When a young Bruce Wayne watched in horror as his parents were murdered, the legend of the Batman was born. Collected here are the first stories of the masked vigilante as they were originally printed in 1939. These stories include the classic first appearance of the Batman and the introduction of his teenage ally, Robin. These early adventures show how a dark and grim character and his humorous and light sidekick were masterfully combined to create one of the most enduring partnerships of <<Selection in Document>>all time.

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

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 |

Presented in this hardcover edition are the adventures of the first super hero to ever be called "The Fastest Man Alive." The basis for later versions of the Scarlet Speedster, scientist Jay Garrick was the original physics-defying Flash. Reprinting these classic tales from the beginning of Jay's career, we learn how the inhalation of hard water fumes results in his ability to move faster than the <<Selection in Document>>speed of sound. With his newfound capabilities, the Flash dons a "flashy" costume and a silver helmet and begins a life of fighting monstrous creatures, crooked politicians, underworld thugs, and loathsome kidnappers.

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

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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 |

When Abin Sur's spacecraft crashed to Earth, the dying Green Lantern used his Power Ring to summon the only man who was worthy enough to take his place. Thus Hal Jordan, jet fighter test pilot, became the new Green Lantern of Earth. This hardcover masterpiece reprints the original tales of Hal as he learns both the limits and powers of his Power Ring and fights against surreal foes such as the Invisible Destroyer and the Giant Puppet. In these timeless tales, we see how an ordinary man begins his journey <<Selection in Document>>of becoming one of the world's greatest champions.

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

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

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

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