"In 'The pentacle plot, ' the heroic men, women and, er, anthropoid ape of Shadowpact must contend with their evil counterparts known as The Pentacle-- all while dealing with the fact that they've lost a whole year in their lives!"--Page 4 of cover

ÒRAGTIME.Ó Ragman is spotlighted in this conclusion to the ShadowpactÕs war with the Congregation! Plus, Strega and Dr. Gotham!

Written by Bill Willingham & Matthew Sturges Art by Tom Derenick, Doug Braithwaite, Phil Winslade and others Cover by Braithwaite Collecting SHADOWPACT #14-19! In this volume, Zauriel joins Shadowpact, Zatanna and the Justice League pay the team a visit, Blue Devil learns what he must do to save his parents, Doctor Gotham strikes at last and more! Advance-solicited; on sale June 18 - 144 pg, FC, $14.99 US

ÒPENTACLE!Ó An entire town is held hostage, and no conventional heroes can rescue them...ItÕs up to the Shadowpact!

BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT presents the new, original adventures of Batman from the acclaimed digital-first series by an all-star lineup of comics’ finest talents including Damon Lindelof (Lost, Prometheus), Steve Niles (30 Days of Night), Jeff Lemire (ANIMAL MAN) and more! Discover startling sides of The Dark Knight that span from his earliest days in the cowl to his never-ending battles against Gotham’s greatest enemies, including the Joker and Two-Face. Collecting issues #1-5 of BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT!

The trials continue with Freddy losing ground in his quest for the ultimate abilities and power of Shazam to the now equally powered Sabina! To find Mercury he may need the help of Shadowpact and the Justice League!

Framing Gotham City as a microcosm of a modern-day metropolis, Gotham City Living posits this fictional setting as a hyper-aware archetype, demonstrative of the social, political and cultural tensions felt throughout urban America. Looking at the comics, graphic novels, films and television shows that form the Batman universe, this book demonstrates how the various creators of Gotham City have imagined a geography for the condition of America, the cast of characters acting as catalysts for a revaluation of established urban values. McCrystal breaks down representations of the city and its inhabitants into key sociological themes, focusing on youth, gender, sexuality, race and ethnicity, class disparity and criminality. Surveying comic strip publications from the mid-20th century to modern depictions, this book explores a wide range of material from the universe as well as the most contemporary depictions of the caped crusader not yet fully addressed in a scholarly context. These include the works of Tom King and Gail Simone; the films by Christopher Nolan and Tim Burton; and the Batman animated series and Gotham television shows. Covering characters from Batman and Robin to Batgirl, Catwoman and Poison Ivy, Gotham City Living examines the Batman franchise as it has evolved, demonstrating how the city presents a timeline of social progression (and regression) in urban American society.