The History of the DC Universe

A single-issue prestige project from DC Comics, The History of the DC Universe (1988) offers a sweeping, in-universe recap of the company's sprawling continuity, framed as a narrative by the Phantom Stranger. While the series credits Bob Kane as a writer and Dick Sprang as an artist—both legends of the Golden Age—the book is most notable for its ambitious attempt to codify decades of DC lore into a coherent timeline. This concise volume remains a touchstone for fans seeking a bird's-eye view of the DCU's foundational era.