DC: The New Frontier #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis deluxe hardcover collects the entire six-issue miniseries by writer/artist Darwyn Cooke, reimagining the dawn of the Silver Age of DC Comics. Set in the 1950s and early 1960s, it follows a diverse cast of heroes—including the Challengers of the Unknown, Martian Manhunter, and a young Barry Allen—as they navigate Cold War paranoia and societal change before uniting as a new generation of champions. The volume also includes extensive behind-the-scenes material, such as sketches, character designs, and Cooke's original proposal for the series.
In "Chapter Three: Heavy Traffic in Mig Alley," Ace Morgan and Hal Jordan find themselves locked in one final aerial clash as the Korean conflict nears its end—only to crash-land in the midst of a war that’s supposed to be over. When Hal crashes into a Korean soldier still unaware of the ceasefire, reporters Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen join a rescue mission aboard a helicopter to pull him to safety.
In "Chapter Four: Gods and Monsters" from DC: The New Frontier, J'onn J'onzz settles into Earth life as detective John Jones in Gotham City, observing humanity through 1950s television while quietly navigating a world on the cusp of change. As Barry Allen is struck by lightning and the Cold War intensifies, Jones and Slam Bradley confront a mysterious cult worshipping "The Centre," leading to a tense encounter with Batman and the discovery of a sealed, enigmatic book.
In Las Vegas, retired boxer Ted Grant faces off against the rising star Cassius Clay in a bout that crackles with history and hubris. When Captain Cold crashes the celebration, The Flash is already on the move, racing across the country to intercept him. Meanwhile, Ace Morgan and Hal Jordan share quiet reflections on life after war, with Ace revealing a crucial next step: a meeting at Ferris Aircraft waiting for Hal.
In "Chapter Seven: Paranormal Paranoia," John Jones returns from a movie night to a startling visitor—Batman—just as Wonder Woman is abruptly retired by the president and Hal Jordan uncovers unsettling truths about Ferris Aircraft and Task Force X. As Jones examines the confiscated book from the cultists, he stumbles upon a hidden truth tied to Dinosaur Island, setting off a chain of revelations that blur the line between myth and reality.
In "Chapter Nine: The Flying Cloud," J'onn J'onzz seeks passage with Task Force X on their doomed space mission, only to be captured by King Faraday before the launch. Meanwhile, in Gotham, Dr. Thompkins grapples with the mysterious case of Adam Strange as the failed mission sends shockwaves through the superhero community. When the Challengers move to rescue the survivors and the government scrambles to reach Superman, Hal Jordan’s simulation training takes a sudden, terrifying turn—cutting him off from reality with a flash of green light.
In "Chapter Eleven: Towards the Centre," Superman and Batman grapple with the lingering mystery of John Jones’s final message, while Wonder Woman feels an unexplained presence looming over her. As the Challs, joined by Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen, head toward Cape Canaveral to confront a reported pterodactyl, Superman takes flight—only to face the unknown. Meanwhile, beneath the waves, Aquaman discovers something strange in the deep, and on the surface, King Faraday and J’onn J’onzz play a quiet, tense game of chess.
In "Chapter Thirteen: Danger Is Our Business," a diverse team of heroes—including The Flash, Martian Manhunter, Green Arrow and Speedy, The Sea Devils, the Blackhawks, and Hal Jordan—races to Dinosaur Island, where ancient perils and unknown threats await. With danger lurking in every shadow, their mission tests not just their strength, but their trust in one another.
In "Chapter Fourteen: The Boy Scout's Last," Wonder Woman recounts the fierce battle between the Amazons and the prehistoric forces of Dinosaur Island—where her arrival was marked by injury and desperation. Superman, moved by her tale, rallies the heroes for a final stand, leading the charge toward the island’s heart, only to be struck down by a devastating blast and swept into the ocean.
In "Chapter Fifteen: Shall Earth Endure?", Lois Lane delivers a somber report on Superman's disappearance as cosmic forces converge on the Moon. Meanwhile, Adam Strange, newly freed from Arkham Asylum, teams up with scientist Ray Palmer to assemble a desperate defense against the growing threat of Dinosaur Island.
In "Chapter Sixteen: The Dawn Patrol" from DC: The New Frontier, the heroes face a desperate stand as scientists unveil a high-stakes plan to stop a drifting island—by slowing it down and unleashing white dwarf rays to destroy it. The tension mounts as the fate of the island and everyone on it hangs in the balance.
In "Chapter X: The Greater Good," Superman is sent by the government to apprehend Batman, but the Dark Knight quickly shifts the tide in a tense showdown. When Wonder Woman steps in, she challenges them both to see that unity—despite their differences—is the only path forward.
In "Dragstrip Riot," Robin goes undercover at a high-stakes drag race to track down stolen TNT, only to find his rival is none other than Kid Flash. With speed and smarts on the line, the two teen heroes must race against time—and each other—to stop a threat that could endanger the President.
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