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Before Watchmen: Ozymandias(2012)

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As he awaits the final moment for his master plan to come together, Ozymandias reflects on what brought him there and makes an autobiographical recording of his life that spans 1939-1985 (when the story of Watchmen takes place). We see his early studies and adventures, the beginnings of his financial empire and his crime-fighting career, and his first unnerving encounters with The Comedian and Doctor Manhattan—the latter of which prompted him to build his Antarctic fortress of Karnak, aid in resolving the Cuban Missile Crisis, and retire from crime-fighting to concentrate on saving the world at any cost. The story debuted to mostly positive reviews.

Mr. Punch – Hardcover 1st Printing (1994)

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The book follows the childhood memories of the narrator, illustrating various experiences in his life: fishing on the beach at dawn; his grandparents and how one grandfather went mad; a hunchback great-uncle; the betrayal of children by adults; fear of the unknown; an unwanted pregnancy, violence, possibly even murder.

The general story is paralleled with the traditional story of the Mr. Punch show, ‘The oldest, the wisest play’. The narrator is first introduced to Mr. Punch when fishing with his grandfather, but encounters it, and a mysterious ‘professor’ (Punch & Judy man), during various other activities. The story of Mr. Punch, is that he kills his baby, then his wife Judy and the police officer who comes to arrest him. He outwits a ghost, a crocodile and a doctor, convinces the hangman to be hanged in his place and, at the play’s end, even defeats the devil himself.

Like many of Gaiman’s works, a major theme in this graphic novel is memory and the unreliability of one’s own recollections.

Seven Soldiers: Zatanna (2005)

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Zatanna is almost run over by Guardian’s wife and subsequently vanishes. The most famous of the soldiers, she survives, appearing in stories set “One Year Later“, though her newly acquired apprentice Misty Kilgore has yet to appear.

Before Watchmen: Dollar Bill (2013)

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Bill Brady was meant to be a star; in what capacity he never knew. Behind the smoke and mirrors of National Bank is the thrilling origin of a beloved hero! By Len Wein & Steve Rude.

Generations (2020)

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Generations is an event published by DC Comics. The event was originally announced as a limited comic book series that would have united all eras in the history of the DC Universe, and was scheduled to begin on Free Comic Book Day on May 2, 2020. However, following the firing of publisher Dan DiDio and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the comics industry, the series was delayed and intended plans changed. The event then gained a new form with the announcement of two one-shots titled Generations: Shattered and Generations: Forged. The event received generally positive reviews with critics praising the unique idea but criticized the pacing.

Birds of Prey – New 52 (2011)

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DC Comics relaunched Birds of Prey with issue #1 in September 2011 for The New 52 relaunch with the new series having some similar characters which existed in a different universe than the previous DC titles. Novelist Duane Swierczynski replaced Andreyko as the writer, with Jesus Saiz handling the art. Noted Batman villain Poison Ivy was announced as one of the new characters joining the team.

The book’s first storyline begins shortly after Barbara regains the use of her legs due to the events of Flashpoint. Dinah approaches her old friend with an offer to join the new Birds of Prey team she is putting together, but she declines, instead suggesting that Katana take her place. The gun-toting vigilante Starling is also recruited into the team, along with Poison Ivy.

After the departure of Poison Ivy after issue #12, the team roster changed again when Katana spun off into her own solo book along with providing her services to the Justice League of America. With occasional help from Condor and a former Talon, the Birds of Prey move on with writer Christy Marx in issue #18.

 

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy Volume 1 (1993)

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The first comic stories (The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy Volume 1) consisted of a Prestige format, limited series, three-part comic book adaptation of the novelisation of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. This was followed by other three-part adaptations of The Restaurant at the End of the Universe (Restaurant at the End of the Universe Volume 1) in 1994, and Life, the Universe and Everything (Life, The Universe and Everything Volume 1) in 1996.

Deathstroke V4 (2016)

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In DC Rebirth, Deathstroke, along with Lady Shiva, is mentioned as one of the enemies that Batman thinks may be attacking him on Two-Face‘s orders. He also stars in an ongoing series where he has a change of conscience and recruits a team of young superheroes to redeem his past misdeeds. In addition, he has come into contact with the African hero Red Lion/President Matthew Bland of Buredunia. Bland offers him a high sum for making sure his competition was not bringing in US forces, in exchange for Slade’s Ikon Suit made of Promethium for his own suit. He attempts to save his son by using Speed Force energy off from Kid Flash, but he was thwarted by both Titans and Teen Titans. He later builds the newest team called Defiance, with both his children, Wintergreen, Adeline Kane and Wallace as his teammates.  It was later disbanded after Power Girl committed suicide, and Slade’s attempts have grown worse to himself. 

Deathstroke was later imprisoned in Arkham Asylum, though he escapes and later defeated by the Titans.  In order for his death-wish to be confirmed, he releases all the inmates that Robin had put to attack the Titans, he came close of Damian to kill him, but instead, he was killed by Red Arrow.

The Shadow: Blood and Judgement (1986)

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In 1986, another DC adaptation of The Shadow was developed by Howard Chaykin. This four issue mini-series, The Shadow: Blood and Judgement, brought The Shadow to modern-day New York. While initially successful, this version proved unpopular with traditional Shadow fans because it depicted The Shadow using Uzi submachine guns and rocket launchers, as well as featuring a strong strain of black comedy and extreme violence throughout.

Batman/Superman – New 52 (2013)

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Batman/Superman (Volume 1) is a comic book series chronicling the adventures of Batman and Superman. It, along with Superman Unchained, was launched coinciding with the 75th anniversary of Superman.

Unlike its predecessor series, Superman/Batman, the stories reflect the status quo that is going on in the other Batman and Superman comic books.