CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS: ABSOLUTE EDITION (Dynamic Forces) (May 2006) DC Comics

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WOLFMAN'S ABSOLUTE CRISIS
posted 01-06-2006 01:55 PM
BY JENNIFER M. CONTINO

Twenty years later, people are still talking about DC's original earths-shattering event, The Crisis on Infinite Earths, one of the comic book shots heard 'round the world. He even rewrote the entire history of the DCU. In November, DC Comics released a special Absolute Crisis hardcover edition. The collection included all twelve issues in one volume and a second volume presenting special behind-the-scenes features from both Marv Wolfman and George Perez.

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Wolfman said he thinks the word "Crisis" is used a lot because it's come to mean something on a grand scale. However, it wasn't his idea to call the saga "Crisis on Infinite Earths. He said, "George - who suggested the title - based it on the original DC crossovers in the Justice League of America: Crisis on Earth One. Crisis on Earth Two, etc. If it's still being used it's because they, and we, made such an impact that the word itself now is synonymous with epic and grandeur. If our book helped foster that usage, I can be very proud that our work inspired both readers and the endless parade of creators that followed us. A crisis doesn't have to be a major event as George and I did. It can be a Crisis of the soul, to use an used name for a Crisis spinoff. It should be a real, emotional story about characters making major decisions that affects others."

New Year’s Revolutions: 2006 is the new 2005
Sunday, January 1
By David Wallace

CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS: ABSOLUTE EDITION (Dynamic Forces) (May 2006) DC Comics

Well, not really, but you know what I mean. After a big year for comics in 2005 saw the Big Two shake things up considerably, there are quite a few things I’m looking forward to in 2006 as a result…

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5. Best way to show your comics some love! DC Absolute editions: DC could potentially tempt more and more monthly readers to switch sides in the “wait for the trade” debate with the unveiling of the first of its Absolute editions in 2005. These exemplary volumes used an oversized, slipcased hardcover format and high quality paper stock and printing methods to present comics in the best manner I’ve ever seen. Taking a cue from some of the great hardcover collections that Marvel comics have recently turned out, DC has also included pages and pages of extras in these sets (artwork, interviews, commentaries, pencils and variant covers) which really add value to the books and offer tons of insight into the modern classics which have so far been released in the format.

Batman: Hush and Watchmen were the first two stories to receive the prestigious “Absolute” treatment, with Crisis on Infinite Earths following soon after in a satisfyingly weighty set. It really enhances the pleasure of reading to have comics presented in such a definitive format, and despite their high price tag these are really worthy additions to any DC fan’s collection. I look forward to seeing what comics receive the same treatment in 2006.

CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS: ABSOLUTE EDITION (Dynamic Forces) (May 2006) DC Comics

Check out George's original cover art for the Absolute Crisis hardcover, as well as what I believe to be the cover to the upcoming Storyteller (although on the site it's described as a cover for Pacesetter) at: www.theartistschoice.com/perez.htm

CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS: ABSOLUTE EDITION (Dynamic Forces) (May 2006) DC Comics

The tiny cover can be found on Page 138 of WIZARD #170 (Dec 2005)

DF AND DC SIGNINGS FOR SEPTEMBER!
June 30 2005, Runnemede, NJ

CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS: ABSOLUTE EDITION (Dynamic Forces) (May 2006) DC Comics

The companies lead off the month with another massive and "absolute" hardcover collection. This time featuring one of DC's most classic tales. The DF signed and re-marked copies of one of DC's most anticipated high-end collections - the Absolute Crisis on Infinite Earths Hardcover! And to add icing to the cake, this baby will not only be signed by the entire creative team of Marv Wolfman, George Perez, Dick Giordano, Jerry Ordway, and Mike DeCarlo but will also feature two original head sketches as part of each DF offering! These sketches will feature the biggest and the best from the DCU!

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The following items are available for PRE-ORDER from your local comics shop, or directly from Dynamic Forces (and are scheduled to ship in September):

ABSOLUTE CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS HARDCOVER - Signed By The Entire Creative Team Of This Earth Shattering Series - Marv Wolfman, George Perez With Dick Giordano, Jerry Ordway And Mike De Carlo!
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Featuring the entire 12 issue maxi-series -- in 464 page, 2 volume slipcase -- that changed the DC Universe forever! Villains United! Heroes Died! A Universe was changed!

Now, thanks to DF, each copy of this massive new Hardcover features all 5 all-star signatures, plus 2 head sketches featuring DC's greatest heroes (from Superman and Batman, to Green Lantern and Wonder Woman, the Flash, Super-girl, Batgirl and more!)

Strictly limited this offer will never able to be repeated and fans and collector's alike should add this definitive signed and re-marked version to their collection and/or library now!

(Vu: Remarked art is probably by Dick Giordano, like MILLENNIUM EDITION: CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS #1 SUPGERGIRL RE-MARKED EDITION (Dynamic Forces) (Apr 2001) and MILLENNIUM EDITION: CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS #1 FLASH RE-MARKED EDITION (Dynamic Forces) (Apr 2001).)