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at collecting individual issues of a title as graphic novels and later re-releasing those collections with hitherto unpublished sequences, further artwork, and other "bonus" material to entice buffs to purchase the same book twice and thrice.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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68 of 75 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Bad reproduction. Really probably better off with the trade paperback.
October 23, 2006
By David Moran
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.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By Sebastian
Format:Hardcover
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One of many absolute edition reviews i made, largely so you can get a feel for the look of the book as well as its bonus features. my vids are mostly about the particular addition, with minimal critique of the story/art itself.
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.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Absolutely breathtaking!
I will be the first to admit that I'm not too familiar with the DC Universe. Other than the movies and the awesome cartoons of yesteryear, I knew almost nothing about the world of... Read more
Published 1 month ago by John H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
good
a little religious, but the artwork is gorgeous. definatly worth owning just to oogle the artwork. plus its the justice league.
Published 1 month ago by dodgerofdeath
5.0 out of 5 stars
What a story......
Amazing Illustrations, amazing story. I could read this book over and over. I would love a continuation story. Loved it.
Published 3 months ago by Edwin Maldonado Jr
1.0 out of 5 stars
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 14 months ago by Xavier Zavala Heras
4.0 out of 5 stars
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 15 months ago by Aaron Gallant
3.0 out of 5 stars
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 on May 20, 2011 by Carla G. Dávalos Rdz
5.0 out of 5 stars
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 on December 22, 2010 by jeff barns
5.0 out of 5 stars
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
5.0 out of 5 stars
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
3.0 out of 5 stars
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.
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