About this Collection
This second volume of the 2008 Brave and the Bold series collects issues #7-12, featuring team-ups between DC heroes from different eras. Writer Mark Waid and artist George Pérez continue their exploration of unlikely pairings, including Batman and the Legion of Super-Heroes, and Green Lantern Hal Jordan with the original Flash, Jay Garrick. The collection also includes a story with the Doom Patrol and the Metal Men, showcasing Pérez's detailed art across multiple character ensembles.
In "The Book of Destiny: Chapter One: Scalpels and Chainsaws," Wally and his family seek answers at the Doom Patrol’s sanctuary, hoping Dr. Niles Caulder can help slow the alarming pace of his children’s accelerated aging. Written by Mark Waid and brought to life with dynamic precision by George Pérez—whose cover pencils and inks define the issue’s bold, haunting tone—this story marks a pivotal moment in the series, blending emotional stakes with the surreal.
Contains 6 stories
The Book of Destiny: Chapter One: Scalpels and Chainsaws
22 pp · Superhero
Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]Power GirlSuperman [Clark KentKal-El]Challengers of the Unknown [Ace MorganProf HaleyRed RyanRocky Davis]June RobbinsJustice Society of America [JSACyclone [Maxine Hunkel]Damage [Grant Emerson]Flash [Jay Garrick]Hawkman [Carter Hall]Hourman [Rick Tyler]Liberty Belle [Jesse Chambers]Mr. Terrific [Michael Holt]Stargirl [Courtney Whitmore]Wildcat [Ted Grant]] (cameo)VILLAINS: MegistusDr. Alchemy
The Book of Destiny: Chapter Two: Wally's Choice
22 pp · Superhero
Doom Patrol [Robotman [Cliff Steele]Negative Man [Larry Trainor]Elasti-Girl [Rita Farr]The Chief [Niles Caulder]]Flash [Wally West]Linda Park-WestJai WestIris WestChallengers of the Unknown [Red RyanRocky Davis]June RobbinsMetamorpho [Rex Mason]Megistus (Villain)
In "The Book of Destiny: Chapter Two: Wally's Choice," Wally West brings his family to Niles Caulder and the Doom Patrol, hoping the Chief’s expertise can help slow the mysterious acceleration of his children’s aging. With Linda Park-West by his side and Jai West watching closely, Wally faces a deeply personal crisis as the weight of his choices begins to shape the fate of those he loves most.
The Book of Destiny: Chapter Three: Changing Times
22 pp · Superhero
Challengers of the Unknown [Ace Morgan]June RobbinsBlackhawks [BlackhawkAndreOlafHendricksonStanislausChop-ChopChuckLady Blackhawk [Zinda Blake]]Captain Rip CarterBoy Commandos [AndreJanAlfieBrooklyn]Doc Magnus [Will Magnus]Metal Men [GoldIronLeadMercuryPlatinumTin [as Manbot the Might] (using the Hero dial)]Robby Reed [as Bruiser]Hawkman [Carter Hall]Atom [Ryan Choi]VILLAINS: MegistusNazisWarlock of Ys
The Book of Destiny: Chapter Four
22 pp · Superhero
Challengers of the Unknown [Ace MorganProf HaleyRed RyanRocky Davis]June RobbinsSuperman [Clark KentKal-El]The Silent Knight [Brian Kent]Teen Titans [Robin [Dick Grayson]Wonder Girl [Donna Troy]Kid Flash [Wally West]]Aquaman [Arthur CurryOrin]Aqualad [Garth]MeraSlasher (falcon)Justice League of America [JLAAtom [Ray Palmer]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz]Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]Hawkman [Carter Hall]Flash [Barry Allen]]VILLAINS: MegistusSir Oswald BaneOceanus
The Book of Destiny: Chapter Five
22 pp · Superhero
Challengers of the Unknown [Ace MorganProf HaleyRed RyanRocky Davis]June RobbinsMetamorpho [Rex Mason]Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Jimmy OlsenSteve LombardAllieMegistus (Villain)Ultraman [Clark Kent] (Earth-3)Mr. Mxyzptlk (Earth-3)
The Book of Destiny: Chapter Six: Sunstroke
22 pp · Superhero
Challengers of the Unknown [Ace MorganProf HaleyRed RyanRocky Davis]June RobbinsFirestorm [Jason Rusch]Flash [Wally West]Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]Metamorpho [Rex Mason]Power GirlSupergirl [Kara Zor-El]Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Teen Titans [Blue Beetle [Jaime Reyes]Kid Devil [Eddie Bloomberg]Miss MartianRavager [Rose Wilson]Robin [Tim Drake]Wonder Girl [Cassandra Cassmark]]Ultraman [Clark Kent] (Earth-3)Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]DestinyMegistus (villain)
