Elseworlds 80-Page Giant

In 1999, DC Comics released a single, oversized issue that gathered a dozen alternate-reality tales under the Elseworlds banner, a franchise famous for reimagining DC’s heroes in new times and places. Writer Mark Waid and artist Ty Templeton anchored the creative team, contributing to a collection that ranged from a Victorian-era Batman to a futuristic Justice League. Though it was only a one-shot, this 80-page giant showcased the imaginative breadth of the Elseworlds concept, offering readers a sampler of what-if stories without committing to a full series. It remains a snapshot of late-’90s DC’s fondness for genre experiments.