DC's First Issue Specials


Book Description

DC collects the 1970s series that introduced one new concept after another-as well as reintroducing several DC favorites! Over the course of 13 issues, 1st Issue Special shined a spotlight on Atlas, Manhunter, Warlord, Lady Cop, and even the Dingbats of Danger Street-as well as giving the Creeper, Doctor Fate, and the New Gods their shots at comebacks! Collects 1st Issue Special #1-13.




1st Issue Special (1975-1976) #10


Book Description

“We’re the Outsiders.” DC’s original, highly obscure Outsiders team (who go on a rescue mission in this issue) were a gang of super-deformed heroes named Lizard Johnny, Amazing Ronnie, Hairy Larry, Mighty Mary, Doc Scary, and Billy.




1st Issue Special (1975-1976) #6


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A goofy gang of multiethnic kids (Good Looks, Krunch, Bananas, and Non-Fat) engage in turf wars with such foes as the Jumping Jack and the Gasser.




1st Issue Special (1975-1976) #7


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The Firefly, one of Batman’s old enemies, breaks jail and begins using his light-weapons for criminal purposes, incurring the wrath of the Creeper.




1st Issue Special (1975-1976) #8


Book Description

Lt. Colonel Travis Morgan of the United States Air Force is attacked while on a reconnaissance mission over Russia. Fleeing toward the arctic circle, he is forced to abandon his dying aircraft over the Yukon and parachutes through a swirling mist into the strange and unrecognizable land of Skartaris.




The Flash TV Special (1991-) #1


Book Description

Enjoy this great comic from DC’s digital archive!




DC Nuclear Winter Special (2018-) #1


Book Description

The holidays are tough enough as it is, but when youÕre living in a post-apocalyptic wasteland (or, you know, 2018) the world can seem bleaker than ever. So do yourself a favor this holiday season, break out your best eggnog and enjoy 10 all-new stories featuring the WorldÕs Greatest Heroes, including looks at the futures of Batman, Superman and the Flash, as well as many more denizens of the DC Universe.




A Once Crowded Sky


Book Description

"Tom King's debut novel opens in an imaginative world of comic book superheroes struggling to take on normal lives after sacrificing their powers to save the world"--




1st Issue Special (1975-1976) #5


Book Description

Mark Shaw, a public defender, is frustrated in his attempts to gain justice and safeguard the innocent. His uncle introduces him to the ancient society of the Manhunters, whose arcane skills and weaponry have been employed to bring down many villains.




DC Special (1968-) #29


Book Description

Featuring the origin of the Justice Society of America! In the midst of World War II, President Franklin D. Roosevelt calls together some of the greatest heroes in the world to help battle against the Axis Powers!