Aug 10, 2015 just to see the two radically different bats engaged in a fight is worth the read. The superman monster is a dc comics elseworlds comic book, published in 1999. What are the best comicsseries from the elseworlds. A cover could never ruin a comic for me, but it sure can bother me. Two faces is a dc comics elseworlds comic book, published in 1998.
This title was not originally published as an elseworlds comic, but the success. Act of god superheroes and supervillains of the earth lose. Elseworlds comics 1 detective comics annual 7 1994 comic. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This comic issue, event, or limited series takes place in its own separate. It is notable in that the editor for the best american comics wanted to include it for the 2008 edition, a rarity for a mainstream super hero comic, but dc comics declined the offer. Oct 18, 2016 a truly chilling look at a world where batman crosses so many lines in the name of a greater good. Nov 21, 20 i agree with many from chuck barrys list, especially and they deserve another mention, surely kingdom come, jla.
Ships from and sold by wonderworld comics, games, and toys. Freeze, and probably the most disturbing take on twoface in the characters publication. Comic shops enter zip code indie bookstores enter zip code some of the best elseworlds tales starring the dark knight are collected for the first time, including batman. A truly chilling look at a world where batman crosses so many lines in the name of a greater good.
And other comic book legends revealed and why does batman carry shark repellent. Dc elseworlds ultimate digital set on dvd hercsdvds. This is the only elseworlds title to date published in an oversized 8. Written by dan abnett and andy lanning, with art by anthony williams and tom palmer, the story is based on the novel strange case of dr. Two faces is the prequel to the dc comics elseworlds comic book the superman monster. Ive sorted by date of publication, and the full reference to the comic book series e. This page contains a list of all the comics included in batman. The concept of batman fighting vampires is one that has been done before, and even the idea of him facing dracula has precedent before this comic was published, but no story created such a vivid look at how these two contrast each other, as each strike from the night to inspire fear into those. Chris westons rejected elseworlds batman comic set in wwigreat war, feat. Superman as a grizzled loner trying to save the world from destruction. Dc comics comic online read dc comics comic xoxocomics. Red son 2003 kal els rocket crashlands in the ukraine, and the man of steel becomes the u.
Moench has worked for dc comics, marvel comics, dark horse comics and many other smaller companies. It features bruce wayne as volunteer a pilot in lescadrille lafayette, swearing vengeance on. As the villainy of two face runs rampant in a victorian gotham city, the batman tries a new approach to solving the problem of mans dual nature. Generations 2, an imaginary tale elseworlds, and several more. Elseworlds, or imaginary stories are tales where a fresh concept or idea is tried on an existing character or storyline. Kal being a particular example of the not too good ones. The first book to feature the familiar elseworlds logo is batman.
I missed a lot of these as they were coming out, they seem creative, and not terribly difficult to acquire in terms of completing a collection. Dark nights metal oneshot featuring batman becoming the joker. The story is based on the novel strange case of dr jekyll and mr hyde by robert louis stevenson. Written by doug moench and illustrated in full gothic glory by kelley jones, john beatty and malcolm jones iii, elseworlds. Jul 10, 2016 and other comic book legends revealed and why does batman carry shark repellent. The series also provides unique takes on green arrow, poison ivy, mr. Doug moench, is an american comic book writer notable for his batman work and as the creator of black mask, moon knight and deathlok. This comic issue, event, or limited series takes place in its own separate continuity as an elseworlds story. Als erstes elseworldscomic gilt gotham by gaslight, allerdings trug erst holy terror. I agree with many from chuck barrys list, especially and they deserve another mention, surely kingdom come, jla. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers. In these stories, ras al ghul creates a league of batmanlike assassins in the far future. Elseworlds comics 1 detective comics annual 7 1994. They encourage him to not involve himself with worldly concerns and to keep his abilities a secret.
May 11, 20 ive sorted by date of publication, and the full reference to the comic book series e. This includes both titles with the elseworlds logo, and titles. Top 10 alternate versions of joker crazier than the original. Elseworlds at the comic book db archived from the original elseworlds checklist page internet archive, oct. Dematteis and features the artwork of eduardo barreto. A comprehensive guide to dc comicss alternate worlds, from earth two to injustice to the dark. Written by dan abnett and andy lanning, with art by anthony williams and tom palmer, the superman monster is the sequel to the dc comics elseworlds. The blue amazon 2003 sequel to supermans metropolis and batman. If you have found something that is not seen on this page, please add it to this list. In elseworlds, heroes are taken from their usual settings and put into strange times and placessome that have existed, or might have existed. Dc comics tbu solicitations breakdown for june 2020.
This often leads to a new and fresh take on existing characters. Jul 16, 2017 lex luthor eventually creates a monstrous american clone of supes, and the two men of steel fight it out. Jul 28, 2015 this is the first part of my multipart series where ill be going through a bunch of elseworlds annuals that i picked up at comicpalooza. More elseworlds tales of the dark knight are collected in this new title, including batman. War of the worlds 1999, the war of the worlds hypertimeline supermans metropolis 1996, metropolis, and its sequel. Its an imaginative alternative to main dc timeline, and a nice simple way to introduce the quirkiness of elseworlds to the ticketbuying public. Lex luthor eventually creates a monstrous american clone of supes, and the two men of steel fight it out. But instead of superman growing up on kent farm, he is found and raised by the amish. And yeah wonderel and superel annoyed the heck outta me. Aug 05, 2014 aug 5, 2014 dc comics presents dc comics. This title was not originally published as an elseworlds comic, but the success of this concept lead to the elseworlds concept and this title was retroactively declared the first elseworlds. It is a particular favorite of batman writer scott snyder who has homaged it a couple times in his run on the character. This is the story of leatherwing who is a pirate in service of the king of england king james ii. New listing dc comics batman odyssey vols 1 and 2 two sets comic run neal adams art.
Hollywood knight vol 1 hey kids comics wiki fandom. The original press run for the comic in 1940 was thought to be about 500,000 but today fewer than 300 copies are. As the villainy of twoface runs rampant in a victorian gotham city, the batman tries a new approach to solving the problem of mans dual nature. The waynes decide to raise the orphaned alien as their own, naming him bruce and sending the kryptonian down the path that will eventually lead to him becoming the batman.
Speeding bullets is a dc comics elseworlds prestige format oneshot comic book published in 1993. As sorcerer ras al ghul plans to raise a thing, batman is the only one strong enough to stop him. If you missed your copy or want it digitally then get it below. They were the accompanying art to my pitch for an elseworlds batmanenemy ace team up, batman. The legendary horror known as dracula has descended upon gotham cityand its up to batman. At night however, it turns into a weed, attracting o its the year 1886, bruce wayne is organizing a gala to exhibit the twilight orchid, a rare flower. Toward the beginning of the first story, joker has taken control of arkham asylum using technologically. This is the first part of my multipart series where ill be going through a bunch of elseworlds annuals that i picked up at comicpalooza. Dc published various elseworlds titles onandoff up to 2004, but. Apr 26, 2016 for the first time ever, batmans elseworlds tales are featured in a new graphic novel collection. The bride of leatherwing a sequel to leatherwing from detective comics annual no. The doom that came to gotham vol 1 hey kids comics. Batman year 100 is a comic book miniseries by paul pope that came out in 2006. Gotham by gaslight 1989, by brian augustyn and mike mignola, and edited by mark waid, which featured a victorian age version of the superhero batman hunting jack the ripper, who has come to gotham city.
Graphic album format rather than standard comic book size. The nail and its aptly titled sequel, another nail, focus on a world similar to the main dc continuity. Wondering what to expect in the coming months from the batman universe. The comic book is based on the concept of an amalgamation of superman and batman. The batman chronicles 19952001 a quarterly batman title covering single andor not necessarily within continuity stories. Especially because the two faces are so well done and distinct in books like kingdom come. Just to see the two radically different bats engaged in a fight is worth the read. The story combined the elements of the superman mythos with mary shelleys novel frankenstein where that version of superman is similar to the frankenstein monster. Elseworlds generations 2 series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Written by dan abnett and andy lanning, with art by anthony williams and tom palmer. They were the accompanying art to my pitch for an elseworlds batmanenemy ace team up. Dc has released their solicitations for may and there are a number of batbooks as usual. Its the year 1886, bruce wayne is organizing a gala to exhibit the twilight orchid, a rare flower with unique characteristics, during the day, the flower is exquisitely colored and perfumed and attracts a large amount of insects. For the first time ever, batmans elseworlds tales are featured in a new graphic novel collection.
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