DC Universe by Alan Moore

Alan Moore

Mar 2015 · DC Universe by Alan Moore · DC

About this ebook

Don't miss this comprehensive collection featuring the World's Greatest Super-Heroes as interpreted by one of the most acclaimed authors in comics! The work of Alan Moore (WATCHMEN, V FOR VENDETTA, THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN) in the DC Universe during the 1980s is considered a benchmark for great stories with fresh approaches to iconic characters. Collected in this volume are all of Moore's Superman and Batman stories, including 'Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow?' BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE, and so much more. Collects ACTION COMICS #584, BATMAN ANNUAL #11, DC COMICS PRESENTS #85, DETECTIVE COMICS #549-550, GREEN LANTERN #188, THE OMEGA MEN #26-27, SECRET ORIGINS #10, SUPERMAN #423, TALES OF THE GREEN LANTERN CORPS ANNUAL #2 & 3, SUPERMAN ANNUAL #11 and VIGILANTE #17-18.

Ratings and reviews

Two stars, should be zero for false advertisement. The Killing Joke graphic novel is not in here. It's supposed to be, but then, Jan. 6th was supposed to be an insurrection by right wing nuts but it was just a con job orchestrated by both political (theater) parties and all the power elite crooks behind the desperate push for technocratic socialist globalization. But two stars for a time when Moore wasn't obsessed with his own preciousness or the subject of homosexuality.

I bought this because the description says Killing Joke was included. It is not. I have asked for a refund, but it is a poor showing for DC. Apparently the first editions of this paperback included the Killing Joke story, but then the company removed it so that they would not cannibalize sales for their Killing Joke graphic novel. Unfortunately, they have been very poor at updating product descriptions to communicate this cynical move.

Some great Moore stuff here. I would be miffed if bought for KJ but some classics like his clay face BM annual worth a read amongst others

About the author

Alan Moore is perhaps the most acclaimed writer in the graphic story medium, having garnered countless awards for works such as WATCHMEN, V FOR VENDETTA, SWAMP THING and MIRACLEMAN. He is also the mastermind behind the America's Best Comics line, through which he has created (along with many talented illustrators) THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN, PROMETHEA, TOM STRONG, TOMORROW STORIES and TOP TEN. As one of the medium's most important innovators since the early 1980s, Moore has influenced an entire generation of comics creators, and his work continues to inspire an ever-growing audience.