The DC Universe by Len Wein #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis hardcover collection celebrates the extensive career of legendary writer and editor Len Wein, featuring a selection of his key stories from across the DC Universe. Spanning titles like Swamp Thing, Batman, Justice League of America, and Green Lantern, the volume showcases Wein's influential work from the 1970s through the 2000s, including co-creating the iconic character Swamp Thing. It offers a comprehensive overview of his contributions to DC's mythos, with issues curated to highlight his storytelling range and lasting impact on the publisher's heroes and villains.
"Eye of the Beholder!" delivers a thrilling fusion of legacy and mystery in this 2019 DC Universe entry, where the JLA and JSA find their annual celebration shattered by the return of The Hand—a threat tied to the forgotten history of the Seven Soldiers of Victory. Written by Len Wein and brought to life with dynamic art by Dick Dillin, inks by Joe Giella, and lettering by Ben Oda, the story follows the teams as they split up to track down the lost Seventh Soldier, guided by the enigmatic Oracle across Earth-2. The cover, by Jim Starlin, captures the tension of a world on edge.
In "The Resurrection of Johnny Glory!", a man once executed for his crimes is brought back to life by the enigmatic Dark Circle, tasked with assassinating the spiritual leader of a small Middle Eastern nation. With the Phantom Stranger watching from the shadows and forces both ancient and sinister at play, Johnny Glory finds himself caught between vengeance, redemption, and a fate he never chose.
The Phantom Stranger, Cassandra Craft, and Tannarak race to Rio de Janeiro to stop the Dark Circle’s apocalyptic plan, only to discover their leader, Tala, is on the verge of summoning the Four Horsemen—Conquest, Famine, War, and Death—before the world ends.
When a long-buried threat resurfaces during the JLA and JSA’s annual celebration, the heroes face a terrifying return of The Hand—one that nearly shattered the Seven Soldiers of Victory centuries ago. As the two teams split to track down the missing Seventh Soldier, a cryptic figure known as the Oracle guides them through a mystery spanning time and Earth-2.
When the Hand begins to manipulate time itself, the Justice League of America and the Justice Society of America must race across eras to reunite the scattered Seven Soldiers of Victory—each stranded in a different age, from King Arthur’s court to the Wild West. As Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman, and their allies push forward, the true scope of the Hand’s power begins to unfold, testing their resolve across time and space.
When the Hand unleashes a cosmic threat aimed at obliterating Earth-2, the combined might of the Justice League of America, the Justice Society of America, and the Seven Soldiers of Victory must stand together—only one hero can deliver the Nebula-Rod to stop the destruction, echoing a sacrifice made decades before. With the fate of an entire world hanging in the balance, the cost of victory is measured in courage, not just power.
Human Target is hired by his servant Luigi to impersonate Luigi’s cousin Antonio, a circus artist whose act has been sabotaged twice. With the stakes rising and the truth buried under deception, Chance must navigate the high-wire act of identity—pretending to be someone he’s not while uncovering who’s really pulling the strings.
In "Warworld!", Superman and Supergirl face off against Mongul, who’s seized control of Warworld’s devastating arsenal. With the fate of the planet hanging in the balance, they push to dismantle the war machine—only to discover Mongul has vanished, leaving behind only the echoes of past heroes and the chilling uncertainty of what’s next.
When Green Lantern John Stewart shares a rare moment of peace with newswoman Tawny Young, his trust is tested when her revelation of his secret identity draws the dangerous attention of Sonar. As The Shark resurfaces and the stakes rise, John must protect Tawny while confronting the fallout of a bond broken by betrayal.
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