Absolute Dc [Hardcover]

Darwyn Cooke (Author)

Book Description

Series: Absolute Dc | Publication Date: August 28, 2009

One of the most highly acclaimed series of the decade returns in a jaw-droppingly beautiful Absolute format! The 1960s: 'mystery men' are no longer trusted by the public; Superman and Wonder Woman fight a bitter war in Vietnam; a lone vigilante stalks the South, fighting racists; and, a test pilot named Hal Jordan prepares for an incredible mission. But beneath the Earth, the Center is rising, a living island of unbelievable power. Can the disparate heroes both old and new put aside their differences to work for a common good? Darwyn Cooke's Eisner award-winning series is re-presented here in a single oversized volume, with script, sketches and more. This title is a must-have for every comic fan!

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About the Author

Darwyn Cooke is best known for his revision of Catwoman in such graphic novels as The Dark End of the Street and Selina's Big Score, and his work on Batman: Ego. He has also had an illustrious career in animation including three years on The Batman/Superman Adventures and designing the main title for Batman Beyond.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 462 pages
• Publisher: Titan (August 28, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 184856399X
• ISBN-13: 978-1848563995
• Product Dimensions: 13 x 8.6 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,049,937 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best JLA origin stories EVER, December 6, 2010

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Sebastian Frank Nye "speelbergo" (Salt lake City, Ut) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Absolute Dc (Hardcover)

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 league in its original historical context, but exploring the possible political implications of such, in the rapidly changing world of the 1960s. The characters in the book are rarely fleshed out this vividly and realistically. If you are unfamiliar with The Losers (crappy movie aside) Challengers of the Unknown, the Blackhawks, or even Martian Manhunter, you will remember AND love them by the time you are through with this book.

Now on to the Absolute edition:

Bigger is always better when it comes to comic art. The 13" pages are a joy and pleasure to flip through. The art pops like never before. The colors are incredible. The slipcase has a beautiful design and the hardcover itself recreates the covers of the collected forms with style. The pages are thick and sturdy and the built-in bookmark is handy. I love absolute editions. They are cherished keepsakes. Yes they are pricey, but that also makes them special. In a disposeable world, works like this stand out in a collection and hold a special place in the world of collected graphic art as well as printed media. Your bookshelf will thank you.

0 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolute DC: New Frontier, January 25, 2010

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Sean Dugan - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Absolute Dc (Hardcover)

Excellent art and illustration by Cooke. A definite buy for reading or collecting. A must have!!!