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DC Greatest Events

Stories That Shook a Multiverse
By Stephen Wiacek
Series: DC
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DC Greatest Events explores the major milestones that have shaped and reshaped the DC Multiverse. It covers iconic moments from the debut of Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman to landmark series such as Crisis on Infinite Earths and The Death and Return of Superman. This volume delves into epic crises and unforgettable milestones across DC's 80-year history with insightful essays and vivid artwork.
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Ideal for fans of DC Comics, graphic novel enthusiasts, and readers interested in the rich history and evolution of the DC Multiverse. This is perfect for those who appreciate both storytelling and striking comic art in a coffee-table format.

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Showcases the major events and milestones that shaped and reshaped the DC Multiverse.

The sagas and stories that shook the DC Multiverse.

Explore the main events that have shaped and reshaped the DC Multiverse. From the groundbreaking debuts of Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman to "The Flash of Two Worlds," from Crisis on Infinite Earths to The Death and Return of Superman, and from DC Comics- The New 52 to Infinite Frontier, DC Greatest Events delves into the epic crises, iconic battles, and unforgettable milestones that have reinvented and refreshed DC Comics.

Expert essays reveal the context, connections, and consequences of more than 80 pivotal events, showcasing crossover series and key issues, brought to vivid life through stunning artwork and presented in a sumptuous coffee-table format. Across DC Comics' celebrated 80-year history, these are the moments that matter, the stories that made a difference.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241574041

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 November 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: DK

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 238.0mm

Height: 284.0mm

Weight: 1115g

Pages: 200

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About the Author

Stephen "Win" Wiacek has worked in all areas of the comics industry since 1981, as a writer, artist, editor and designer. He has taught and lectured on comics creation and production; and worked as a cartoonist, journalist, and consultant for TV and movies. From 1997-2007, he was chairman of the UK's professional body the Comics Creators Guild. As a freelance copywriter and reviewer, he writes about comics for the DC Super Hero Collection, The Slings & Arrows Graphic Novel Guide, and for books such as The DC Book, The DC Comics Encyclopedia and DC Comics- Absolutely Everything You Need to Know, from Dorling-Kindersley.

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