DC FINEST

Written by JACK MILLER, OTTO BINDER, ROBERT BERNSTEIN, and others Art by RAMONA FRADON, NICK CARDY, and others Cover by NICK CARDY
Marking Aquaman’s early Silver Age appearances, this volume is the perfect starting point for fans of Arthur Curry’s retconned continuity that established him as the ruler of Atlantis and expanded his supporting cast to include Aqualad, Mera, Topo the octopus, and more. Featuring art by Ramona Fradon and Nick Cardy, The King of Atlantis collects stories from Adventure Comics #229-280, #282, and #284: Action Comics #272; Detective Comics #293-300; World’s Finest Comics #125; Showcase #30-33; Superman’s Girl Friend Lois Lane #12; and Aquaman #1-3. 624 PGS.

Written by KELLEY PUCKETT, CHUCK DIXON, SCOTT PETERSON, and JOE KELLY Art by DAMION SCOTT, ROBERT CAMPANELLA, and more Cover by TIM SALE
Cassandra Cain was raised by her father to be the ultimate assassin. But after impressing Batman during the events of No Man’s Land with her heroic deeds, Cassandra was given a new purpose: to be Gotham City’s newest protector bearing the mantle of Batgirl. As Gotham’s silent knight, Cass con-stantly struggles to reconcile her violent upbringing with her new role as a member of the Bat-Family. Will she live up to her predecessor’s honored legacy? Find out in DC Finest: Batgirl: Nobody Dies Tonight, collecting Batgirl #8-27 and Superboy #85. 552 PGS.

Written by SAM HAMM, CHRISTOPHER PRIEST, ALAN GRANT, and others Art by DENYS COWAN, JIM APARO, EDUARDO BARRETO, and others Cover by DENYS COWAN
Escape into the cerebral Batman thriller that uncovered Bruce Wayne’s buried past, crafted by the screenwriter of the 1989 Batman film. Also featuring the story of a serial killer murdering those who dare dress up like Batman, along with the origins of Poison Ivy and Man-Bat! Collects Batman #430-435, Batman Annual #13, Detective Comics #596-603, Detective Comics Annual #2, and a story from Secret Origins #36 and #39. 576 PGS.

Written by BILL FINGER Art by BOB KANE, SHELDON MOLDOFF, JERRY ROBINSON, and others Cover by BOB KANE
To most people, Bruce Wayne is just another wealthy socialite with too much time and money on his hands. But little does anyone suspect that the tragic murder of his parents inspired him to dedicate his life to honing his mind and body so that one day he could avenge their deaths. Knowing that criminals are a superstitious and cowardly lot, Bruce patrols Gotham’s rooftops as a justice-seeking creature of the night known as the Batman! This DC Finest volume collects Batman’s introduction in “The Case of the Chemical Syndicate,” plus other early appearances from Detective Comics #27-52, Batman #1-5, and World’s Best Comics #1 featuring Robin the Boy Wonder, Catwoman, and the Clown Prince of Crime: The Joker! 616 PGS.

Written by JIM STARLIN, ALAN GRANT, JOHN WAGNER, and others Art by JIM APARO, BERNIE WRIGHTSON, M.D. BRIGHT, and others Cover by JIM APARO
Two of the most controversial Batman stories—“The Cult” and “A Death in the Family”— are featured together for the first time in this DC Finest volume that showcases the Caped Crusader’s lowest moments of despair as he is pushed to his mental limits. Collects Batman #423-429, Batman Annual #12, Detective Comics #590-595, and Detective Comics Annual #1, plus the miniseries Batman: The Cult #1-4 illustrated by Bernie Wrightson. 640 PGS.

Written by DOUG MOENCH and ROY THOMAS Art by TOM MANDRAKE, GENE COLAN, PAUL GULACY, and more
Dive into one of the most celebrated periods in Batman history from award-winning writer Doug Moench (Moon Knight, Deathlok) in this DC Finest volume collecting stories taking place during the game-changing Crisis on Infinite Earths event. As red skies loom above, Batman and Robin must clear Catwoman from being accused of murder. Plus: Two-Face returns! Collects Batman #388-400, Batman Annual #10, Detective Comics #554-567, and Secret Origins #6. 656 PGS.

Written by JOE GILL, STEVE DITKO, D.C. GLANZMAN, and BENJAMIN SMITH Art by BILL FRACCIO, TONY TALLARICO, STEVE DITKO, and DAN REED Cover by BILL FRACCIO and DICK GIORDANO
When archeologist Dan Garrett discovers a mystical scarab in an Egyptian tomb, he is granted super-human abilities and becomes the first Blue Beetle! Later, inventor Ted Kord uses his genius intellect to become a more gadget-based version of the Blue Beetle who continues to crusade for justice. This volume collects never-before-reprinted Charlton Blue Beetle stories, including the Dan Garrett-era issues from Blue Beetle (1964) #1-5 and Blue Beetle (1965) #50-54, plus the early Ted Kord stories from Captain Atom #83-86, Blue Beetle (1967) #1-5, and Charlton Bullseye #1. 368 PGS.

Written by MINDY NEWELL, JO DUFFY, PETER MILLIGAN, and more Art by JIM BALENT, J.J. BIRCH, TOM GRINDBERG, and more Cover by JIM BALENT
Following in the footsteps of Batman: Year One, witness the birth of a legend with the first solo Catwoman stories ever told and the beginning of the ongoing series that would define the character forever. Collects Catwoman (vol. 1) #1-4, Catwoman (vol. 2) #1-12, Catwoman Annual #1, Batman/Catwoman: Defiant #1, and stories from Action Comics Weekly #611-614 and Showcase ’93 #1-4. 600 PGS.

Written by CHUCK DIXON, ALAN GRANT, and others Art by JIM BALENT and others Cover by JIM BALENT
Breakouts! Heists! Burglaries! Kidnappings! Catwoman must claw her way out of the deadliest capers and prove once more why she is best at what she does. Facing the likes of Batman, Gorilla Grodd, Robin, Catman, Nazis, princes, and more…she’s in for the adventures of a lifetime. Collects Catwoman #0, #13-32; Catwoman Annual #2; Batman: Shadow of the Bat #43-44; and a story from Showcase ’95 #4, including many never-before collected tales! 624 PGS.

Written by MARV WOLFMAN, ROY THOMAS, DOUG MOENCH, and others Art by GEORGE PÉREZ, GENE COLAN, TOM MANDRAKE, and more Cover by GEORGE PÉREZ
As red skies set across the infinite Earths, worlds will live and worlds will die…and nothing will ever be the same. Collecting DC Comics Presents #78, Crisis on Infinite Earths #1-4, All-Star Squadron #50-52, The Fury of Firestorm #41, Infinity, Inc. #18-19, Detective Comics #555-558, Green Lantern #194, Justice League of America #244, Batman #389-391, The Losers Special #1, Wonder Woman #327, and pages from Swamp Thing #39. 560 PGS.

Written by ARNOLD DRAKE and JACK MILLER Art by NEAL ADAMS, CARMINE INFANTINO, JACK KIRBY, and others Cover by NEAL ADAMS
Boston Brand was the world’s greatest acrobat until an assassin’s bullet cut his act—and his life—short. However, instead of passing over to the afterlife, Boston was given the chance by the goddess Rama Kushna to remain on Earth and catch his killer. He now exists as a literal dead man, destined to roam the world until his killer is caught! Collects Strange Adventures #205-216; The Brave and the Bold #79, #86, #104, and #133; Challengers of the Unknown #74; Justice League of America #94; The Forever People #9-10; World’s Finest Comics #223 and #227; The Phantom Stranger #33 and #39-41; The Superman Family #183; and Aquaman #50-52. 576 PGS.

Written by JACK KIRBY, LEN WEIN, BOB ROZAKIS, and others Art by JACK KIRBY, STEVE DITKO, MICHAEL GOLDEN, and others Cover by JACK KIRBY
Jason Blood may seem to be a modern-day man with an unusual interest in demonology and the occult. But the truth is that Jason is in fact centuries old, and during the fall of Camelot, the wizard Merlin bound a powerful demon to Jason’s soul. Now, whenever evil steps forth from the shadows, he need only say: “Gone! Gone! The form of man! Rise the demon, Etrigan!” DC Finest: The Demon: Birth of the Demon collects stories published between 1972 and 1981 and includes The Demon #1-16, written and drawn by Jack King Kirby, plus The Batman Family #17, The Brave and the Bold #109 and #137, Detective Comics #482-485, and Wonder Woman #280-282. 536 PGS.

Written by ARNOLD DRAKE and PAUL KUPPERBERG Art by BRUNO PREMIANI, JOE STATON, and ARVELL JONES Cover by BRUNO PREMIANI
Lauded as one of the greatest series of its time, witness the historic ending to Arnold Drake and Bruno Premiani’s landmark Doom Patrol saga, one of the only series to give readers a definitive finale (and the actual deaths of its heroes)! Then, a decade later, one survivor of the original Doom Patrol remains…and from the ashes of the old, an all-new, all-different Doom Patrol will rise. Collects The Doom Patrol #103-121, Showcase #94-96, and stories from Superman Family #191-193. 576 PGS.

Written by ROBERT KANIGHER, CARY BATES, and others Art by IRV NOVICK, DICK GIORDANO, and others
Barry Allen races toward his landmark 200th issue and beyond in this volume of Flash adventures from the early to mid-’70s. This collection also features the first issue written by Cary Bates, who would continue to be one of the Flash’s longest-serving scribes. In this collection, Iris West’s mysterious true origin is finally revealed, and Abra Kadabra sends Barry on one of his most bizarre adventures yet. Plus, the return of Captain Boomerang, the Trickster, Mirror Master, the Turtle, and more! Collects stories from The Flash #197-229, The Brave and the Bold #99, and a two-part crossover with the Man of Steel in World’s Finest Comics #198-199. 672 PGS.

Written by ROBERT KANIGHER, GARDNER FOX, and JOHN BROOME Art by CARMINE INFANTINO, JOE KUBERT, FRANK GIACOIA, and more Cover by CARMINE INFANTINO and JOE KUBERT
His name is Barry Allen and he is the Fastest Man Alive—the Flash! This volume contains stories from September 1956 to September 1961, featuring Barry’s origin and the monumental meeting of Barry and Jay Garrick in “Flash of Two Worlds.” Collects Showcase #4, #8, and #13-14, and The Flash #105-123. 632 PGS.

Written by JACK KIRBY and others Art by JACK KIRBY and others Cover by JACK KIRBY
Lauded as one of the greatest sagas of comics history, witness the historic beginning of Jack Kirby’s New Gods and beyond! Spanning galaxies—from the streets of Metropolis to the far-flung twin worlds of New Genesis and Apokolips— the world-conquering Darkseid adventures across Earth for the deadly Anti-Life Equation. Collecting New Gods #1-3, Forever People #1-4, Mister Miracle #1-4, Superman’s Pal, Jimmy Olsen #133-143, Superman’s Girl Friend, Lois Lane #111, #115, and pages from Superman #233 and Superman’s Girl Friend, Lois Lane #114. 560 PGS.

Written by MIKE GRELL and DENNIS O’NEIL Art by MIKE GRELL, ED HANNIGAN, DENYS COWAN, KLAUS JANSON, and others Cover by MIKE GRELL
In Mike Grell’s stunning reinvention of the Green Arrow mythos, Oliver Queen has hung up his bow and quiver to settle down for a peaceful life with Dinah Lance. But when trouble comes calling, he is once again forced to become the Emerald Archer. This DC Finest volume collects Green Arrow: The Longbow Hunters #1-3 plus Grell’s continuing series in the pages of Green Arrow #1-8, Green Arrow Annual #1, Detective Comics Annual #1, The Question #17-18, and The Question Annual #1 from August 1987 to October 1988. 544 PGS.

Written by JOHN BROOME, GARDNER FOX, and BOB HANEY Art by GIL KANE, CARMINE INFANTINO, RAMONA FRADON, and more Cover by GIL KANE and MURPHY ANDERSON
Journey back to the Silver Age with Green Lantern Hal Jordan as he faces a multitude of foes such as Star Sapphire, Doctor Light, the Time Commander, Sinestro, and more, all of whom will test the limits of his willpower. Featuring works from revered comics writers and artists such as John Broome, Gardner Fox, and Gil Kane, this volume collects classic stories from Green Lantern #19-39, The Flash #143, and The Brave and the Bold #59. 600 PGS.

Written by DENNIS O’NEIL, JOHN BROOME, and GARDNER FOX Art by NEAL ADAMS, GIL KANE, and others Cover by NEAL ADAMS
One of the greatest eras of Green Lantern comics begins in this DC Finest collection marking the handoff from the classic Gardner Fox/John Broome era to Dennis O’Neil and Neal Adams’s groundbreaking reinvention of the series that paired Hal Jordan with Oliver Queen—a.k.a. Green Arrow. Collects Green Lantern stories published between July 1968 and March 1971 from the pages of Green Lantern #62-82, The Flash #191, and World’s Finest Comics #201. 560 PGS.

Written by MIKE GRELL, DENNIS O’NEIL, and SHARON WRIGHT Art by ED HANNIGAN, DAN JURGENS, and RANDY DuBURKE Cover by ED HANNIGAN and DICK GIORDANO
The CIA is blackmailing Oliver Queen, forcing him into a mission to find the mysterious archer Shado—but she finds him first! With her origins revealed and the true intentions of the U.S. government made clear, a hunt for the yakuza and a double cross planned for those forcing Ollie’s hand will end in a bloody team-up that will change the course of his and Black Canary’s lives forever! Collects Green Arrow (vol. 2) #9-20, The Question Annual #2, Green Arrow Annual #2, Secret Origins #38, and the never-before-collected Black Canary tales from Action Comics Weekly #609-616 and #624-635. 632 PGS.

Written by JOHN BROOME and GARDNER FOX Art by GIL KANE, SID GREENE, and others Cover by GIL KANE and SID GREENE
Rediscover Guy Gardner’s Silver Age comics origin before he became the brash, outspoken, bowl-cut-adorned hero from the Justice League International years in a “what might have been” story depicting him as Abin Sur’s immediate replacement. Also included in this volume are tales revealing the origin of the Guardians of Oa, Hal’s continuing battles against enemies such as Star Sapphire, and team-ups with the Flash and the Green Lantern of Earth-2, Alan Scott. Collects Green Lantern #40-61, The Brave and the Bold #69, Detective Comics #350, and The Flash #168. 608 PGS.

Written by GARDNER FOX and BOB HANEY Art by JOE KUBERT, MURPHY ANDERSON, CARMINE INFANTINO, and more
After a decade-long hiatus starting at the end of the 1940s, Hawkman returned as a regular character in comics’ Silver Age. Under the guidance of writer Gardner Fox and legendary artists such as Joe Kubert and Murphy Anderson, Hawkman and his partner, Hawkgirl, dished out their own brand of winged justice against menaces such as the Matter Master and the Shadow Thief. This volume collects the classic Silver Age stories from The Brave and the Bold #34-36, #42-44, and #51; Hawkman #1-11; Mystery in Space #87-90; and The Atom #7. 584 PGS.

Written by PAUL DINI, KELLEY PUCKETT, KARL KESEL, and others Art by BRUCE TIMM, MIKE PAROBECK, TERRY DODSON, RACHEL DODSON, and others Cover by BRUCE TIMM
The Maid of Mischief stars in her very own DC Finest collection featuring her very first comics appearances in the pages of The Batman Adventures #12 and The Batman Adven-tures: Mad Love #1, plus her follow-up wacky escapades from Batman: Harley Quinn #1, Harley Quinn #1-8, Action Comics #765, Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #126, Azrael: Agent of the Bat #60, Batman #570 and #573-574, Batman: Shadow of the Bat #93, Detective Comics #737 and #740-741, Catwoman #82-84 and #89, and a story from Batman: Gotham Knights #14. 616 PGS.

Written by GERRY CONWAY, MARV WOLFMAN, LEN WEIN, and more Art by JERRY GRANDENETTI, BERNIE WRIGHTSON, ALEX TOTH, and more
Just in time for Halloween, DC Finest proudly presents the first horror genre anthology collection filled with creepy tales from May 1969 to April 1970. This volume boasts a who’s who of writers and artists, including Len Wein, Marv Wolfman, Gerry Conway, Bernie Wrightson, and Alex Toth, to name few, penning stories such as “Diary of a Madman,” “The Siren of Satan,” and “The Devil’s Doorway,” and is the perfect entry point for classic DC horror. Collects House of Secrets #81-85, House of Mystery #180-185, The Phantom Stranger #5, The Witching Hour #3-7, and The Unexpected #113-117. 560 PGS.

Written by DENNIS O’NEIL, BOB HANEY, ELLIOT S. MAGGIN, and others Art by NEAL ADAMS, IRV NOVICK, JIM APARO, and others Cover by NEAL ADAMS
After taking a cartoonish turn in the Silver Age, The Joker returned to his darker, more homicidal roots in the Bronze Age, staging capers that were twistedly humorous but still had lethal consequences. This collection showcases the Clown Prince of Crime back in deadly form against his archnemesis, Batman, in classic tales by Dennis O’Neil, Neal Adams, Steve Englehart, Marshall Rogers, Terry Austin, and more. Collects stories published between December 1969 and September 1981 from Batman #251, #260, #286, #291-294, and #321; The Brave and the Bold #111, #118, #129-130, and #141; Detective Comics #475-476 and #504; The Joker #1-10; Justice League of America #77; and backup tales from Wonder Woman #280-283. 552 PGS.

Written by GARDNER FOX and DENNIS O’NEIL Art by MIKE SEKOWSKY, DICK DILLIN, SID GREENE, and more Cover by MIKE SEKOWSKY and MURPHY ANDERSON
Superman. Batman. Wonder Woman. Aquaman. Green Lantern. The Flash. Martian Manhunter. Together, they are the Justice League of America, the World’s Mightiest Heroes! Join them and an ever-growing roster of heroes (plus unofficial member Snapper Carr) as they take on alien and supernatural menaces threatening the citizens of Earth-One and -Two when the bridge between both worlds gets blurred. Collects Justice League of America #45-72 from July 1966 to June 1969. 616 PGS.

Written by LEN WEIN, CARY BATES, MARTIN PASKO, and others Art by DICK DILLIN, FRANK McLAUGHLIN, and others Cover by NICK CARDY
In this volume, members of the JLA and JSA from Earth-2 are unexpectedly transported to Earth-X, where they must help that world’s heroes defeat a Nazi regime that won World War II. But it’s not all danger and doom, for amidst the chaos, the JLA finds time to save Christmas and attend an intergalactic wedding! Collects Justice League of America #103-132. 624 PGS.

Written by GARDNER FOX and JACK KIRBY Art by JACK BURNLEY, SHELDON MOLDOFF, JOE GALLAGHER, and others Cover by JOE GALLAGHER
Your favorite classic JSA characters return in this follow-up volume collecting their early exploits together from All-Star Comics #13-24. Join Hawkman, Doctor Mid-Nite, the Spectre, Starman, Johnny Thunder, Doctor Fate, the Atom, and the Sandman as they continue to defend the world from villainous Nazis, invaders from beyond, and super-villains such as the Psycho-Pirate, who uses emotions as weapons! It’s Golden Age adventure at its best! 608 PGS.

Written by GARDNER FOX Art by MIKE SEKOWSKY, MURPHY ANDERSON, and BERNARD SACHS Cover by MIKE SEKOWSKY and MURPHY ANDERSON
Relive the nostalgia of the ’60s, when the original iteration of the Justice League of America first teamed up to battle the menace of Starro the Conqueror! This successful debut earned the League their own self-titled series, which has been a mainstay of DC Comics publishing for over six decades. Collects The Brave and the Bold #28-30, Justice League of America #1-19, and Mystery in Space #75, published between 1960 and 1963. 624 PGS.

Written by GERRY CONWAY, J.M. DeMATTEIS, DAN MISHKIN, and others Art by LUKE McDONNELL, GEORGE TUSKA, BILL WRAY, and others Cover by JOSÉ LUIS GARCÍA-LÓPEZ
In the mid-1980s, the Justice League did one of their most radical lineup revamps ever by making offbeat heroes such as Zatanna, Vixen, Elongated Man, Vibe, Gypsy, and Steel mainstay members. Headquartered in Michigan, Justice League Detroit may not have had the name pedigree of previous iterations, but their adventures were no less exciting—and dangerous! This DC Finest volume collects the beginning of the Detroit Era issues from Justice League of America #241-261, Justice League of America Annual #3, and Infinity, Inc. #19. 584 PGS.

Written by GARDNER FOX Art by E.E. HIBBARD, SHELDON MOLDOFF, HAL SHARP, and more Cover by E.E. HIBBARD Discover the adventures of DC’s original superhero team, the Justice Society of America, in this DC Finest volume presenting their earliest tales from Winter 1940 to September 1942. Featuring classic Golden Age versions of the Flash, Hawkman, Green Lantern, the Atom, the Sandman, the Spectre, Doctor Fate, and more! Collects All-Star Comics #3-12. 632 PGS.

Written by JIM SHOOTER, E. NELSON BRIDWELL, CARY BATES, and more Art by WIN MORTIMER, GEORGE TUSKA, DAVE COCKRUM, and more Cover by NICK CARDY
This first collection starring the greatest heroes of the 30th century features long out-of-print tales from November 1968 to July 1974, such as “War of the Wraith-Mates," “The Fatal Five Who Twisted Time,” and “The Impossible Target,” pulled from the pages of Action Comics #378-387 and #389-392, Adventure Comics #374-380 and #403, and Superboy #172-173, #176, #183-184, #188, #190-191, #193, #195, and #197-203. 584 PGS.

Written by BOB HANEY and others Art by RAMONA FRADON, SAL TRAPANI, and others Cover by RAMONA FRADON
Adventurer Rex Mason would do anything for the right price! When he’s hired by his girlfriend’s evil millionaire father to steal the legendary Orb of Ra, his life is forever changed! Transformed by the ancient Egyptian artifact, Rex is reborn as Metamorpho. He can now transform his body into hundreds of different substances and shapes, but he’s gotta figure out how to save his love life first…maybe if he becomes a superhero? Collects stories from Brave and the Bold #57-58, #66, #68, #101; Metamorpho #1-17; and Justice League of America #42. 592 PGS.

Written by JOE GILL, PAUL KUPPERBERG, JOHN OSTRANDER, and more Art by PAT BOYETTE, DENYS COWAN, TOD SMITH, and more Cover by PAT BOYETTE
Christopher Smith is a peace envoy and diplomat whose entire life is dedicated to the elimination of war between men. In fact, he loves peace so much that he is willing to do anything to preserve it…including fighting for it. Christopher Smith is the Peacemaker! Discover the comics origin of the character from the hit show on Max in his very own DC Finest volume, collecting Peacemaker’s never-before-reprinted comics debut from The Fightin’ 5 #40-41, the five-issue miniseries from 1967, Peacemaker #1-4, and his cameos from the pages of Checkmate #16-26, #28, and #32-33, Suicide Squad #27-30, Vigilante #37-38 and #41-43, and Eclipso #11-13. 640 PGS.

Written by JACK COLE Art and Cover by JACK COLE
To all the world, Eel O’Brien is the toughest gangster afoot. But after a chemical spill grants him the ability to stretch his body into all manner of shapes and sizes, he decides to use his newfound powers to atone for his previous life of crime by becoming the costumed avenger Plastic Man! DC Finest: Plastic Man: The Origin of Plastic Man collects the original long-out-of-print Plastic Man stories published between August 1941 and July 1944 in Police Comics #1-36 and Plastic Man #1-2. 584 PGS.