DC DINI ROSS Collection (1998 - 2002)
DC Comics
Superman : Peace of Earth #1 (1998)
As the holiday season arrives in Metropolis, Superman becomes uncomfortably aware of the stark division between the privileged few and the impoverished many who verge on starvation
Deciding he can best help by example, Superman puts his incredible powers to work in a titanic effort to alleviate world hunger. Despite the cynicism he encounters along the way, his greatest gift to the world is an undeniable message of hope and peace.
SUPERMAN: PEACE ON EARTH is a graphic novel in a unique format combining aspects of both comics and picture books. Writer PAUL DINI, the Emmy Award-winning producer of the Superman and Batman animated series, has joined forces with illustrator ALEX ROSS (KINGDOM COME), the most acclaimed painter in comics today, to create this classic work for all ages.
Batman: War on Crime #1 (1999)
As Batman encounters a young boy whose parents have been murdered, he sees a reflection of himself as a youth, about to choose the path that led him into endless conflict with evil. It is this parallel that haunts him as he examines the nature of crime, from Gotham City's dingy back-alleys to its plush corporate suites
Shazam! Power of Hope #1 (2000)
Between capping volcanoes, foiling bank robberies, and averting nuclear disasters, the hero known as Captain Marvel has constantly faced challenges -- leaving his young alter ego, Billy Batson, little time for his own life.
One day Billy receives a request for Captain Marvel to appear at a local children's hospital. There he helps restore hope to a ward full of sick and needy children by granting their wishes. yet one special child faces despair and looks to the Captain for hope. Deeply affected by his encounter, this tale shows just how human the World's Mightiest Mortal truly is.
The third in the best-selling and award-winning series, SHAZAM! POWER OF HOPE is a graphic novel in a unique, oversized format combining aspects of both comics and picture books. Writer PAUL DINI, the Emmy-winning producer of BATMAN BEYOND and THE NEW BATMAN/SUPERMAN ADVENTURES has joined forces with illustrator ALEX ROSS, the most acclaimed painter in comics today, to create this classic work for all ages.
JLA: Secret Origins #1 (2002)
The Justice League is made up of the world's greatest heroes. Over the years, through feature movies, television programs, and various publications, these heroes have transcended the comic book genre to become pop cultural icons. JLA: SECRET ORIGINS is an amazing look back at how these characters originally gained their powers and abilities and became the legendary heroes that they now are. Featuring striking paintings by award-winning artist Alex Ross, this masterpiece contains the origins of some of DC's greatest heroes including Batman, Superman, Aquaman, Wonder Woman, Captain Marvel, Green Lantern and the Flash.
