Best of
Dc-Comics

2000

Batman: No Man's Land, Vol. 4


Greg RuckaRick Burchett - 2000
    Overcrowded, overbuilt, and overshadowed by a continuous air of menace, this gothic nightmare is a breeding ground for the depraved, the indifferent, and the criminally insane. It's also the object of one man's obsession. Witness to the brutal murder of his parents, Bruce Wayne has dedicated his life to protecting this city, taking a form to inspire hope in the innocent...and fear in the guilty. He is the masked vigilante known as the Batman. Now the battlefield has changed. Leveled by a massive earthquake that left thousands dead and millions more wounded, Gotham City has been transformed into a lawless wilderness � a No Man's Land � where the survivors are turning against one another, and where the city's protectors are torn by a crisis that may consume them all.Collects:- Batman #571-572- Batman: Chronicles #18- Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #125- Batman: Shadow of the Bat #92-93- Detective Comics #736, 738-739

Batman: No Man's Land, Vol. 3


Greg RuckaMike Deodato - 2000
    Overcrowded, overbuilt, and overshadowed by a continuous air of menace, this gothic nightmare is a breeding ground for the depraved, the indifferent, and the criminally insane. It's also the object of one man's obsession. Witness to the brutal murder of his parents, Bruce Wayne has dedicated his life to protecting this city, taking a form to inspire hope in the innocent...and fear in the guilty. He is the masked vigilante known as the Batman. Now the battlefield has changed. Leveled by a massive earthquake that left thousands dead and millions more wounded, Gotham City has been transformed into a lawless wilderness � a No Man's Land � where the survivors are turning against one another, and where the city's protectors are torn by a crisis that may consume them all.Collects:- Batman #566-569- Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #120-121- Batman: Shadow of the Bat #88- Detective Comics #734-735

Robin: Year One


Chuck Dixon - 2000
    Against all manner of foe he braved inconceivable odds, ever skirting the line between heroism and death. His name is Dick Grayson. Before he became Nightwing he was the first to don the mantle of Robin. When his parents fell victim to the machinations of a mobster, millionaire Bruce Wayne, known to a precious few as the Batman, took the young orphan under his wing. For months Grayson trained in the ways of crime fighting, until at last he was ready to patrol the night with his mentor. But the training ground and the threats of the real world are two very different things. For the newly anointed Robin, it would be a baptism of fire.Batman gave Robin his Direction. The evil of the world would shape his destiny. This is his story.

Shazam! Power of Hope


Paul Dini - 2000
    As I begin to explain my problem, he tells me he knew there would be times when I would feel the responsibilities of Captain Marvel weighing heavily on my mind and soul."It is at that time," he tells me, "you must be your strongest. Not only for yourself, but for those who find inspiration in everything Captain Marvel represents.The Wizard reveals he has seen a day when one special child will face despair and look to Captain Marvel for hope. He advises me to be ready. But about the child or when I will meet him, the old man says no more.

JLA: Earth 2


Grant Morrison - 2000
    Nothing has ever seriously threatened the global corruption they proudly enforce, but now a twisted mirror image of the CSA has arrived from the flip side of reality. Can anything stop this so-called "JUSTICE LEAGUE," or will the stable, perfect evil of the Earth 2 fall victim to the tyranny of law, righteousness and freedom?

JSA, Vol. 1: Justice Be Done


James Robinson - 2000
    Goyer; Art by Scott Benefiel, Stephen Sadowski, Derec Aucoin and others This trade paperback chronicles the rebirth of the Justice Society of America, one of the first super hero teams of all times. Investigating the death of Dr. Fate, one of the JSA's founding members, the current Starman, Hourman, Star-Spangled Kid, Hawkgirl and Black Canary join forces with two former members of the legendary team, Atom Smasher and Sand. And after learning how the fallen hero's death has led to the birth of a new Dr. Fate and surviving an encounter with an ancient evil, the heroes decide to band together to form a modern JSA.Collecting: JSA 1-5

Harley Quinn: All Aboard the Roller Coaster of Love #1


Karl Kesel - 2000
    Instead, it's a love story gone horribly, horribly wrong, especially in the first issue, as the Joker's girlfriend must do without Mister J's "calming" influence. Harley is driven to astounding lengths to free her loony lover. And that's just in the first seven pages. What follows is too strange for words, though it does involve a cameo by Batman.

The Titans


Devin Grayson - 2000
    They are a new assemblage of superheroes with attitude - Robin the Boy Wonder has grown up and become Nightwing, he is joined by The Flash, Tempest, Troia and Arsenal but they're still looking to recruit some new members.

The Black Canary Archives, Vol. 1


Gardner Fox - 2000
    1" - a 224 page harcover that collects nearly all of her solo Golden and Silver age adventures.

How to Draw Batman Beyond


John Delaney - 2000
    Features tips and simple step lessons for drawing Batman, the Joker, Bruce Wayne, and more!

Young Justice: A League of Their Own


Peter David - 2000
    Robin, Superboy, and Impulse join forces to battle crime together as Young Justice -- and if they're the future of crime-fighting, heaven help us all! Collecting the first seven issues of the popular "Young Justice" series as well as material from "Young Justice Secret Files, A League of Their Own" follows the exploits of three young heroes and their allies as they attack evil with super-powers, wedgies and noogies!

JSA: The Liberty File #2


Dan Jolley - 2000
    Batman, the Clock, and the Owl travel to Bern, Switzerland in the midst of World War II in pursuit of the Nazi superweapon called the Super-man.

Static Shock: Trial by Fire


Dwayne McDuffie - 2000
    But when a mutagenic gas accidentally gave the African American adolescent superhuman abilities, Virgil was reborn as Static Shock, the electrically powered teen super-hero. Employing great characterization, witty dialogue, and dynamic action, STATIC SHOCK!: TRIAL BY FIRE recounts Virgil's earliest adventures as he deals with everyday problems like part-time jobs, high school crushes, and maniacal super-villains.Collects Static #1-4.

JSA: The Liberty Files


Dan Jolley - 2000
    Collecting the 2-issue JSA: THE LIBERTY FILES miniseries as well as the 2-issue follow-up, JSA: THE UNHOLY THREE! In 1942, as war rages around the globe, the "Owl," "Clock," "Bat" and a host of other very familiar costumed characters battle for the safety of the world!

Christopher Reeve: Triumph Over Tragedy


Judy Alter - 2000
    Book Report Biographies focus on biographical subjects who changed their culture and the world.