"Thorion and the New Asgods!" Story by Keith Giffen. Art by John Romita, Jr.
In order to save two universes, the young hero known as Access was forced to use the power of Amalgam (see Marvel versus DC (1996) #3). In this issue, Thor, the mighty Norse god of thunder, and the Asgardians are merged with Orion and the New Gods. Can Thorion and his fellow Asgods prevent Ragnarok, the end of days? Not if L'ok Desaad (Loki/Desaad) and the power of his Mother Cube (Mother Box/Cosmic Cube) have anything to say about it.
Cover price $1.95.
"In the Beginning..." Published after Krypton Chronicles (which gave Superman's back story), Untold Legend of Batman fills in missing bits and pieces of the Caped Crusader's crime fighting career. This first issue recaps Batman's origin and finds the character puzzling over a package containing remnants of a bat costume worn by Thomas Wayne.
Script by Len Wein, pencils by John Byrne, inks by Jim Aparo, cover by José Luis Garcia-Lopez.
"With Friends like These..." This issue recaps the origins of Robin and Alfred. Meanwhile, Batman continues in his quest to find the person responsible for destroying his father's bat costume.
Script by Len Wein, pencils by and inks by Jim Aparo, cover by José Luis Garcia-Lopez and Dick Giordano.
Wisdom from the Batcave analyzes the life philosophy that emerges from Batman comic books. In 18 entertaining chapters, the Batman's example is used to teach profound truths. Focusing on relationships with self, others, and the larger community, the comic panels and Batman-family characters are utilized to illustrate how to live a better life.
Softcover, 112 pgs.
"Doomed!" Story by Karl and Barbara Kesel. Art by Roger Cruz and Jon Holdredge.
In order to save two universes, the young hero known as Access was forced to use the power of Amalgam (see Marvel versus DC (1996) #3). In this issue, members of the X-Men, X-Force, Doom Patrol, and Teen Titans are merged to create Shatterstarfire (Starfire/Shatter Star), Niles Cable (Cable/Professor Niles), Beastling (Beast/Changeling), Ferro Man (Colossus/Robotman), and others. The team-up gears up to face their fiercest adversary ever, Doctor Doomsday (Doomsday/Doctor Doom).
Cover price $1.95.
