(W) Brian Michael Bendis & Various (A) Jim Cheung & Various (CA) Greg Capullo. Evil is winning! Lex Luthor and The Legion of Doom conspire with Cosmic Gods* bending mankind toward a dark destiny. Elsewhere* the scourge of Leviathan spreads unchecked* seizing power in every corner of the world. And all the while the Batman Who Laughs busies himself in the shadows* aligned with no one yet with sinister plans for all. The carnage starts here as the badguys take center stage in "The Year of the Villain*" the most treacherous event in DC Comics history. Some act with united goals* others with plans selfish and secret* every one of them on a monstrous collision course against Batman* Superman and the heroes of the DC Universe. And our heroes will fail us. Don't miss the start of "The Year of the Villain*" featuring the talents of writers Brian Michael Bendis* Scott Snyder and James Tynion IV* artists Jim Cheung* Alex Maleev and Francis Manapul and cover artist Greg Capullo all for just $0.25!