Batman enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the Arkham universe with the recent release of Batman: The Arkham Saga Omnibus. This comprehensive 1,648-page collection features iconic comic book stories from the acclaimed game series, available in hardcover for $107—a significant discount from its original $150 retail price. This new omnibus is currently the top-selling new release from DC Comics.
Fans have a limited window to enjoy this collection before diving into the virtual experience of Batman: Arkham Shadow, a Meta Quest 3 exclusive set to launch on October 22. This highly anticipated game will be bundled with the new Meta Quest 3S, which starts at $300 and releases on October 15.
Batman: The Arkham Saga Omnibus
With the remarkable success of Batman: Arkham Asylum in 2009, DC Comics quickly expanded the universe with additional content. The Arkham Saga Omnibus brings together key backstories, spanning from Batman’s early days in Batman: Arkham Origins to the gripping narratives of Batman: Arkham Knight Genesis. The collection features an array of stories, including:
- Batman: Arkham Asylum: The Road to Arkham
- Batman: Arkham City #1-5
- Batman: Arkham City: End Game #1
- Batman: Arkham Knight #1-12
- Batman: Arkham Knight Annual #1
- Batman: Arkham Knight: Batgirl & Harley Quinn #1
- Batman: Arkham Knight Genesis #1-6
- Batman: Arkham Knight: Robin Special #1
- Batman: Arkham Origins Special
- Batman: Arkham Unhinged
This omnibus includes popular mini-series and one-shots, showcasing the talent of many renowned creators. Notably, Batman: Arkham Unhinged was initially a digital-first series that is now a part of this collection. Additionally, the Arkham City series was illustrated by Carlos D’Anda, who contributed unique designs for Batman and his foes in the games.
For those looking to experience the games, Batman: Arkham Collection is available at a remarkable price of $7.49 through the end of the week, featuring Arkham Asylum, Arkham City, and Arkham Knight, although Arkham Origins is not included. This offers a fantastic opportunity to engage with these classics, along with their DLC and expansion content, while unlocking concept art and character models.
Upcoming Batman Graphic Novel Releases
Batman: The Arkham Saga is just one of several exciting graphic novels and omnibuses to be released in 2024 featuring the iconic character. Among the highlights is the Absolute Batman edition of Grant Morrison’s and Dave McKean’s Arkham Asylum, which released in August and is currently available at a discount. Additionally, Frank Miller’s The Dark Knight: The Master Race also received an Absolute Batman edition this month.
DC Comics is also reissuing classic stories under the new DC Finest series, with Batman Year One & Two set to be released on November 5 in a nearly 600-page paperback for $40.
Stay updated on the latest Batman graphic novels, omnibuses, and upcoming editions of legendary stories as they continue to roll out at discounted prices.