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The DC Universe by Neil Gaiman Deluxe Edition #[nn] cover
Cover: Brian Bolland

The DC Universe by Neil Gaiman Deluxe Edition #[nn]

Dec 2016 · DC · 29.99 USD; 39.99 CAD
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In "Pavane," Neil Gaiman crafts a haunting, dreamlike journey through the DC Universe, where Superman and Green Lantern confront the eerie power of the Green Flame—its light healing, yet its pull perilous. With Kevin Nowlan’s evocative art and Todd Klein’s precise lettering, the story unfolds like a forgotten myth, guided by the enigmatic Phantom Stranger, who steps in to break the flame’s hold. Brian Bolland’s striking cover captures the tale’s solemn, otherworldly tone.

Contains 29 stories
Pavane
14 pp · Superhero
Poison Ivy [Pamela Isley]Inspector Stuart (real name unknown)Paula GoldblumJason Woodrue (silent cameo flashback)Batman [Bruce Wayne] (silent flashback)Robin [Dick Grayson] (silent flashback)
Original Sins
11 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Steve Jones (first appearance)Joker (cameo)John Constantine (cameo)
The Killing Peck
18 pp · Superhero
Penguin (Origin)Batman [Bruce Wayne]Commissioner Jim GordonSharkey
When Is a Door
10 pp · Superhero
Riddler (Origin)Steve Jones
Untitled Superhero story
16 pp · Superhero
Two-Face [Harvey Dent] (Origin)Grace DentSteve JonesBatman [Bruce Wayne] (cameo)Dalton PerryBoss Maroni (cameo)
A Black and White World
8 pp · Superhero
BatmanJokerLobo
Prologue: 1949
3 pp · Superhero
Blackhawks [Janos ProhaskaWeng Chan [Chop-Chop]]
Chapter One: 1989
12 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]Lois LaneSelina Kyle
Chapter Two
4 pp · Superhero
Deadman [Boston Brand]Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]
Strange Interlude
3 pp · Superhero
Phantom StrangerLords of Order (voices only)
Chapter Three
6 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]demons [GintearLord GrueflutterFestlesquirmSmegletPrigsquatterSquanch]
Strange Interlude
1 pp · Superhero
Phantom Stranger
Chapter Four
7 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]Phantom Strangerthe Green Flame
Epilogue
2 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]
On the Stairs
6 pp · Superhero
Deadman
Untitled Superhero story
1 pp · Superhero
MetamorphoSimon StaggJavaSapphire Stagg
Untitled Superhero story
1 pp · Superhero
MetamorphoSimon StaggJava
Untitled Superhero story
1 pp · Superhero
Metamorpho
Untitled Superhero story
1 pp · Superhero
Metamorpho
Untitled Superhero story
1 pp · Superhero
Metamorpho
Untitled Superhero story
1 pp · Superhero
Metamorpho
Untitled Superhero story
1 pp · Superhero
Metamorpho
Untitled Superhero story
1 pp · Superhero
Metamorpho
Untitled Superhero story
1 pp · Superhero
Metamorpho
Untitled Superhero story
1 pp · Superhero
Metamorpho
Untitled Superhero story
1 pp · Superhero
Metamorpho
Untitled Superhero story
1 pp · Superhero
Metamorpho
Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader? Part 1 of 2: The Beginning of the End
32 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Kirk Langstrom [Man-Bat]Oracle [Barbara Gordon]Dick Grayson [Robin]Alfred PennyworthCommissioner James GordonHarvey BullockRenee MontoyaMartha WayneThomas WayneCatwoman [Selina Kylealso as Cat-Woman] (villain)Gentleman Ghost [Jim Craddock] (villain)Harley Quinn [Harleen Quinzel] (villain)Joe Chill (villain)Joker (villain)Mad Hatter [Jervis Tetch] (villain)Mr. Freeze [Victor Friese] (villain)Penguin [Oswald Cobblepot] (villain)Poison Ivy [Pamela Isley] (villain)Ra's al Ghul (villain)Red Hood (villain)Riddler [Edward Nigma] (villain)Jonathan Crane [Scarecrow] (villain)Two-Face [Harvey Dent] (villain)Clarence (villain)
Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader? Part 2 of 2
28 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]AzraelBat-Girl [Bette Kane]Man-Bat [Kirk Langstrom]Oracle [Barbara Gordon]Robin [Dick Grayson]Robin [Tim Drake]Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Alfred PennyworthCommissioner James GordonHarvey BullockMartha WayneThomas WayneBane (villain)Catwoman [Selina Kyleas Cat-Woman] (villain)Clayface (villain)Harley Quinn [Harleen Quinzel] (villain)Joe Chill (villain)Joker (villain)Mad Hatter [Jervis Tetch] (villain)Mr. Freeze [Victor Friese] (villain)Penguin [Oswald Cobblepot] (villain)Poison Ivy [Pamela Isley] (villain)Ra's al Ghul (villain)Red Hood (villain)Riddler [Edward Nigma] (villain)Talia al Ghul (villain)Two-Face [Harvey Dent] (villain)MusketeerSpoiler

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Full credits

artist, inker, colorist Kevin Nowlan
letterer Todd Klein
cover pencils, inks Brian Bolland

Reprints

↩ Reprints Secret Origins #36 (1989), Secret Origins Special #1 (1989), Batman Black and White #2 (1996), Green Lantern / Superman: Legend of the Green Flame #[nn] (2001), Solo #8 (2006), Batman #686 (2009), Detective Comics #853 (2009), Batman #686 (2009), Batman #686 (2009), Detective Comics #853 (2009), Wednesday Comics #1 (2009), Wednesday Comics #2 (2009), Wednesday Comics #3 (2009), Wednesday Comics #4 (2009), Wednesday Comics #5 (2009), Wednesday Comics #6 (2009), Wednesday Comics #7 (2009), Wednesday Comics #8 (2009), Batman: Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader? The Deluxe Edition #[nn] (2009), Wednesday Comics #10 (2009), Wednesday Comics #11 (2009), Wednesday Comics #12 (2009), Wednesday Comics #9 (2009)

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