The latest vintage comic-book character reprinted in the lavish, hardcover DC Archives series was born when the 1950s "sci-fi" craze was grafted onto the superhero genre. Adam Strange, a scientist from Earth, was transported by a "Zeta Beam" to the distant planet Rann. Acquiring a colorful spacesuit and a jetpack, he became his adopted world's champion, saving it from space invaders, when he wasn't romancing his beautiful Rannian sweetheart, Alanna. His comic-book hit its stride with the fourth issue, when Carmine Infantino came aboard as illustrator; his sleek, modern designs and streamlined figures were perfect for the futuristic milieu. Adam's approach to conflict generally saw him overcome foes scientifically rather than physically, like his super-powered peers. His adventures were aimed at a somewhat older comics readership, presumably the adolescents who keep the sf magazines in business, and they hold up well today, despite their naivete. Adam never achieved major success but is fondly remembered by many longtime comics fans, who will welcome this handsome volume. Gordon Flagg
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Adam Strange, who traveled via "Zeta Beam" to distant Rann, where he fought alien threats and romanced "interplanetary sweetheart" Alanna, was never one of the most popular superheroes in the comic-book universe of the 1960s. Science fiction had fallen out of favor among comics readers, and the Adam Strange stories were relatively complex by the standards of the day. Due in large part to the stylish, well-designed artwork of Carmine Infantino, however, the series is fondly recalled by longtime comics fans, who will relish the 15 early-'60s tales collected in this big, handsome volume. Gordon Flagg
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Written by Gardner Fox; art by various

In 1940, DC Comics created the concept of the super-team by bringing together Green Lantern, Hawkman, Wonder Woman, and many others to battle powers that threatened the entire world.

From the World War II era comes the Justice Society of America: Green Lantern, Hawkman, Wonder Woman, and more of our nations greatest heroes, banded together against the forces of evil. These stories, from the height of World War II, pit the JSA against menaces on the homefront and around the globe.

Originally published as World War II was ending, the stories reprinted in ALL STAR COMICS ARCHIVES VOL. 6 are historical snapshots of the emotions that many Americans were experiencing at that time. Mixing tales in which the Flash, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, Hawkman, and the rest of the Justice Society of America fought against alien robots, traveled through time and battled sentient paintings with adventures that touched on the emotional return of our soldiers and the prevalent anti-German sentiment, these stories simultaneously entertained and mirrored the collective consciousness of the nation.

As the original super-hero team, the Justice Society of America defended the nation against all threats domestic, international, and extraterrestrial in the 1940s. Beautifully reprinted in ALL STAR COMICS ARCHIVES VOL. 7 are some of their most classic tales and adventures from that era. Boasting a lineup that included Green Lantern, Flash, Hawkman, Wonder Woman, Dr. Mid-Nite, and Johnny Thunder, the JSA find themselves up against a diverse set of adversaries such as the super-scientist Landor, the brutish monster Solomon Grundy, and the emotion-controlling Psycho-Pirate.

Reprinting legendary tales from the 1940s (issues 34 to 38), ALL STAR COMICS ARCHIVES VOL. 8 features the original adventures of the world's premier super-team, the Justice Society of America. In this book of classic stories, Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Flash, Dr. Mid-Nite, Johnny Thunder and Hawkman must battle the villainy of the Wizard, Brainwave, Vandal Savage, the Gambler, Per Degaton, and the Thinker as the newly formed Injustice Society of the World.

All-Star Comics #39 2-3/48 "The Invasion from Fairyland" (38 pages + cover), All-Star Comics #40 4-5/48 "The Plight of a Nation" (36 pages + cover) , All-Star Comics #41 6-7/48 "The Case of the Patriotic Crimes" (33 pages + cover) , All-Star Comics #42 8-9/48  "The Man Who Hated Science" (33 pages + cover), All-Star Comics #43 10-11/48 "The Secret of the Golden Universe" (34 pages + cover)

A hardcover volume collecting five classic JSA adventures! Reprinting ALL-STAR COMICS #39-43, this Archive Edition has the JSA taking on the Injustice Society, Professor Zodiac, and more. Plus, an introduction by Roy Thomas.

Printed on beautiful color high gloss paper, all of the DC Comics Archive editions are gorgeous. This particular one features the adventures of the Justice Society from the 1940's. Impossible to collect the originals, this book is the closest most of us will ever be to viewing the art and stories of this great golden age!

DC ARCHIVE EDITIONS | 224pg. | Color | Hardcover |

A new hardcover Archive featuring the early adventures of Ray Palmer, the Atom! This volume, reprinting THE ATOM #6-13, features Mighty Mite's early team-ups with Hawkman and Hawkgirl, the classic villainy of Dr. Light, the return of Chronos, and much more! Plus, an introduction by Roy Thomas.

DC ARCHIVE EDITIONS | 306pg. | Color | Hardcover |

After witnessing the death of his parents as a child, Batman began a mission of vengeance and justice. Vowing to defend those who could not protect themselves, Batman was soon joined by the acrobatic Robin in fulfillment of this selfless task. Through the years, this dynamic duo has fought side by side against organized crime, alien invaders, world conquerors, mad scientists, super-powered villains and maniacs. BATMAN ARCHIVES VOL. 4 reprints some of the craziest and most entertaining adventures from the 1940s as Batman and Robin square off against such outrageous characters as the Joker and the Penguin.

The fifth volume in the BATMAN ARCHIVES series, this fabulous book reprints the early adventures of Batman and Robin from the 1940s as they encounter blackmailing mobsters, haunting apparitions, and historical heroes. In this beautiful tome, the Dynamic Duo must defeat an embezzler who has stolen Bruce Wayne's fortune, travel to London to help Scotland Yard solve a mystery, overcome the lethal insanity of the Joker, uncover the secret of the ghost that is haunting the Gotham Library, and work with Robin Hood in a tale of time travel and hypnosis.

DC ARCHIVE EDITIONS | 224pg. | Color | Hardcover |
 

CHALLENGERS OF THE UNKNOWN ARCHIVES VOL. 1 reprints the original 1950s tales of four death defying adventurers and their impossible and unimaginable exploits. After surviving the crash of a small aircraft, test pilot Ace Morgan, daredevil Red Ryan, heavyweight boxing champ Rocky Davis, and marine scientist Professor Haley unite themselves in a mission to explore the unexplainable for the good of mankind. This beautiful hardcover edition tells the earliest adventurers of these four men of different backgrounds and personalities as they encounter powerful aliens, deadly robots, and creatures of unknown origins.

A new archive reprints the first three issues of one of comics' greatest Golden Age anthology tiles (1942-1943)! Starring three super-hero heavy hitters -- Wonder Woman, The Flash and Green Lantern -- and many more, these stories have never been reprinted!

The Caped Crusader faces the menace of the Axis powers in these tales, dating from the dawn of World War II. Along with saboteurs and Fifth Columnists, Batman also takes on the menaces of classic villains including the Joker, the Penguin, and Catwoman.

The latest hardcover collection of Batman's Golden Age adventures! Collecting BATMAN #13-16 from 1942-1943, featuring the very first appearance of Bruce Wayne's faithful butler Alfred! The Batman and his trusty sidekick Robin once again face off against the Joker, Catwoman, and the Penguin

To the Batman fan, this particular volume is a particularly gratifying one, as we are seeing some of Dick Sprang's earliest work on the character he was probably best known for illustrating.  This isn't to degrade the work of Jerry Robinson, Jack Burnley or even Bob Kane himself, whose work also appears in this volume.   But Sprang, who actually began illustrating Batman in 1941, but whose stories were stockpiled until a few years later, brought a dazzling, magnificent, vibrant look to the feature unmatched by any artist of the time. In fact, he [later w/Charlie Paris inking] set the standard for the character, but was virtually unknown for who he really was [by name] until years and years later when he finally attended his first comic convention in Kansas City.
Sprang became a lifelong friend of mine and I worked with him closely to ID art he was unaware that he even did.
No serious Batman collector can do WITHOUT this Archive. Classic Batman w/great writing and imaginative illustrative story telling!!!

Made up of misfit super heroes with unusual powers and abilities, the Doom Patrol embarked on and endured some of the most bizarre adventures ever imaginable. Assembled in this hardcover volume are the earliest escapades of Robotman, Negative Man, Elasti-Girl, and<<Selection in Document>> the Chief. Reprinted as they originally appeared in the 1960s, this archive edition includes the Doom Patrol's first appearance and origin, as well as their first battles with their greatest adversary, General Immortus, the prehistoric monster menace Dr. Janus, the subterranean Atomic Furies, and the mutant Animal-Vegetable-Mineral Man.

DC ARCHIVE EDITIONS | 224pg. | Color | Hardcover |

The World's Strangest Heroes are back in an Archive Edition collecting DOOM PATROL #90-97 (originally published in 1964-1965). Robotman, Elasti-Girl, Negative Man and "The Chief" take on classic villains including The Brotherhood of Evil, the Animal-Vegetable-Mineral Man, Dr. Tyme, Mento, General Immortus, and more! Plus: an introduction by comics legend Roy Thomas

The DOOM PATROL was certainly one of the more unusual and most fondly remembered of DCs 1960s titleswith more of a focus on the personality of the characters themselves. In this third volume we see a new unofficial member, a wedding and a very early DC crossover with The Challengers of the Unknown!

ENEMY ACE ARCHIVES VOL. 1 collects the earliest tales of Hans von Hammer, the greatest fighter pilot of World War I. Utilizing superb characterization, these elegantly crafted stories offer an intriguing and rare look at war by presenting it through the eyes of "the enemy." Although a German soldier, Enemy Ace must still struggle with the agony of survival and the senseless deaths of young men. This book shows that war is not simply good guys versus bad guys but instead human versus human. Showcase #57,58, Our World at War #151-155

Enemy Ace is unique among American war comics in that its star, Rittmeister Hans von Hammer, fought for Germany. The risky concept was made more palatable by the fact that the stories were set during World War I, a half-century before their late 1960s-early 1970s publication, as well as by the antiwar sentiment of the times. The tales were rather formulaic--squadron leader von Hammer flies "the killer skies," battling his foes mercilessly though within a strict code of honor while brooding over the young pilots he sends to their deaths--yet remain compelling thanks to the talent behind them. After more than a decade of writing Sgt. Rock and the like, Kanigher was ready for the challenge of something a bit more ambitious; and premier war comics artist Joe Kubert adeptly portrayed the excitement of aerial dogfights and the poignancy of von Hammer's internal conflicts. If it never transcends its genre as Harvey Kurtzman's early fifties EC Comics war stories did,Enemy Ace is still one of the best comics of its era. Gordon Flagg
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DC ARCHIVE EDITIONS | 224pg. | Color | Hardcover |
 

The original super-speedster returns in this long awaited second colllection of his Golden Age adventures.Thrill to the electrifying exploits of Jay Garrick, the Fastest Man Alive, as he faces off against the Monocle, the Super-Mobster, the Racket King and a host of other menaces!

DC ARCHIVE EDITIONS | 224pg. | Color | Hardcover | <<Selection in Document>>

This second collection of classic Flash tales from the dawn of the 1960s introduces many of Barry Allens infamous foes, including Mirror Master, Weather Wizard, the Trickster, Captain Cold, and Captain Boomerang! Also making their debuts in this fast-paced volume are the Flashs young ally, Kid Flasha.k.a. Wally West, the hero who eventually took over as the Flashand the stretchable sleuth known as the Elongated Man!

THE FLASH ARCHIVES VOL. 3 features the Scarlet Speedster in his earliest 1960s adventures as he patrols and protects the streets of Central City against a menagerie of colorful and deadly enemies. In this book of classic tales, the Flash's speedy sidekick, Kid Flash, his pliable partner, the Elongated Man, and his inspiration and predecessor Jay Garrick--the original Flash--join the fastest man alive as he takes on the villainy of Captain Boomerang, Mirror Master, and the Trickster.

Police scientist Barry Allen was struck by lightning at the same moment he was doused in chemicals in his laboratory. Instead of scarring or killing him, this freak accident gave Barry a new life as the Flash, the fastest man alive. This hardcover volume features classic Silver Age stories, faithfully recolored and restored, that take the Scarlet Speedster on adventures protecting the streets of Central City and battling villains around the world.

After finding a mystical lantern and carving a ring out of its material, Alan Scott was transformed from a simple engineer into the legendary hero Green Lantern. The iconic predecessor to the many heroes that bore his name after him, Scott wielded magic-based powers and suffered from a vulnerability to wood. This hardcover archive edition, which collects Scott's earliest adventures from the 1930's, includes Green Lantern's first appearance, his origin, and the debut of his friend and confidant Doiby Dickles. <<Selection in Document>>

DC ARCHIVE EDITIONS | 224pg. | Color | Hardcover |

By Bill Finger

Alan Scott was the original ring-wielding super-hero known as the Green Lantern. A member of the Justice Society of America during the World War II era, the caped adventurer used his emerald weapon against an amazing assortment of domestic, international, and alien threats. In this beautiful volume of classic Green Lantern tales, Alan Scott exposes an auto-race fixing scheme, clears the son of a policeman framed for murder, discovers corruption in a city orphanage, takes down embezzling contractors, faces off against the city's most powerful gangster, and battles the evil genius of Professor Casper.

DC ARCHIVE EDITIONS | 224pg. | Color | Hardcover |

THE GREEN LANTERN ARCHIVES VOL. 2 collects some of the most important and influential stories in Hal Jordan's life. Reprinting the tales that set up the foundation of the Green Lantern mythos, this book shows the depth of the character in even his earliest adventures. Included in this volume is the first appearance of Green Lantern's archenemy, Sinestro, the introduction of Hal Jordan's family, the origin of Green Lantern's oath, his first team-up with the Flash, and the introduction of the Green Lantern Corps.

Collecting Green Lantern 14-21. 

In the third installment of the Green Lantern Archives, Hal Jordan becomes a true master of his power ring as his adventures begin to grow in scale and action. Taking on intergalactic warriors and human super villains alike, Green Lantern shows the true power of his mind and his ring. Included in this volume is the first appearance of Star Sapphire, the deadly alter ego of Hal's girlfriend, two monumental battles with his archnemesis, Sinestro, a classic team-up with the Flash, and an extraordinary adventure starring Green Lantern's predecessor, Abin Sur.

Green Lantern #4 Green Lantern #22-29

A new archive featuring select stories from FLASH COMICS #1-22, introducing Hawkman! Gardner Fox's stories took the reincarnated Egyptian prince and pitted him against common criminals and uncommon masked felons. Plus, an introduction by Sheldon Moldoff.

A stunning new Archive Edition collecting Silver Age HAWKMAN #1-8 (1964-1965)! This volume , which opens with Hawkman's first appearance in his own title, pits the Winged Warrior against foes old and new. Plus, an intro by cartoonist and comics historian R.C. Harvey.

DC ARCHIVE EDITIONS | 256pg. | Color | Hardcover |

This classic collection of the Silver Age exploits of the JLA includes JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #29-30, the classic "Crisis on Earth-Three" story that inspired the JLA: EARTH 2 hardcover.

Volume three contains stories originally published in Justice League of America #15-22. The highlight of this third volume is the revival of the Justice Society of America on Earth Two from the Golden Age.

These stories look better on the high-grade, glossy paper than they did when first printed- and much, much better than they look on old, yellow newsprint. The maroon leatherette covers (with the Justice League of America logo embossed in silver) are first rate- though I would never take the heavy, glossy jackets off of them.
 

This classic collection of the Silver Age exploits of the JLA includes JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #29-30, the classic "Crisis on Earth-Three" story that inspired the JLA: EARTH 2 hardcover.

The hardcover reprints of the Silver Age adventures of the Justice League of America continue with this handsome volume, reprinting JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #31-38 and #40 (#39 was a reprint issue whose cover is included as a bonus). These classic stories include Hawkman's induction into the League, the team's first battles with the villainous Brain Storm and the "Lawless League of Earth-A," as well as the return of Doctor Destiny and the Demons Three and more.

Some of the greatest tales of the Silver Age JLA are collected in a handsome hardcover volume reprinting JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #41-47 and #49-50. (Issue #48 was a reprint of issues already featured in this Archive series.)

The latest Archive Edition spanning the JLA's Silver Age adventures reprints JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #51-57, 59 and 60, featuring the return of super-villain threats such as the Royal Flush Gang and the Queen Bee! Plus the fourth JLA/JSA crossover and guest-stars Elongated Man, Hawkgirl and Zatanna.

Including the start of Denny O'Neil's and Dick Dillin's run on JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA, this hardcover reprints JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #61-66, and 68-70 (plus the cover to #67, which was a reprint Annual)!

Don't miss this Archive Edition collecting JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #71-80 (1969-1970)! In these issues, the Black Canary joined, the new satellite headquarters was born, and more! Plus, an intro by pop culture historian William Schelly!

In a time when America needed a true hero, Sgt. Frank Rock emerged as a symbol of patriotism during the United States' battle against the Nazis in World War II. Reprinted in this edition are nineteen of the most hard-hitting Sgt. Rock war stories ever told, including an early "prototype" version of the ultimate war hero as well as his first appearance. Leading Easy Company against the worst evil man has truly ever faced, Sgt. Rock was and still is an emblem of America's fighting spirit.

An intense portrait of combat and conflict, this volume reprints the classic World War II adventures of Sgt. Rock and his colorful band of fighting soldiers. Originally published in the early 1960s, these memorable tales showcase the heroic and extraordinary missions of the tough, grizzled leader and the combat-happy Joes of Easy Company. Introduction by Mark Chiarello.

Given powers by an ancient and mysterious wizard, boy reporter Billy Batson need only say the word Shazam and he is transformed into the powerful adult hero Captain Marvel. Reprinting the early 1940s tales of the World's Mightiest Mortal, this beautiful book includes classic stories in which Captain Marvel battles the heavyweight boxing champion and his super-intelligent gorilla companion, breaks up a murderous gambling ring, investigates curious occurrences at a haunted house, fights a deadly ancient vampire, breaks up a cattle rustling ring, meets his match in a robotic adversary and fights his hypnotized ally Spy Smasher.

Possessing the wisdom of Solomon, the strength of Hercules, the stamina of Atlas, the power of Zeus, the courage of Achilles, and the speed of Mercury, Captain Marvel has been one of the most legendary heroes since his debut in the1940s. In SHAZAM! ARCHIVES VOL. 3 some of his classic tales from that era are beautifully reprinted in one hardcover edition. Included in these early adventures of the World's Mightiest Mortal are his battles with international spies, deadly arsonists, invading alien spider men, treacherous pirates, and his arch nemesis, the nefarious Dr. Sivana.

The 19 tales contained in this volume showcase a character who -- for his time -- was one of the most original concepts in comics, with nearly limitless abilities! Name a power and odds are the Spectre had it and used it in his "take no prisoners" battle against the worst criminal offenders of the day -- delivering severe punishments that matched (and sometimes exceeded) the crimes committed.

A scientific genius and millionaire, Ted Knight developed an amazing Cosmic Rod which channeled the power of stars. Looking to make a difference in a world caught in the middle of a global war, Knight took the identity of Starman and joined the Justice Society of America, becoming a super-powered protector of the nation. THE GOLDEN AGE STARMAN ARCHIVES VOL. 1 reprints Starman's classic adventures from the 1940s as he uses his abilities to fire energy blasts and generate energy fields against an assortment of powerful enemies, such as his arch nemesis, the intangible Mist.

This volume collects all of the Superman adventures from the World's Finest comics, which started off as the New York World's Fair comic and sold for a then very expensive 25 cents. These are the solo Superman stories (he wouldn't team up w/ Batman until years later). Unlike the other volumes, this one covers about four or five years since it was released quarterly and each contained only one short Superman stories. This volume also contains the first cover depicting Superman and Batman together. The stories are not much different than the Action Comics or Superman's own comic. The good thing is you get more super villians in this one than the usual early 40's comics- Superman isn't just fighting gangsters or corrupt businessmen in this. There's the Insect Master for one, and Metallo as well as a few others.

DC Comics proudly presents classic Silver Age material from WORLD'S FINEST #102-116 by two of the artists most associated with Batman and Superman! Guest stars include Batwoman and Lex Luthor, plus Mr. Mxyzptlk and Bat-Mite team up!

DC ARCHIVE EDITIONS | 224pg. | Color | Hardcover |

DC ARCHIVE EDITIONS | 240pg. | Color | Hardcover |