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  • Issue #1
    History of the DC Universe (1986) 1

    Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Pérez & Karl Kesel. This unique project (an illustrated text story), which spun out of the universe-changing events of Crisis on Infinite Earths, tells the entire history of the first super hero universe in the industry! This volume covers everything from the creation of the DCU through to World War II! Characters in this volume: Harbinger; Krona; Manhunters; Green Lantern Corps; Guardians of the Universe; Controllers; Psions; Demons Three [Abnegazar; Rath; Ghast]; Pariah; Destiny; Vandal Savage; Immortal Man; Anthro; Kong; Garn Daanuth; Arion; Lady Chian; Wyynde; Warlord; Shazam; Black Adam; Titans of Myth [Hyperion; Crius; Oceanus; Coeus; Iapetus; Cronus; Thea; Rhea; Mnemosyne; Phoebe; Tethys; Themis]; Zeus; Highfather; Darkseid; X'hal; Auron; Nimbus; Heracles; Hippolyte; Golden Gladiator; Blackbriar Thorn; Shining Knight; Silent Knight; Demon; Arak; Viking Prince; Azrael; Citrina; Spider Guild; Solovar; Black Pirate; Andrew Bennett; Grim Ghost; Captain Fear; Miss Liberty; Tomahawk; Dan Hunter; Don Caballero; Firehair; Jonah Hex; El Papagayo; El Diablo; Bat Lash; Scalphunter; Super Chief; Pow Wow Smith; Cinnamon; Trigger Twins; Johnny Thunder; Madame .44; Strong Bow; Balloon Buster; Enemy Ace; Brother Blood; Dr. Occult; Green Lantern [Abin Sur]; Lara; Jor-El; Superman (in his rocket); Adolph Hitler; Zatara; Crimson Avenger [Lee Travis]; Wing; Hop Harrigan; Sandman [Wesley Dodds]; Doll Man [Darrell Dane]; Steel [Henry Heywood]; Flash [Jay Garrick]; Hawkman [Carter Hall]; Hawkgirl [Shiera Hall]; Spectre [Jim Corrigan]; Johnny Thunder; Thunderbolt; Hourman [Rex Tyler]; Black Condor [Richard Grey, Jr.]; Atom [Al Pratt]; Dr. Fate [Kent Nelson]; Green Lantern [Alan Scott]; Justice Society of America; Starman [Ted Knight]; Dr. Mid-Nite [Charles McNider]; Injustice Gang of America [Solomon Grundy; Brain Wave; Sportsmaster; Tigress; Gambler; Per Degaton; Thinker; Vandal Savage; Harlequin; Fiddler; Wizard; Icicle; Shade]; All-Star Squadron [Sandy; Air Wave [Larry Jordan]; Mr. America [Tex Thompson]; Manhunter [Paul Kirk]; Vigilante [Greg Sanders]; Mr. Terrific [Terry Sloane]; Guardian [Jim Harper]; Judomaster; Manhunter [Dan Richards]; Amazing-Man [Will Everett]; Liberty Belle [Libby Lawrence]; Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian]; Tarantula; Robotman [Robert Crane]; Star-Spangled Kid [Sylvester Pemberton]; Stripesy; Whip; Johnny Quick [Johnny Chambers]; Jester; TNT; Dan, the Dyna-Mite; Wildcat [Ted Grant]; Midnight; Alias the Spider]; Blackhawks [Bart Hawk; Olaf; Andre; Chuck; Hendrickson; Stanislaus; Chop-Chop]; Sgt. Rock; Iron Major; Freedom Fighters [Invisible Hood; Miss America [Joan Dale]; Captain Triumph; Neon the Unknown; Red Bee [Rick Raleigh]; Ray [Happy Terrill]; Firebrand [Rod Reilly]; Human Bomb [Roy Lincoln]; Phantom Lady [Sandra Knight]]. Softcover, 48 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #1A
    Other History of the DC Universe (2021 DC) 1A

    Written by John Ridley. Art by Giuseppe Camuncoli and Andrea Cucchi. Cover by Giuseppe Camuncoli and Marco Mastrazzo. Academy Award-winning screenwriter John Ridley (12 Years a Slave, Let It Fall) examines the mythology of the DC Universe in this compelling new miniseries that reframes iconic moments of DC history and charts a previously unexplored sociopolitical thread as seen through the prism of DC Super Heroes who come from traditionally disenfranchised groups.

    This unique new series presents its story as prose by Ridley married with beautifully realized illustrations by Giuseppe Camuncoli and Andrea Cucchi. Issue #1 follows the story of Jefferson Pierce, the man who will one day become Black Lightning, as he makes his way from being a young track star to a teacher and, ultimately, to his role as a hero. Future issues focus on characters such as Karen and Mal Duncan, Tatsu Yamashiro, and Renee Montoya.

    Extensively researched and masterfully executed, The Other History of the DC Universe promises to be an experience unlike any other. You may think you know the history of the DC Universe…but the truth is far more complex. The Other History of the DC Universe isnt about saving the world—its about having the strength to simply be who you are. 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $6.99.

  • Issue #1B
    Other History of the DC Universe (2021 DC) 1B

    Written by John Ridley. Art by Giuseppe Camuncoli and Andrea Cucchi. Cover by Jamal Campbell. Academy Award-winning screenwriter John Ridley (12 Years a Slave, Let It Fall) examines the mythology of the DC Universe in this compelling new miniseries that reframes iconic moments of DC history and charts a previously unexplored sociopolitical thread as seen through the prism of DC Super Heroes who come from traditionally disenfranchised groups.

    This unique new series presents its story as prose by Ridley married with beautifully realized illustrations by Giuseppe Camuncoli and Andrea Cucchi. Issue #1 follows the story of Jefferson Pierce, the man who will one day become Black Lightning, as he makes his way from being a young track star to a teacher and, ultimately, to his role as a hero. Future issues focus on characters such as Karen and Mal Duncan, Tatsu Yamashiro, and Renee Montoya.

    Extensively researched and masterfully executed, The Other History of the DC Universe promises to be an experience unlike any other. You may think you know the history of the DC Universe…but the truth is far more complex. The Other History of the DC Universe isnt about saving the world—its about having the strength to simply be who you are. 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $6.99.

  • Issue #1C
    Other History of the DC Universe (2021 DC) 1C

    Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by John Ridley. Art by Giuseppe Camuncoli and Andrea Cucchi. Cover by Jamal Campbell. Academy Award-winning screenwriter John Ridley (12 Years a Slave, Let It Fall) examines the mythology of the DC Universe in this compelling new miniseries that reframes iconic moments of DC history and charts a previously unexplored sociopolitical thread as seen through the prism of DC Super Heroes who come from traditionally disenfranchised groups.

    This unique new series presents its story as prose by Ridley married with beautifully realized illustrations by Giuseppe Camuncoli and Andrea Cucchi. Issue #1 follows the story of Jefferson Pierce, the man who will one day become Black Lightning, as he makes his way from being a young track star to a teacher and, ultimately, to his role as a hero. Future issues focus on characters such as Karen and Mal Duncan, Tatsu Yamashiro, and Renee Montoya.

    Extensively researched and masterfully executed, The Other History of the DC Universe promises to be an experience unlike any other. You may think you know the history of the DC Universe…but the truth is far more complex. The Other History of the DC Universe isnt about saving the world—its about having the strength to simply be who you are. 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $6.99.

  • Issue #1LCSD
    Other History of the DC Universe (2021 DC) 1LCSD

    Local Comic Shop Day variant cover. Written by John Ridley. Art by Giuseppe Camuncoli and Andrea Cucchi. Cover by Jamal Campbell. Academy Award-winning screenwriter John Ridley (12 Years a Slave, Let It Fall) examines the mythology of the DC Universe in this compelling new miniseries that reframes iconic moments of DC history and charts a previously unexplored sociopolitical thread as seen through the prism of DC Super Heroes who come from traditionally disenfranchised groups.

    This unique new series presents its story as prose by Ridley married with beautifully realized illustrations by Giuseppe Camuncoli and Andrea Cucchi. Issue #1 follows the story of Jefferson Pierce, the man who will one day become Black Lightning, as he makes his way from being a young track star to a teacher and, ultimately, to his role as a hero. Future issues focus on characters such as Karen and Mal Duncan, Tatsu Yamashiro, and Renee Montoya.

    Extensively researched and masterfully executed, The Other History of the DC Universe promises to be an experience unlike any other. You may think you know the history of the DC Universe…but the truth is far more complex. The Other History of the DC Universe isnt about saving the world—its about having the strength to simply be who you are. 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $6.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    History of the DC Universe TPB (2002) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Collects History of the DC Universe (1986) #1-2.

    Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Pérez and Karl Kesel. Painted cover by Alex Ross painted.

    This unique project, which spun out of the universe-changing events of "Crisis On Infinite Earths," tells the entire history of the first super-hero universe in the industry! It covers everything fromt he creation of the DCU and goes through the far flung future of the Legion of Super Heroes.

    Softcover, 104 pages, full color.

    Cover price $9.95.

  • Issue #1-REP
    History of the DC Universe TPB (2002) 1-REP

    2nd and later printings. Collects History of the DC Universe (1986) #1-2.

    Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Pérez and Karl Kesel. Painted cover by Alex Ross painted.

    This unique project, which spun out of the universe-changing events of "Crisis On Infinite Earths," tells the entire history of the first super-hero universe in the industry! It covers everything fromt he creation of the DCU and goes through the far flung future of the Legion of Super Heroes.

    Softcover, 104 pages, full color.

    Cover price $12.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Other History of the DC Universe HC (2021 DC Black Label) 1-1ST


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    1st printing. The Other History of the DC Universe (2021 DC) #1-5.

    Written by John Ridley. Art by Giuseppe Camuncoli and Andrea Cucchi. Cover by Giuseppe Camuncoli.

    The long-awaited miniseries written by Academy Award-winning screenwriter John Ridley (12 Years a Slave, Let It Fall) and beautifully illustrated by Giuseppe Camuncoli and Andrea Cucchi is now available in one volume!

    The Other History of the DC Universe takes a look at the mythology of the DC Universe as seen through the prism of several generations worth of DC Super Heroes who come from historically disenfranchised groups.

    Extensively researched and masterfully executed, The Other History of the DC Universe promises to be an experience unlike any other. You may think you know the history of the DC Universe...but the truth is far more complex. The Other History of the DC Universe isn't about saving the world — it's about having the strength to simply be who you are.

    Hardcover, 256 pages, full color.

    Cover price $29.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    History of the DC Universe HC (2023 DC) 2nd Edition 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Collects History of the DC Universe (1986) #1-2. Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Pérez and Karl Kesel. Cover by Alex Ross. Introduction by Marv Wolfman. Afterword by Frank Miller. Marv Wolfman and George Perez's epic companion to Crisis on Infinite Earths returns to print in this stunning hardcover edition that outlines the greatest events ever to take place in the past, present, and future of the DC Universe after the consolidation of the Multiverse during the events of Crisis. Amplified by the vibrant colors of Tom Ziuko, Wolfman and Perez's history guidebook is a visual and informational treasure trove that every DC fan should own. Hardcover, 128 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Other History of the DC Universe TPB (2022 DC Black Label) 1-1ST


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    1st printing. The Other History of the DC Universe (2021 DC) #1-5.

    Written by John Ridley. Art by Giuseppe Camuncoli and Andrea Cucchi. Cover by Giuseppe Camuncoli.

    The long-awaited miniseries written by Academy Award-winning screenwriter John Ridley (12 Years a Slave, Let It Fall) and beautifully illustrated by Giuseppe Camuncoli and Andrea Cucchi is now available in one volume!

    The Other History of the DC Universe takes a look at the mythology of the DC Universe as seen through the prism of several generations worth of DC Super Heroes who come from historically disenfranchised groups.

    Extensively researched and masterfully executed, The Other History of the DC Universe promises to be an experience unlike any other. You may think you know the history of the DC Universe...but the truth is far more complex. The Other History of the DC Universe isn't about saving the world — it's about having the strength to simply be who you are.

    Softcover, 256 pages, full color.

    Cover price $19.99.

  • Issue #1A-1ST
    History of the DC Universe HC (1988 DC) 1st Edition 1A-1ST

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    Includes Gatefold Poster - NOTE: Limited to 10,000 copies

    1st printing. Collects History of the DC Universe (1986) #1-2.

    Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Pérez and Karl Kesel. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. Introduction by Marv Wolfman. Afterword by Frank Miller.

    This unique project, which spun out of the universe-changing events of "Crisis On Infinite Earths," tells the entire history of the first super-hero universe in the industry!

    It covers everything from he creation of the DCU and goes through the far flung future of the Legion of Super Heroes. Includes almost 30 pages of extra material not in original comics nor the TPB. New material and complete hardcover package produced by Graphitti Designs.

    Includes essays and personal reminiscences from Neal Adams, Julius Schwartz, Jerry Siegel, Bob Kane, Joe Kubert, Roy Thomas, Paul Levitz, Len Wein, Jack Kirby, Ramona Fradon & George Perez, plus additional art from Adams, Joe Shuster, Dick Sprang, Kubert, Kurt Schaffenberger, Steve Lightle, Steve Bissette & John Totleben, Kirby & Steve Rude, Fradon, Miller, Trina Robbins & Perez.

    Hardcover, 130 pages, full color.

    NOTE: Limited to 10,000 copies.

    Also: DC characters jam gatefold poster by Sheldon Mayer, Art Adams, Joe Kubert, Jim Mooney, Jim Aparo, Bissette & Totleben, Denys Cowan, P. Craig Russell, Mart Nodell, Joe Staton, Dave Stevens, Bill Sienkiewicz, Kirby & Mike Royer, Keith Giffen, Bret Blevins & Al Williamson, Michael Kaluta, Gene Colan, Lightle, Brian Bolland, Michael T. Gilbert, Jim Starlin, Walt Simonson, Paul Norris, Mike Grell, Mary Wilshire, Andy Kubert, Gil Kane, Schaffenberger, Bob Kane, Curt Swan, Perez, Howard Chaykin, Jan Duursema, Carmine Infantino, Jim Steranko, Gray Morrow, Neal Adams, Murphy Anderson, Dave Gibbons, Gilbert Hernandez, Jaime Hernandez, Dan Spiegle, Frank Thorne, Fradon, Matt Wagner, Ernie Colon, Irwin Hasen, Joe Orlando, Pat Broderick, Steve Rude, Frank McLaughlin, Dick Giordano.

    Cover price $35.00.

  • Issue #1B-1ST

    This item is not in stock at MyComicShop. If you use the "Add to want list" tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.

    Does NOT include Gatefold Poster

    1st printing. Collects History of the DC Universe (1986) #1-2.

    Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Pérez and Karl Kesel. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. Introduction by Marv Wolfman. Afterword by Frank Miller.

    This unique project, which spun out of the universe-changing events of "Crisis On Infinite Earths," tells the entire history of the first super-hero universe in the industry!

    It covers everything from he creation of the DCU and goes through the far flung future of the Legion of Super Heroes. Includes almost 30 pages of extra material not in original comics nor the TPB. New material and complete hardcover package produced by Graphitti Designs.

    Includes essays and personal reminiscences from Neal Adams, Julius Schwartz, Jerry Siegel, Bob Kane, Joe Kubert, Roy Thomas, Paul Levitz, Len Wein, Jack Kirby, Ramona Fradon & George Perez, plus additional art from Adams, Joe Shuster, Dick Sprang, Kubert, Kurt Schaffenberger, Steve Lightle, Steve Bissette & John Totleben, Kirby & Steve Rude, Fradon, Miller, Trina Robbins & Perez.

    Hardcover, 130 pages, full color.

    NOTE: Limited to 10,000 copies.

    Cover price $35.00.

  • Issue #1S-1ST
    History of the DC Universe HC (1988 DC) 1st Edition 1S-1ST

    This item is not in stock at MyComicShop. If you use the "Add to want list" tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.

    Limited Signed Edition - Signed by George Perez and Marv Wolfman, limited/numbered to 1000 copies.

    1st printing. Collects History of the DC Universe (1986) #1-2.

    Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Pérez and Karl Kesel. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. Introduction by Marv Wolfman. Afterword by Frank Miller.

    This unique project, which spun out of the universe-changing events of "Crisis On Infinite Earths," tells the entire history of the first super-hero universe in the industry!

    It covers everything from he creation of the DCU and goes through the far flung future of the Legion of Super Heroes. Includes almost 30 pages of extra material not in original comics nor the TPB. New material and complete hardcover package produced by Graphitti Designs.

    Includes essays and personal reminiscences from Neal Adams, Julius Schwartz, Jerry Siegel, Bob Kane, Joe Kubert, Roy Thomas, Paul Levitz, Len Wein, Jack Kirby, Ramona Fradon & George Perez, plus additional art from Adams, Joe Shuster, Dick Sprang, Kubert, Kurt Schaffenberger, Steve Lightle, Steve Bissette & John Totleben, Kirby & Steve Rude, Fradon, Miller, Trina Robbins & Perez.

    Hardcover, 130 pages, full color.

    NOTE: Limited to 1,000 copies.

    Also: DC characters jam gatefold poster by Sheldon Mayer, Art Adams, Joe Kubert, Jim Mooney, Jim Aparo, Bissette & Totleben, Denys Cowan, P. Craig Russell, Mart Nodell, Joe Staton, Dave Stevens, Bill Sienkiewicz, Kirby & Mike Royer, Keith Giffen, Bret Blevins & Al Williamson, Michael Kaluta, Gene Colan, Lightle, Brian Bolland, Michael T. Gilbert, Jim Starlin, Walt Simonson, Paul Norris, Mike Grell, Mary Wilshire, Andy Kubert, Gil Kane, Schaffenberger, Bob Kane, Curt Swan, Perez, Howard Chaykin, Jan Duursema, Carmine Infantino, Jim Steranko, Gray Morrow, Neal Adams, Murphy Anderson, Dave Gibbons, Gilbert Hernandez, Jaime Hernandez, Dan Spiegle, Frank Thorne, Fradon, Matt Wagner, Ernie Colon, Irwin Hasen, Joe Orlando, Pat Broderick, Steve Rude, Frank McLaughlin, Dick Giordano.

  • Issue #1A

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    (W) Mark Waid (A) Jerry Ordway, Todd Nauck (CA) Chris Samnee LEARN THE DEFINITIVE HISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE! In celebration of 90 years of DC, super fan and writer Mark Waid turns back time to the very beginning of the DC Universe in a four-issue miniseries drawn by some of DC's greatest artists and told by the newest chronicler of time, Barry Allen, the Flash! In our debut issue, Barry takes us from the very birth of the DC Universe to the rise of the Justice Society. The Golden Age of heroes begins here! Cover price $5.99.

  • Issue #1B

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    (W) Mark Waid (A) Jerry Ordway, Todd Nauck (CA) Dan Mora LEARN THE DEFINITIVE HISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE! In celebration of 90 years of DC, super fan and writer Mark Waid turns back time to the very beginning of the DC Universe in a four-issue miniseries drawn by some of DC's greatest artists and told by the newest chronicler of time, Barry Allen, the Flash! In our debut issue, Barry takes us from the very birth of the DC Universe to the rise of the Justice Society. The Golden Age of heroes begins here! Cover price $6.99.

  • Issue #1C

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    (W) Mark Waid (A) Jerry Ordway, Todd Nauck (CA) Ryan Sook LEARN THE DEFINITIVE HISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE! In celebration of 90 years of DC, super fan and writer Mark Waid turns back time to the very beginning of the DC Universe in a four-issue miniseries drawn by some of DC's greatest artists and told by the newest chronicler of time, Barry Allen, the Flash! In our debut issue, Barry takes us from the very birth of the DC Universe to the rise of the Justice Society. The Golden Age of heroes begins here! Cover price $6.99.

  • Issue #1D

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    (W) Mark Waid (A) Jerry Ordway, Todd Nauck (CA) Scott Koblish LEARN THE DEFINITIVE HISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE! In celebration of 90 years of DC, super fan and writer Mark Waid turns back time to the very beginning of the DC Universe in a four-issue miniseries drawn by some of DC's greatest artists and told by the newest chronicler of time, Barry Allen, the Flash! In our debut issue, Barry takes us from the very birth of the DC Universe to the rise of the Justice Society. The Golden Age of heroes begins here! Cover price $6.99.

  • Issue #1E

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    (W) Mark Waid (A) Jerry Ordway, Todd Nauck (CA) Stanley Artgerm Lau LEARN THE DEFINITIVE HISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE! In celebration of 90 years of DC, super fan and writer Mark Waid turns back time to the very beginning of the DC Universe in a four-issue miniseries drawn by some of DC's greatest artists and told by the newest chronicler of time, Barry Allen, the Flash! In our debut issue, Barry takes us from the very birth of the DC Universe to the rise of the Justice Society. The Golden Age of heroes begins here! Cover price $9.99.

  • Issue #1F

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    (W) Mark Waid (A) Jerry Ordway, Todd Nauck (CA) Ryan Sook LEARN THE DEFINITIVE HISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE! In celebration of 90 years of DC, super fan and writer Mark Waid turns back time to the very beginning of the DC Universe in a four-issue miniseries drawn by some of DC's greatest artists and told by the newest chronicler of time, Barry Allen, the Flash! In our debut issue, Barry takes us from the very birth of the DC Universe to the rise of the Justice Society. The Golden Age of heroes begins here! Cover price $9.99.

  • Issue #1G

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    (W) Mark Waid (A) Jerry Ordway, Todd Nauck (CA) Blank LEARN THE DEFINITIVE HISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE! In celebration of 90 years of DC, super fan and writer Mark Waid turns back time to the very beginning of the DC Universe in a four-issue miniseries drawn by some of DC's greatest artists and told by the newest chronicler of time, Barry Allen, the Flash! In our debut issue, Barry takes us from the very birth of the DC Universe to the rise of the Justice Society. The Golden Age of heroes begins here! Cover price $6.99.