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DC: The New Frontier #[nn]

Apr 2019 · DC · 34.99 USD; 45.99 CAD
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This 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.

Contains 22 stories
Chapter One: Analog Heroes
40 pp
The Losers [Capt. StormGunnerSargeJohnny CloudPooch]Col. Rick FlaggHal JordanPancho BarnesChuck YeagerSgt. RockJustice Society of America [Green Lantern [Alan Scott]Black Canary [Dinah Drake]Dr. Mid-Nite [Charles McNider]Dr. Fate [Kent Nelson]Wildcat [Ted Grant]Hawkman [Carter Hall]The Flash [Jay Garrick]]Spectre [Jim Corrigan]Captain Marvel [Billy Batson]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Task Force X [Col. Rick FlagDr. Hugh EvansJess BrightKarin Grace]Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]Superman [Clark Kent]
Chapter Two: State of the Union Suit
7 pp
HourmanJustice Society of America [Green Lantern [Alan Scott]Black Canary [Dinah Drake]Dr. Mid-Nite [Dr. Charles McNider]Dr. Fate [Kent Nelson]Hawkgirl [Shiera Sanders]The Flash [Jay Garrick]] (all in cameo)Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Iris West (not pictured)Roy Raymond (referred to in Iris' article)Task Force X [Col. Rick FlagKarin GraceDr. Hugh EvansJess Bright]
Chapter Three: Heavy Traffic in Mig Alley
20 pp
Ace MorganHal JordanLois LaneJimmy OlsenSteve

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.

Chapter Four: Gods and Monsters
26 pp
Dr. ErdelJ'onn J'onzz [Martian Manhunteralso John Jones]Groucho MarxBugs BunnyNative American (from early television sign-off image)]Superman [Clark Kent]Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]Barry AllenPres. Dwight D. EisenhowerSlam BradleyBatman [Bruce Wayne]

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.

Chapter Five: Fun City
40 pp
Ted Grant [Wildcat]Cassius Clay [Muhammad Ali]Jack RyderSelina Kyle [Catwoman]Dinah Drake [Black Canary]Alan Scott [Green Lantern]Dr. Charles McNider [Dr. Mid-Nite]Bruce Wayne [Batman]Lois LaneOliver Queen [Green Arrow]Ace MorganHal JordanCol. Rick FlagCarol FerrisJohnny Thunder (western hero, on TV screen)Barry Allen [The Flash]Iris AllenCaptain Cold [Len Snart]

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.

Chapter Six: The Men Who Fell to Earth
42 pp
Challengers of the Unknown [Ace MorganRed RyanRocky DavisProf Haley]Carol FerrisHal JordanJohn Henry [John Henry Wilson]Task Force X [Col. Rick FlagKarin GraceDr. Hugh EvansJess Bright]
Chapter Seven: Paranormal Paranoia
28 pp
J'onn J'onzz [John Jones]Superman [Clark Kent]Challengers of the Unknown [Ace MorganRed RyanProf HaleyRocky Davis] (in newsreel)BatmanWonder Woman [Diana Prince]Pres. Dwight D. EisenhowerVice Pres. Richard NixonCarol FerrisHal JordanTask Force X [Col. Rick FlagKarin GraceJess Bright]King FaradayDr. Erdel (in briefing materials)Viking Prince

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.

Chapter Eight: Government Issues
39 pp
The Flash [Barry Allen]Iris West (in photo)Gorilla GroddMlle. MarieKing FaradayHal JordanCarol FerrisAce MorganJune RobbinsJohn HenryJohn Jones [J'onn J'onzzMartian Manhunter]Harry LieterCommissioner Jim GordonTask Force X [Col. Rick FlagKarin GraceJess Bright]Edward R. MurrowSuperman [Clark Kent]Lois LaneSlam BradleyWonder Woman [Diana Prince]Walter CronkiteBatman [Bruce Wayne]Adam Strange (in photo-clipping)Theodore Smiesel
Chapter Nine: The Flying Cloud
29 pp
Task Force X [Jess BrightCol. Rick FlagKarin Grace]Hal JordanCarol FerrisDoc MagnusJ'onn J'onzz [Martian Manhunter]King FaradayChallengers of the Unknown [Ace MorganProf HaleyRed RyanRocky DavisJune Robbins]Superman [Clark Kent]Tom KalmakuAdam StrangeDr. Leslie Thompkins

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.

Chapter Ten: S.O.S. Green Lantern
17 pp
Challengers of the Unknown [Rocky DavisJune RobbinsRed RyanAce MorganProf Haley]Lois LaneJimmy OlsenHal JordanAbin Sur
Chapter Eleven: Towards the Centre
17 pp
Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]King FaradayMartian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzzJohn Jones]Challengers of the Unknown [Ace MorganJune RobbinsProf HaleyRocky Davis]Lois LaneJimmy OlsenAquaman [Arthur Curry]

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.

Chapter Twelve: The War That Time Forgot
9 pp
Challengers of the Unknown [Ace MorganProf HaleyRocky DavisRed Ryan]Lois LaneJimmy OlsenSuperman [Clark Kent]Capt. Nathaniel AdamWonder Woman [Diana Prince]
Chapter Thirteen: Danger Is Our Business
11 pp
The Flash [Barry Allen]Iris WestMartian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzzJohn Jones]King FaradayVandal SavageGreen Arrow [Oliver Queen]Speedy [Roy Harper]The Sea DevilsThe BlackhawksHal Jordan [Green Lantern]Carol Ferris

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.

Chapter Fourteen: The Boy Scout's Last
10 pp
Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]Superman [Clark Kent]Capt. Nathaniel AdamGreen Arrow [Oliver Queen]The Flash [Barry Allen]The BlackhawksChallengers of the Unknown [Ace MorganJune RobbinsRocky DavisRed Ryan]King FaradayMartian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzzJohn Jones]

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.

Chapter Fifteen: Shall Earth Endure?
15 pp · Superhero
Doctor Fate [Kent Nelson]Spectre [Jim Corrigan]Phantom StrangerZatannaBilly Batson [Captain Marvel]Lois LaneJimmy OlsenChallengers of the Unknown [Rocky DavisProf HaleyJune RobbinsAce Morgan]Bruce Wayne [Batman]Adam StrangeDr. Leslie ThompkinsHal Jordan [Green Lantern]Ray PalmerKing FaradayThe Flash [Barry Allen]Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzzJohn Jones]Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]Niles CaulderDoc Magnus

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.

Chapter Sixteen: The Dawn Patrol
19 pp · Superhero
Challengers of the Unknown [Prof HaleyAce MorganRed RyanJune Robbins]Doc MagnusThe Flash [Barry Allen]BlackhawksLarry TrainorAdam StrangeCaptain Nathaniel AdamGreen Arrow [Oliver Queen]Ray PalmerKing FaradayWonder Woman [Diana Prince]Jimmy OlsenLois LaneHal Jordan [Green Lantern]Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzzJohn Jones]The Sea Devils

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.

Chapter Seventeen: The Pure Rugged
18 pp · Superhero
Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]Challengers of the Unknown [Ace MorganRed RyanRocky DavisJune RobbinsProf Haley]Captain Nathaniel AdamCarol FerrisWonder Woman [Diana Prince]Ray PalmerThe Flash [Barry Allen]Doc MagnusMartian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzzJohn Jones]Adam Strangea Guardian of the UniverseTom KalmakuAquaman [Arthur Curry]Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LaneGreen Arrow [Oliver Queen]BlackhawksJimmy Olsen
Epilogue: The New Frontier
12 pp · Superhero
Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]Aquaman [Arthur Curry]Superman [Clark Kent]Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]The Flash [Barry Allen]Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzzJohn Jones]The JokerBatman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Dick Grayson]John Henry IronsLex LuthorThe Atom [Ray Palmer]Rick Flag, Jr.Adam StrangeAlannaMetal Men [Doc MagnusTinMercuryLeadPlatinum [Tina]GoldIron]Doom Patrol [Negative Man [Larry Trainor]Robotman [Cliff Steele]Elasti-Girl [Rita Farr]Chief [Niles Caulder]Teen Titans [Wonder Girl [Donna Troy]Kid Flash [Wally West]Speedy [Roy Harper]Aqualad [Garth]Supergirl [Kara Zor-El]Black Canary [Dinah Drake]SinestroBrainiacSolomon GrundyMister MxyzptlkGorilla GroddCheetahStar SapphireDarkseidSivanaTwo-FaceBlack MantaDoctor LightGentleman GhostHawkman [Katar Hol]Hawkgirl [Shiera Hol]Captain Marvel [Billy Batson]Animal Man [Buddy Baker]Metamorpho [Rex Mason]Vigilante [Greg Saunders]Challengers of the Unknown [Red RyanProf HaleyRocky DavisAce MorganJune Robbins]Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian]Lois LaneJimmy OlsenStarro
The New Frontier Animated Special: Introduction by Rip Hunter
1 pp · Superhero
Rip HunterBonnie BaxterGreen Lantern [Hal Jordan] (cameo)
Chapter X: The Greater Good
24 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Superman [Kal-El]Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]Hour-Man (cameo)King FaradayDwight EisenhowerLex Luthor (cameo)Catwoman [Selina Kyle] (cameo)Alfred Pennyworth (cameo)

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.

Dragstrip Riot
7 pp · Superhero
Robin [Dick Grayson]Kid Flash [Wally Westalso as Wally Wood]Butch LuchickCrystalJohn F. Kennedy (cameo)

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.

The Mother of the Movement
6 pp · Superhero
Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]Black Canary [Dinah Drake]Bruce Wayne [Batman]

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Full credits

writer, artist, inker Darwyn Cooke
colorist Dave Stewart
cover pencils, inks Darwyn Cooke

Reprints

↩ Reprints DC: The New Frontier #1 (2004), DC: The New Frontier #2 (2004), DC: The New Frontier #3 (2004), DC: The New Frontier #4 (2004), DC: The New Frontier #5 (2004), DC: The New Frontier #6 (2004), DC: The New Frontier #1 (2005), DC: The New Frontier #2 (2005), Absolute DC: The New Frontier #[nn] (2007), Justice League: The New Frontier Special #1 (2008), DC: The New Frontier - The Deluxe Edition #[nn] (2015)

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