DC Comics Absolute Editions set the standard for the highest quality, most in-depth presentation of classic graphic novels. Each oversized volume is presented in a slipcase and includes unique additional material making each Absolute Edition a cornerstone of any serious comic collection. The latest Absolute Collection is the classic KINGDOM COME, written by Mark Waid and illustrated by Alex Ross. This riveting story set in the future pits the old guard – Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and their peers – against a new, uncompromising generation of heroes in the final war to determine the fate of the planet. Published to tie-in with the 10th Anniversary of its original publication, ABSOLUTE KINGDOM COME is packaged in a beautifully designed slipcase that features an all-new painted image by Alex Ross, annotations of the entire series, rare art, promotional images, a gallery of DC Direct Kingdom Come products, a feature on the evolution of a story page and much more.
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Comic-book publishers have grown expert at collecting individual issues of a title as graphic novels and later re-releasing those collections with hitherto unpublished sequences, further artwork, and other "bonus" material to entice buffs to purchase the same book twice and thrice. DC Comics brings the game to a new level with the Absolute series of oversized, slipcased, hardcover volumes of landmark titles. Set 20 years into the future of the DC Universe, Kingdom Come (1996) saw old-school heroes like Superman and Wonder Woman confronting violent, irresponsible superhero newcomers who are as dangerous as the villains they oppose, while Batman led a third camp attempting to head off a disastrous superhuman war. The main attraction is Alex Ross' lush, ultrarealistic, painted artwork. Marking the story's tenth anniversary, its Absolute treatment includes excerpts from Ross' sketchbook and other artwork from trading cards, T-shirts, and other tie-in products. Gordon Flagg
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65 of 72 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
On the outside, this is a gorgeous volume, and it looks good on a bookshelf. However I don't recommend anyone be introduced to Kingdom Come this way. I don't know if its the enlarged pages or what, but the reproduction of Alex Ross's glorious art looks surprisingly grainy, with rather dull and degraded colors. It really looks like crap, and everyone I've shown this edition to agrees.
Kingdom Come is a great story, which is why this still gets four stars, but DC Comics get a huge middle finger for making the actual COMIC look so ugly on the page.
Buy the trade. It's about sixty bucks cheaper and looks much, much better.
Kingdom Come is a great story, which is why this still gets four stars, but DC Comics get a huge middle finger for making the actual COMIC look so ugly on the page.
Buy the trade. It's about sixty bucks cheaper and looks much, much better.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
When I read Kingdom Come for the first time, I had no idea what to expect. After reading it though ,I can tell you I was completely blown away. I had never seen Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman portrayed like this before. The themes in Kingdom Come are very dark and realistic. It is about the price of being a hero. When DC anounced they were releasing a special edition to commemorate the tenth anniversary, I was a bit skeptical at first. How much better could this storyline be? Let me tell you that this story line is just as compelling as the first time through. The beautiful artwork from the great Alex Ross is preserved in this over-sized edtiton along with a slipcase cover featuring new artwork from the master artist. There is so much supplementary material icluded that any hardcore fan will truly appreciate it. Kindom Come is an underrated story that derserves to stand up there with The Watchmen and The Dark Knight Returns as one of the greatest comic storylines of all time. It still resonates with the themes of today's society. This is a classic that no fan should miss.
14 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
If you have never read Kingdom Come then you will love this. If you have read Kingdom Come you will love this more. I have the original issues and read them twice. Then I bought the trade so I could get the extra twelve pages. Lost it, bought a new one, then found the old one. This Absolute Edition is like a DVD Special Edition with the "wide-screen" pages and tons of extra including transcripts, sketches, etc.
Originally intended to be future of the DC Universe it became an Elseworlds tale but is so driven into the DC Mythos because it reminds you of the Trinity which is Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman. Three completely different tactics (in any age) but the same underlying goal. Also it reminds the readers that Superman can be assumed to be a "god" but he does not believe that nor wishes it. But his "godness" is what forever will seperate him from humanity.
There is more to say but I don't want to ruin it. Save your money so you can buy the Absolute Edition.
Originally intended to be future of the DC Universe it became an Elseworlds tale but is so driven into the DC Mythos because it reminds you of the Trinity which is Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman. Three completely different tactics (in any age) but the same underlying goal. Also it reminds the readers that Superman can be assumed to be a "god" but he does not believe that nor wishes it. But his "godness" is what forever will seperate him from humanity.
There is more to say but I don't want to ruin it. Save your money so you can buy the Absolute Edition.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Absolute Kingdom Come MISSING TEXT BALLOONS!!!!
The New Printing of Kingdom Come Absolute Edition have missing text on Page #104.
A reliable site got THREE different copies and all of them have the same error. Read more
A reliable site got THREE different copies and all of them have the same error. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Xavier Zavala Heras
Great book but beware of 3rd printing
This book is really very nice. It is leather bound, contains lots of cool extras, oversized pages, and a slipcover with additional artwork from Alex Ross. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Aaron Gallant
Waiting for the real ultimate Kingdom Come...
While Kingdom Come is still one of the best stories ever of the DC universe, and the extra sketches and bonus materials of this edition are really top notch, this was really... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Carla G. Dávalos Rdz
Waid and Ross's work is fantastic
Simple one of the best written and drawn books. The story is solid as is the art by Ross. If you have a Superman fan in your life fear not, buy this book, they will be happy
Published 17 months ago by jeff barns
A welcome addition to any library
I first purchased Kingom Come as individual volumes upon their first release. I rarely have time to go through my collection, so DC Absolute Editions and Marvel's Omnibus... Read more
Published on January 26, 2010 by R. Damalio
Brilliant Piece of Work
It's complex yet very simple. The premise is wonderfully done. You don't even need to fully know the history of all the characters to easily follow along. Read more
Published on June 11, 2009 by C. Haas
Superhero Hype, if you ask me...
First Off: When buying a slipcased, oversized comic book you should always CHECK THE QUALITY. This book in particular came with a torn up slipcase. Read more
Published on June 4, 2008 by Alexander P.
Gorgeous and powerful
The story is magnificent, the wide array of background characters and new characters provides a rich backdrop for the conflict, and the artwork is absolutely amazing. Read more
Published on December 16, 2007 by R. L. Cobleigh
Outstanding story, story, and highly recommended
The hardcover Absolute Kingdom Come is one of the BEST hardcover comics I own. The story is excellent as well. Read more
Published on August 15, 2007 by W. Lanker
Absolute Kingdom COme
Exactly what I was looking for at a great price! My husband could not get enough of it - he has read it from cover to cover!!
Published on January 15, 2007 by C. Thompson
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