The new Batman of Earth 2 debuts as The Atom begins a mission. He's leading a new team of heroes--but are any of them prepared for the threat they're about to face?

Earth 2: an alternate reality where the Crime Syndicate of Amerika, made up of the world's gravest super-villains, holds absolute power.

Once thought dead, Superman now returns to Earth to do the destructive bidding of Darkseid! The Wonders of Earth 2 have struggled to keep the forces of Brutal and Darkseid at bay. But now with the return of Superman, they can no longer stand up to the wake of destruction he brings. But now, with the emergence of a new and mysterious Batman, comes the hope that he may know how to defeat the rogue Man of Steel before Earth 2 is destroyed completely. Collects Earth 2 #17-20, Earth 2 Annual #2.

"Originally published in single magazine form as Earth 2 #0, 7-12; DC Universe Presents."

"Collects Earth 2 #17-20 and Earth 2 annual #2"--Jacket back.

Written by Paul Levitz Art by Joe Staton, Bob Layton, Joe Giella and Dave Hunt Cover by Brian Bolland A new volume collecting classic Silver Age Justice Society adventures! This volume - featuring stories from ALL-STAR COMICS #68-74 and ADVENTURE COMICS #461-466 - includes the Justice Society's battles with the Psycho-Pirate, the immortal Vandal Savage, the Injustice Society and more. Advance-solicited; on sale February 7 - 224 pg, FC, $14.99 US

The wonders of Earth 2, Green Lantern, Hawkgirl, Flash, Atom Smasher, The Sandman, Mr. Terrific and Dr. Fate, take on the forces of Steppenwolf and the Hunger Dogs of Apokolips when all hope is lost. Now a new Batman enters the fray, but is he enough to turn the tide and prevent Darkseid from taking control of Earth 2? Acclaimed creative team James Robinson (STARMAN) and Nicola Scott (SUPERMAN) enlist the heroes of an alternate Earth in their greatest battle yet in EARTH 2: WAR! Collects EARTH 2 #13-16, #15.1 and EARTH 2 ANNUAL #1.