Comic books in 'Absolute Edition (DC Comics)'

1st Edition - 1st printing.

Written by Paul Dini. Art and cover by Alex Ross.

SUPERMAN: PEACE ON EARTH. BATMAN: WAR ON CRIME. SHAZAM: POWER OF HOPE. WONDER WOMAN: SPIRIT OF TRUTH. JUSTICE LEAGUE: SECRET ORIGINS. JUSTICE LEAGUE: LIBERTY AND JUSTICE. These six legendary original fully painted graphic novels by the superstar team of Alex Ross and Paul Dini are collected as the latest slipcased Absolute Edition from DC!

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 9 1/2-in. x 13-in., 396 pages, full color.

Cover price $75.00.

1st Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Preacher (1995-2000) #1-26.

Written by Garth Ennis. Art by Steve Dillon. Cover by Glenn Fabry.

Merging with a bizarre force called Genesis, preacher Jesse Custer possesses the power of "The Word," an ability to make people do whatever he utters! Joined by his gun-toting girlfriend Tulip and hard-drinking vampire Cassidy, Custer begins a violent and riotous journey across the country to find God.

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 738 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $150.00.

1st Edition - Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Preacher (1995-2000) #1-26.

Written by Garth Ennis. Art by Steve Dillon. Cover by Glenn Fabry.

Merging with a bizarre force called Genesis, preacher Jesse Custer possesses the power of "The Word," an ability to make people do whatever he utters! Joined by his gun-toting girlfriend Tulip and hard-drinking vampire Cassidy, Custer begins a violent and riotous journey across the country to find God.

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 738 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $125.00.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Preacher (1995-2000) #27-40, Preacher Special: Saint of Killers (1996) #1-4, Preacher Special: One Man's War (1998), Preacher Special: Cassidy Blood and Whiskey (1998), Preacher Special: The Good Old Boys (1997), and Preacher Special: The Story of You Know Who (1996).

Written by Garth Ennis. Art by Steve Dillon, Steve Pugh, Carlos Ezquerra, Peter Snejbjerg, and Richard Case. Cover by Glenn Fabry.

Presented in DC's Absolute format for the first time, Jesse and Tulip are reunited at last. Together with Cassidy, they head for New Orleans in the hope of finding the secret buried in Jesse's psyche. And while Cassidy and Tulip face the painfully pretentious Enfants du Sang, Jesse taps into some dark magic-all while Herr Starr gathers his forces against the trio. And, against all odds, Arseface finds fame as a singer!

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 704 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $150.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $72.00

Volume 2 - 2nd or Later Printings. Collects Preacher (1995-2000) #27-40, Preacher Special: Saint of Killers (1996) #1-4, Preacher Special: One Man's War (1998), Preacher Special: Cassidy Blood and Whiskey (1998), Preacher Special: The Good Old Boys (1997), and Preacher Special: The Story of You Know Who (1996).

Written by Garth Ennis. Art by Steve Dillon, Steve Pugh, Carlos Ezquerra, Peter Snejbjerg, and Richard Case. Cover by Glenn Fabry.

Presented in DC's Absolute format for the first time, Jesse and Tulip are reunited at last. Together with Cassidy, they head for New Orleans in the hope of finding the secret buried in Jesse's psyche. And while Cassidy and Tulip face the painfully pretentious Enfants du Sang, Jesse taps into some dark magic-all while Herr Starr gathers his forces against the trio. And, against all odds, Arseface finds fame as a singer!

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 704 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $150.00.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects Preacher (1995-2000) #41-66 and Preacher Special: Tall in the Saddle (2000).

Written by Garth Ennis. Art by Steve Dillon and John McCrea. Cover by Glenn Fabry.

Jesse Custer's dark journey to find God takes a detour as he becomes the sheriff of a troubled Texas town. Then, Custer decides it's high time to renew his quest to find God and hold Him accountable for his actions. As the series winds up, Jesse makes amends with Tulip, then seeks revenge against his former friend Cassidy for the things the Irish vampire did to her when they both believed the Preacher to be dead.

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 736 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $150.00.

Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Preacher (1995-2000) #41-66 and Preacher Special: Tall in the Saddle (2000).

Written by Garth Ennis. Art by Steve Dillon and John McCrea. Cover by Glenn Fabry.

Jesse Custer's dark journey to find God takes a detour as he becomes the sheriff of a troubled Texas town. Then, Custer decides it's high time to renew his quest to find God and hold Him accountable for his actions. As the series winds up, Jesse makes amends with Tulip, then seeks revenge against his former friend Cassidy for the things the Irish vampire did to her when they both believed the Preacher to be dead.

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 736 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $150.00.

1st printing. Collects Ronin (1983) #1-6.

Story and art by Frank Miller.

RONIN, the acclaimed epic by Frank Miller, visionary writer/artist of THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, 300 and Sin City and director of the movie adaptation of The Spirit, is collected for the first time in hardcover in DC's oversized, slipcased Absolute format!

In this tale, the legendary warrior known only as the Ronin - a disgraced 13th century samurai, is given a second chance to avenge his master's death and regain his honor. Reborn in a futuristic and corrupt 21st century New York City, the Ronin must defeat the reincarnation of his master's killer, the ancient demon Agat.

This breathtaking Absolute Edition includes rarely seen promotional art, fold-out pages and more special features.

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 8 1/2-in. x 12 1/2-in., 328 pages, full color.

Cover price $99.99.

1st Edition - 1st printing. Collects Sandman Overture (2013) #1-6.

Written by Neil Gaiman. Art and cover by J. H. Williams.

Neil Gaiman's legendary series is back in DC's Absolute Edition format!

From the birth of a galaxy to the moment that Morpheus is captured, THE SANDMAN: OVERTURE features cameo appearances by fan-favorite characters such as the Corinthian, Merv Pumpkinhead and, of course, the Dream King's siblings: Death, Desire, Despair, Delirium, Destruction and Destiny.

This volume collects THE SANDMAN: OVERTURE #1-6 in its entirety together with a special presentation of the whole story's original, uncolored art by J.H. Williams III, plus bonus material and a new cover by Williams!

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 9 1/2-in.x 13-in., 416 pages, full color.

Cover price $125.00.

1st printing. Collects Superman (1987-2011 2nd Series) #204-215.

Written by Brian Azzarello. Art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. Cover by Jim Lee.

From Brian Azzarello (100 BULLETS) and artists Jim Lee and Scott Williams (BATMAN: HUSH) comes this oversized, slipcased volume collecting the entire 12-issue "For Tomorrow" epic! A cataclysmic event has struck the Earth. Millions of people have vanished without a trace. No one is left unaffected - not even Superman! Now, the Man of Steel must face the mystery of how millions of people vanished without a trace, only to find that he may be responsible. But the solution leads to a royal rumble with Wonder Woman! And after a battle with the deadly Equus, Superman comes face-to-face with the villain who has been responsible for turning his life upside-down! Featuring an introduction by Azzarello, an afterward and sketch section by Lee and a newly illustrated 2-page origin of Superman by Lee & Williams!

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 8 1/2-in. x 12 1/2-in., 340 pages, full color.

Cover price $75.00.

Includes 3-D glasses and 45-rpm vinyl - 1st printing.

Written by Alan Moore. Art and cover by Kevin O'Neill.

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen returns in this amazing new Absolute Edition! England in the mid 1950s is not the same as it was. The powers that be have instituted...some changes. The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen has been disbanded and disavowed, and the country is under the control of an iron-fisted regime. Now, after many years, the still youthful Mina Murray and a rejuvenated Allan Quatermain return and are in search of some answers. Answers that can only be found in a book buried deep in the vaults of their old headquarters, a book that holds the key to the hidden history of the League throughout the ages: The Black Dossier. This amazing new Absolute Edition is sure to thrill fans, and includes a 3-D section complete with custom 3-D glasses, plus text pieces, maps, and a stunning cutaway double-page spread of Captain Nemo's Nautilus submarine by Kevin O'Neill. As if this wasn't enough, also included is a NEW rarity: a 45-rpm vinyl recording of the song "Immortal Love," sung by Alan Moore himself!

Hardcover (with slipcase), 8 1/2-in. x 12 1/2-in., 200 pages, PC/PB&W/P3-D. MATURE READERS Cover price $99.99.

Does NOT include 45-rpm vinyl recording of the song "Immortal Love," sung by Alan Moore - 1st printing.

Written by Alan Moore. Art and cover by Kevin O'Neill.

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen returns in this amazing new Absolute Edition! England in the mid 1950s is not the same as it was. The powers that be have instituted...some changes. The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen has been disbanded and disavowed, and the country is under the control of an iron-fisted regime. Now, after many years, the still youthful Mina Murray and a rejuvenated Allan Quatermain return and are in search of some answers. Answers that can only be found in a book buried deep in the vaults of their old headquarters, a book that holds the key to the hidden history of the League throughout the ages: The Black Dossier. This amazing new Absolute Edition is sure to thrill fans, and includes a 3-D section complete with custom 3-D glasses, plus text pieces, maps, and a stunning cutaway double-page spread of Captain Nemo's Nautilus submarine by Kevin O'Neill. As if this wasn't enough, also included is a NEW rarity: a 45-rpm vinyl recording of the song "Immortal Love," sung by Alan Moore himself!

Hardcover (with slipcase), 8 1/2-in. x 12 1/2-in., 200 pages, PC/PB&W/P3-D. MATURE READERS Cover price $99.99.

1st Edition - Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Planetary (1999-2007) #1-12.

Written by Warren Ellis. Art and cover by John Cassaday.

Since its debut, PLANETARY has been hailed as a timeless story that turned modern superhero conventions on their heads. Now, for the first time, this groundbreaking series is available in the Absolute format: a whopping oversized slip-cased collection! Witness the stunning adventures of the Archeologists of the Unknown, as they delve into the dark, secret places that most would fear to tread. As an added bonus, this collection includes the full script from Planetary #1.

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 8-in. x 12-in., 320 pages, full color.

Cover price $75.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $99.95

Add to cart Fine $36.00

Add to cart VF+ 8.5 $75.00 View scans Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Add to cart VF 8.0 $75.00 View scans Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

1st Edition - Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Planetary (1999-2007) #13-27.

Written by Warren Ellis. Art and cover by John Cassaday.

Snow, Jakita and the Drummer take on their nemeses the Four...then death itself! PLANETARY reaches its conclusion as the field team made a mad decision regarding an old friend.

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 8-in. x 12-in., 384 pages, full color.

Cover price $75.00.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Promethea (1999-2005) #1-12.

Written by Alan Moore. Art by J.H. Williams III and Mick Gray. Cover by J.H. Williams III.

Alan Moore's entrancing masterpiece is collected for the first time in oversized, Absolute format featuring the spectacular art of J.H. Williams III. Discover the stories that introduced Sophie Bangs, an ordinary college student in a weirdly futuristic New York, whose life will be changed by her research into the mythical warrior woman known as Promethea!

Hardcover (with slipcase), 8 1/4-in. x 12 1/2-in., 328 pages, full color. Cover price $99.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Promethea (1999-2005) #13-24.

Written by Alan Moore. Art by J.H. Williams III and Mick Gray. Cover by J.H. Williams III.

The second slipcased, oversized collection of Alan Moore's occult masterpiece is here! The story begins as Promethea and Sophie embark on a quest to find a different sort of magic, leaving Sophie's friend Stacia behind as a new, temporary Promethea! And this untried hero has her hands full as the forces of Hell take control of New York's mayor. As a bonus, this volume includes an extensive gallery of sketches, developmental art and more.

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 8 1/4-in. x 12 1/2-in., 328 pages, full color Cover price $99.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $115.00

Includes a Poster

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects Promethea (1999-2005) #24-32.

Written by Alan Moore. Art by J.H. WILLIAMS III and MICK GRAY, ERIC SHANOWER, CHRIS SPROUSE and KARL STORY. Cover by J.H. WILLIAMS III.

The final Absolute edition of Alan Moore's epic with the spectacular artwork of J.H. Williams III! Promethea is back from her tour of the higher realms - but how will her friend Stacia, who took her place as Promethea while she was gone, deal with her reappearance? Then, the end of the world is nigh - and The Painted Doll intends to settle accounts with Promethea before it's too late. This new oversized, slipcased collection includes the dazzling final issue of the series, as well as the "Little Margie" stories illustrated by Eric Shanower, plus Chris Sprouse's version of the end of the world Promethea shared with other ABC heroes from TOM STRONG #36!

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 8 1/4-in. x 12 1/2-in., 328 pages, full color Cover price $99.99.

Does NOT Include a Poster

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects Promethea (1999-2005) #24-32.

Written by Alan Moore. Art by J.H. WILLIAMS III and MICK GRAY, ERIC SHANOWER, CHRIS SPROUSE and KARL STORY. Cover by J.H. WILLIAMS III.

The final Absolute edition of Alan Moore's epic with the spectacular artwork of J.H. Williams III! Promethea is back from her tour of the higher realms - but how will her friend Stacia, who took her place as Promethea while she was gone, deal with her reappearance? Then, the end of the world is nigh - and The Painted Doll intends to settle accounts with Promethea before it's too late. This new oversized, slipcased collection includes the dazzling final issue of the series, as well as the "Little Margie" stories illustrated by Eric Shanower, plus Chris Sprouse's version of the end of the world Promethea shared with other ABC heroes from TOM STRONG #36!

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 8 1/4-in. x 12 1/2-in., 328 pages, full color Cover price $99.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Sandman (1989-1996 2nd Series) #1-20.

Written by Neil Gaiman. Art by Sam Kieth, Mike Dringenberg, Malcolm Jones III, Chris Bachalo, Michael Zulli, Steve Parkhouse, Kelley Jones, Charles Vess and Colleen Doran. Cover by Dave McKean.

THE SANDMAN, written by New York Times best-selling author Neil Gaiman, was the most acclaimed comic book title of the 1990s. A rich blend of modern myth and dark fantasy in which contemporary fiction, historical drama and legend are seamlessly interwoven, THE SANDMAN is also widely considered one of the most original and artistically ambitious series of the modern age. By the time it concluded in 1996, it had made significant contributions to the artistic maturity of comic books and become a pop culture phenomenon in its own right. Now, DC Comics is proud to present this comics classic in an all-new Absolute Edition format.

The first of four beautifully designed slipcased volumes, THE ABSOLUTE SANDMAN VOL. 1 collects issues 1-20 of THE SANDMAN and features completely new coloring, approved by the author on the first 18 issues, as well as a host of never-before-seen extra material including the complete original Sandman proposal, a gallery of character designs from Gaiman and the artists who originated the look of the Sandman, and the original script for the World Fantasy Award-winning THE SANDMAN 19, 'A Midsummer Night's Dream,' together with reproductions of the issue's original pencils by Charles Vess. Also included are a new introduction by DC President & Publisher Paul Levitz and an afterword by Gaiman.

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 8 1/2-in. x 12 1/2-in., 612 pages, full color. MATURE READERS Cover price $99.99.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Sandman (1989-1996 2nd Series) #1-20.

Written by Neil Gaiman. Art by Sam Kieth, Mike Dringenberg, Malcolm Jones III, Chris Bachalo, Michael Zulli, Steve Parkhouse, Kelley Jones, Charles Vess and Colleen Doran. Cover by Dave McKean.

THE SANDMAN, written by New York Times best-selling author Neil Gaiman, was the most acclaimed comic book title of the 1990s. A rich blend of modern myth and dark fantasy in which contemporary fiction, historical drama and legend are seamlessly interwoven, THE SANDMAN is also widely considered one of the most original and artistically ambitious series of the modern age. By the time it concluded in 1996, it had made significant contributions to the artistic maturity of comic books and become a pop culture phenomenon in its own right. Now, DC Comics is proud to present this comics classic in an all-new Absolute Edition format.

The first of four beautifully designed slipcased volumes, THE ABSOLUTE SANDMAN VOL. 1 collects issues 1-20 of THE SANDMAN and features completely new coloring, approved by the author on the first 18 issues, as well as a host of never-before-seen extra material including the complete original Sandman proposal, a gallery of character designs from Gaiman and the artists who originated the look of the Sandman, and the original script for the World Fantasy Award-winning THE SANDMAN 19, 'A Midsummer Night's Dream,' together with reproductions of the issue's original pencils by Charles Vess. Also included are a new introduction by DC President & Publisher Paul Levitz and an afterword by Gaiman.

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 8 1/2-in. x 12 1/2-in., 612 pages, full color. MATURE READERS Cover price $99.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Sandman (1989-1996 2nd Series) #21-39.

Written by Neil Gaiman. Art by Shawn McManus, Kelley Jones, Mike Dringenberg, Bryan Talbot, John Watkiss, Matt Wagner, Stan Woch, Colleen Doran, Duncan Eagleson, John Bolton, Malcolm Jones III, George Pratt, Dick Giordano, P. Craig Russell, and Vince Locke. Cover by Dave McKean.

DC Comics is proud to present the second volume of the comics classic THE SANDMAN in Absolute format! The second of four beautifully designed slipcased volumes features remastered coloring on all 19 issues (#21-39) as well as brand-new inks on THE SANDMAN #34 by the issue's original penciller, Colleen Doran, and a host of bonus material, including two never-before-reprinted stories by Gaiman (one prose and one illustrated), a complete reproduction of the never-before-reprinted one-shot THE SANDMAN: A GALLERY OF DREAMS, and the complete script and pencils by Gaiman and Kelley Jones for Chapter Two of 'Season of Mists' from THE SANDMAN #23.

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 8 1/2-in. x 12 1/2-in., full color. MATURE READERS Cover price $99.99.

Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Sandman (1989-1996 2nd Series) #21-39.

Written by Neil Gaiman. Art by Shawn McManus, Kelley Jones, Mike Dringenberg, Bryan Talbot, John Watkiss, Matt Wagner, Stan Woch, Colleen Doran, Duncan Eagleson, John Bolton, Malcolm Jones III, George Pratt, Dick Giordano, P. Craig Russell, and Vince Locke. Cover by Dave McKean.

DC Comics is proud to present the second volume of the comics classic THE SANDMAN in Absolute format! The second of four beautifully designed slipcased volumes features remastered coloring on all 19 issues (#21-39) as well as brand-new inks on THE SANDMAN #34 by the issue's original penciller, Colleen Doran, and a host of bonus material, including two never-before-reprinted stories by Gaiman (one prose and one illustrated), a complete reproduction of the never-before-reprinted one-shot THE SANDMAN: A GALLERY OF DREAMS, and the complete script and pencils by Gaiman and Kelley Jones for Chapter Two of 'Season of Mists' from THE SANDMAN #23.

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 8 1/2-in. x 12 1/2-in., full color. MATURE READERS Cover price $99.99.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects Sandman (1989-1996 2nd Series) #40-56 and stories from Vertigo: Winter's Edge (1998) #3 and Endless Gallery (1995).

Written by Neil Gaiman. Art by Jill Thompson, Vince Locke, P. Craig Russell, Bryan Talbot, Mark Buckingham, Alec Stevens, John Watkiss, Michael Zulli, Dick Giordano, Michael Allred, Shea Anton Pensa, Mark Buckingham, Steve Leialoha, Gary Amaro, and Tony Harris. Cover by Dave McKean.

The third volume collecting Neil Gaiman's seminal, award-winning series starring the Dream King in deluxe format. ABSOLUTE SANDMAN VOL. 3 presents several key SANDMAN tales in a slipcased hardcover edition, including "Brief Lives," in which the Sandman's sister Delirium prevails upon her older brother to help her find their missing sibling, Destruction. But their journey through the Waking World has dramatic repercussions for their family and also for the relationship between the Sandman and his wayward son, Orpheus. Also included is the spectacular short story "Ramadan," a tale of a young king of ancient Baghdad and the deal he strikes with The Sandman to grant his city immortality, with spectacular illustrations by P. Craig Russell (Fairy Tales of Oscar Wilde, The Jungle Book). Never-before-collected bonus features include pin-up pages from galleries in THE SANDMAN #50 and SANDMAN SPECIAL #1, the Desire story from VERTIGO: WINTER'S EDGE #3, THE ENDLESS GALLERY #1, script and thumbnails from THE SANDMAN #50, and a section on the Endless retail products (poster, statues, t-shirts, Little Endless and more)! Plus, an introduction by artist Jill Thompson.

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 8 1/2-in. x 12 1/2-in., full color. MATURE READERS Cover price $99.99.

Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Sandman (1989-1996 2nd Series) #40-56 and stories from Vertigo: Winter's Edge (1998) #3 and Endless Gallery (1995).

Written by Neil Gaiman. Art by Jill Thompson, Vince Locke, P. Craig Russell, Bryan Talbot, Mark Buckingham, Alec Stevens, John Watkiss, Michael Zulli, Dick Giordano, Michael Allred, Shea Anton Pensa, Mark Buckingham, Steve Leialoha, Gary Amaro, and Tony Harris. Cover by Dave McKean.

The third volume collecting Neil Gaiman's seminal, award-winning series starring the Dream King in deluxe format. ABSOLUTE SANDMAN VOL. 3 presents several key SANDMAN tales in a slipcased hardcover edition, including "Brief Lives," in which the Sandman's sister Delirium prevails upon her older brother to help her find their missing sibling, Destruction. But their journey through the Waking World has dramatic repercussions for their family and also for the relationship between the Sandman and his wayward son, Orpheus. Also included is the spectacular short story "Ramadan," a tale of a young king of ancient Baghdad and the deal he strikes with The Sandman to grant his city immortality, with spectacular illustrations by P. Craig Russell (Fairy Tales of Oscar Wilde, The Jungle Book). Never-before-collected bonus features include pin-up pages from galleries in THE SANDMAN #50 and SANDMAN SPECIAL #1, the Desire story from VERTIGO: WINTER'S EDGE #3, THE ENDLESS GALLERY #1, script and thumbnails from THE SANDMAN #50, and a section on the Endless retail products (poster, statues, t-shirts, Little Endless and more)! Plus, an introduction by artist Jill Thompson.

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 8 1/2-in. x 12 1/2-in., full color. MATURE READERS Cover price $99.99.

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Collects Sandman (1989-1996 2nd Series) #57-75 and a story from Vertigo Jam (1993) #1.

Written by Neil Gaiman. Art by Marc Hempel, D'Israeli, Glyn Dillon, Charles Vess, Dean Ormston, Teddy Kristiansen, Richard Case, Michael Zulli, Jon J Muth and Kevin Nowlan. Cover by Dave McKean.

This final volume includes a ton of behind-the-scenes extras. Don't miss the end of what Playboy called "a modern myth, as well as a précis on why the stories we tell matter so much.

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 8 1/2-in. x 12 1/2-in., 608 pages, full color. MATURE READERS Cover price $99.99.

Volume 4 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Sandman (1989-1996 2nd Series) #57-75 and a story from Vertigo Jam (1993) #1.

Written by Neil Gaiman. Art by Marc Hempel, D'Israeli, Glyn Dillon, Charles Vess, Dean Ormston, Teddy Kristiansen, Richard Case, Michael Zulli, Jon J Muth and Kevin Nowlan. Cover by Dave McKean.

This final volume includes a ton of behind-the-scenes extras. Don't miss the end of what Playboy called "a modern myth, as well as a précis on why the stories we tell matter so much.

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 8 1/2-in. x 12 1/2-in., 608 pages, full color. MATURE READERS Cover price $125.00.

Volume 5 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Sandman: Endless Nights GN (2003), The Dream Hunters GN (2000), and Midnight Theatre (1995).

Written by Neil Gaiman. Art by P. CRAIG RUSSELL, YOSHITAKA AMANO, TEDDY KRISTIANSEN, FRANK QUITELY, and MILO MANARA. Cover by DAVE MCKEAN.

The latest oversized deluxe slipcased SANDMAN hardcover collects the Eisner Award-winning THE SANDMAN: ENDLESS NIGHTS plus DREAM HUNTERS (both the prose novella and the comics adaptation) and the hard-to-find SANDMAN MIDNIGHT THEATRE, featuring Wesley Dodds!

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 8 1/2-in. x 12 1/2-in., 512 pages, full color. MATURE READERS Cover price $125.00.

Add to cart VF+ 8.5 $133.00 View scans Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (1999 1st Series) #1-6.

Written by Alan Moore. Art and cover by Kevin O'Neill.

A brand-new look at an old and treasured friend in a fabulous format! Two gorgeous, oversized, hardcover books in a handsome slipcase featuring the first miniseries as well as Alan Moore's original scripts...in their entirety! In addition, the scripts will be accompanied by previously unpublished spot illustrations by Kevin O'Neill!

Hardcover (2 volumes with slipcase), 8-in., x 12 1/2-in., 416 pages (Total), full color. Mature Readers Cover price $75.00.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2002-2003 2nd Series) #1-6.

Written by Alan Moore. Art and cover by Kevin O'Neill.

The second critically acclaimed LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN miniseries by Alan Moore and Kevin O'Neill is given the Absolute treatment, arriving as a stunning oversized, slipcased two-book hardcover set! The 224-page Book One contains the thrilling 6-issue miniseries, complete with the Almanac of fantastic places, while the 224-page Book Two contains Alan Moore's entire scripts for the graphic novel, a rare and wonderful treat for any fan of sequential storytelling. Included in the script book are a number of pages of Kevin O'Neill art reproduced from the pencils and printed here for the first time.

This epic Victorian adventure continues in grand fashion as our intrepid band of heroes - Mina Murray, Allan Quatermain, Captain Nemo, Dr. Thomas Jekyll and the Invisible Man (a.k.a. Hawley Griffin) - once again face a dire threat. Only this time it's not just the fate of an Empire that hangs in the balance - but that of the entire world! Don't miss the gorgeous Absolute presentation of an incomparable adventure!

Hardcover (2 volumes with slipcase), 8-in., x 12 1/2-in., 448 pages (Total), full color. Mature Readers Cover price $75.00.

1st printing. Collects Green Arrow (2001-2007 2nd Series) #1-15.

Written by Kevin Smith. Art by Phil Hester and Ande Parks. Cover by Matt Wagner.

Green Arrow is back from the dead, leading the Dark Knight to investigate his mysterious return, while a silent killer targets costumed vigilantes...

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 9 1/2-in. x 12-in., 400 pages, full color. Cover price $99.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $72.00

1st printing. Collects Justice League (2011-2016) #1-12.

Written by Geoff Johns. Art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams.

For the first time, Geoff Johns and Jim Lee's stellar run on JUSTICE LEAGUE from the dawn of DC: THE NEW 52 is collected in DC's Absolute Edition format! First, Batman discovers an evil that requires him to unite with Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Aquaman, The Flash and Cyborg for the first time as the Justice League! Then, find out who has joined the team after its origin! And why does Green Arrow want to join their ranks so badly? Plus, someone is out to get the Justice League, and he is determined to show the world how mortal these godlike beings really are!

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 9-in. x 13-in., 360 pages, full color. Cover price $99.99.

2nd Edition - 1st printing. Collects Superman: Peace on Earth (1998 DC Treasury), Batman: War on Crime (1999 A DC Treasury), SHAZAM: Power of Hope (2000 A DC Treasury), Wonder Woman: Spirit of Truth (2001 A DC Treasury), JLA Secret Origins (2002 DC Treasury), and JLA: Liberty and Justice (2003 A DC Treasury). Written by Paul Dini. Art and cover by Alex Ross. Introduction by Chip Kidd. Between 1998 and 2003, the Eisner Award-winning team of artist Alex Ross and writer Paul Dini joined forces to create six oversize editions of stories featuring the World's Greatest Super Heroes: SUPERMAN: PEACE ON EARTH, BATMAN: WAR ON CRIME, SHAZAM!: POWER OF HOPE, WONDER WOMAN: SPIRIT OF TRUTH, JLA: SECRET ORIGINS, and JLA: LIBERTY AND JUSTICE. This Absolute Edition collects these groundbreaking and beautifully illustrated tales, along with a wealth of behind-the-scenes materials. Hardcover (with Slipcase), 9 1/2-in. x 13-in., 396 pages, full color. Cover price $100.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $69.95

Add to cart Near Mint $69.95

1st printing. Collects Superman: For all Seasons (1998) #1-4 and stories from Superman (1987-2011 2nd Series) #226, Superman/Batman (2003-2011) #26, Solo (2004 DC) #1, and Superman Batman Secret Files (2003). Written by Jeph Loeb and Joe Kelly. Art and cover by Tim Sale. Forewords by Jeph Loeb and Richard Starkings. Before Superman became a living legend and icon, he was just a farm boy in Kansas named Clark who was coming to terms with the enormous power that he was blessed with. Driven by the desire to do more with his abilities, Clark moves from Smallville to Metropolis, makes new friends and enemies, and embarks on a legacy that will change the world. Written and illustrated by the Eisner Award-winning team of Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale, Superman for All Seasons is an imaginative and beautifully illustrated tale of the Man of Steel's formative years. Featuring the stunning colors of artist Bjarne Hansen over Sale's bold linework, this edition is a tribute to both the Man of Tomorrow and the incomparable Tim Sale. Hardcover (with Slipcase), 368 pages, full color. Cover price $100.00.

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1st Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Planetary (1999-2007) #1-12.

Written by Warren Ellis. Art and cover by John Cassaday.

Since its debut, PLANETARY has been hailed as a timeless story that turned modern superhero conventions on their heads. Now, for the first time, this groundbreaking series is available in the Absolute format: a whopping oversized slip-cased collection! Witness the stunning adventures of the Archeologists of the Unknown, as they delve into the dark, secret places that most would fear to tread. As an added bonus, this collection includes the full script from Planetary #1.

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 8-in. x 12-in., 320 pages, full color.

Cover price $49.95.

DC Black Label Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Planetary (1999-2007) #1-27, Planetary/Batman: Night on Earth (2003), Planetary/The Authority: Ruling the World (2000), Planetary/JLA: Terra Occulta (2002), the preview story from Gen 13 (1995-2002 2nd Series) #33, and a pinup from WildStorm: A Celebration of 25 Years HC (2017 DC).

Written by Warren Ellis. Art by John Cassaday, Phil Jimenez, Andy Lanning, and Jerry Ordway. Cover by John Cassaday.

The complete Planetary saga is collected in the Absolute format! In Warren Ellis and John Cassadays celebrated epic, the Archaeologists of the Unknown delve into secret places most beings fear to tread. Elijah Snow, Jakita Wagner, and the Drummer take on their nemeses, the Four...then death itself!

This new Absolute edition includes the entire genre-bending Planetary series, plus three crossovers introducing the trio to Batman, the Authority, and the JLA.

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 8-in. x 12-in., 896 pages, full color.

Cover price $150.00.

1st printing. Collects Identity Crisis (2004) #1-7.

Written by Brad Meltzer. Art by Rags Morales and Michael Bair.

The unforgettable 7-issue miniseries from New York Times best-selling novelist Brad Meltzer (Dead Even) is now in DC's Absolute format! Starring Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and the entire Justice League, this is the widely talked-about tale of intrigue and an inventive look at the world of Super Heroes, fantastic powers and secret identities. When the spouse of a JLA member is brutally murdered, the entire super hero community searches for the killer, fearing their own loved ones may be the next targets. Before the mystery is solved, a number of long-buried secrets will threaten to divide the heroes before they can bring the killer to justice. This gripping mystery includes a gallery of the variant covers, previously unpublished script pages and more!

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 8 1/2-in. x 12 1/2-in., 288 pages, full color.

NOTE: "The IDENTITY CRISIS mystery uses all of Mr. Meltzer's skills as a thriller novelist." - The New York Times"A genuine comics landmark." - Publishers Weekly

Cover price $99.99.

1st printing. Collects Infinite Crisis (2005) #1-7.

Written by Geoff Johns. Art by Phil Jimenez, George Pérez, Jerry Ordway, Ivan Reis, and Andy Lanning. Covers by Phil Jimenez.

This oversized, slipcased edition collects the entire INFINITE CRISIS series along with the initial series proposal, the script and art breakdowns for issue #1, and more!

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 336 pages, full color. Cover price $99.99.

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2nd Edition - 1st printing. Collects Kingdom Come (1996) #1-4.

Written by Mark Waid. Art and cover by Alex Ross.

Winner of five Eisner and Harvey Awards, KINGDOM COME is the best-selling graphic novel from acclaimed writer Mark Waid and superstar painter Alex Ross, now back in print as an Absolute Edition! In the not-so-distant future, the DC Universe is spinning inexorably out of control. The new generation of heroes has lost their moral compass, becoming as reckless and violent as the villains they fight. The previous regime of heroes-the Justice League-returns under the most dire of circumstances, which sets up a battle of the old guard against these uncompromising protectors in a conflict that will define what heroism truly is.

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 8 1/2-in. x 12 1/2-in., 340 pages, full color.

Cover price $99.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects stories from Supermans Pal Jimmy Olsen (1954-1974) #146-148, The Forever People (1971-1972 1st Series) #7-11, The New Gods (1971-1978 1st Series) #7-11, Mister Miracle (1971-1978 1st Series) #7-18, New Gods (1984 6-Issue Mini-Series) #6, DC Graphic Novel #4: The Hunger Dogs GN (1985 DC ) By Jack Kirby, and also includes Jack Kirbys lost tale On the Road to Armagetto

Written by Jack Kirby. Art by Jack Kirby, Joe Simon, and Mike Royer. Cover by Rian Hughes and Jack Kirby. Foreword by Tom Scioli.

In the 1970s, after decades shaping the Marvel Universe, Jack the King Kirby made a much-publicized move to DC Comics, where he was given full creative freedom to build something unprecedented: A sweeping multi-series saga featuring new worlds, instantly iconic new characters, and rich new mythologies that he called the Fourth World.

Rediscover the worlds of Apokolips and New Genesis in this large-scale reprint of Kirbys grand opus! This second of two Absolute volumes features a brand-new foreword by Tom Scioli, a gallery of Kirby pencils, never-before-collected essays from Kirby and Mark Evanier, and more!

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 9 1/2-in. x 13-in., 824 pages, full color.

Cover price $150.00.

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1st Edition - 1st printing. Collects Kingdom Come (1996) #1-4.

Written by Mark Waid. Art and cover by Alex Ross.

The unforgettable, best-selling miniseries by acclaimed writer Mark Waid and superstar painter Alex Ross returns in a special oversized, feature-packed Absolute Edition - just in time for its 10th anniversary! Set at the dawn of the 21st century in a world spinning inexorably out of control, Waid & Ross weave a tale of youth versus experience, tradition versus change, and what defines a hero. KINGDOM COME is a riveting story pitting the old guard - Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and their peers - against a new, uncompromising generation of heroes that declare war against each other to determine the future of the planet.

This Absolute Edition is a whopping 340-page slipcased hardcover featuring a new wraparound image by Ross. Also included is an extended character sketch section, a peek into Ross's own sketchbook, text pieces by Waid and Ross, annotations of the entire series, rare art (from magazines, trading cards, T-shirts, the novel and more), promotional images, a gallery of DC Direct Kingdom Come product, the evolution of a story page, and much more!

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 8 1/2-in. x 12 1/2-in., 340 pages, full color.

Cover price $75.00.

1st Edition - 2nd and later printings. Collects Kingdom Come (1996) #1-4.

Written by Mark Waid. Art and cover by Alex Ross.

The unforgettable, best-selling miniseries by acclaimed writer Mark Waid and superstar painter Alex Ross returns in a special oversized, feature-packed Absolute Edition - just in time for its 10th anniversary! Set at the dawn of the 21st century in a world spinning inexorably out of control, Waid & Ross weave a tale of youth versus experience, tradition versus change, and what defines a hero. KINGDOM COME is a riveting story pitting the old guard - Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and their peers - against a new, uncompromising generation of heroes that declare war against each other to determine the future of the planet.

This Absolute Edition is a whopping 340-page slipcased hardcover featuring a new wraparound image by Ross. Also included is an extended character sketch section, a peek into Ross's own sketchbook, text pieces by Waid and Ross, annotations of the entire series, rare art (from magazines, trading cards, T-shirts, the novel and more), promotional images, a gallery of DC Direct Kingdom Come product, the evolution of a story page, and much more!

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 8 1/2-in. x 12 1/2-in., 340 pages, full color.

Cover price $75.00.

1st printing. Collects Green Lantern: Rebirth (2004) #1-6, Green Lantern (2005-2011 3rd Series) #1, the preview story from Wizard Magazine and a tale from Green Lantern Secret Files 2005.

Written by Geoff Johns. Art by Ethan Van Sciver, Darwyn Cooke, Prentis Rollins, Marlo Alquiza and Mick Gray. Cover by Ethan Van Sciver.

In 2004, writer Geoff Johns and artist Ethan Van Sciver - the team behind the current blockbuster THE FLASH: REBIRTH - restored Hal Jordan to his place as the greatest Green Lantern of all with the best-selling miniseries GREEN LANTERN: REBIRTH! Now, DC Comics is pleased to present this perennial favorite in the slipcased, Absolute format. Follow Hal Jordan on his journey from fearless test pilot to Super Hero, from villain to the spirit of vengeance, and finally, returning to his true calling as Green Lantern of Space Sector 2814. This amazing Absolute edition features some spectacular artwork by Darwyn Cooke.

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 8 1/2-in. x 12 1/2-in., 224 pages, full color. Cover price $75.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $115.00

1st printing. Collects Green Lantern (1960-1988 1st Series) #76-87 and 89, and back-up stories from Flash (1959-1985 1st Series) #212-219 and 226.

Written by DENNIS O'NEIL and Elliot S. Maggin. Art and Cover by NEAL ADAMS.

This stunning Absolute Edition features the classic team-ups in which Green Lantern and Green Arrow confronted menaces including racism, poverty, and drug abuse!

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 368 pages, full color. Cover price $99.99.

1st printing. Collects Mister Miracle (2017 DC) #1-12. Written by Tom King. Art and cover by Mitch Gerads. Introduction by Tom King. HE EISNER AWARD-WINNING LIMITED SERIES IN ABSOLUTE FORMAT! Scott Free is the greatest escape artist in the universe. Time and again, he's thwarted Darkseid's forces from invading Earth and New Genesis, and his nail-biting exploits have made him a celebrity. But beneath the fame, his perfect marriage, and his seemingly perfect life, something is eating away at him, making him question whether he can pull off the ultimate trick--escaping death itself. From Eisner Award winners Tom King (The Human Target) and Mitch Gerads (Strange Adventures) comes a tale of war, family, and self-reflection full of humor and heartbreak. This Absolute edition of the critically acclaimed limited series includes the original script pages, development art, commentaries from the creative team, an exclusive new cover, and more! Hardcover (with Slipcase), 392 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $125.00.

1st Edition - 1st printing. Collects Joker HC (2008) and Lex Luthor Man of Steel (2005) #1-5.

Written by Brian Azzarello. Art by Lee Bermejo and Mick Gray. Cover by Lee Bermejo.

Two of DC's greatest villains take center stage in this new Absolute edition from Eisner Award winning writer Brian Azzarello and artist Lee Bermejo! This slipcase contains two hardcovers and collects the LUTHOR: MAN OF STEEL 5-issue miniseries and the original graphic novel JOKER, along with sketchbook pages and more!

Hardcover (2 volumes with slipcase), 9-in. x 13-in., 384 pages (Total), full color. Cover price $99.99.

2nd Edition - 2nd and later printings. Collects Kingdom Come (1996) #1-4.

Written by Mark Waid. Art and cover by Alex Ross.

Winner of five Eisner and Harvey Awards, KINGDOM COME is the best-selling graphic novel from acclaimed writer Mark Waid and superstar painter Alex Ross, now back in print as an Absolute Edition! In the not-so-distant future, the DC Universe is spinning inexorably out of control. The new generation of heroes has lost their moral compass, becoming as reckless and violent as the villains they fight. The previous regime of heroes-the Justice League-returns under the most dire of circumstances, which sets up a battle of the old guard against these uncompromising protectors in a conflict that will define what heroism truly is.

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 8 1/2-in. x 12 1/2-in., 340 pages, full color.

Cover price $99.99.

1st Edition - 1st printing. Collects Green Lantern (2005-2011 3rd Series) #21-25, Green Lantern Corps (2006-2011) #14-19, and the Green Lantern: Sinestro Corps Special (2007).

Written by GEOFF JOHNS, PETER J. TOMASI and DAVE GIBBONS. Art by IVAN REIS, PATRICK GLEASON, and ETHAN VAN SCIVER. Cover by ETHAN VAN SCIVER.

The epic adventure that set the stage for BLACKEST NIGHT is now available in a single trade paperback volume! Sinestro - Hal Jordan's former mentor and archnemesis - has gathered an army of soldiers fueled by the fear they instill in others, consisting of Arkillo, Karu-Sil, the Cyborg-Superman, and more of the most terrifying villains the universe has ever seen!

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 368 pages, full color. Cover price $99.99.

1st Edition - 1st printing. Collects Justice (2005 -2007 DC) #1-12.

Written by Alex Ross and Jim Krueger. Art by Alex Ross and Doug Braithwaite. Cover by Alex Ross.

The spectactular 12-issue series by Alex Ross, Jim Krueger and Doug Braithwaite is collected in this amazing, oversized, slipcased Absolute edition.

The members of the Justice League of America are about to learn they aren't the only ones who can band together toward a common goal. The greatest criminal masterminds of our time appear to be acting in concert - but with a surprising plan that seeks to achieve more good than the JLA ever could!

This Absolute edition features a new cover by Ross, plus sketchbook, a section with previously unseen artwork and more!

Hardcover (with slipcase), 8 1/2-in. x 12 1/2-in., 496 pages, full color.

Cover price $99.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $67.00

Add to cart Near Mint $67.00

2nd Edition - 1st printing. Collects Joker HC (2008) and Lex Luthor Man of Steel (2005) #1-5. Written by Brian Azzarello. Art by Lee Bermejo and Mick Gray. Cover by Lee Bermejo. Lex Luthor. The Joker. Intellect and resolve. Instinct and rage. All united in one implacable aim: to annihilate their nemeses. The scourges of Metropolis and Gotham City reach new levels of complexity and intensity in these two uniquely crafted stories from the New York Times bestselling and Eisner Award-winning team of writer Brian Azzarello and artist Lee Bermejo. Collects LEX LUTHOR: MAN OF STEEL #1-5 together with the acclaimed original graphic novel JOKER, each in its own hardcover volume with a behind-the-scenes section of preliminary text and artwork. Hardcover (2 volumes with slipcase), 9-in. x 13-in., 384 pages (Total), full color. Cover price $125.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $87.95

Add to cart Near Mint $87.95

2nd Edition - 1st printing. Collects Justice (2005 -2007 DC) #1-12. Written by Alex Ross and Jim Krueger. Art by Alex Ross and Doug Braithwaite. Cover by Alex Ross. hey are the World's Greatest Super Heroes. But the members of the fabled Justice League of America are about to learn they aren't the only ones who can band together toward a common goal. The deadliest criminal masterminds of our time appear to be acting in concert--with a surprising plan that seeks to achieve more good than the JLA ever could! Hardcover (with slipcase), 8 1/2-in. x 12 1/2-in., 496 pages, full color. Cover price $125.00.