Best of
Dc-Comics

2003

Superman: Birthright


Mark Waid - 2003
    Witness the making of a legend, as Clark Kent learns the tough lessons needed to become the World's Greatest Hero! Also watch as Lex Luthor comes to Smallville, befriending Clark. But it's a relationship that may ultimately spell disaster for Metropolis and the Man of Steel.

Batgirl: Year One


Scott Beatty - 2003
    A look into the action-packed origin of the original Batgirl, Barbara Gordon! This volume collects the 9-issue miniseries that uncovered Gordon's transformation from average citizen into costumed super-heroine.

Batgirl/Robin: Year One


Chuck Dixon - 2003
    In his earliest adventures, Robin learns very quickly that what he thought would be fun is actually a matter of life and death.And in the action-packed origin of the original Batgirl, explore Barbara Gordon's transformation from average citizen into costumed super-heroine.This volume collects BATGIRL: YEAR ONE #1-9 and ROBIN: YEAR ONE #1-4.

Batman Illustrated by Neal Adams, Vol. 1


Neal Adams - 2003
    Reprinting the critically acclaimed illustrator's earliest work, this first book in a series of three showcases the revolutionary art and influential storytelling style that returned Batman to his darker roots and heavily influenced his modern look. Presenting eight classic tales with current revisions to the original artwork by Adams himself, this superb hardcover features appearances by Superman, Flash, Robin, Aquaman, Deadman, the Teen Titans, and the Scarecrow.

Titans of Townsville


Sean Carolan - 2003
    1: TITANS OF TOWNSVILLE is an action-packed adventure of crime-fighting fun and adolescent innocence. Created by Professor Utonium from a mixture of sugar, spice, and everything nice plus the mysterious Chemical X, Blossom, Buttercup, and Bubbles are the lovable super-powered protectors of Townsville. In this intriguing tale, the trio of sisters must deal with a meteor that gives everyone super-powers, an interactive video game that creates real-life havoc, and a scorned former boyfriend who wants his revenge.

JLA: Liberty and Justice


Paul Dini - 2003
    When a lethal alien virus begins to decimate the population of the world, Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, the Flash, Aquaman and the Martian Manhunter quickly begin to investigate. But as a worldwide panic creates a tidal wave of paranoia and distrust, the Justice League suddenly find themselves accused of creating the doomsday situation. Now, with the world on the verge of anarchy, the Earth's greatest heroes must find a way to counteract the deadly plague and restore order to a hysterical populace.

Robotech: From the Stars


Tommy Yune - 2003
    the incredible origin of Robotechnology is now available in compact trade paperback format from Wildstorm Productions! Follow the early adventures of Roy Fokker, including his first encounter with the SDF-1, Captain Gloval, Colonel Edwards, and the mysterious Project Valkyrie! This convenient volume also features an informative appendix of original designs, illustrations, and commentary behind the Robotech universe.This 160-page volume contains the following: - the complete Robotech miniseries #0-6- excerpts from the Robotech Sourcebook- original cover art by top comic artists- previously unpublished designs, illustrations and commentary by Tommy Yune

Birds of Prey: Old Friends, New Enemies


Chuck Dixon - 2003
    After being paralyzed by the Joker, former Batgirl Barbara Gordon became Oracle, an information and cyberspace specialist, and began a crime-fighting union with Black Canary. Two women with different personalities and beliefs, their relationship has always been tumultuous but effective. This volume includes some of their earliest adventures as well as a rebirth for them as they are joined by the new Batgirl in their vigilante mission.

The Golden Age Spectre Archives, Vol. 1


Jerry Siegel - 2003
    This hardcover edition reprints the original 1940s stories of the spirit of vengeance as he battled both ordinary criminals and supernatural menaces. Included in this volume are the Spectre's first appearance, his supernatural origin, his first appearance in costume and the introduction of the infinitely powerful ring of life.

Green Lantern: New Dawn


Ron Marz - 2003
    Centuries ago an ancient race of alien beings called the Guardians sought to maintain order throughout the cosmos by creating the Green Lantern Corps, a battalion of peacekeepers armed with unbelievably powerful rings. For years, Hal Jordan of Earth stood as their greatest and most revered champion. But when his city and everyone that he loved is killed by an alien conqueror, the devastated hero goes insane and destroys the Guardians and their Corps. However one Guardian survives the vicious attack and journeys to Earth where he selects Kyle Raynor, a twenty something slacker to act as the lone and last Green Lantern.

Batman: Family #5


John Francis Moore - 2003
    He pulls strings, manipulates people, and gets things done, regardless of who gets hurt. Now he's targeted Robin, and Freeway isn't a man known to fail. When Robin falls into his trap, the identities of all the Bat-heroes are in danger, and this time acrobatics won't be enough!

Justice League: Age of Wonder (2003) #1


Adisakdi Tantimedh - 2003
    But when Lex Luthor and the radical group Rage Against the Machine rise up against him, can he prevent the coming of an Age of Chaos?