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HISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE (Dynamic Forces)
1-56389-798-9
20 Feb 2002
$99.95 ($39.99 Wizarduniverse)
Dynamic Forces/DC Comics
History of the DC Universe (112 pages)
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Marv Wolfman
George Pérez
Karl Kesel
Tom Zuiko
Mike Gold
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Signed by Alex Ross. See also:
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| October 9, 2003 | Wray Original Color Pages |
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From Kirk
Pages are air brushed by Bill Wray.
History of the DC Universe Color Reproduction Page
art by Perez, air brushed by Bill Wray.
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December 7, 2002 | Wizard/DF Store |
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From Vu
These might be exclusively sold through Wizard's Store, because they are not available through the official www.dynamicforces.com
website. I am not sure if they come with a certificate of authencity
(which are often attached to official autographed comics), but they are
serial-numbered (XXX/1500 for instance). The image shown for HISTORY OF
THE DC UNIVERSE shows only Alex Ross's signature, but what is
interesting to note is that originally it was solicitated for $99.99, but now it shows a "bargain" price of $39.99.
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Dynamic Forces signed comics are guaranteed authentic and are the most prized by autograph collectors.
| April 11, 2002 |
Available to Buy |
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From Dynamic Forces
THE HISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE TRADE PAPERBACK
Signed by cover painter Alex Ross. History In The Making… In the
wake of the universe-shattering events of CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS the
main creators of that company-changing event — writer Marv Wolfman and
penciller George Perez — were called upon to restructure and reorder
the history of the DC Universe. Joined by inker Karl Kesel they had the
unbelievable task of unifying the decades-long accumulation of
historical facts from multiple-Earths into a cohesive whole for a new
history of the single-universe DCU.
SKU: C95721
Price: $99.95
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| February 20, 2002 |
Printing the Legend |
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From Marv Wolfman, via HISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE TP
PRINTING THE LEGEND...
written by Marv Wolfman
transcribed by vu
HISTORY
OF THE DC UNVERSE has always been a difficult book to explain. It was
originally conceived to be issues #11 and #12 of CRISIS ON INFINITE
EARTHS, when CRISIS was supposed to be only ten issues instead of the
twelve into which it expanded. For the trivia-minded, the CRISIS series
was originally announced in a DC editorial as "The History of the DC
Universe."
The
story's original purpose was to be an epilogue to the Crisis. In that
maxiseries we took 50 years of DC history and, depending on your point
of view, either destroyed DC completely or gave it a new beginning.
Thankfully, since fans and professionals alike voted the Crisis the 2nd
best comic-book story of the 20th century, I'd like to think we helped
birth DC's next 50 years, not bury it. Once the Crisis was done, I knew
we'd need to tell readers which heroes and worlds still lived and which
were consigned to the double-bagged depths of their collection. But how
to do that was the question.
As a kid
I used to love the Time-Life series of books, whether on the old west,
World War II, or as they explained the superstitions of the world. They
were art books with just enough text to give you a basic knowledge of a
subject without overwhelming you. In many ways they were text books for
the eyes, not the mind. Since I wanted, first and foremost, a beautiful
book to look at, I thought this approach would be perfect for an
overview of the new DC Universe. To that end there was only one person
to draw it.
George
Pérez was still illustrating CRISIS when I suggested making HISTORY a
stand-alone book. After drawing seventy-nine panels a page in CRISIS,
illustrating two or three scenes on each HISTORY page would be an
appreciative thank-you to George. And, after the tight plotting that
went into the Crisis, writing a few words here or there for the History
would be my gift to myself.
At least that was the plan.
[ Read more Printing the Legend ]
| January 22, 2002 |
History Come Alive |
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From Diamond
DC TP MAKES HISTORY COME ALIVE
Consumer News - Week of 1/21/02
DC
Comics' epic Crisis on Infinite Earths limited series redefined the
entire DC Universe (DCU) in the 1980s, bringing the events and
characters from numerous worlds and dimensions into a cosmic whole. The
guide to that brave, new realm will follow the path blazed by Crisis
when the History of the DC Universe TP (DEC010576, $9.95) reprints Marv
Wolfman, George Perez, & Karl Kesel's original post-Crisis
reference work as a single volume.
Upon its
1985-86 release, Crisis generated much excitement and controversy among
consumers -- much of which continues to this day -- and this new trade
paperback should put those massive changes into perspective for readers
of both the original and collected Crisis issues.
This
first new printing of History in 13 years will present a comprehensive
overview of the DCU, circa 1986. Spanning from the beginning of time to
its end, the 104-page collection will offer readers a glimpse into the
histories of many contemporary DCU favorites, and a nostalgic look back
at fondly remembered characters.
Sporting
a new, painted, wraparound cover by Alex Ross, the book is scheduled to
ship on February 20. [To find out how the DCU got that way back in the
1980s, ask your retailer to order your copy of the Crisis on Infinite
Earths TP (DEC010573/STAR12226, $29.95).]
| December 21, 2001 |
Dynamic Forces' History |
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From PREVIEWS Vol 11, #12 (Dec 01)
HISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE TP SIGNED EDITION
Signed by cover painter Alex Ross! Histoy in the Making... in the wake of the universe-shattering events of Crisis on Infinite Earths,
the main creators that company-changing event - writer Marv Wolfman and
penciller George Pérez - were called upon to restructure and reorder
the history of the DC Universe. now that project, The History of the DC Universe, returns in a new 112 page trade paperback edition, featuring an all-new painted wraparound cover by Alex Ross (Kingdom Come)! (CAUT:2)
____FC..... $99.95
| November 22, 2001 |
History in the Making |
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From Comic Book Resources
History in the Making…
THE HISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE TRADE PAPERBACK
In
the wake of the universe-shattering events of CRISIS ON INFINITE
EARTHS, the main creators of that company-changing event - writer Marv
Wolfman and penciller George Pérez - were called upon to restructure
and reorder the history of the DC Universe. Joined by inker Karl Kesel,
they had the unbelievable task of unifying the decades-long
accumulation of historical facts from multiple Earths into a cohesive
whole for a new history of the single-universe DCU.
Now
that project, THE HISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE, returns in a new 104-page
trade paperback edition - featuring an all-new painted wraparound cover
by Alex Ross (KINGDOM COME)! Narrated by Harbinger (a central figure
from CRISIS), THE HISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE brings readers back
through time and space to the dawn of creation, and continues to the
end of recorded history - as Harbinger reveals "the history of
heroism." Featuring an appearance by virtually every character in the
DC Universe at that time (circa 1986), this unusual project (featuring
a combination of beautiful art with prose) laid the foundation for all
to come from the new DCU.
The
CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS trade paperback - already in its second
printing - has been an unanticipated sales phenomenon. And now THE
HISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE - with its first new printing in 13 years -
is sure to capitalize on that success, at it makes the perfect sequel
and bookshelf companion piece to CRISIS.
This project is supported with house ads.
THE
HISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE is a 104-page trade paperback arriving in
comic-book stores February 20 with a cover price of $9.95 U.S.
| November 19, 2001 |
History of the DCU TPB |
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From Ilke Hincer
There's an article by Michael Doran on The History Of The DC Universe TPB (with accompanying Alex Ross cover art) over at
Newsarama
Here's the text of the article:
In 1986, DC Comics followed up their mega-event Crisis On Infinite
Earths with a two-issue mini-series that attempted to restructure and
reorder the now retroactively altered history of the DC Universe.
Crisis’ main creators, Marv Wolfman and George Pérez (joined by inker
Karl Kesel) were given the task of unifying the decades-long
accumulation of historical facts from once multiple Earths universe
into a cohesive whole for a new history of the single-universe DCU.
With the
Crisis On Infinite Earths trade paperback now in its second printing,
DC has decided to publish the first new printing of that series, The
History Of The DC Universe, in 13 years.
The
History Of The DC Universe is a 104-page trade paperback edition,
featuring an all-new painted wraparound cover by Alex Ross. Narrated by
Harbinger (a central figure from Crisis), according to DC, “The History
Of The DC Universe brings readers back through time and space to the
dawn of creation, and continues to the end of recorded history - as
Harbinger reveals ‘the history of heroism.’ Featuring an appearance by
virtually every character in the DC Universe at that time (circa 1986),
this unusual project (featuring a combination of beautiful art with
prose) laid the foundation for all to come from the new DCU.”
The new trade paperback ships in February and will retail for $9.95 U.S.
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