Tomorrow Stories #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis volume collects the first eight issues of the 1999 series Tomorrow Stories, a DC Comics anthology that showcased the work of writer Alan Moore and a rotating roster of artists. The book features four recurring serials: the superhero parody 'Splash Brannigan,' the supernatural detective 'Cobweb,' the retro sci-fi 'Greyshirt,' and the absurdist 'First American,' each offering a distinct take on classic comic genres with Moore's characteristic wit and deconstructive flair.
"Smalltown Stardom" in Tomorrow Stories #1 (2002) is a delightfully absurd tale from Alan Moore, illustrated with surreal precision by Kevin Nowlan, whose distinctive style brings the story’s whimsical chaos to life. When Jack’s mischievous antics spark a pig uprising, his parents try a new approach—giving him a cat, which somehow sets off a chain of events leading to a town full of anti-gravity felines. The cover, also by Nowlan, captures the story’s offbeat charm in bold, dynamic lines.
In a building that echoes across decades, Sonny’s life unfolds in fleeting moments from 1939 to 1999, each floor a snapshot of time and choice. When the year 1999 arrives, he finds himself drawn to help Greyshirt in a moment that feels both inevitable and strange.
Jack B. Quick’s misadventures take a feline turn when his parents try to curb his antics by giving him a pet cat—only for things to spiral into a sky-high spectacle of floating cats powered by butter and anti-gravity. With the town under a feline takeover and a pig rebellion still simmering, Jack’s latest experiment takes an unexpected turn.
Li'l Cobweb, a pint-sized superhero with a big sense of justice, sets out to stop what she thinks is a secret anarchist conspiracy—only to accidentally uncover a very human (and very messy) romance between Li'l Clarice and a local policeman. With her tiny fists and even tinier cape, she’s determined to save the day, but this time, the real trouble might just be in the details.
Jack B. Quick’s latest invention—a pair of chrono-clogs—lets him step backward through time with every stride, but when he gets too eager, he accidentally walks right into limbo. Now he’s stranded between moments, trying to find his way back before time itself forgets him.
On Christmas Eve, the First American receives surreal visions of comic book history—past, present, and future—and suddenly realizes the fate of the medium rests on his shoulders. With the help of U.S.Angel, Buckley, Pickapokit of the Wallemon, Greyshirt, Jack B. Quick, and Cobweb, he must navigate a holiday season full of absurdity and satire to save comics from their own clichés.
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↩ Reprints Tomorrow Stories #1 (1999), Tomorrow Stories #1 (1999), Tomorrow Stories #2 (1999), Tomorrow Stories #3 (1999), Tomorrow Stories #4 (2000), Tomorrow Stories #5 (2000), Tomorrow Stories #6 (2000)
Reprinted in America's Best Comics Primer #[nn] (2008)
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