About this Collection
This 2010 hardcover collection brings together the full run of Paul Dini and Alex Ross's oversized tabloid-format series, reimagining classic DC icons through Ross's photorealistic painted art. Each issue-length story focuses on a different major hero—Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Captain Marvel, and the Justice League—presenting their origins and defining moments with a timeless, reverent tone. The volume also includes the previously published standalone story 'Peace on Earth' and a gallery of sketches and behind-the-scenes material.
Contains 10 stories
The Origin of Superman
2 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark KentKal-El] (origin)Martha KentJonathan Kent
Untitled Superhero story
58 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Jonathan KentLois LaneJimmy OlsenPerry WhiteDr. Rebecca MasonJodie
The Origin of Batman
2 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne] (origin)Thomas Wayne (death)Martha Wayne (death)
Untitled Superhero story
58 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Alfred PennyworthCommissioner James GordonRandall WintersMarcus
The Origin of Captain Marvel
2 pp · Superhero
Captain Marvel [Billy Batson] (origin)Wizard Shazam
Untitled Superhero story
58 pp · Superhero
Captain Marvel [Billy Batson]Wizard ShazamMrs. PhillipsDr. Ellen MillerChristopherNadiaDr. NozawaBobby BronskyMr. BronskyTanita
The Origin of Wonder Woman
2 pp
Wonder Woman [Diana Prince] (origin)Queen HippolytaAmazons
Untitled Superhero story
58 pp · Superhero
Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]Queen HippolytaClark Kent [SupermanKal-El]
Untitled Superhero story
21 pp · Superhero
Justice League of America [Aquaman [Arthur Curry] (origin)Atom [Ray Palmer] (origin)Batman [Bruce Wayne]Black Canary [Dinah Drake]Elongated Man [Ralph Dibny]Flash [Barry Allen] (origin)Green Arrow [Oliver Queen] (origin)Green Lantern [Hal Jordan] (origin)Hawkgirl [Shayera ThalShiera Hall] (origin)Hawkman [Katar HolCarter Hall] (origin)Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzzalso as John Jones] (origin)Phantom StrangerRed TornadoSuperman [Clark KentKal-El]Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]]Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian] (origin)Iris AllenGreen Lantern Corps [Green Lantern [Abin Sur]Green Lantern [Chaselon]Green Lantern [Ch'p]Green Lantern [Tomar-Re]]Guardians of the UniverseTom CurryAtlannaMera, Arthur Curry, Jr.Aquaboy [Garth]Robin [Dick Grayson]Dr. Saul ErdelSpeedy [Roy Harper]Adam StrangeZatanna ZataraMetamorpho [Rex Mason]
Untitled Superhero story
90 pp · Superhero
Justice League of America [Aquaman [Arthur Curry]Atom [Ray Palmer]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Black Canary [Dinah Drake]Flash [Barry Allen]Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]Hawkgirl [Shayera ThalShiera Hall]Hawkman [Katar HolCarter Hall]Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz]Superman [Clark KentKal-El]Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]]Captain Marvel [Billy Batson]Elongated Man [Ralph Dibny]Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian]Metamorpho [Rex Mason]Red TornadoZatanna ZataraMeraArthur Curry, Jr.Iris AllenKanjar Ro (villaincameo)Shaggy Man (villaincameo)Starro (villaincameo)Tattooed Man [Abel Tarrant] (villaincameo)Mirror Master [Sam Scudder] (villaincameo)Poison Ivy [Pamela Isley] (villaincameo)Chronos [David Clinton] (villaincameo)Two Face [Harvey Dent] (villaincameo)Joker (villaincameo)
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