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More copies of this ISBN:Other titles in the Infinite Crisis/52 series:52: Volume 1by Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka, Mark Waid Geoff Johns and Keith Giffen
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:After the Infinite Crisis, the DC Universe spent a year without Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman — a year in which those heroes were needed more than ever as the fate of the world hung in the balance. This is 52, a four volume collection of the unprecedented, critically acclaimed weekly series of death, danger, romance, terror and the never-ending search for heroism in the DC Universe's most eventful year ever. The series features the best and brightest writers from the comic-book field: Geoff Johns (Infinite Crisis), Grant Morrison (All Star Superman), Greg Rucka (Wonder Woman) and Mark Waid (Kingdom Come), working together to tell the tale of a world awakening from a nightmare to face a new day. With their leaders gone, which heroes will stand tall? Who will fail at the most critical moment? Who will live — and who will die? Review:"When this first of four volumes was serialized, its selling point was that it was a weekly, soap-operatic series happening in 'real time,' a sort of 24 with superheroes, written by four major comics names. As a single book, it's a compelling mess: a breakneck but occasionally jolting tour of a fictional world whose balance of power is rapidly shifting, and it's packed with Easter eggs for longtime comics readers. The cast of hundreds includes time travelers, space travelers, a down-on-her-luck ex-cop recruited by a faceless hero to replace him, a Chinese government-sponsored superhero team, and mad scientists mysteriously vanishing by the score; there's a grand, Lost — like conspiracy to which this volume offers plenty of clues but no solutions. Keith Giffen's layouts flow smoothly and give the book a measure of consistency; they're fleshed out by an assortment of cartoonists, mostly in solid examples of the generic superhero style of 2006. The writing team's knack for character comedy and crisp dialogue keeps the tone lively, but there are a few too many plot threads to juggle — the overall effect is of a handful of entertaining series with their pages shuffled together." Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.) Synopsis:After the "Infinite Crisis," the DC Universe has spent a year without Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman--a year in which those heroes are needed more than ever. "52" is a four-volume collection of the unprecedented, critically acclaimed weekly series of death, danger, romance, terror, and the never-ending search for heroism. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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