About this Collection
This collection gathers the debut issues of DC's most iconic heroes as originally presented in the 1980s Secret Origins series, including revamped origin stories for Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and others. Written by key talents like Marv Wolfman and illustrated by artists such as George Pérez, these tales modernized classic beginnings for a new generation of readers. The volume serves as a snapshot of DC's efforts to streamline its continuity during the post-Crisis era.
Contains 27 stories
The Origin of the Superman - Batman Team
12 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Powerman (a robot)Lex Luthor (villain)
Secret of the Eternal City!
14.34 pp · Science Fiction
Adam StrangeAlannaSardathThe Eternals (aliensvillains)
The Planet of Doomed Men
15 pp · Superhero
Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]The GuardiansCalorians (aliens)The Dryg (villain)
The Secrets of the Sorcerer's Box!
6 pp · Adventure
The Challengers of the Unknown [Rocky DavisProf. HaleyRed RyanAce Morgan]Morelian
Secret Origin of Wonder Woman
12.34 pp · Superhero
Wonder Girl [Princess Diana]Queen HippolytaAphroditeAthenaMercuryHerculesAmazons
The Strange Experiment of Dr. Erdel
6 pp · Superhero
John Jones [J'onn J'onzz]Dr. ErdelLt. Saunders
Mystery of the Human Thunderbolt!
12 pp · Superhero
The Flash [Barry Allen]Iris WestThe Turtle Man (villain)
The Origin of the Justice League
25 pp · Superhero
J'Onn J'OnzzAquaman [Arthur Curry]Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]The Flash [Barry Allen]Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]Snapper Carraliens from Appellax (villains)
Birth of the Atom!
9.67 pp · Superhero
The Atom [Ray Palmer]Jean Loringnature club members
How Aquaman Got His Powers!
6.67 pp · Superhero
Aquaman [Arthur Curry]Tom CurryAtlanna CurryCommander Haskel
The Man from Robin's Past
7.67 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson] SandorAndyArt Colby (villain)Limey Lou (villain)
The Origin of The Flash's Masked Identity!
7 pp · Superhero
The Flash [Barry Allen]art thieves (villains)
The Story of Superman's Life!
12.67 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Jor-ElLaraMartha KentJonathon KentLana LangKrypto
The Olsen-Robin Team Versus "The Superman-Batman Team!"
17 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Jimmy OlsenBatman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]
Meet Kid Flash!
11.67 pp · Superhero
The Flash [Barry Allen]Iris WestKid Flash [Wally West]
The Genius Who Fought Himself
13.67 pp · Superhero
Eclipso [Dr. Robert Gordon]Prof. BennettMona Bennett
The Origin of Green Lantern's Oath!
9.67 pp · Superhero
Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]Pieface [Thomas Kalmaku]
Creature of a Thousand Shapes!
24.67 pp · Superhero
Hawkman [Katar Hol/Carter Hall]Hawkgirl [Shayera Hol/Shierra Hall]Police Commissioner George EmmettMavis TrentByth (villain)
The Origin of ... Doctor Fate
6 pp · Superhero
Doctor Fate [Kent Nelson]Sven NelsonNabuInzaBlack Nergal (villain)
The Enchantress of Terror Castle
8.67 pp · Fantasy, Superhero
The Enchantress [June Moone]Alan DellDzamor (not named in story)evil presence (villain)
I Was the Man with Animal Powers
15.34 pp · Science Fiction
Buddy BakerRogerEllenalien (villain)
The Tricks of Metamorpho's Trade
2 pp · Superhero
BatmanMetamorpho
The Amazing Congorilla!
6.5 pp · Jungle, Superhero
Congorilla [Congo Bill]Chief Kawologolden gorillaMr. Reiger
Call Him Satan -- Call Him Saint
16 pp · Western-Frontier
El Diablo [Lazarus Lane]AlbertNoraWise OwlThe Hanged Man (villain)gunmen (villains)
The Origin of the Bizarro World!
4 pp · Superhero
Bizarro-1Bizarro Lois Lane-1other Bizarros
Untitled Superhero story
10 pp · Superhero
Jim CorriganWayne GrantClarice WinstonGat Benson (villain)gangsters (villains)
Untitled Superhero story
10 pp · Superhero
The Spectre [Jim Corrigan]Wayne GrantClarice WinsonGat Benson (villain)gangsters (villains)
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