ABSOLUTE DC: THE NEW FRONTIER HC Written by Darwyn Cooke Art and cover by Cooke Writer/illustrator Darwyn Cooke's critically acclaimed masterpiece DC: THE NEW FRONTIER is celebrated in this oversized Absolute edition featuring new story pages, detailed annotations, alternate sequences and an extensive gallery of sketches, pinups, action figure art and much more! In the 1950s, Cold War paranoia outlawed the Mystery Men of the Golden Age. Stalwarts such as Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman continued to fight for truth and justice, but as the world hurtled toward an uncertain future, it would take a new breed of hero to define the American Way. DC: THE NEW FRONTIER takes readers on an epic journey from the end of the Golden Age of heroes to the beginnings of the legendary Justice League of America. Darwyn Cooke's most ambitious project yet features the stunning color art of Dave Stewart, an introduction by DC's President & Publisher Paul Levitz, and an afterword by Cooke. Advance-solicited; on sale October 4 - 464 pg, FC, $75.00 US
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Cooke's affectionate reinterpretation of DC's early-1960s superheroes gets the Absolute treatment, slipcase and all. The large scale shows off Cooke's dynamic, neotraditionalist artwork to spectacular advantage, particularly the "widescreen" horizontal panels that echo the era's prevailing cinematic format, and it emphasizes the ambitious tale's epic sweep. The deluxe edition includes news-story pages, annotations, rare promotional art, and other extras. New Frontier might not have the high profile of other Absolute Edition selections, such as Neil Gaiman's Sandman and Frank Miller's Dark Knight, but it, too, deserves the elaborate presentation. Gordon Flagg
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22 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Darwyn Cooke is a great talent, and that talent is displayed powerfully in this, the "Absolute" version of New Frontier. If you are an Alex Toth, Jack Kirby, Joe Kubert (etc.) fan, I suspect you will love this book. And while I think the other reviewer on this book goes a bit over the top in his review, I can't blame him entirely because the book is just plain beautiful to look at and a pretty good read to boot. The story did not grip me as much as it might a more hard core DC fan, but it was still very readable, albeit a little choppy at times. And while a firm grasp of the DC Universe might be a plus, I don't think it is required. I bought this book as someone who loves Darwyn Cooke's art, and the book is well worth the price of admission just for that.
So well done Darwyn, here's to many more years of great art and story telling in the tradition of the masters you have dedicated this work to. The world of graphic story telling is a much brighter place because of your efforts!
So well done Darwyn, here's to many more years of great art and story telling in the tradition of the masters you have dedicated this work to. The world of graphic story telling is a much brighter place because of your efforts!
15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By Robert Frost
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Darwyn Cooke has a unique style of art that evokes a nostalgic feeling of the mid 20th century. His characters look like they walked out of 1945 and are a joy to look at.
Beyond that he has taken a novel take the Justice League of America (JLA) in a story that you'll probably want to settle into an arm chair with a glass of wine and a completely free afternoon.
I bought the story in its original comic book form but had to buy it again in this oversized edition with art closer to the actual drawn size.
Beyond that he has taken a novel take the Justice League of America (JLA) in a story that you'll probably want to settle into an arm chair with a glass of wine and a completely free afternoon.
I bought the story in its original comic book form but had to buy it again in this oversized edition with art closer to the actual drawn size.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Sebastian
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Darwyin Cook does what few artist/writers even attempt: Relish in the good old days of not only comic books, but sci-fi as well. Besides All-Star Superman, i find it hard to find retro-themed dc books, but this one doesn't disappoint. Cooke's style is clean and classic, but his characters are interesting and profound. The oversized edition is a must!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great way to learn about DC and American history
I love this book because it has a great plot with astonishing art It also help me understand the conflics and situations that plague America in the fifties that I wasn`t familiar... Read more
Published 9 days ago by Eugenia Monserrat Pinzón Balam
3.0 out of 5 stars
An Unattractive Frontier
It's pretty established that both DC's Absolute Editions and Darwyn Cooke's art is truly beautiful so without being redundant, here is just another take on the "New Frontier"... Read more
Published 10 months ago by BK
5.0 out of 5 stars
Bought it, read it, loved it.
I don't think I can say anything new about this book (nor do I have to).
It's a great comic book with great art.
An amazing book to own.
It's a great comic book with great art.
An amazing book to own.
Published 16 months ago by timpu.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Absolute DC: The New Frontier from Amazon.com
Came as described in a timely manner. Was very pleased at the way it looked from the outside. Because this was ordered to be given as a Christmas gift, I did not open it to see the... Read more
Published 18 months ago by TNmama
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the best JLA origin stories EVER
This book is amazing. Let's talk about the comic first:
The story is told from multiple points of view and does an incredible job by setting the origin of the justice... Read more
The story is told from multiple points of view and does an incredible job by setting the origin of the justice... Read more
Published on December 6, 2010 by Sebastian
5.0 out of 5 stars
Absolute DC: New Frontier
Excellent art and illustration by Cooke. A definite buy for reading or collecting. A must have!!!
Published on January 25, 2010 by Sean Dugan
3.0 out of 5 stars
Really WANTED to love it, but still haven't finished it.
I love the concept, the execution and most of all: the hardcover presentation!
But some people are D.C. people. And some are Marvel People. Read more
But some people are D.C. people. And some are Marvel People. Read more
Published on February 6, 2008 by Mark Douglas
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Absolute
This is my favorite of the Absoltues to date. I loved all the extras. It is apparent that DC really took there time putting this one together.
Published on January 15, 2008 by Greg11
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Book, but watch out for Damaged Product.
The New Frontier is amazing. But Amazon sent me a damaged copy and tried to tell me it was damaged in shipping. The return address was from the AMAZON RETURN CENTER. Read more
Published on January 12, 2008 by E. Anderson
4.0 out of 5 stars
Classic
Cook manages to bring together all the DC mythologies into a seamless and stylish whole, while avoiding any crude reworking of the established legends. Read more
Published on October 14, 2007 by Simon Fraser
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