(2006 [January 2007])
DC,
2006 Series
Published in English
(United States)
- Price
- 75.00 USD; 100.00 CAD
- Pages
- 472
- On-sale Date
- 2006-11-15
- Indicia / Colophon Publisher
- DC Comics
- Brand
-
DC [swirl]
- ISBN
-
1-4012-1080-5
- Barcode
- 9781401210809 57500
- Editing
- Mark Chiarello (credited) (editor - original series); Valerie D'Orazio (credited) (assistant editor - original series); Anton Kawasaki (credited) (editor - collected edition)
- Color
- Color
- Dimensions
- 8.5" x 13"
- Paper Stock
- Glossy
- Binding
- Hardcover with Slipcase
- Publishing Format
- Collected Edition
Issue Notes
New printing released July 29, 2009.
[Slipcase]
insert or dust jacket / 0 pages
- Pencils
- Darwyn Cooke (signed)
- Inks
- Darwyn Cooke (signed)
- Colors
- ?
- Characters
- Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]; Superman [Clark Kent]; Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz; John Jones]; Aquaman [Arthur Curry]; The Flash [Barry Allen]; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Adam Strange; Challengers of the Unknown [Red Ryan; June Robbins; Ace Morgan; Rocky Davis; Prof Haley]; Dr. Fate [Kent Nelson]; Billy Batson [Captain Marvel]; Hourman [Rex Tyler]; Spectre [Jim Corrigan]; King Faraday; Ted Grant [Wildcat]; John Henry [John Henry Wilson]; The Losers [Gunner; Sarge; Capt. Storm; Johnny Cloud; Pooch]; Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen; Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]
- Reprints
- in DC: The New Frontier - The Deluxe Edition (DC, 2015 series) ([April] 2015)
- in Graphic Ink: The DC Comics Art of Darwyn Cooke (DC, 2015 series) ([December] 2015) which is reprinted
- in DC Comics the Art of Darwyn Cooke (DC, 2018 series) ([May] 2018)
- in DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2019 series) ([April] 2019)
-
Indexer Notes
Rigid slipcase, open on one side. Image is wrap-around, with initial members of the Justice League of America on the front and the remaining characters on the back.
[DC: The New Frontier #1 Cover]
cover / 1 page
- Pencils
- Darwyn Cooke (signed) (painting)
- Inks
- Darwyn Cooke (signed) (painting)
- Colors
- Darwyn Cooke (signed) (painting)
- Characters
- Dr. Fate [Kent Nelson]; Spectre [Jim Corrigan]; Superman [Clark Kent]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Ace Morgan; John Jones [J'onn J'onzz; Martian Manhunter]; The Flash [Barry Allen]; Hal Jordan [Green Lantern]; Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]; The Losers [Capt. Storm; Johnny Cloud]; Hourman [Rex Tyler]; Task Force X [Col. Rick Flag; Karin Grace]; Adam Strange
- Reprints
- from DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2004 series) #1 (2004 [February 2005])
-
Indexer Notes
Book front cover presented without masthead, logos or branding. Has a grey border on 4 sides.
[Endpapers]
illustration / 2 pages
- Characters
- Adam Strange; The Spectre [Jim Corrigan]; Dr. Fate [Kent Nelson]; Lois Lane; The Losers [Johnny Cloud; Capt. Storm; Gunner; Sarge]; Jimmy Olsen; King Faraday; John Henry [John Henry Wilson]; Task Force X [Karin Grace; Col. Rick Flag; Dr. Hugh Evans; Jess Bright]; Challengers of the Unknown [Ace Morgan; Rocky Davis; June Robbins; Red Ryan; Prof Haley]; Martian Manhunter [John Jones; J'onn J'onzz]; Slam Bradley; Blackhawk; The Flash [Barry Allen]; Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Carol Ferris ?; Aquaman [Arthur Curry]; Superman [Clark Kent]; Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]
Indexer Notes
Some of the figures are unidentifiable and it appears that 2 or more of the Challengers of the Unknown are represented twice.
DC: The New Frontier, The Absolute Edition
credits, title page / 1 page
- Characters
- Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]?
Indexer Notes
Half-title page.
DC: The New Frontier, The Absolute Edition
credits, title page / 2 pages
- Characters
- Aquaman [Arthur Curry]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; The Flash [Barry Allen]; Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]; Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz; John Jones]; Adam Strange; Superman [Clark Kent]
Indexer Notes
Title page.
Introduction
foreword, introduction, preface, afterword / 2 pages
- Characters
- Hal Jordan [Green Lantern]; Superman [Clark Kent]
- Reprints
- from DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2004 series) #1 (2004 [February 2005]) [text only] which is reprinted
- from DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2004 series) #6 (November 2004) [as background image]
- from DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2004 series) #1 (2004 [February 2005]) [Superman figure only], #2 ([June] 2005) [Hal Jordan figure, modified]
- in DC: The New Frontier - The Deluxe Edition (DC, 2015 series) ([April] 2015)
- in DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2016 series) ([August] 2016)
-
Indexer Notes
Superman image is an homage to the cover of Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #101.
Prologue
foreword, introduction, preface, afterword / 1 page
- Characters
- The Losers [Gunner; Sarge; Capt. Storm; Johnny Cloud]
- Reprints
- from DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2004 series) #1 (March 2004) [revised]
- in DC: The New Frontier - The Deluxe Edition (DC, 2015 series) ([April] 2015)
- in DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2016 series) ([August] 2016)
- in DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2019 series) ([April] 2019)
-
Indexer Notes
Text reset and art revised from original printing.
Chapter One: Analog Heroes
comic story / 40 pages
- Characters
- The Losers [Capt. Storm; Gunner; Sarge; Johnny Cloud; Pooch]; Col. Rick Flagg; Hal Jordan; Pancho Barnes; Chuck Yeager; Sgt. Rock; Justice 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 Flag; Dr. Hugh Evans; Jess Bright; Karin Grace]; Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]; Superman [Clark Kent]
- Synopsis
- In 1945, The Losers land on Dinosaur Island, and all but Johnny Cloud meet their fates before Col. Rick Flag arrives to try to save them. But Cloud refuses to leave with Flagg and faces the same destiny as his brothers-in-arms. Later, in 1948, at Edwards Air Force Base, young Hal Jordan meets his hero, and his father's friend and fellow pilot, Chuck Yeager.
- Reprints
- from DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2004 series) #1 (2004 [February 2005]) which is reprinted
- from Wizard: The Comics Magazine (Wizard Entertainment, 1991 series) #146 [3 pages, see notes]
- from DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2004 series) #1 (March 2004)
-
Indexer Notes
Includes the three pages added for the first collected edition from the preview in Wizard.
Chapter Two: State of the Union Suit
comic story / 7 pages
- Characters
- Hourman; Justice 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 Flag; Karin Grace; Dr. Hugh Evans; Jess Bright]
- Synopsis
- In Gotham City in 1952, Hourman is pursued and arrested as one of the few remaining active masked vigilantes. An Iris West authored article tells how as part of the government's efforts to root out subversive influences in America, the Justice Society of America was forced to retire, Wonder Woman and Superman took loyalty oaths, and Batman continued to work outside the law. The government also authorized a suicide squad called Task Force X, led by Rick Flag, to handle the greatest threats to the safety and security of the nation.
- Reprints
- from DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2004 series) #1 (March 2004)
-
Indexer Notes
The full-page shot of Superman fighting Batman from Iris' article is reproduced in full-color later in this volume. Batman is spelled "Bat-Man" throughout Iris' article.
Chapter Three: Heavy Traffic in Mig Alley
comic story / 20 pages
- Characters
- Ace Morgan; Hal Jordan; Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen; Steve
- Synopsis
- As news of the offical end of the Korean conflict begins to spread, Ace Morgan and Hal Jordan engage in one last air battle. Ace and Hal are knocked out of the sky and Jordan lands on a Korean soldier, who also has not gotten the word that combat is over. Reporters Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen join the helicopter mission that saves Hal.
- Reprints
- from DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2004 series) #1 (March 2004)
-
Chapter Four: Gods and Monsters
comic story / 26 pages
- Characters
- Dr. Erdel; J'onn J'onzz [Martian Manhunter; also John Jones]; Groucho Marx; Bugs Bunny; Native American (from early television sign-off image)]; Superman [Clark Kent]; Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]; Barry Allen; Pres. Dwight D. Eisenhower; Slam Bradley; Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Synopsis
- J'onn J'onzz arrives on Earth, while Superman investigates what Wonder Woman has been up to in Indo-China. J'onn J'onzz studies Earth culture through television and takes on the role of police detective John Jones in Gotham City in 1955. Time passes, and in Central City police scientist Barry Allen is struck by lightning, the Russians launch Sputnik, and Eisenhower ramps up the space race. In Gotham City in 1957, John Jones and Slam Bradley's attempt to break up a cult dedicated to "The Centre" involves an encounter with Batman and the confiscation of a large, sealed book.
- Reprints
- from DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2004 series) #2 (April 2004) [2 additional pages]
- in DC: The New Frontier - The Deluxe Edition (DC, 2015 series) ([April] 2015)
- in DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2016 series) ([August] 2016)
- in DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2019 series) ([April] 2019)
-
Indexer Notes
Two pages have been added to this chapter from its original version and the text of a third page has been altered.
Chapter Five: Fun City
comic story / 40 pages
- Characters
- Ted Grant [Wildcat]; Cassius Clay [Muhammad Ali]; Jack Ryder; Selina Kyle [Catwoman]; Dinah Drake [Black Canary]; Alan Scott [Green Lantern]; Dr. Charles McNider [Dr. Mid-Nite]; Bruce Wayne [Batman]; Lois Lane; Oliver Queen [Green Arrow]; Ace Morgan; Hal Jordan; Col. Rick Flag; Carol Ferris; Johnny Thunder (western hero, on TV screen); Barry Allen [The Flash]; Iris Allen; Captain Cold [Len Snart]
- Synopsis
- In Las Vegas, retired masked man Ted Grant boxes against the young contender Clay. When Captain Cold crashes the party afterwards, The Flash crosses the country to stop him. Later, Ace Morgan and Hal Jordan discuss life after combat, and Ace tells Hal he has lined up a meeting for Hal at Ferris Aircraft.
- Reprints
- from DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2004 series) #2 (April 2004)
-
Indexer Notes
There is no chapter heading on the first page following this section, and the first four pages of the next chapter are treated as part of this chapter in the notes, but they appeared in a different issue of the original series and clearly belong with the following chapter, so they are covered there.
Chapter Six: The Men Who Fell to Earth
comic story / 42 pages
- Characters
- Challengers of the Unknown [Ace Morgan; Red Ryan; Rocky Davis; Prof Haley]; Carol Ferris; Hal Jordan; John Henry [John Henry Wilson]; Task Force X [Col. Rick Flag; Karin Grace; Dr. Hugh Evans; Jess Bright]
- Synopsis
- In 1957, Red Ryan can't shake the crash landing he and three other men survived and later meets with the three to discuss their shared luck. Meanwhile, in New York City, Task Force X takes on a pterodactyl and loses one of their own, while in Tennessee, an African-American man who survives a lynching forges a new identity. Later, in the Pacific, Task Force X and the Challengers of the Unknown make a trip to Dinosaur Island. At the same time, Hal Jordan gets involved with a Task Force X project in California and learns about that crew. Back in Tennessee, John Henry makes his first appearance.
- Reprints
- from DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2004 series) #3 (May 2004) [6 additional pages]
- in DC: The New Frontier - The Deluxe Edition (DC, 2015 series) ([April] 2015)
- in DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2016 series) ([August] 2016)
- in DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2019 series) ([April] 2019)
-
Indexer Notes
Six pages are added to the original version of this chapter.
Chapter Seven: Paranormal Paranoia
comic story / 28 pages
- Characters
- J'onn J'onzz [John Jones]; Superman [Clark Kent]; Challengers of the Unknown [Ace Morgan; Red Ryan; Prof Haley; Rocky Davis] (in newsreel); Batman; Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]; Pres. Dwight D. Eisenhower; Vice Pres. Richard Nixon; Carol Ferris; Hal Jordan; Task Force X [Col. Rick Flag; Karin Grace; Jess Bright]; King Faraday; Dr. Erdel (in briefing materials); Viking Prince
- Synopsis
- John Jones enjoys a night at the movies and sees the Challengers of the Unknown in a newsreel and an alien invasion flick. He returns home to find a vistor...Batman. In Washington, Wonder Woman is retired by order of the president, while in California, Hal Jordan learns more about the goals of Ferris Aircraft and Task Force X. After his encounter with Batman, Jones opens the volume the police confiscated from the cultists and discovers the secret of Dinosaur Island.
- Reprints
- from DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2004 series) #3 (May 2004)
-
Indexer Notes
Again, the following page is treated in the notes as part of this chapter, but was published in a separate issue of the original series and clearly belongs with the next chapter.
Chapter Eight: Government Issues
comic story / 39 pages
- Characters
- The Flash [Barry Allen]; Iris West (in photo); Gorilla Grodd; Mlle. Marie; King Faraday; Hal Jordan; Carol Ferris; Ace Morgan; June Robbins; John Henry; John Jones [J'onn J'onzz; Martian Manhunter]; Harry Lieter; Commissioner Jim Gordon; Task Force X [Col. Rick Flag; Karin Grace; Jess Bright]; Edward R. Murrow; Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Slam Bradley; Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]; Walter Cronkite; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Adam Strange (in photo-clipping); Theodore Smiesel
- Synopsis
- In 1958, the Flash is lured into a government trap, but escapes. Later, in Gotham City, John Jones is asked to interview a man who believes Martians are on Earth, but the interview is interrupted. In California, Hal Jordan is scrubbed from the Task Force X mission. After John Henry is hunted down in Tennessee, Edward R. Murrow addresses the race problem on TV. When The Flash also denounces the tactics used to try and capture him on TV, J'onn J'onzz decides to try to return home, turning over all his unsolved cases to Batman, including the story by Theodore Smiesel about a "Monster Island.”
- Reprints
- from DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2004 series) #4 (July 2004) [2 additional pages]
- in DC: The New Frontier - The Deluxe Edition (DC, 2015 series) ([April] 2015)
- in DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2016 series) ([August] 2016)
- in DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2019 series) ([April] 2019)
-
Indexer Notes
Two pages have been added to this chapter. One of John Jones' cases involves Adam Strange and contains papers from Leslie Thompkins. The character of Theodore Smiesel is based on Theodor Geisel/Dr. Seuss.
Chapter Nine: The Flying Cloud
comic story / 29 pages
- Characters
- Task Force X [Jess Bright; Col. Rick Flag; Karin Grace]; Hal Jordan; Carol Ferris; Doc Magnus; J'onn J'onzz [Martian Manhunter]; King Faraday; Challengers of the Unknown [Ace Morgan; Prof Haley; Red Ryan; Rocky Davis; June Robbins]; Superman [Clark Kent]; Tom Kalmaku; Adam Strange; Dr. Leslie Thompkins
- Synopsis
- Task Force X prepares for their space mission without Hal Jordan. J'onn J'onzz tries to hitch a ride with them, but is stopped and captured by King Faraday. And in Gotham City, Dr. Thompkins considers the case of Adam Strange. Task Force X's mission is a failure, and the Challengers set off to rescue its survivors, while the government tries to contact Superman to save the crew. Afterwards, Jordan is examining the simulator when he is snatched by a green light.
- Reprints
- from DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2004 series) #4 (July 2004) [2 additional pages]
- in DC: The New Frontier - The Deluxe Edition (DC, 2015 series) ([April] 2015)
- in DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2016 series) ([August] 2016)
- in DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2019 series) ([April] 2019)
-
Indexer Notes
Two pages have been added to this chapter. And again, the following four pages are treated in the notes as part of this chapter, but were published in a separate issue of the original series and clearly belong with the next chapter.
Chapter Ten: S.O.S. Green Lantern
comic story / 17 pages
- Characters
- Challengers of the Unknown [Rocky Davis; June Robbins; Red Ryan; Ace Morgan; Prof Haley]; Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen; Hal Jordan; Abin Sur
- Synopsis
- Hal Jordan is given a super-scientific ring by the dying alien Abin Sur, while the Challengers respond to another reported dinosaur.
- Reprints
- from DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2004 series) #5 (September 2004)
-
Indexer Notes
The name of the Challengers' headquarters' designer, Kurtzburg, is a reference to Challs creator Jack Kirby.
Chapter Eleven: Towards the Centre
comic story / 17 pages
- Characters
- Superman [Clark Kent]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]; King Faraday; Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz; John Jones]; Challengers of the Unknown [Ace Morgan; June Robbins; Prof Haley; Rocky Davis]; Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen; Aquaman [Arthur Curry]
- Synopsis
- Superman and Batman confer on the Smiesel story left to Batman by John Jones, while a shadow comes over Wonder Woman, and King Faraday plays chess with J'onn J'onzz. The Challs, accompanied by Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen, approach Cape Canaveral and the reported pterodactyl, which is taken out by Superman, while Aquaman encounters an odd phenomenon under the sea.
- Reprints
- from DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2004 series) #5 (September 2004)
-
Chapter Twelve: The War That Time Forgot
comic story / 9 pages
- Characters
- Challengers of the Unknown [Ace Morgan; Prof Haley; Rocky Davis; Red Ryan]; Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen; Superman [Clark Kent]; Capt. Nathaniel Adam; Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]
- Synopsis
- Wonder Woman crash lands at Cape Canaveral, while Lois Lane discovers the secret of Dinosaur Island.
- Reprints
- from DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2004 series) #5 (September 2004)
-
Chapter Thirteen: Danger Is Our Business
comic story / 11 pages
- Characters
- The Flash [Barry Allen]; Iris West; Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz; John Jones]; King Faraday; Vandal Savage; Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]; Speedy [Roy Harper]; The Sea Devils; The Blackhawks; Hal Jordan [Green Lantern]; Carol Ferris
- Synopsis
- The rest of the players -- The Flash, Martian Manhunter, Green Arrow and Speedy, The Sea Devils, Blackhawks, and Hal Jordan -- head to Dinosaur Island.
- Reprints
- from DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2004 series) #5 (September 2004)
-
Chapter Fourteen: The Boy Scout's Last
comic story / 10 pages
- Characters
- Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]; Superman [Clark Kent]; Capt. Nathaniel Adam; Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]; The Flash [Barry Allen]; The Blackhawks; Challengers of the Unknown [Ace Morgan; June Robbins; Rocky Davis; Red Ryan]; King Faraday; Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz; John Jones]
- Synopsis
- Wonder Woman relates to Superman the story of the fight between the Amazons and Dinosaur Island that led to her arrival in wounded condition. Superman rallies the troops for the fight and heads off to take on the island, but is hit with a giant blast and drops into the ocean lifeless.
- Reprints
- from DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2004 series) #5 (September 2004)
-
Indexer Notes
Again, the following four pages are treated in the notes as part of this chapter, but were published in a separate issue of the original series and so will be treated with the next chapter.
Chapter Fifteen: Shall Earth Endure?
comic story / 15 pages
- Characters
- Dr. Fate [Kent Nelson]; Spectre [Jim Corrigan]; Phantom Stranger; Zatanna; Billy Batson [Captain Marvel]; Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen; Challengers of the Unknown [Rocky Davis; Prof Haley; June Robbins; Ace Morgan]; Bruce Wayne [Batman]; Adam Strange; Dr. Leslie Thompkins; Hal Jordan [Green Lantern]; Ray Palmer; King Faraday; The Flash [Barry Allen]; Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz; John Jones]; Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]; Niles Caulder; Doc Magnus
- Synopsis
- While the mystics gather on the moon, Lois reports on the loss of Superman. Adam Strange is released from Arkham Asylum and he collects scientist Ray Palmer, as the braintrust comes up with a plan to take on Dinosaur Island.
- Reprints
- from DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2004 series) #6 (November 2004)
-
Chapter Sixteen: The Dawn Patrol
comic story / 19 pages
- Characters
- Challengers of the Unknown [Prof Haley; Ace Morgan; Red Ryan; June Robbins]; Doc Magnus; The Flash [Barry Allen]; Blackhawks; Larry Trainor; Adam Strange; Capt. Nathaniel Adam; Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]; Ray Palmer; King Faraday; Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]; Jimmy Olsen; Lois Lane; Hal Jordan [Green Lantern]; Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz; John Jones]; The Sea Devils
- Synopsis
- The scientists present their plan to the gathered heroes: slow the island down, then bombard it with white dwarf rays, causing it to explode.
- Reprints
- from DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2004 series) #6 (November 2004)
-
Chapter Seventeen: The Pure Rugged
comic story / 18 pages
- Characters
- Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Challengers of the Unknown [Ace Morgan; Red Ryan; Rocky Davis; June Robbins; Prof Haley]; Capt. Nathaniel Adam; Carol Ferris; Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]; Ray Palmer; The Flash [Barry Allen]; Doc Magnus; Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz; John Jones]; Adam Strange; a Guardian of the Universe; Tom Kalmaku; Aquaman [Arthur Curry]; Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]; Blackhawks; Jimmy Olsen
- Synopsis
- The heroes execute the plan successfully, and Aquaman arrives with a final surprise.
- Reprints
- from DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2004 series) #6 (November 2004)
-
Epilogue: The New Frontier
comic story / 12 pages
- Characters
- Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]; Aquaman [Arthur Curry]; Superman [Clark Kent]; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; The Flash [Barry Allen]; Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz; John Jones]; The Joker; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; John Henry Irons; Lex Luthor; The Atom [Ray Palmer]; Rick Flag, Jr.; Adam Strange; Alanna; Metal Men [Doc Magnus; Tin; Mercury; Lead; Platinum [Tina]; Gold; Iron]; 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]; Sinestro; Brainiac; Solomon Grundy; Mr. Mxyzptlk; Gorilla Grodd; Cheetah; Star Sapphire; Darkseid; Sivana; Two-Face; Black Manta; Dr. Light; Gentleman Ghost; Hawkman [Katar Hol]; Hawkgirl [Shiera Hol]; Captain Marvel [Billy Batson]; Animal Man [Buddy Baker]; Metamorpho [Rex Mason]; Vigilante [Greg Saunders]; Challengers of the Unknown [Red Ryan; Prof Haley; Rocky Davis; Ace Morgan; June Robbins]; Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian]; Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen; Starro
- Synopsis
- Set to the words of John F. Kennedy's presidential nomination acceptance speech, the new age of heroes is celebrated. The story ends with the Justice League of America taking on their first foe, Starro.
- Reprints
- from DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2004 series) #6 (November 2004)
-
Cover Gallery
credits, title page / 1 page
- Characters
- Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz; John Jones]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]; The Flash [Barry Allen]; Aquaman [Arthur Curry]; Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]; Superman [Clark Kent]; Challengers of the Unknown [Ace Morgan; Rocky Davis; Prof Haley; Red Ryan]; Task Force X [Col. Rick Flag; Karin Grace]
- Reprints
- from DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2004 series) #1 (2004 [February 2005]) [background removed]
- in DC: The New Frontier - The Deluxe Edition (DC, 2015 series) ([April] 2015)
- in DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2016 series) ([August] 2016)
- in DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2019 series) ([April] 2019)
-
Indexer Notes
Title page for cover gallery chapter.
[no title indexed]
illustration / 1 page
- Characters
- Superman [Clark Kent]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Reprints
- from DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2004 series) #1 (March 2004)
-
in DC Comics Graphic Novel Collection (Eaglemoss Publications, 2015 series) #48 - DC - Neue Horizonte 2 ([Januar 2016])
-
Indexer Notes
From the back cover of the original issue, with ISBN box removed.
[no title indexed]
cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page
- Reprints
- from DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2004 series) #1 (March 2004)
-
Indexer Notes
From the front cover of the original issue, with most text removed.
[no title indexed]
illustration / 1 page
- Characters
- Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]
- Reprints
- from DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2004 series) #2 (April 2004)
- in DC Comics Graphic Novel Collection (Eaglemoss Publications, 2015 series) #48 - DC - Neue Horizonte 2 ([Januar 2016])
-
Indexer Notes
From the back cover of the original issue, with ISBN box removed.
[no title indexed]
cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page
- Reprints
- from DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2004 series) #2 (April 2004)
-
Indexer Notes
From the front cover of the original issue, with all text removed.
[no title indexed]
illustration / 1 page
- Characters
- J'onn J'onzz [Martian Manhunter]
- Reprints
- from DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2004 series) #3 (May 2004)
- in DC Comics Graphic Novel Collection (Eaglemoss Publications, 2015 series) #48 - DC - Neue Horizonte 2 ([Januar 2016])
-
Indexer Notes
From the back cover of the original issue, with ISBN box removed.
[no title indexed]
cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page
- Characters
- Challengers of the Unknown [Ace Morgan; Red Ryan; Rocky Davis; Prof Haley]
- Reprints
- from DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2004 series) #3 (May 2004)
- in DC Comics Graphic Novel Collection (Eaglemoss Publications, 2015 series) #48 - DC - Neue Horizonte 2 ([Januar 2016])
-
Indexer Notes
From the front cover of the original issue, with all text removed.
[no title indexed]
illustration / 1 page
- Characters
- Task Force X [Col. Rick Flag; Karin Grace; Jess Bright; Dr. Hugh Evans]
- Reprints
- from DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2004 series) #4 (July 2004)
- in DC Comics Graphic Novel Collection (Eaglemoss Publications, 2015 series) #48 - DC - Neue Horizonte 2 ([Januar 2016])
-
Indexer Notes
From the back cover of the original issue, with ISBN box removed.
[no title indexed]
cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page
- Characters
- J'onn J'onzz [Martian Manhunter; John Jones]
- Reprints
- from DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2004 series) #4 (July 2004)
- in DC Comics Graphic Novel Collection (Eaglemoss Publications, 2015 series) #48 - DC - Neue Horizonte 2 ([Januar 2016])
-
Indexer Notes
From the front cover of the original issue, with most text removed.
[no title indexed]
illustration / 1 page
- Characters
- Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]
- Reprints
- from DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2004 series) #5 (September 2004)
- in DC Comics Graphic Novel Collection (Eaglemoss Publications, 2015 series) #48 - DC - Neue Horizonte 2 ([Januar 2016])
-
Indexer Notes
From the back cover of the original issue, with ISBN box removed.
[no title indexed]
cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page
- Characters
- Aquaman [Arthur Curry]; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Superman [Clark Kent]; The Flash [Barry Allen]; Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz; John Jones]; Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]
- Reprints
- from DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2004 series) #5 (September 2004)
- in DC Comics Graphic Novel Collection (Eaglemoss Publications, 2015 series) #48 - DC - Neue Horizonte 2 ([Januar 2016])
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Indexer Notes
From the front cover of the original issue, with most text removed.
[no title indexed]
illustration / 1 page
- Characters
- Adam Strange; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Superman [Clark Kent]; Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz; John Jones]; Jimmy Olsen; Prof Haley; Aquaman [Arthur Curry]; Blackhawk; Wonder Woman [Diana Prince] Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Lois Lane; Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]; The Flash [Barry Allen]
- Reprints
- from DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2004 series) #6 (November 2004)
- in DC Comics Graphic Novel Collection (Eaglemoss Publications, 2015 series) #48 - DC - Neue Horizonte 2 ([Januar 2016])
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Indexer Notes
From the back cover of the original issue, with ISBN box removed.
[no title indexed]
cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page
- Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Aquaman [Arthur Curry]; Superman [Clark Kent]; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz; John Jones]; Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]; The Flash [Barry Allen]
- Reprints
- from DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2004 series) #6 (November 2004)
- in DC Comics Graphic Novel Collection (Eaglemoss Publications, 2015 series) #48 - DC - Neue Horizonte 2 ([Januar 2016])
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Indexer Notes
From the front cover of the original issue, with most text removed.
Annotations
text article / 12 pages
- Reprints
- in DC: The New Frontier - The Deluxe Edition (DC, 2015 series) ([April] 2015)
- in DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2016 series) ([August] 2016)
- in DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2019 series) ([April] 2019)
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Indexer Notes
Includes much of the reference material used in the creation of this work, or examples to illustrate the notes by many creative teams and featuring many different characters.
Sketchbook
text article / 18 pages
- Reprints
- from DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2004 series) #2 ([June] 2005) [in part]
- in DC: The New Frontier - The Deluxe Edition (DC, 2015 series) ([April] 2015)
- in DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2016 series) ([August] 2016)
- in DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2019 series) ([April] 2019)
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Indexer Notes
Contains development artwork created in preparation for the series, featuring many of the characters featured in the series. Some of this material previously appeared in the second volume of the first collected edition.
Behind the Scenes
text article / 8 pages
- Script
- Darwyn Cooke
- Pencils
- Darwyn Cooke
- Inks
- Darwyn Cooke
- Colors
- Dave Stewart; Darwyn Cooke
- Letters
- Darwyn Cooke; typeset
- Reprints
- in DC: The New Frontier - The Deluxe Edition (DC, 2015 series) ([April] 2015)
- in DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2016 series) ([August] 2016)
- in DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2019 series) ([April] 2019)
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Indexer Notes
Insight into the process involved in the creation of the story.
Action Figures
text article / 2 pages
- Reprints
- in DC: The New Frontier - The Deluxe Edition (DC, 2015 series) ([April] 2015)
- in DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2016 series) ([August] 2016)
- in DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2019 series) ([April] 2019)
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Indexer Notes
Style guide artwork created for the line of action figures based on this story.
Frontierland
text article / 2 pages
- Reprints
- in DC: The New Frontier - The Deluxe Edition (DC, 2015 series) ([April] 2015)
- in DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2016 series) ([August] 2016)
- in DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2019 series) ([April] 2019)
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Indexer Notes
Information on some of the more unusual things inspired by this story.
Afterword
text article / 1 page
- Characters
- Hal Jordan
- Reprints
- from DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2004 series) #2 ([June] 2005) [text only]
- in DC: The New Frontier - The Deluxe Edition (DC, 2015 series) ([April] 2015)
- in DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2016 series) ([August] 2016)
- in DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2019 series) ([April] 2019)
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Indexer Notes
Small figure of Hal Jordan at head of article.
Biographies
text article / 1 page
- Genre
- biography
- Characters
- Darwyn Cooke; Dave Stewart; Jared K. Fletcher; J. Bone
Indexer Notes
Darwyn Cooke acknowledges the uncredited assistance of J. Bone in inking and finishing several pages of the story.
Acknowledgments
text article / 1 page
- Script
- Darwyn Cooke
- Letters
- typeset
- Reprints
- in DC: The New Frontier - The Deluxe Edition (DC, 2015 series) ([April] 2015)
- in DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2016 series) ([August] 2016)
- in DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2019 series) ([April] 2019)
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[Endpapers]
illustration / 2 pages
- Characters
- Adam Strange; The Spectre [Jim Corrigan]; Dr. Fate [Kent Nelson]; Lois Lane; The Losers [Johnny Cloud; Capt. Storm; Gunner; Sarge]; Jimmy Olsen; King Faraday; John Henry [John Henry Wilson]; Task Force X [Karin Grace; Col. Rick Flag; Dr. Hugh Evans; Jess Bright]; Challengers of the Unknown [Ace Morgan; Rocky Davis; June Robbins; Red Ryan; Prof Haley]; Martian Manhunter [John Jones; J'onn J'onzz]; Slam Bradley; Blackhawk; The Flash [Barry Allen]; Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Carol Ferris ?; Aquaman [Arthur Curry]; Superman [Clark Kent]; Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]
Indexer Notes
Some of the figures are unidentifiable and it appears that 2 or more of the Challengers of the Unknown are represented twice.
[DC: The New Frontier #2 Cover]
illustration / 1 page
- Pencils
- Darwyn Cooke (signed) (painting)
- Inks
- Darwyn Cooke (signed) (painting)
- Colors
- Darwyn Cooke (signed) (painting)
- Characters
- Superman [Clark Kent]; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Challengers of the Unknown [Rocky Davis; Red Ryan; Ace Morgan; Prof Haley; June Robbins]; Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz; John Jones]; Adam Strange; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; King Faraday; Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]; John Henry [John Henry Wilson]; Blackhawk; Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]; The Flash [Barry Allen]; Lois Lane; Aquaman [Arthur Curry]; Jimmy Olsen
- Reprints
- from DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2004 series) #2 ([June] 2005)
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Indexer Notes
Book back cover. Presented without masthead, logos or branding. Has a grey border on 4 sides
Editing
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Table of Contents
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[Slipcase]
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[DC: The New Frontier #1 Cover]
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[Endpapers]
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DC: The New Frontier, The Absolute Edition
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DC: The New Frontier, The Absolute Edition
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[Copyright Page]
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Introduction
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Prologue
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Chapter One: Analog Heroes
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Chapter Two: State of the Union Suit
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Chapter Three: Heavy Traffic in Mig Alley
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Chapter Four: Gods and Monsters
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Chapter Five: Fun City
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Chapter Six: The Men Who Fell to Earth
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Chapter Seven: Paranormal Paranoia
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Chapter Eight: Government Issues
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Chapter Nine: The Flying Cloud
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Chapter Ten: S.O.S. Green Lantern
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Chapter Eleven: Towards the Centre
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Chapter Twelve: The War That Time Forgot
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Chapter Thirteen: Danger Is Our Business
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Chapter Fourteen: The Boy Scout's Last
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Chapter Fifteen: Shall Earth Endure?
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Chapter Sixteen: The Dawn Patrol
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Chapter Seventeen: The Pure Rugged
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Epilogue: The New Frontier
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Cover Gallery
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Annotations
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Sketchbook
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Behind the Scenes
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Action Figures
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Frontierland
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Afterword
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Biographies
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Acknowledgments
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[Endpapers]
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[DC: The New Frontier #2 Cover]
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- Steve Coates
- Gregory Fischer
- Pat Lang
- Per Sandell
- Ramon Schenk
- Lee Stephan
- Jim Van Dore
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