Embark on an amazing adventure through more than 80 years of DC Comics history!
Explore the evolution of DC Comics from Superman first taking to the skies in 1938 to the Rebirth of the DC multiverse and the final countdown of the Doomsday Clock.
Comics, characters, and storylines are presented alongside background information and real-world events to give readers unique insights into the DC Universe.
Now fully updated, this spectacular visual chronicle is written by DC Comics experts and includes comic book art from legendary artists such as Bob Kane and C.C. Beck to latter-day superstars like Jim Lee and Tony Daniel, and many more of DC's finest talents.
Includes two stunning prints.
Previous Edition: 9780241181287
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Alan Cowsill started out as a comic dealer before becoming a writer and editor. He co-created Stormwatcher for Acme/Eclipse before working
on Panini UK's Marvel line, writing the first UK-originated Spider-Man strips for over a decade. He also created the award-winning Classic Marvel Figurine Collection and DC Super Hero Collection for Eaglemoss Publications and is the author of Colin the Goblin, published by
Egmont Books.
Matthew Manning has written numerous comics for a variety of publishers, including Marvel and DC. His work has appeared in the pages of
The Batman Strikes!,
Legion of Super-Heroes in the 31st Century,
Justice League Adventures,
Spider-Man Unlimited,
Looney Tunes, and
Marvel Romance Redux. For DK, he has penned
Wolverine: Inside the World of the Living Weapon, the updated versions of
Spider-Man: The Ultimate Guide and
Hulk: The Incredible Guide, the children's reader
Marvel Heroes: Greatest Battles, and contributed to
Marvel Chronicle. Manning currently resides in Brooklyn with his wife Dorothy, and a collection of comics much too large for any normal-size apartment.