(2004 [February 2005])
DC,
2004 Series
- Volume
- 1
- Price
- 19.95 USD; 30.95 CAD
- Pages
- 212
- On-sale Date
- 2004-12-22
- Indicia / Colophon Publisher
- DC Comics
- Brand
-
DC [bullet]
- ISBN
-
1-4012-0350-7
- Barcode
- 761941244327 00111
- Editing
- Mark Chiarello (credited) (editor - original series); Valerie D'Orazio (credited) (assistant editor - original series); Anton Kawasaki (credited) (editor - collected edition)
Issue Notes
Fifth printing available November 6, 2013 (per comiclist.com).
This issue has variants:
This issue has variants:
[no title indexed]
cover / 1 page
- Pencils
- Darwyn Cooke (signed) (painting)
- Inks
- Darwyn Cooke (signed) (painting)
- Colors
- Darwyn Cooke (signed) (painting)
- Letters
- Typeset
- Genre
- superhero
- 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
-
in Absolute DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2006 series) (2006 [January 2007]) - 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)
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in DC Comics Graphic Novel Collection (Eaglemoss Publications, 2015 series) #47 - DC - Neue Horizonte 1 ([Dezember 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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[no title indexed]
illustration / 1 page
- Characters
- Superman
- Reprints
- in Absolute DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2006 series) (2006 [January 2007]) [Superman figure only] which is reprinted
- in DC: The New Frontier - The Deluxe Edition (DC, 2015 series) ([April] 2015)
- in DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2016 series) ([August] 2016)
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Indexer Notes
Inside front cover. Image is an homage to the cover of Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #101.
DC: The New Frontier, Volume One
foreword, introduction, preface, afterword / 1 page
Indexer Notes
Frontispiece. Image is an enlarged, small portion of the cover from The Brave and the Bold (DC, 1955 series) #28.
DC: The New Frontier, Volume One
credits, title page / 2 pages
- Characters
- Ace Morgan
Indexer Notes
Title page. Image of Ace Morgan falling, enlarged, recolored, and textured. Image from DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2004 series) #1.
Introduction
foreword, introduction, preface, afterword / 2 pages
- Script
- Paul Levitz
- Pencils
- Darwyn Cooke (background image)
- Inks
- Darwyn Cooke (background image)
- Colors
- ?
- Letters
- typeset
- 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) [as background image]
- in Absolute DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2006 series) (2006 [January 2007]) [text only] which is reprinted
- 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 column of publication data. Image printed very lightly and many of the characters unidentifiable. Identifications made from original.
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 Flagg 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 late father's friend and fellow pilot, Chuck Yeager.
- Reprints
- 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)
- in Absolute DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2006 series) (2006 [January 2007])
- in DC: The New Frontier - The Deluxe Edition (DC, 2015 series) ([April] 2015)
- in DC Comics Graphic Novel Collection (Eaglemoss Publications, 2015 series) #47 - DC - Neue Horizonte 1 ([Dezember 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 three pages not in the original (but previewed in Wizard #146 along with five other pages) and some text added to one reprinted page.
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)
- in DC Comics Graphic Novel Collection (Eaglemoss Publications, 2015 series) #47 - DC - Neue Horizonte 1 ([Dezember 2015])
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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)
- in DC Comics Graphic Novel Collection (Eaglemoss Publications, 2015 series) #47 - DC - Neue Horizonte 1 ([Dezember 2015])
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Chapter Four: Gods and Monsters
comic story / 24 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)
- in DC Comics Graphic Novel Collection (Eaglemoss Publications, 2015 series) #47 - DC - Neue Horizonte 1 ([Dezember 2015])
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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)
- in DC Comics Graphic Novel Collection (Eaglemoss Publications, 2015 series) #47 - DC - Neue Horizonte 1 ([Dezember 2015])
-
Indexer Notes
There is no chapter heading on the first page following this section, but the next four pages appeared in a different issue of the original series and clearly belong with the following chapter, so they are covered there. The announcer is identified as Jack Ryder (later to become The Creeper) in Absolute DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2006 series).
Chapter Six: The Men Who Fell to Earth
comic story / 36 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)
- in DC Comics Graphic Novel Collection (Eaglemoss Publications, 2015 series) #47 - DC - Neue Horizonte 1 ([Dezember 2015])
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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 visitor...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)
- in DC Comics Graphic Novel Collection (Eaglemoss Publications, 2015 series) #47 - DC - Neue Horizonte 1 ([Dezember 2015])
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Indexer Notes
At the movies, J'onn J'onzz sees Superman in a classic pose from a Fleisher Brothers' cartoon.
Cover Gallery
credits, title page / 1 page
- Pencils
- Mike Sekowsky (background); Darwyn Cooke (central image)
- Inks
- Murphy Anderson (background); Darwyn Cooke (central image)
- Colors
- ?
- Letters
- typeset
- 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
- in Absolute DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2006 series) (2006 [January 2007]) [background removed] which is reprinted
- 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.
[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
- Superman [Clark Kent]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Reprints
- from DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2004 series) #1 (March 2004)
-
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
- Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]
- Reprints
- from DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2004 series) #2 (April 2004)
-
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)
-
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)
-
Indexer Notes
From the back cover of the original issue, with ISBN box removed.
Editing
Related Scans
Series Information
Table of Contents
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DC: The New Frontier, Volume One
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DC: The New Frontier, Volume One
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Introduction
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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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Cover Gallery
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This issue was modified by, among others
- Steve Coates
- Ralf Haring
- Kirk House
- Pat Lang
- Mike Nielsen
- Jim Van Dore
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