Best of
Dc-Comics

2002

Wonder Woman: The Hiketeia


Greg Rucka - 2002
    When Wonder Woman partakes in an ancient ritual called the Hiketeia, she is honor bound to eternally protect and care for a young girl named Danielle Wellys. But when the Amazon Princess learns that Danielle has killed the drug dealers who murdered her sister, she suddenly finds herself in battle with Batman, who is searching for the female fugitive. Caught in a no-win situation, Wonder Woman must choose between breaking a sacred oath and turning her back on justice.

Batman: Bruce Wayne, Fugitive, Vol. 1


Devin GraysonTrevor McCarthy - 2002
    The man who is Batman has gone to ground, renouncing his civilian identity and operating deeper in the shadows that ever before.Now it falls to his family — Nightwing, Robin, Oracle, Batgirl, Spoiler, and Alfred — to find out who really committed the murder. All the evidence points to someone setting Batman up … but it could also be pointing squarely at Batman's guilt. Featuring story and art from some of DC Comics' top talents, Batman: Fugitive collects all the relevant segments from the groundbreaking "Batman: Fugitive" event, with volume one presenting stories from Batman: Gotham Knights, Nightwing, Birds of Prey, Batgirl and Batman.Collects:- Batman: Gotham Knights: #27, #28- Batman: #601, #602- Brids of Prey: #41, #43- Batgirl: #27, #29- Nightwing: #68, #69

JLA: Secret Origins


Paul Dini - 2002
    Preview art and preliminary sketches from JLA Liberty and Justice.

The Enemy Ace Archives, Vol. 1


Robert Kanigher - 2002
    Utilizing superb characterization, these elegantly crafted stories offer an intriguing and rare look at war by presenting it through the eyes of "the enemy." Although a German soldier, Enemy Ace must still struggle with the agony of survival and the senseless deaths of young men. This book shows that war is not simply good guys versus bad guys but instead human versus human.Collecting: Our Army at War 151, 153, 155; Showcase 57-58; Star Spangled War Stories 138-142

The Science of Superman


Mark Wolverton - 2002
    For more than half a century, Superman has been an American icon and the world's first and most recognizable super hero. From his beginnings as the featured character in his own ten-cent comic book, through multiple incarnations on radio, newspaper syndication, television, and the movies, Superman has emerged as the flagship hero of a publishing empire. In fact, the Man of Steel has become so ubiquitous, it's as if he were real. But what if he were real? What if the Kryptonian named Kal-El, a humanoid being whose world orbited a far-off red dwarf star, was actually raised here on Earth? Would, in fact, such a being be capable of achieving the amazing feats of power commonly associated with Superman? And if so, how could his powers be scientifically explained?In "The Science of Superman," gifted science writer Mark Wolverton takes up the challenge and answers these very questions. Examining Superman's powers through the lens of modern science, Wolverton explains the fundamental biological and genetic differences between Earthlings and Kryptonians that allow Superman to exercise extraordinary abilities on our planet. For the first time anywhere, you'll understand the logic and science that underlie Superman's "super powers." You'll never look at the Man of Steel the same way again.

Cat's Paw


Paul D. Storrie - 2002
    That sets off an every-villain-for-herself chase across Gotham's rooftops — and attracts the attention of both Batgirl and officer Renée Montoya, who reluctantly team up to join in the fray!

Catwoman #32: True Romance?


Ed Brubaker - 2002
    Catwoman 2002 series issue number 32.

Catwoman Secret Files (2002) #1


Ed BrubakerMichael Avon Oeming - 2002
    “THE MANY LIVES OF SELINA KYLE.” The many lives of DC’s Feline Fatale, as told by Gotham’s criminal underground! Also featuring “THE McSWEENEY CASE” starring Slam Bradley, and profile pages spotlighting Catwoman and her supporting cast!

Batman/Huntress: Cry for Blood


Greg Rucka - 2002
    Now as Helena Bertinelli, aided by the mysterious Question, attempts to evade Batman and his allies, she must also prove her innocence and determine who is trying to frame her. Through this adventure we discover how watching her father, a powerful mafia leader, and the rest of her family be murdered, transformed this innocent Catholic girl into a nocturnal figure of vengeance.

Just A Little Off The Top, Please (Harley Quinn #19)


Karl Kesel - 2002
    

JLA JSA Secret Files & Origins (2003) #1


David S. Goyer - 2002
    GOYER, GEOFF JOHNS, RICK VEITCH; DAN CURTIS JOHNSON, J.H. WILLIAMS III, JIM BEARD, RICH HEDDEN, AND VARIOUS; ART BY STEVE SADOWSKI, PHIL WINSLADE, KELLY YATES, SCOTT KOLINS, CLEMENT SAUVE, TOM MANDRAKE, DIETRICH SMITH, MICHAEL BAIR, PATRICK GLEASON, ANDREW PEPOY, MICK GRAY, SERGE LAPOINTE, KEITH CHAMPAGNE, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY CARLOS PACHECO AND JESÚS MERIÑO In stores November 6. The prelude to the most anticipated team-up of the year! Artist Steve Sadowski returns to the exploits of the JSA, joining David S. Goyer and Wizard Fan Award-winning writer Geoff Johns to reveal surprising connections between DC's two greatest super-teams (inked by Andrew Pepoy), setting the stage for the explosive JLA/JSA: VIRTUE & VICE hardcover. Plus: Metamorpho returns to life (written by Rich Hedden with art by Phil Winslade); the JLA and the JSA fight over which team gets a member of Young Justice (written by Jim Beard with art by Clement Sauve & Serge LaPointe); and Chase uncovers the secret behind the mole hunt that has weaved through this year's Secret Files issues (written by Dan Curtis Johnson & J.H. Williams III with art by Kelly Yates & Mick Gray). Also: AQUAMAN writer Rick Veitch offers a prelude to the new series in a short story illustrated by Dietrich Smith; and a brief preview of JLA/AVENGERS with art by George Peréz! All this plus profiles of some of the two team's newest members, allies, and more!