About this Collection
This second volume of the 2009 Brave and the Bold series collects issues #7-12, continuing the team-up adventures of various DC heroes. Written by J. Michael Straczynski, the story follows Batman and a rotating cast of characters—including the Doom Patrol, the Metal Men, and the Freedom Fighters—as they confront the mysterious Book of Destiny, a powerful artifact that threatens reality itself. The collection showcases the dynamic interactions between lesser-known and iconic heroes in standalone yet interconnected tales.
In "The Book of Destiny, Chapter One: Scalpels and Chainsaws," Wally and his family seek answers from Niles Caulder and the Doom Patrol, hoping the brilliant but enigmatic doctor can help slow the alarming pace of his children's accelerated aging. Mark Waid crafts a poignant, character-driven story anchored by George Pérez’s dynamic artwork, with Bob Wiacek’s inks, Tom Smith’s colors, and Rob Leigh’s lettering bringing the emotional weight to life. The cover, a striking collaboration by George Pérez, captures the story’s tense, intimate atmosphere.
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)Megistus (villain)Dr. Alchemy (villain)
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)
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]Megistus (villain)Nazis (villains)Warlock of Ys (villain)
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]]Megistus (villain)Sir Oswald Bane (villain)Oceanus (villain)
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 LombardAllieMegistusUltraman [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)
