About this Collection
This collection celebrates the career of artist Doug Mahnke, showcasing his work across the DC Universe. It gathers stories from various titles, including his runs on characters like Superman, Batman, and Green Lantern, highlighting his distinctive, detailed style. The volume serves as a retrospective of Mahnke's contributions to DC Comics through the early 2000s and beyond.
In "The Iron Hand of Kindness," Sister Superior assembles a striking team for the Justice League Elite, bringing Green Arrow and Naif al-Sheikh into the fold. Disguised as Deathstroke, Vera infiltrates the Blood Brothers alongside Kasumi, setting the stage for a tense and dangerous mission. Written by Joe Kelly and illustrated by Doug Mahnke, with inks by Tom Nguyen, colors by David Baron, and letters by Pat Brosseau, the issue's cover by Doug Mahnke captures the mission's shadowed intensity.
Contains 15 stories
The Iron Hand of Kindness
22 pp · Superhero
Superman: Lois LaneJimmy OlsenOutburstKelexJonathan KentMartha KentSuperboySupergirlSteelWhite LotusLoserPyrogenBrahma
That Stupid Bastich
38 pp · Adventure, Superhero
HitmanLoboSean NoonanSixpackPaulie BattSection EightShakesJean De BatonDefenestatorFlemgemFriendly FireBueno ExcellenteDogwelder
What's So Funny about Truth, Justice & the American Way?
39 pp · Superhero
SupermanLois LaneLex LuthorJimmy OlsenSam LanePerry WhiteMercySteelJonathan KentThe Elite [Manchester BlackColdcastThe HatMenagerie] (Introduction)
Bouncing Baby Boy
22 pp · Satire-Parody, Superhero
Plastic ManBatmanTwo-FaceAngel McDunnaghLuke McDunnagh
Grand Experiment
22 pp · Superhero
ColdcastMajor DisasterManitou RavenMenagerieSister SuperiorFlash [Wally West]Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]Kasumi (first appearance)Naif al-Sheikh (first appearance)DawnBlood Brothers
Show Me Yesterday, For I Can't Find Today
22 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Alfred PennyworthRobin [Jason ToddRed Hood]Captain Boomerang [George "Digger" Harkness] (flashback)Black Mask [Roman Sionis] (cameo)
Uglyhead
22 pp · Superhero
FrankensteinMister MelmothSheedaUglyhead
Caretakers of Mars
30 pp · Superhero
Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzzJohn JonesJosh Johnstone] (origindeathcorpse)Justice League of America [JLABatman [Bruce Wayne]Black Canary [Dinah Lance]Black Lightning [Jefferson Pierce]Firestorm [Jason Rusch]Flash [Wally West]Green Lantern [John Stewart]Hawkgirl [Kendra Saunders]Red Arrow [Roy Harper]Red TornadoSuperman [Clark KentKal-El]Vixen [Mari McCabe]Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]]Justice Society of America [JSACyclone [Maxine Hunkel]Damage [Grant Emerson]Dr. Mid-Nite [Pieter Cross]Flash [Jay Garrick]Green Lantern [Alan Scott]Hawkman [Carter Hall]Hourman [Rick Tyler]Mr. Terrific [Michael Holt]Stargirl [Courtney Whitmore]Wildcat [Ted Grant]]Green Lantern Corps [Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]Green Lantern [Kyle Rayner]]Outsiders [Grace ChoiGreen Arrow [Oliver Queen]Katana [Tatsu Yamashiro]Metamorpho [Rex Mason]]Aquaman [Arthur Curry]Starfire [Koriand'r]Supergirl [Kara Zor-El]Adam StrangeZatanna ZataraHuntress [Helena Bertinelli]Steel [John Henry Irons]Nightwing [Dick Grayson]Beast Boy [Gar Logan]Teen Titans [Robin [Tim Drake]Wonder Girl [Cassie Sandsmark]]Booster Gold [Michael Jon Carter]Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian]Bulleteer [Alix Harrower]Gypsy [Cindy Reynolds]Alfred PennyworthIce [Tora Olafsdotter]Elongated Man [Ralph Dibny] (hallucination)Captain Marvel [Billy Batson] (hallucination)M'yri'ah (dream)K'hym (dream)Dr. Erdel (dream)Jonathan Kent (dream)Demon [EtriganJason Blood] (dream)Morgaine le Fay (dreamvillain)Ma'alefa'ak's (dreamvillain)Dr. Light [Arthur Light] (villain)Effigy [Martyn Van Wyck] (villain)Libra (villain)Human Flame [Mike Miller] (villain)Ocean Master [Orm Marius] (villain)Vandal Savage (villain)Lex Luthor (villain)Talia al Ghul (villain)Dr. Sivana [Thaddeus Bodog Sivana] (villain)Gorilla Grodd (villain)
The New Normal
19 pp · Superhero
Agent CrippenAgent FedAgent ValdezAmanda WallerHal Jordan [Green Lantern]Justice League [Batman [Bruce Wayne]Cyborg [Victor Stone]]Mr. Baz (first appearance)Mrs. Baz (first appearance)Simon Baz (first appearance, origin)Sira Baz (first appearance)Sinestro [Green Lantern]The Third Army
Forever Lost
22 pp · Superhero
Crime Syndicate [OwlmanGridJohnny Quick (cameo)Atomica (cameo)Superwoman (cameo)]Nightwing
Batman and Robin: Week One
38 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Damian Wayne]Robin [Dick Graysonalso as Nightwing]Alfred PennyworthClev (villain)Tusk (villain)
Ultra Comics Lives!
40 pp · Superhero
Ultra ComicsGary Concord Jr., the Ultra-ManNeighborhood Guard [Red Riding HoodBoy Blue]UltraaUltra, the Multi-Alien [Ace Arn]IntellectronDarkseid (cameo)
Escape from Dinosaur Island [Part One]
20 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Smith]Superboy [Jon Smith]Krypto
Escape from Dinosaur Island Part 2
20 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Smith]Superboy [Jon Smith]KryptoCaptain Storm
Medieval
12 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Arkham KnightJokerKiller Croc [Waylon Jones]Mister Freeze [Victor Fries]Nora FriesMan-Bat [Kirk Langstrom]Ra's al GhulTalia al GhulPoison Ivy [Pamela Isley]Catwoman [Selina Kyle]BaneTalonNobodyRobin [Damian Wayne]Penguin [Oswald Cobblepot]Hush [Thomas Elliot]Two-Face [Harvey Dent]Clayface [Basil Karlo]
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