DC: The New Frontier #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis deluxe hardcover collects the entire six-issue DC: The New Frontier miniseries by Darwyn Cooke, a retro-styled epic that reimagines the transition of DC's Golden Age heroes into the Silver Age. Set in the 1950s and 1960s, it weaves together characters like Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and the Martian Manhunter against a backdrop of Cold War paranoia and social change. This edition includes the main story, the New Frontier: The Lost Age one-shot, and extensive behind-the-scenes material, presented in a larger format with restored colors.
In "Chapter Three: Heavy Traffic in Mig Alley," Ace Morgan and Hal Jordan find themselves locked in one final dogfight as the Korean conflict nears its end—only to crash-land in the chaos of a war still unfolding in the minds of those on the ground. When Hal Jordan crashes into a Korean soldier who hasn’t heard the news, reporters Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen join a rescue mission aboard a helicopter, racing against time to pull him to safety.
In "Chapter Four: Gods and Monsters" from DC: The New Frontier, J'onn J'onzz arrives on Earth and assumes the identity of detective John Jones in Gotham City, navigating 1950s life while observing humanity from the shadows. As Barry Allen is struck by lightning in Central City and the Cold War heats up, Jones and Slam Bradley confront a mysterious cult tied to "The Centre," leading to an unexpected encounter with Batman and the discovery of a sealed, enigmatic book.
In Las Vegas, retired boxer Ted Grant faces off against a young Cassius Clay in a fight that stirs more than just the crowd. When Captain Cold crashes the celebration, The Flash is called across the country to stop him, while back at Ferris Aircraft, Ace Morgan shares quiet reflections with Hal Jordan—hinting at a new chapter ahead.
In "Chapter Seven: Paranormal Paranoia," John Jones finds himself caught between the flickering screen and the real world when a mysterious visitor arrives at his door—Batman. As the night unfolds, Wonder Woman faces the end of her public service in Washington, and Hal Jordan begins to question the true aims of Ferris Aircraft and Task Force X. When Jones finally opens the book seized from the cultists, a long-buried secret about Dinosaur Island begins to surface.
In "Chapter Nine: The Flying Cloud," Task Force X launches into space without Hal Jordan, leaving J'onn J'onzz to pursue them on his own—only to be captured by King Faraday. Meanwhile, in Gotham, Dr. Thompkins ponders the strange case of Adam Strange as the mission collapses and the Challengers move to rescue the stranded crew. With the government scrambling to reach Superman, Jordan is suddenly pulled from the simulator by a mysterious green light.
In "Chapter Eleven: Towards the Centre," Superman and Batman delve into the mystery of the Smiesel story left by John Jones, while Wonder Woman feels an unsettling presence and King Faraday plays chess with J'onn J'onzz. As the Challs, joined by Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen, head toward Cape Canaveral to confront a reported pterodactyl—soon felled by Superman—Aquaman grapples with an unexplained disturbance beneath the ocean.
In "Chapter Thirteen: Danger Is Our Business," the Flash, Martian Manhunter, Green Arrow and Speedy, the Sea Devils, the Blackhawks, and Hal Jordan converge on the mysterious Dinosaur Island, where danger and adventure await in equal measure. The story unfolds as these heroes face the unknown, testing their courage and unity in a setting that defies reason.
In "Chapter Fourteen: The Boy Scout's Last," Wonder Woman recounts the fierce battle between the Amazons and the prehistoric warriors of Dinosaur Island—her last stand before being brought to Earth. As Superman prepares to lead the charge against the island’s relentless defenders, a devastating blast sends him plunging into the sea, his fate uncertain.
In "Chapter Fifteen: Shall Earth Endure?", Lois Lane delivers a somber report on Superman’s disappearance as cosmic forces gather on the Moon. Meanwhile, Adam Strange, recently freed from Arkham Asylum, teams up with scientist Ray Palmer to assemble a desperate plan to confront the threat of Dinosaur Island.
In "Chapter Sixteen: The Dawn Patrol" from DC: The New Frontier, the heroes face a dire challenge as scientists unveil a desperate plan to stop a runaway island—by slowing it down and then unleashing white dwarf rays to destroy it. The tension mounts as the team must decide how far they’re willing to go to prevent catastrophe.
In "Epilogue: The New Frontier," the dawn of a new era for heroes is framed by the stirring words of John F. Kennedy’s acceptance speech, capturing the hope and promise of a generation rising. As the Justice League of America stands together for the first time, their path forward begins with a challenge that will test their unity and resolve.
In "Chapter X: The Greater Good," Superman is sent by the government to apprehend Batman, but the Dark Knight's sharp instincts and hidden motives quickly shift the tide. When tensions escalate, Wonder Woman steps in to remind them that their true strength lies not in division, but in unity for the greater good.
In "Dragstrip Riot," Robin goes undercover at a high-octane drag race to track down stolen TNT, only to find his rival is none other than Kid Flash. With the fate of the President hanging in the balance, the two teen heroes must put aside their rivalry and race against time to stop the theft.
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