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NIGHT OF THE STALKER — and so much MORE! We’ve got a ton of 2027 DC book news for you, and you can check out the links at the bottom of the post to navigate your way through the various categories and subejcts. Here, we have the latest DC Finest: Batman edition — Night of the Stalker, collecting some of the most respected Bat-stories of the 1970s. Dig the official description from Penguin Random House, which handles DC in the book market. DC FINEST: BATMAN — NIGHT OF THE STALKER Batman faces crime, mystery, and psychological threats in a darker, more dangerous Gotham in these defining Bronze Age adventures. Gotham City is changing—and Batman must change with it. As crime grows more unpredictable and dangerous, the Dark Knight is drawn into cases that push him beyond traditional detective work. From high-stakes battles with some of his most dangerous enemies to tense investigations that uncover Gotham’s rampant corruption, every encounter tests his instincts, restraint, and resolve. Bringing together core Batman stories with rare and unexpected material, this DC Finest volume delivers an immersive, wide-ranging collection that captures the tone and evolution of the Dark Knight Detective during this pivotal period. Collects Batman #246-281, Detective Comics #430-445, and the never-before-collected five-page Batman story that was included with the Batman model kit released by Aurora in 1974. Paperback $39.99 On sale February 23, 2027 | 584 Pages — Buncha thoughts: — In addition to the title story by Vin Amendola, Sal Amendola, and Steve Englehart — one of the most revered Batman stories of the ’70s — the book hits the entire 100-Pager era, including editor Archie Goodwin’s acclaimed run on Detective Comics. (Night of the Stalker was part of it.) — The stories from Batman are outstanding too, with favorites starring the Joker, Penguin, Catwoman, Riddler, Two-Face, the Scarecrow and more. After several years of keeping most of the Bat-villains on the shelf, this is when they really came roaring back. I LOVE these comics! — The Bat-Murderer saga is also included. — And how about that Aurora reprint! That is NEAT! — There’s also a new DC Finest: Robin edition coming that covers much of the same period, and then some. Click here for the skinny. — The DC book news is coming fast and furious, so expect more to...
Plus, stories that take you into the ’80s… We’ve got a ton of 2027 DC book news for you, and you can check out the links at the bottom of the post to navigate your way through the various categories and subejcts. Here, we have the latest DC Finest: Robin edition — The League of Crime, collecting stories from Batman Family, as well as Detective Comics after the two titles merged in the late ’70s. There are stories from the ’80s too. Dig the official description from Penguin Random House, which handles DC in the book market. DC FINEST: ROBIN: THE LEAGUE OF CRIME Robin takes center stage in this DC Finest collection of classic adventures beyond the shadow of Batman! Robin may be Batman’s partner, but some adventures belong entirely to him. As Dick Grayson continues to grow into a hero in his own right, he takes on dangerous criminals, mysterious conspiracies, supernatural threats, and globe-spanning adventures that test his courage, intelligence, and leadership. Whether working alone, joining forces with Batgirl, or teaming with heroes from across the DC Universe, Robin proves that he is more than a sidekick—he is a hero capable of carrying the spotlight himself. From college campuses and traveling carnivals to hidden criminal organizations and extraordinary mysteries, these stories showcase the variety and excitement that defined Robin during the late Bronze Age. Along the way, Dick develops friendships, faces personal challenges, and gains the confidence that will help shape his future as one of DC’s most enduring heroes. Together, these stories capture the moment Dick Grayson begins to feel like a hero with his own world, his own instincts, and his own future beyond Batman. Collects stories from Secret Origins #50; Batman #333-334, #337-339, and #341-343; Detective Comics #481-495; DC Comics Presents #58; and The Batman Family #4, #6-9, and #11-20. Paperback $39.99 On sale May 4, 2027 | 544 Pages — Buncha thoughts: — This is prime, Grade-A Robin stuff. So many of these stories — the Joker’s Daughter saga, the battle vs. Raven (a different one), his costume-tryout tale — these are foundational stories in my life. I’m absolutely over the moon for this. Viva New Carthage! — Between this and DC Finest: Robin — The Origin of Robin, you get almost everything that made Dick Grayson Robin such a great solo character...
It’s NBA Finals time! Fred Van Lente takes you inside a legendary Bronze Age basketball showdown…
