Doctor Fate TPB (2025 DC) By J. M. Dematteis 1-1ST NM

1st printing. Collects Doctor Fate (1987 1st Series) #1-4, Doctor Fate (1988-1992 2nd Series) #1-24, and Doctor Fate (1989) Annual #1. Written by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Keith Giffen, Shawn McManus, Val Semeiks, Jim Fern, Joe Staton, Dave Hunt, Mark McKenna, Mark Buckingham, and Jeff Albrecht. Cover by Keith Giffen. Back Cover by Shawn McManus. Introduction by by J.M. DeMatteis. Doctor Fate is dead...long live Doctor Fate! In the late 1980s, writer J.M. DeMatteis reinvigorated the classic JSA hero Doctor Fate by introducing not one, but two new characters who would combine powers to become the latest incarnation of Doctor Fate. For decades, the being known as Nabu the Wise used Kent Nelson as a host for carrying out the will of the Lords of Order by turning Kent into the mystic hero Doctor Fate, Over time, battles with the Lords of Chaos took their toll on Kents physical body, leaving Nabu no choice but to seek a new human host. Eventually, he found a young boy named Eric Strauss, whom he aged into an adult and trained in the mystical arts. Unlike Nelson, however, Eric was able to transform into Doctor Fate by mystically merging with his stepmother, Linda, thus creating a perfect synthesis of man and woman that could unlock the full potential of the Helmet of Fate. Kent Nelson may be gone, but Doctor Fate lives on! This complete collection of DeMatteis's run collects the original 1987 miniseries illustrated by Keith Giffen, plus the ongoing series drawn by Shawn McManus. Softcover, 776 pages, full color. Teen Cover price $59.99. Grade: Near Mint explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible) unless item is a new release