Crisis on Infinite Earths
Below are comics that are currently listed on eBay or that were listed but didn't sell. If you're interested in any of these comics, just send me a message here or on eBay. I can list them on eBay again for you, or we can work something else out through Paypal. Also, my entire collection has its own site with a lot of photos of individual comics: https://sites.google.com/site/comicbookselling/.
Batman Reboot
Batman was unofficially rebooted in the seventies. He was taken in a darker direction, a major departure from the campy sugarcoating of the Batman TV show and comics of the sixties. Perhaps the massive, publisher-wide overhaul in the late-eighties was to some degree inspired by this prior revamping of one its most popular and beloved characters.
Some comics that showcase this gradual progression:
Brave and the Bold 154 (Batman & Metamorpho) and 155 (Batman & Green Lantern)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271075279912
Brave and the Bold 166 (Batman & Black Canary, Nemesis second series begins)
and 184 (Batman & Huntress)
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Brave and the Bold 191 (Batman & the Joker with Nemesis appearance)
and 192 (Batman & Superboy vs. Mr. I.Q.)
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Detective Comics 519 (Batman vs. Colonel Blimp, end of Batgirl second series)
and 521 (Catwoman, Green Arrow second series begins)
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Brave and the Bold 200 (Batman of Earth One and Batman of Earth Two)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271081824264
Detective Comics 566- Batman's Rogues Gallery Profiled
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Gotham by Gaslight.
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Brave and the Bold 188 & 189- Batman and Rose & Thorn
Brave and the Bold 196- The Origin of Ragman
Detective Comics 524 (Jason Todd's second appearance plus Green Arrow second series)
Detective Comics 525- Batman vs. Croc
Detective Comics 538- Batman vs. Catman
Batman 368- First appearance of Jason Todd as Robin
Detective Comics 566- Batman's Rogues Gallery Profiled
Detective Comics 572- Fiftieth Anniversary of Detective Comics
Batman Annual 9- Batman's struggle with multiplicity
Aquaman Reboot
Aquaman was rebooted, complete with a new costume, in a miniseries written by Neal Pozner and penciled by Craig Hamilton in 1986. I own the full miniseries. Personally I think the cover of the first issue alone is worth checking out; photo below.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271079211567
The Question
Black Lightning
One character that was published throughout the 80s without being rebooted at all was Black Lightning (in the Outsiders). Black Lightning #1 is the first appearance and secret origin of the character written by Tony Isabella and penciled by Trevor von Eeden in 1977.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271079067674
Mister Miracle and the Justice League Reboot
After the Crisis and the subsequent miniseries Legends, the Justice League was rebooted, written by Keith Giffen and J.M. DeMatteis with art by Kevin Macguire. An integral part of the revamping of the Justice league was Mister Miracle, who was given his own series written by J.M. DeMatteis and penciled by Steve Rude in 1987. I own the first issue, which was originally published as a special but turned into an ongoing series.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271081197624
Martian Manhunter
The Spectre Reboot
The Sandman
I'm not sure if any character in the DC universe has been rebooted more than The Sandman. I own the first issue of one of those of those reboots, which is the first appearance of Garrett Sanford as The Sandman. It features art by Jack Kirby.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271084121817
Shade the Changing Man
Legion of Super-heroes Reboot
Since the Legion is set in the future, it was rebooted to maintain continuity with two different two new series. I own the first issues of both series:
LEGION 89 #1 and
Legion of Superheroes Vol 4 #1-2
You can view what the Legion was like originally through other comics I own:
Legion of Superheroes Vol 3 #1-2 and
Secret Origins #6- Secret origins of Blackhawk and Legion of Super-heroes written by E. Nelson Bridwell and penciled by Pete Costanza
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271084128168
Supergirl
Hawkman Reboot
The original Hawkman was the longtime leader of the Justice Society (as featured on recent episodes of Smallville), and a later version was an integral member of the Justice League. On the animated TV series Justice League, Hawkgirl was a founding member; the original version was also a member of the Justice Society. The reboot was written by Tony Isabella and penciled by Richard Howell in 1986. There's a site that features the first issue of that series from my collection.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/
The Atom Reboot
Like Hawkman, the original Atom was a founding member of the Justice Society, and a later version was an longtime member of the Justice League. The Atom was rebooted complete with a more exotic costume, first in the miniseries The Sword of the Atom and then in the series The Power of the Atom. Link to the first issue of The Power of the Atom from my collection.
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Animal Man Reboot
Animal Man was revamped in his own series written by Grant Morrison and penciled by Chas Truog and as a member of the rebooted Justice League. I own the second issue of this series.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/
Doom Patrol Reboot
Like the Justice League, the Doom Patrol was a team that got a complete overhaul during this time. I own a special starring the rebooted team.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/
Swamp Thing
The fiftieth issue anniversary special of Swamp Thing, written by Alan Moore and featuring lots of guest stars
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Booster Gold and Dragonlance
Arak Son of Thunder #1 written by Roy Thomas with penciled by Ernie Colón in 1981
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Atari Force 1 written by Gerry Conway and penciled by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez in 1984
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Jemm Son of Saturn 1 written by Greg Potter and penciled by Gene Colan in 1984
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The Green Lantern Corp
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Before talking about the Crisis, I'd like to mention that the first issue of a comic book series I co-wrote is in production:
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Most of the major DC Comics superheroes were created in the 1930s and 40s. Superheroes eventually lost popularity and then regained their popularity in the 60s. In the 70s, DC Comics explained why their characters hadn't significantly aged and what had happened to other characters that weren't being utilized any more by creating multiple earths.
The characters that already had their own comic books in the 70s (e.g. the Justice League) were on Earth 1, and the original characters (e.g. the Justice Society) were on Earth 2. By the early 80s, characters on Earth 2 even had their own comic books. All-Star Squadron featured all of these original superheroes, and Infinity Inc. featured a team of their offspring and proteges.
Throughout the 70s and 80s, more earths were created to provide different story lines and to maintain continuity. However, many readers complained that all of the time lines and variations of the same heroes involved in these multiple earths were too confusing. In 1985, DC published an epic miniseries called Crisis on Infinite Earths with two goals: to decrease reader confusion and to reboot the stories of some of their most popular characters.
This revamped history was documented in the graphic novels History of the DC Universe. They were written by Marv Wolfman and penciled by George Perez, who were also the creative team behind Crisis on Infinite Earths.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271075259500
http://tomdenomad.wix.com/orb
Most of the major DC Comics superheroes were created in the 1930s and 40s. Superheroes eventually lost popularity and then regained their popularity in the 60s. In the 70s, DC Comics explained why their characters hadn't significantly aged and what had happened to other characters that weren't being utilized any more by creating multiple earths.
The characters that already had their own comic books in the 70s (e.g. the Justice League) were on Earth 1, and the original characters (e.g. the Justice Society) were on Earth 2. By the early 80s, characters on Earth 2 even had their own comic books. All-Star Squadron featured all of these original superheroes, and Infinity Inc. featured a team of their offspring and proteges.
Throughout the 70s and 80s, more earths were created to provide different story lines and to maintain continuity. However, many readers complained that all of the time lines and variations of the same heroes involved in these multiple earths were too confusing. In 1985, DC published an epic miniseries called Crisis on Infinite Earths with two goals: to decrease reader confusion and to reboot the stories of some of their most popular characters.
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| Crisis on Infinite Earths #1 |
This revamped history was documented in the graphic novels History of the DC Universe. They were written by Marv Wolfman and penciled by George Perez, who were also the creative team behind Crisis on Infinite Earths.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271075259500
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| History of the DC Universe #2 |
Below are comics that are currently listed on eBay or that were listed but didn't sell. If you're interested in any of these comics, just send me a message here or on eBay. I can list them on eBay again for you, or we can work something else out through Paypal. Also, my entire collection has its own site with a lot of photos of individual comics: https://sites.google.com/site/comicbookselling/.
Batman Reboot
Batman was unofficially rebooted in the seventies. He was taken in a darker direction, a major departure from the campy sugarcoating of the Batman TV show and comics of the sixties. Perhaps the massive, publisher-wide overhaul in the late-eighties was to some degree inspired by this prior revamping of one its most popular and beloved characters.
Some comics that showcase this gradual progression:
Brave and the Bold 154 (Batman & Metamorpho) and 155 (Batman & Green Lantern)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271075279912
 |
| Brave and the Bold #154 |
Brave and the Bold 166 (Batman & Black Canary, Nemesis second series begins)
and 184 (Batman & Huntress)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/
Brave and the Bold 191 (Batman & the Joker with Nemesis appearance)
and 192 (Batman & Superboy vs. Mr. I.Q.)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/
Detective Comics 519 (Batman vs. Colonel Blimp, end of Batgirl second series)
and 521 (Catwoman, Green Arrow second series begins)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/
Brave and the Bold 200 (Batman of Earth One and Batman of Earth Two)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271081824264
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| Brave and the Bold #200 |
Detective Comics 566- Batman's Rogues Gallery Profiled
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Gotham by Gaslight.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/
Brave and the Bold 188 & 189- Batman and Rose & Thorn
Brave and the Bold 196- The Origin of Ragman
Detective Comics 524 (Jason Todd's second appearance plus Green Arrow second series)
Detective Comics 525- Batman vs. Croc
Detective Comics 538- Batman vs. Catman
Batman 368- First appearance of Jason Todd as Robin
Detective Comics 566- Batman's Rogues Gallery Profiled
Detective Comics 572- Fiftieth Anniversary of Detective Comics
Batman Annual 9- Batman's struggle with multiplicity
Batman 382- Batman searching for Catwoman
Batman Annual 10- Batman vs. Hugo Strange
Batman 401- a cover by John Byrne and the second appearance of Magpie
In 1989, Tim Burton directed the first in a new series of Batman films. I own two adaptations of the film, both written by Dennis O'Neil and penciled by Jerry Ordway.
Batman Movie Special 1
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Batman: The Official Comic Adaptation of the WB Motion Picturehttp://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270751966842
Green Arrow Reboot
Batman 401- a cover by John Byrne and the second appearance of Magpie
Batman Rebooted on Film
Batman Movie Special 1
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Batman: The Official Comic Adaptation of the WB Motion Picturehttp://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270751966842
Superman Reboot
Superman was significantly changed after the Crisis. A good example of this is Action Comics #600, a special anniversary issue written by John Byrne and penciled by John Byrne and George Perez in 1988.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271074540641
World's Finest Reboot
World's Finest was rebooted Post-Crisis with the newest versions of Superman and Batman fighting Lex Luthor and the Joker. I own the first issue.
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Superman was significantly changed after the Crisis. A good example of this is Action Comics #600, a special anniversary issue written by John Byrne and penciled by John Byrne and George Perez in 1988.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271074540641
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| Action Comics #600 |
World's Finest Reboot
World's Finest was rebooted Post-Crisis with the newest versions of Superman and Batman fighting Lex Luthor and the Joker. I own the first issue.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/
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| World's Finest #1 |
Green Arrow Reboot
There were versions of Green Arrow on Earth One and Earth Two. The Earth Two version was eliminated during the Crisis, and the Earth One version was rebooted in a subsequent series. I own the first two issues of that series, as well as the first annual. This Green Arrow has been featured on Smallville and on film.
Green Arrow #1-2
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271075257294
Green Arrow Annual #1
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270748829343
Green Arrow #1-2
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271075257294
Green Arrow Annual #1
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270748829343
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| Green Arrow #1 |
Aquaman Reboot
Aquaman was rebooted, complete with a new costume, in a miniseries written by Neal Pozner and penciled by Craig Hamilton in 1986. I own the full miniseries. Personally I think the cover of the first issue alone is worth checking out; photo below.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271079211567
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| Aquaman #1 |
The Question
Around this time, DC published the Question. It was written by Denny O'Neil and penciled by Denys Cowan from 1986 to 1988. I own issues 1 through 3 and the first Annual.
The Question #1-3
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271079119918
The Question Annual #1
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271079122858
The Question #1-3
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271079119918
The Question Annual #1
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271079122858
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| The Question #1 |
Black Lightning
One character that was published throughout the 80s without being rebooted at all was Black Lightning (in the Outsiders). Black Lightning #1 is the first appearance and secret origin of the character written by Tony Isabella and penciled by Trevor von Eeden in 1977.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271079067674
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| Black Lightning #1 |
Mister Miracle and the Justice League Reboot
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271081197624
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| Mister Miracle #1 |
Martian Manhunter
Martian Manhunter was a founding member of the original Justice League, as well as a member of the rebooted League. A miniseries starring him was published around the time of all this revamping. It was also written by J.M. DeMatteis and penciled by Mark Badger in 1988. If you'd like to check out the first issue of that miniseries from my collection, there's a link below.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271083973997
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271083973997
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| Martian Manhunter #1 |
The Spectre was a founding member of the Justice Society and played an important role in the Crisis. He was rebooted in a post-Crisis series written by Doug Moench and penciled by Gene Colan in 1987. I own the first three issues of that series .
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271079204094
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271079204094
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| The Spectre #1 |
The Sandman
I'm not sure if any character in the DC universe has been rebooted more than The Sandman. I own the first issue of one of those of those reboots, which is the first appearance of Garrett Sanford as The Sandman. It features art by Jack Kirby.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271084121817
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| The Sandman #1 |
Shade the Changing Man
I
own the first issue of Shade the Changing Man, which features the
character's first appearance and secret origin. It was written by
Michael Fleisher and Steve Ditko with art by Steve Ditko in 1977.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271080620169
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271080620169
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| Shade the Changing Man #1 |
Legion of Super-heroes Reboot
Since the Legion is set in the future, it was rebooted to maintain continuity with two different two new series. I own the first issues of both series:
LEGION 89 #1 and
Legion of Superheroes Vol 4 #1-2
You can view what the Legion was like originally through other comics I own:
Legion of Superheroes Vol 3 #1-2 and
Secret Origins #6- Secret origins of Blackhawk and Legion of Super-heroes written by E. Nelson Bridwell and penciled by Pete Costanza
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271084128168
Secret Origins #6
Supergirl
The Crisis on Infinite Earths involved a complete reinvention of Supergirl. For a glimpse at what she was like just prior to the Crisis, check out two comics from my collection.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270748825902
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270748825902
Hawkman Reboot
The original Hawkman was the longtime leader of the Justice Society (as featured on recent episodes of Smallville), and a later version was an integral member of the Justice League. On the animated TV series Justice League, Hawkgirl was a founding member; the original version was also a member of the Justice Society. The reboot was written by Tony Isabella and penciled by Richard Howell in 1986. There's a site that features the first issue of that series from my collection.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/
The Atom Reboot
Like Hawkman, the original Atom was a founding member of the Justice Society, and a later version was an longtime member of the Justice League. The Atom was rebooted complete with a more exotic costume, first in the miniseries The Sword of the Atom and then in the series The Power of the Atom. Link to the first issue of The Power of the Atom from my collection.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/
Animal Man Reboot
Animal Man was revamped in his own series written by Grant Morrison and penciled by Chas Truog and as a member of the rebooted Justice League. I own the second issue of this series.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/
Doom Patrol Reboot
Like the Justice League, the Doom Patrol was a team that got a complete overhaul during this time. I own a special starring the rebooted team.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/
Swamp Thing
The fiftieth issue anniversary special of Swamp Thing, written by Alan Moore and featuring lots of guest stars
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/
Booster Gold and Dragonlance
Amidst all this rebooting, DC did publish new comics. I own early issues of Booster Gold and Dragonlance.
Booster Gold #7 written and penciled by Dan Jurgens in 1986
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Dragonlance #2 written by Dan Mishkin and penciled by Ron Randall in 1988
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The Omega Men, Arak Son of Thunder, Atari Force, Jemm Son of Saturn and The Green Lantern Corp
Just prior to all this rebooting, DC published The Omega Men, Arak Son of Thunder, Atari Force, Jemm Son of Saturn and The Green Lantern Corp. Links to the first issues of those comics from my collection below.
Omega Men #1 written by Roger Slifer and penciled by Keith Giffen in 1983
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270748414248Booster Gold #7 written and penciled by Dan Jurgens in 1986
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Dragonlance #2 written by Dan Mishkin and penciled by Ron Randall in 1988
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The Omega Men, Arak Son of Thunder, Atari Force, Jemm Son of Saturn and The Green Lantern Corp
Just prior to all this rebooting, DC published The Omega Men, Arak Son of Thunder, Atari Force, Jemm Son of Saturn and The Green Lantern Corp. Links to the first issues of those comics from my collection below.
Omega Men #1 written by Roger Slifer and penciled by Keith Giffen in 1983
Arak Son of Thunder #1 written by Roy Thomas with penciled by Ernie Colón in 1981
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Atari Force 1 written by Gerry Conway and penciled by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez in 1984
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/
Jemm Son of Saturn 1 written by Greg Potter and penciled by Gene Colan in 1984
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/
The Green Lantern Corp
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270748414248
