Elseworlds. Writer/artist John Byrne gives "World's Finest" team a whole new meaning in this compelling Prestige Elseworlds miniseries! In the Golden Age, the arrival of Superman and the debut of the Batman begin to have a radical effect on the world around them. In the first two chapters, vigilantes Superman and Batman battle the Ultra-Humanite's runaway robot at the 1939 Metropolis World's Fair, and have a showdown with Luthor and the Joker in 1949, each rendered in an homage to the style that dominated the comics of those years.
Written, drawn and cover by John Byrne.
FC, 48 pg. Prestige Format. Cover price $4.95.
Collects Superman and Batman: Generations I (1999) #1-4.
Collects Superman and Batman: Generations II (2001) #1-4.Story and Art by John Byrne.In this century spanning tale, we witness the villains and circumstances that bring the world's two greatest heroes, Batman and Superman together throughout the years. And in these battles, these polar opposite heroes are not only defined but also portrayed as they were actually depicted by writers and artists throughout the different decades. From their first meeting to the their confrontations with the Joker, Lex Luthor, and Mxyzptlk, their personal relationship continually evolves from best friends to bitter partners and finally respected peers.Softcover, 192 pages, full color. Cover price $17.95.
WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY JOHN BYRNE; COVER BY BYRNE. ELSEWORLDS. Re-enter the world of SUPERMAN & BATMAN: GENERATIONS in this thrilling new miniseries!
The lives of Superman and Batman are just part of the rich tapestry writer/artist John Byrne explores in this sequel to the first GENERATIONS epic, as landmark moments in the careers of Wonder Woman, Green Lantern and the entire Justice Society of America unfold. For more information, see the feature article.
Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. (1 OF 4) Cover price $5.95.
WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY JOHN BYRNE; COVER BY BYRNE ELSEWORLDS. In stores November 28. The centuries-spanning sequel concludes!
In 2008, an unexpected villain is reborn ? but can even Green Lantern, Knightwing, Cyborg, and a new Flash stop him without help from either of the World's Finest Heroes? Then, a leap to 2019 includes a look back at the year 1920, as Jonathan Kent and the young Superboy irrevocably change the destiny of the Wayne family, sowing the seeds for a truly timeless friendship.
Prestige Format. (STAR10803D) FC, 48 PG. (4 OF 4) $5.95 Cover price $5.95.
"The Origin of Superman" by Karl Kesel (writer & inker) & Mike Parobeck (penciller); "Secret Origin of the Batman" by Kelley Puckett (writer), Mike Parobeck (penciller) & Rick Burchett (inker); article on card collecting; 'The Hero File' spotlights Wonder Woman and features illustrations by Kevin Nowlan based on a design by Eric Shanower; Robin instructs the Huntress in the martial arts in a 1-pager by Dennis O'Neil and Marifran O'Neil (writers) & Parobeck/Burchett (artists); interview with the late, great Superman written by Jay Maeder & Roger Stern; interview with Mike Carlin on Superman. Foldout cover (and bound centerfold) by Ty Templeton features Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Green Lantern, Hawkman, Robin, Blue Beetle's Bug, Power Girl, Shazam! (Captain Marvel), Anarky, Eclipso, the Joker, Penguin, Lex Luthor II, Captain Cold, Catwoman, Dr. Sivana, Cheetah, Star Sapphire, Trickster, Goldface, Mister Mxyzptlk.
Cover price $2.95.
#1-6
Written by Kevin VanHook Art and cover by Tom Mandrake
A man is killed by a mysterious creature - his body drained of blood. A woman is savagely attacked by a ferocious beast - her jugular ripped out. Bat wings flutter across the moon and the howl of a wolf echoes through the streets, for the creatures of the night have risen from the grave, and humanity's only salvation is the combined might of The Last Son of Krypton and The Dark Knight Detective. Blood will run red when Superman and Batman face off against vampires and werewolves for the fate of the entire DCU!
32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Cover price $2.99.
1st printing. Collects Superman and the Authority (2021 DC) #1-4.Written by Grant Morrison. Art by Mikel Janin, Travel Foreman, Evan Cagle, and Fico Ossio. Cover by Mikel Janin.A new Authority for a new era!Sometimes even Superman needs to enlist help. Sometimes tasks require methods and heroes unfit even for the Justice League. So Clark Kent seeks out Manchester Black, the most dastardly of rogues, to form an all-new Authority tasked with taking care of some business on the sly. But can the Man of Steel hold together and inspire a team of rogues to become the heroes he needs?Hardcover, 136 pages, full color.Cover price $24.99.
WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY MICHAEL TURNER
The penultimate chapter of the thrilling 6-part story "The Supergirl from Krypton!" (5 of 6). Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman have traveled to Apokolips to rescue Kara Zor-El. But has she gone to the Darkseid? For more information, see the feature article.
FC, 32 PG. $2.95 Cover price $2.95.
Written by Jeph Loeb Art and cover by Carlos Pacheco & Jesus Merino.
The senses-shattering conclusion of "Absolute Power" by fan-favorites Jeph Loeb, Carlos Pacheco and Jesus Merino! Superman and Batman confront the super-villains who have ripped apart time and fight to restore balance to the universe. But what will be the ultimate cost to The Man of Steel and The Dark Knight?
32 pg, FC, $2.95 US Cover price $2.95.
Written by Jeph Loeb Art and cover by Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines.
The original superstar team of Jeph Loeb and Ed McGuinness return for what's sure to be the most talked-about story of the year! This issue kicks off the stunning 6-part "With a Vengeance," as Superman and Batman confront The Maximums! Can the World's Finest pair take on a squad of revenge-seeking Super-Heroes who are on the hunt for the murderer of one of their teammates? Things are sure to heat up fast, because the two people at the top of their suspect list are Batman and Superman! For a signed edition, see the Dynamic Forces section of Previews.
32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Cover price $2.99.
Written by Jeph Loeb Art and cover by Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines.
The creative team-supreme writer Jeph Loeb and artists Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines ratchet up the intensity in Part 3 of the 6-part "With a Vengeance!" After revealing the mysterious puppet master who has sent the Maximums after Superman and Batman, the World's Finest heroes make a daring escape! But they'll never escape alive when they come face to face with...themselves? It can't get more lethal than when they travel "All Across the Universes!" Minus...not introducing the startling Bizarro and Batzarro! Retailers please note: This issue is resolicited. All previous orders are cancelled.
32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Cover price $2.99.
Written by Jeph Loeb Art and cover by Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines.
Get ready for more pulse-pounding thrills from the original World's Finest creators - Jeph Loeb, Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines - in part 4 of the 6-part 'With a Vengeance,' guest-starring Supergirl! Superman and Batman may have escaped the Maximums, but that doesn't stop those vengeance-seeking superheroes from starting a full-scale invasion of Earth - with everyone who's ever been a Maximum! And somehow this is all tied to Darkseid's fate and the most unexpected death you'll see this year!
Cover price $2.99.
First Printing. Written by Jeph Loeb Art and cover by Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines.
The original team supreme of Jeph Loeb, Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines presents 'The End'! 'With a Vengeance' comes to its shattering conclusion, where villains are revealed and answers to questions that go back to Issue #1 are laid bare. It's Superman and Batman versus Darkseid and Lex Luthor - while the mysterious puppet master plays them all. Talk about a crisis!
Cover price $2.99.
Written by Mark Verheiden. Art by Kevin Maguire. Cover by Ethan Van Sciver.
New writer Mark Verheiden makes his debut with a story that spotlights Power Girl and Huntress, featuring art by Kevin Maguire and a cover by GREEN LANTERN's Ethan Van Sciver! Can an all-different World's Finest team save Superman and Batman as an old villain commits his final act of revenge? Get ready for a thrill-ride full of unexpected twists!
Cover price $2.99.
Written by Mark Verheiden Art and cover by Ethan Van Sciver The Martian Manhunter attacks Batman!
Parasite and Titano return! And Superman's allegiance will be tested as writer Mark Verheiden and Ethan Van Sciver begin an epic 5-part arc involving many of the DCU's alien heroes, including members of the Green Lantern Corps!
Cover price $2.99.
Written by Mark Verheiden Art and cover by Ethan Van Sciver
In Part 2 of 'The Enemies Among Us,' Hal Jordan goes mad just as space villains that once plagued the Green Lantern are attacking Earth. Superman and Batman look to the rest of the Corps for help, and instead find Kilowog gone rogue!
Cover price $2.99.
Kryptonite: Part 1 of 6 - Written by Michael Green Art and cover by Shane Davis & Matt Banning
The Search for Kryptonite begins as Michael Green and superstar artist Shane Davis begin a 6-part saga in which the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight undertake the impossible task of recovering all the Kryptonite on Earth!
Cover price $2.99.
Written by Joe Kelly Art and Ed McGuinness, Ryan Ottley and Dexter Vines Cover by McGuinness & Vines
Don't miss the slam-bang first-ever SUPERMAN/BATMAN ANNUAL, written by Joe Kelly (JLA, SUPERGIRL) with art by the superstar team of Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines (SUPERMAN/BATMAN) and rising star Ryan Ottley (Invincible)! How did Superman and Batman discover each other's secret identities? Why was Deathstroke after Bruce Wayne on one of his earliest assignments? How do Ultraman and Owlman fit into this? And why are they all on a cruise into the Bermuda Triangle? The answers will shock and amaze in this far-out reimagining of one of the first meetings between the Man of Steel and the Caped Crusader!
48 pg, FC, $3.99 US Cover price $3.99.
WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS, JEREMY JOHNS, JEPH LOEB, AND MARK WAID; ART BY IVAN REIS, TIM SALE, ED MCGUINNESS, SCOTT MCDANIEL, MARC CAMPOS, AND PASCUAL FERRY; COVER BY MCGUINNESS
Discover the secrets of DC's heaviest hitters in an explosive special tied directly into their new ongoing series' first storyline! In a lead story by Geoff Johns, Ivan Reis and Marc Campos, an unexpected champion plays a decisive role in the super-powered war on terror ? but how will the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight respond to him? Plus: a surprising look at Luthor as "man of the people" written by Mark Waid; another thrilling take from the creators of SUPERMAN FOR ALL SEASONS, Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale; and profiles of the SUPERMAN/BATMAN cast by Ed McGuinness, Scott McDaniel, and Pascual Ferry!
FC, 48 PG. $4.95 Cover price $4.95.
In this issue, witness Superman's fateful first encounter with The Forever People and Darkseid! When Beautiful Dreamer goes missing, the Forever People take their search to Earth, only to find The Man of Steel!
Cover price $2.99.
WRITTEN BY DAN JURGENS; ART AND COVER BY JURGENS AND BILL SIENKIEWICZ
Ty Duffy, a new reporter for the Daily Planet, is assigned to do a story on the anniversary of Superman's death. Duffy starts by interviewing those who suffered through Doomsday's rampage, beginning with some members of the JLA: Booster Gold & Blue Beetle! Meanwhile, the Man of Steel himself is investigating some random accidents that may not be so random after all? And they seem to be happening along the same path that led Doomsday to Metropolis...
Elseworlds. In the aftermath of a nuclear holocaust, the human population of Earth has been destroyed. All that is left are deadly, mutated animals...and a few scattered members of Earth's super-hero community, left powerless in the war's aftermath. Among them...the hero once known as Superman. Superman's efforts to survive in this brave new world unfold in Superman: Distant Fires! This thrilling one-shot follows the Last Son of Krypton--and such heroes as Wonder Woman, the Flash and Captain Marvel--as the harsh realities of a fearsome future turn friend against friend. As the heroes begin to regain their fantastic abilities, will they master the world they once failed to save? Or will they break under the despair of their situation, taking the planet with them when they fall?
Script by Howard Chaykin. Art and cover by Gil Kane and Kevin Nowlan.
FC, 64 pg. Prestige Format. Cover price $5.95.
