke. Now, one of the US Army’s most decorated officers is on the hunt for answers, drawn into a conflict that no amount of training could ever prepare him for. A war that only a real American hero has any chance of surviving… Superstar writer Joshua Williamson (Superman, Batman) and artist Tom Reilly kick off the first of four action-packed miniseries that will introduce the best and worst humanity has to offer in the Energon Universe. Collects DUKE #1-5

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Book SynopsisFor Fans of Darth Vader by Kieron Gillen and Immortal Hulk by Al Ewing, COBRA COMMANDER is an espionage horror series uncovering a world power’s truly terrifying rise to power and the one man who will sacrifice anyone and anything to get it.The Cobra Threat Begins HERE. In a world where the Cobra organization hasn’t formed, one man’s sinister plans to utilize the mysterious alien substance known as Energon sends shockwaves across the globe. Who is Cobra Commander? Where does he come from? And what horrors is he planning to unleash that will rock the world - and maybe the universe - to its core? Red-Hot writer Joshua Williamson (Superman, DUKE) and artist Andrea Milana (IMPACT WINTER: ROOK) kick off the second of four action-packed miniseries that will introduce the best and worst humanity has to offer in the Energon Universe.

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Book SynopsisJOSHUA WILLIAMSON (NAILBITER Batman) and ANDREI BRESSAN (BIRTHRIGHT) reunite for a thrilling plunge into murder mayhem and sinister family secrets!Dark Ride Pluges towards it''s thrilling conclusion! Now, that Sam knows who put the “Devil” in Devil Land, it’s time to take a ride on his father’s first creation--The Devil’s Due--to save a loved one. Collects DARK RIDE #9-12

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Book SynopsisThe Man of Steel and Lobo defend Metropolis from Brainiac s army in a can t-miss Superman event with major repercussions for the DC Universe!

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Book SynopsisRobin and Ravager have caught up with Deathstroke and Respawn! Can they convince Deathstroke to turn himself in...or fight to the death? And what startling revelation does Robin learn that shocks this story to its core? Plus, Batman goes deep into the conspiracy behind Ra's al Ghul's death and discovers it's bigger than he thought. He must call in backup...just not the backup you'd expect!

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Book SynopsisRa's al Ghul is dead, and Talia is out for revenge! Batman is on the case to find Deathstroke before Talia's elite killers do! But Batman starts to piece together that not everything is what it seems in Ra's's death and knows whom he must interrogate to get answers Talia herself! Can the two former lovers ever work together again? This hardcover collects all the parts of the SHADOW WAR story from Batman #122-123; Robin #13-14; Deathstroke Inc. #8-9; Shadow War: Alpha #1; Shadow War: Omega #1; Shadow War Zone #1.

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Book Synopsis "Where do serial killers come from?" and why has Buckaroo, Oregon given birth to sixteen of the most vile serial killers in the world? NSA Agent Nicholas Finch needs to solve that mystery in order to save his friend, and he'll have to team up with the infamous Edward "Nailbiter" Warren to do it. Joshua Williamson and Mike Henderson deliver a mystery that mixes Twin Peaks with the horror of Se7en! Collects Nailbiter #1-5.

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Book SynopsisThe Emerald Archer is lost, and it will take Oliver Queen s whole family to find him!

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Book SynopsisYOU EITHER DIE A HERO...OR BECOME SOMETHING ELSE ENTIRELY. For the Rhodes family, losing their son was the most devastating thing that could have occurred...but it couldn''t prepare them for what happened when he returned. Mikey Rhodes, the boy lost to a fantasyland beyond imagination, has returned a powerful warrior of legend. But not all is what it seems with Mikey, and even the greatest fantasy shatters in the face of reality. The hit series from superstar creators JOSHUA WILLIAMSON (Cobra Commander, Superman) and ANDREI BRESSAN (Dark Ride, Destro) is presented in a stunning hardcover format for the first time ever. Collects Birthright #1-25.

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Book SynopsisSuperstar writer Joshua Williamson''s era-defining run on Superman continues in the latest collected edition of the Man of Steel?s contemporary adventures!What started with the Dawn of DC and Superman?s takeover of Lexcorp?now known as Supercorp?continued with the unforeseen menace named the Chained, and the Lobo army invasion of House of Brainiac!Find out what?s next for the Man of Steel, his friends, and his enemies, in a new chapter of one of the most talked-about periods of Superman storytelling in years.This volume collects Superman #16-21.

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Book SynopsisThe creative team of Joshua Williamson and artists Carmine Di Giandomenico and Neil Googe proudly present THE FLASH: THE REBIRTH COLLECTION—DELUXE EDITION BOOK ONE! Exploding from the pages of the blockbuster DC Universe Rebirth event, this hardcover collects the first two paperback volumes of the acclaimed series together in one volume for the first time!   The Speed Force that fuels the incredible powers he uses as the Flash has been unleashed upon the unsuspecting citizens of Central City, creating an entire army of speedsters. Even if the Flash trains a new team of metahuman crime-fighters—a true “speed force”—will it be enough to combat criminals who have the same godlike powers?   Plus, when Kid Flash decides to prove his abilities to Barry by investigating reports of a strange creature made of shadows in downtown Central City, he finds himself in a whole world of trouble...literally! Suddenly, Flash, Kid Flash and Iris WestTrade Review“Joshua Williamson’s writing is on-point.” –Nerdist “Writer Joshua Williamson makes [THE FLASH] as accessible as possible to new readers.” –Comic Book Resources “… a promising start for the new series.”-IGN “plenty of action, emotion, and twists”-Newsarama

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Book SynopsisCentral City is quiet. Too quiet. The colorful criminals who make up the Flash''s legendary Rogues Gallery--Captain Cold, Mirror Master, Weather Wizard and Heat Wave--are nowhere to be found. But the Fastest Man Alive still can''t slow down for a second, because each step he takes toward tracking them down leads him deeper into their deadly trap.And behind it all, an even darker presence looms. A darkness so great that not even the span of centuries can keep it from returning again and again to destroy the lives of Barry Allen and everyone he cares about. A darkness named Eobard Thawne...the Reverse-Flash. To defeat his nemesis, Barry must count on his best friend, Green Lantern; his old foe, Captain Boomerang; the love of his life, Iris West; and his estranged partner, Kid Flash.With all his greatest enemies arrayed against him, has the Flash run out of time at last?Find out in The Flash: The Rebirth Deluxe Edition Book 2, the second hardcover colTrade Review"Joshua Williamson's writing is on-point." --Nerdist"Writer Joshua Williamson makes [THE FLASH] as accessible as possible to new readers." --Comic Book Resources"... a promising start for the new series." --IGN"Plenty of action, emotion, and twists" --Newsarama

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Book SynopsisSixteen of the world’s worst serial killers were all born and raised in the same small town. For years people have tried to solve the mystery of “Why this town?” And now the truth is finally revealed... but at what cost? The bloody tale of horror from creators JOSHUA WILLIAMSON and MIKE HENDERSON continues! Fans of Wytches, Outcast and The Walking Dead will enjoy this thriller drama! Collects NAILBITER #26-#30

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Book SynopsisBorn during a time of endless war, Rya will do anything to give her child a better future. Whether that's on Earth or back on Terrenos, she fights for that future alongside her new family. Even as they all stet to realize something's not right with Mikey...Collects BIRTHIGHT #21-25.

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Book SynopsisMikey Rhodes battled his way back to Earth, only to lose his family because of his service to the God King Lore. Now, the exorcism of Mikey Rhodes begins! Collects BIRTHIGHT #26-30.

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Book SynopsisAs the search for Brennan and Kallista begins, Mikey still has much to atone for. In the wake of last volume, can he become Earth’s greatest protector, or have his actions already doomed his new quest?Collects BIRTHRIGHT #31-35.

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Book SynopsisLore has arrived. The war for Earth begins!Collects BIRTHRIGHT #41-45

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Book SynopsisJOSHUA WILLIAMSON & MIKE HENDERSON'S CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED HIT HORROR SERIES RETURNS! Is the Nailbiter alive? Where is Sheriff Crane? Are they part of the serial killer copycats' horrific game of death?! The only person who can answer all these questions is the Nailbiter's daughter! Collects NAILBITER RETURNS #1-5

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Book SynopsisWhen he was a child, Mikey Rhodes disappeared. Lost in the land of Terrenos, he grew into a warrior of legend and waged war against the God King Lore—a war that even ravaged Earth. Now, that war is over, and Mikey is victorious. But no victory is without sacrifice...Since 2014, Joshua Williamson and Andrei Bressan’s fantasy epic BIRTHRIGHT has enthralled readers, and now it is time for the Rhodes family to embark on one last, thrilling adventure.Collects BIRTHRIGHT #46-50.

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Book SynopsisDevil Land has been the world’s premiere horror-themed amusement park for over 50 years, home to the scariest ride ever created – The Devil’s Due. Family owned and operated by the reclusive creator, Arthur Dante, and his two children Samhain and Halloween, Devil Land is seeing some financial stress with low park attendance. Samhain wants Devil Land to expand its brand beyond the park gates, and a rejection from his father in tandem with a request to design a new ride for the park, lead Samhain to uncover the sinister secrets of the park and the role his family, including his sister, has played in a myriad of unsolved deaths and disappearances at the park over the last 50 years. Trade Review"The combination of a strong script and strong visuals elevate the first issue - and likely the entire series - to the next level. Or, in this case, circle of Hell." - Comicon “Just read DARK RIDE #1 from @Williamson_Josh, @AndreiBressan and @fxstudiocolor. Absolutely loved it. A fun (dark) ride, stunningly illustrated. Highly recommended, especially if you're a fan of horror.” - Ed Brisson (Batman Inc, X-Men) "Anybody who loves Theme Parks and Horror should get in line right now for DARK RIDE. Williamson and Bressan have crafted some truly horrifying attractions, and you're going to want to get a seat right up front." - James Tynion IV (Batman, Something is Killing the Children) “I was lucky enough to read an advance copy of DARK RIDE #1 by the BIRTHRIGHT team @Williamson_Josh, Andrei Bressan and Adriano Lucas and it's an INCREDIBLE first issue! Wildly original, dark, twisted fun! My favorite new comic... SO good!” - Scott Snyder (Batman, Nocterra) "Williamson's script is everything you're looking for in a series' first issue." - Comicon “The team that brought you BIRTHRIGHT is back at it again! DARK RIDE by @Williamson_Josh with art by Andrei Bressan and Adriano Lucas is a beautiful book and a wild ride.” - Ryan Stegman (Venom, Vanish)

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Book SynopsisCelebrate the 10th anniversary of Joshua Williamson’s breakout hit horror series! Jackson Winters is one of the greatest criminal masterminds to ever live...except he's rotting in jail after his last doomed score. But when a filthy-rich collector breaks Winters out, he's tasked to put together an elite team of paranormal experts to do the impossible: steal a ghost from a haunted house of horrors! Skybound's horror/crime mash-up is equal parts Ocean's 11 and The Shining from writer Joshua Williamson (DARK RIDE, BIRTHRIGHT) and artists Goran Sudzuka (Y: The Last Man), Davide Gianfelice, and more!

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Book Synopsis“Horror fans and theme park fans absolutely owe it to themselves to check out Dark Ride.” - ComicBook.com Sam Dante is haunted by a mysterious death at Devil Land, but the bigger threat may be the dark forces that truly control his family’s legacy and theme park empire... The critically acclaimed series from Joshua Williamson (Superman) and Andrei Bressan (Justice League Incarnate) continues in this terrifying journey deeper into The Scariest Place on Earth. Collects DARK RIDE #5-8

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Book Synopsis” If you're looking for epic fantasy in a modern setting, Birthright is for you.” -- KirkusFor the Rhodes family, losing their son was the most devastating thing that could have occurred...but it couldn't prepare them for what happened when he returned.Skybound's newest hit turns fantasy into reality in this all-new series from the creator of NAILBITER and GHOSTED. Pick up this introductory-priced collection and see what everyone's talking about!

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Book Synopsis Army interrogator Nicholas Finch is hot on the trail for why sixteen of the world's worst serial killers are all from the same small town, but his path to answers is lettered with deadly intentions. There are dark forces that don't want the secrets of Buckaroo and it's murderous past to be revealed. And the Nailbiter himself has to deal with being thrown in the spotlight again! Guest-stars Marvel and Ultimate Comics writer Brian Michael Bendis!

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Book SynopsisFugitives from the law, Brennan will need all the survival skills Mikey learned in Terrenos to stay alive. But something has followed Mikey back, that's strong enough to tear the brothers apart.Collects BIRTHRIGHT #6-10

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Book SynopsisVolume 3 is here!"Where do serial killers come from?" and why has Buckaroo, Oregon given birth to sixteen of the most vile serial killers in the world? NSA Agent Nicholas Finch needs to solve that mystery in order to save his friend, and he'll have to team up with the infamous Edward "Nailbiter" Warren to do it.In the 3rd installment of this “killer” series find out... Does the Nailbiter know why sixteen of the world's worst serial killers all came from the same small town? Does he know the truth? Find out as the Nailbiter...confesses! And much, much more!Collects NAILBITER #11-#15.

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Book SynopsisUSA TODAY’S BEST HORROR COMIC OF 2014!Sixteen of the world's most notorious serial killers were all born and raised in Buckaroo, Oregon. What is happening in this small town that has created so many serial killers? The worst and most infamous being Edward Charles Warren... the Nailbiter! Twin Peaks mixed with the horror of Se7en!The critically acclaimed hit thriller continues with more shocking horror! Is there a new serial killer from Buckaroo?! Can they unlock the town’s deep secrets? And will Finch and Crane have to sell their soul to the devil to catch them?! "Nailbiter" is the pinnacle of horror in comics right now- Bloody DisgustingFans of Wytches, Outcast and The Walking Dead will enjoy this bloody drama!

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Book SynopsisAs Mikey and Brennan’s quest to hunt Terrenos’s worst war criminals intensifies, their parents make deals with new and dangerous allies to protect their sons...but a mysterious foe debuts, threatening to destroy the Rhodes family forever.Birthright Vol. 3 continues the saga of Mikey Rhodes, the boy lost to a fantasyland beyond imagination, who returned a powerful warrior of legend. But not all is what it seems with Mikey, and even the greatest fantasy shatters in the face of reality. Joshua Williamson is the acclaimed creator of the Image Comics' series NAILBITER and GHOSTED. Fans of Chronicles of Narnia, Game of Thrones and Lord of the Rings will enjoy the unexpected thrills, drama and adventure at the heart of this series.

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Book SynopsisThe longer Mikey Rhodes remains on Earth, the more the evil within him is unleashed. As the remaining mages gather to take him down, a lost member of the Rhodes family returns... but can they recover from the damage already done? Collects issues 16 through 20.

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Book SynopsisBuckaroo, Oregon has given birth to many infamous serial killers, but the worst was the Nailbiter. And now... is it possible he has a daughter? Could Alice's search for the truth about her parentage lead her to origin of the serial killers? A new tale of bloody horror by creators JOSHUA WILLIAMSON and MIKE HENDERSON! Also collected for the first time, the Nailbiter story from the Nailbiter/Hack/Slash crossover special! Fans of Wytches, Outcast and The Walking Dead will enjoy this thriller drama! Collects NAILBITER #21-#25 and the Nailbiter/Hack/Slash short story.

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Book SynopsisDark Nights: Death Metal, the blockbuster sequel to the 2017 event by Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo, rocked comics shops in 2020--and now DC collects this essential tie-in tale starring the Justice League, written by Snyder's frequent collaborator Joshua Williamson! As this epic begins, Nightwing is on a mission to Brimstone Bay to rescue the evil Legion of Doom from the clutches of Perpetua--but to do so, he'll need help from none other than Lex Luthor! Along the way, fans will see a reunion of New Teen Titans Nightwing, Cyborg, and Starfire; Detective Chimp will reveal his darkest secret; Hawkgirl hunts the Martian Manhunter; and, at last, the Legion of Doom will be freed--but will they help the Justice League or betray them? Collects Justice League #53-57.

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Book SynopsisWhen our heroes saved the Multiverse from Perpetua in DARK NIGHTS: DEATH METAL, everything was put back where it belonged...and we do mean everything. All the damage from all the Crises were undone, and heroes long thought gone returned from whatever exile they had been in. Most of them, at least. Alan Scott, the Green Lantern from the Justice Society of America, has noticed some of his allies are still missing in action, and he s determined to find them. There are others, though, who would rather remain hidden than explain themselves, like Roy Harper, a.k.a. Arsenal, a man who should be dead but is not. Plus, what does all this mean for the DCU s place in the Multiverse? On opposite sides of a dimensional divide, both Barry Allen and President Superman ponder this question. Not to mention the Darkseid of it all! Or a team of Multiversal heroes called Justice Incarnate! Includes INFINITE FRONTIER #0 6 and INFINITE FRONTIER: SECRET FILES #1 written by JOSHUA WILLIAMSON (The Flash) with striking art by XERMANICO, JESUS MERINO, PAUL PELLETIER, and more!

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Book SynopsisDisaster strikes Gotham City, and all evidence points to the Next Batman! Red Hood must choose justice over his family and allies when the corrupt Magistrate enlists him to bring in the new Batman dead or alive! Featuring the entire cast from the popular Future State Batman titles, this story line kicks off the next chapter in this forbidding world of tomorrow, and does so in brilliant, monochromatic storytelling! This black-and-white collection will showcase the brutal world that s around the corner in Future State Gotham! Includes stories from Future State: Dark Detective #2 and #4, plus Future State: Gotham #1 7.

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Book SynopsisAs Gotham celebrates surviving Fear State, Batman retreats alone into the darkness. But when he learns of a mystery involving Batman Inc., it forces the Caped Crusader to leave Gotham for a brand-new adventure! He'll discover Batman Inc.'s mysterious new benefactor and clash with a brand-new foe who turns Batman's greatest weapon against him. Will Batman be able to save his closest allies or find himself lost in the dark against the Abyss? Collects Batman #118-121, #124.

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Book SynopsisFollowing a devastating defeat at the hands of the one true Darkseid, the Superman of Earth-23 leads a team of superheroes from myriad worlds that includes Flashpoint Batman, China s Flash from Earth-0, Captain Carrot from Earth-26, and the brand new superhero DR. MULTIVERSE from Earth-8 in a last ditch effort to stop the end of every possible universe as we know it! Written by Joshua Williamson and Dennis Culver with art by a rotating cast of comics' top artists, this collection explores the many different worlds of the DC Multiverse! Collects Justice League Incarnate #1-5.

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Book SynopsisThe next phase of the DC Universe begins here! Dark Nights: Death Metal presented the darkest threats of the Multiverse. DC Future State revealed what may lie ahead. Now it's time to look into the Infinite Frontier of the present-day DC Universe. When our heroes saved the Multiverse from Perpetua in DARK NIGHTS: DEATH METAL, everything was put back where it belonged...and we do mean everything. All the damage from all the Crises were undone, and heroes long thought gone returned from whatever exile they had been in. Most of them, at least. Alan Scott, the Green Lantern from the Justice Society of America, has noticed some of his allies are still missing in action, and he's determined to find them. There are others, though, who would rather remain hidden than explain themselves, like Roy Harper, a.k.a. Arsenal, a man who should be dead but is not. Plus, what does all this mean for the DCU's place in the Multiverse? On opposite sides of a dimensional divide, both Barry Allen and President Superman ponder this question. Not to mention the Darkseid of it all! Or a team of Multiversal heroes called Justice Incarnate! Includes INFINITE FRONTIER #0-6 and INFINITE FRONTIER: SECRET FILES #1 written by JOSHUA WILLIAMSON (The Flash) with striking art by XERMANICO, JESUS MERINO, PAUL PELLETIER, and more!

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Book SynopsisA PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE DESTROYED BY VENOM! 2023 Eisner Nominee - Best Limited Series. Bane broke the Bat he s one of the only villains to ever truly vanquish the Dark Knight but is that all he s ever accomplished? Decades from now, Bane is a washed-up wrestler reliving his glory days in the ring, defeating someone dressed like Batman every day. But when he discovers that there s a new source of Venom in the world, he ll do everything he can to shut down the facility it s coming from for good and make sure that no one takes the poison that ruined his life. An epic saga set throughout Bane s life, expanding on the hopes, dreams, regrets, and failures of one of DC s most legendary villains, brought to you by the iconic creative team of Joshua Williamson (Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths, The Flash) and Howard Porter (The Flash, Justice League).

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Book SynopsisDC s deadliest assassin gets a major upgrade, a new mission, and a new partner Black Canary? Slade Wilson joins a secret organization to take down the biggest villain! After suffering too many losses, Slade Wilson decides it s time for a change. When he s enlisted to work with an ages-old secret organization called T.R.U.S.T. who want to take down the heavy-hitter villains, he s all in. They ll supply him with an all-new team and resources for his new mission into the depths of the weirdest parts of the DCU, including a new partner Black Canary! Wait what?! What kind of missions does T.R.U.S.T. have in mind for Slade? How about heading into deep space and stop Cyborg Superman from spreading his consciousness to every machine in the Multiverse! But as they battle the dangers of space, Black Canary begins to uncover the truth about T.R.U.S.T and exactly why they want to control Deathstroke Maybe T.R.U.S.T. isn t so trustworthy after all. This volume collects Deathstroke Inc. #1-7 and a story from Batman: Urban Legends #6.

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Book SynopsisThe Dark Knight will leave Gotham and enter the Abyss! While unraveling a mystery that involves his closest allies, Batman will come to face-to-face with a new villain who turns the darkness into his greatest threat. As Gotham celebrates surviving Fear State, Batman retreats alone into the darkness. But when he learns of a mystery involving Batman Inc., it forces the Caped Crusader to leave Gotham for a brand-new adventure! He ll discover Batman Inc. s mysterious new benefactor and clash with a brand-new foe who turns Batman s greatest weapon against him. Will Batman be able to save his closest allies or find himself lost in the dark against the Abyss? Collects Batman #118-121, #124.

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