Crisis on Infinite Earths
DC Comics.
Crisis
on Infinite Earths (12-issue mini; w Marv Wolfman; a George Pérez).
[This is the story that changed the DC Universe forever.
A mysterious being known as the Anti-Monitor has begun a crusade across
time to bring about the end of all existence. As alternate earths are systematically
destroyed, the Monitor quickly assembles a team of super-heroes from across
time and space to battle his counterpart and stop the destruction. DC's
greatest heroes including Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern,
and Aquaman, assemble to stop the menace, but as they watch both the Flash
and Supergirl die in battle, they begin to wonder if even all of the heroes
in the world can stop this destructive force.] 
Crisis on Infinite Earths: The Absolute Edition (as above, with extras). [From DC Comics: Worlds lived. Worlds died. And the DC Universe was never the same! In 1985, DC Comics dramatically altered comics’ original universe with CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS, a 12-issue series that rocked the comics community, tragically dooming some of DC’s most beloved characters and drastically altering others. Written by Marv Wolfman and pencilled by George Pérez, with inks by Dick Giordano, Jerry Ordway and Mike DeCarlo, CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS finds the alternate worlds that once were a hallmark of the DC Universe under siege by a mysterious force powerful enough to wipe out the lives of billions.Now this landmark series gets the star treatment in CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS: THE ABSOLUTE EDITION — an oversized slipcased set containing two hardcover books. The 368-page Book One includes the full 12-issue maxiseries (which was painstakingly restored and meticulously recolored in 1998), with an introduction by Marv Wolfman, afterword by Dick Giordano, and creator bios. George Pérez provides all-new art for the dustjacket. (Please note that the Monitor Tapes section from issue #10 will be shot from the original art for this issue and represented in its original form.) The 96-page Book Two contains a compendium featuring the full behind-the-scenes story on the years-long making of the maxiseries complete with memos, notes, original plots and commentary from Marv Wolfman and Jerry Ordway; the Official Index to Crisis and Official Index to Crisis Crossovers being reprinted for the very first time, completely updated; a look into post-Crisis events and aftermath stories, how the Superboy/Legion conundrum was solved, and a look at the 20th anniversary of this seminal event. George Pérez provides all-new art for the dustjacket.] 
History
of the DC Universe (2-issue mini; w Marv Wolfman; a George Pérez).
[From DC Comics: In the wake of the universe-shattering events of
CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS, the main creators of that company-changing event—writer
Marv Wolfman and penciller George Pérez—were called upon to
restructure and reorder the history of the DC Universe. Joined by inker
Karl Kesel, they had the unbelievable task of unifying the decades-long
accumulation of historical facts from multiple Earths into a cohesive whole
for a new history of the single-universe DCU. Now that project, THE HISTORY
OF THE DC UNIVERSE, returns in a new 104-page trade paperback edition—featuring
an all-new painted wraparound cover by Alex Ross (KINGDOM COME)! Narrated
by Harbinger (a central figure from CRISIS), THE HISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE
brings readers back through time and space to the dawn of creation, and
continues to the end of recorded history—as Harbinger reveals "the
history of heroism." Featuring an appearance by virtually every character
in the DC Universe at that time (circa 1986), this unusual project (featuring
a combination of beautiful art with prose) laid the foundation for all to
come from the new DCU. The CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS trade paperback—already
in its second printing—has been an unanticipated sales phenomenon.
And now THE HISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE—with its first new printing
in 13 years—is sure to capitalize on that success, at it makes the
perfect sequel and bookshelf companion piece to CRISIS.] 
Zero
Hour: Crisis in Time (5-issue mini + Showcase '94 8-9; w Dan Jurgens;
a Dan Jurgens & Jerry Ordway). [From DC Comics:
In 1985, DC Comics dramatically altered comics' original universe with CRISIS
ON INFINITE EARTHS. Years later, the heroes of the DCU found the temporal
fabric of their new reality unraveling! ZERO HOUR: CRISIS IN TIME collects
this landmark event — that introduced Impulse and Jack Knight into
the DC Universe — including stories from SHOWCASE ’94 #8-9 and
ZERO HOUR: CRISIS IN TIME #4, 3, 2, 1 and 0! Written and pencilled by Dan
Jurgens (SUPERMAN: DAY OF DOOM) and inked by Jerry Ordway (TOM STRONG, WONDER
WOMAN), with additional art by Frank Fosco & Ken Branch, ZERO HOUR chronicles
the DC's greatest heroes’ discovery of a tidal wave of temporal disruption.
A thousand years in the future, other heroes face even greater havoc. Villainy
is afoot, as criminal masterminds 10 centuries apart take advantage of time's
shattered visage for their own purposes.] Crisis on multiple Earths
DC Comics.
Crisis on Multiple Earths (JLA 21-22, 29-30, 37-38, 46-47; w Gardner Fox; a Mike Sekowsky). [From DC Comics: Earth-One? Earth-Two? Infinite Earths? Where did it all start? The path for the universe-altering Crisis began in the fondly remembered Silver Age tales contained within the CRISIS ON MULTIPLE EARTHS—a new 208-page trade paperback collecting the highly requested early JLA/JSA team-ups! This volume is a perfect companion piece to the CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS and HISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE trade paperbacks. Featuring the talents of writer Gardner Fox, penciller Mike Sekowsky, and inkers Bernard Sachs & Sid Greene—all guided by the vision of legendary editor Julius Schwartz—this volume also contains an all-new cover by award-winning painter Alex Ross! These incredible storytellers crossed over worlds to team up the Justice League of America (Earth-One) with their Golden Age predecessors, the Justice Society of America (Earth-Two)! Both teams combined forces to overcome world-shattering threats that would destroy their worlds! Now you can join DC’s greatest heroes in timeless adventures that changed the DC Universe for all time! This volume collects the first four 2-part “Crisis Crossover” adventures, reprinting JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA 21-22, 29-30, 37-38, and 46-47 (1963-1966). In their initial pairing, the JLA and JSA teamed up against such villains as Dr. Alchemy, Chronos, the Wizard, the Fiddler, Icicle, and Felix Faust. In the second story, we’re introduced to the Crime Syndicate of Earth Three (Johnny Quick, Super Woman, Ultraman, Power Ring, and Owlman) — evil counterparts to the JLA. Next up, Earth One’s evil Johnny Thunder takes control of the Earth-Two Thunderbolt and begins a chain reaction that could leave Earth-One without a Justice League! Finally, the last adventure introduces the Anti-Matter Man from the anti-matter universe, who sets Earths One and Two on a deadly collision course!] Old Book of the Week 3/30/05: [Perhaps this book can be credited/blamed for launching the tradition that grew, evolved, and metastasized into the Age of Apocalypse. It collects the first few annual JLA/JSA crossovers from the 1960s in the JLA comic book, and they’re much more user-friendly. True to the era, they don’t assume that you know much about the characters, and the stories are stand-alone (well, they’re all two-parters) and pretty inconsequential (it doesn’t take a thousand pages for these guys to save the world). OK, it’s pretty dated, but if you are in the mood for a little nostalgic 1960s fun, this is for you. And these stories are some of the first comics I remember reading, so I guess I have a vested interest!] 
Crisis on Multiple Earths 2 (JLA 55-56, 64-65, 72-73, 83-84; w Gardner Fox, Dennis O'Neil; a Mike Sekowsky, Sid Greene, Dick Dillin, Joe Giella). [From DC Comics: Because you demanded it, we’re back with another batch of the historic meetings between the legendary Justice League of America and Justice Society of America, collected in CRISIS ON MULTIPLE EARTHS Volume 2! This trade paperback collects JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA 55-56, 64-65, 72-73, and 83-84, with the first two adventures written by Gardner Fox with art by Mike Sekowsky and Sid Greene, and the final two written by Denny O’Neil with art by Dick Dillin and Joe Giella. These stories feature the Earth-2 Robin, the deaths of Larry Lance and the Spectre, and the introduction of the Silver Age Red Tornado! All this, plus an introduction by Martin Pasko and a new cover painting by Jerry Ordway!] 
Crisis on Multiple Earths 3 (JLA 91-92, 100-102, 107-108, 113; w Mike Friedrich and Len Wein; a Dick Dillin, Joe Giella and Dick Giordano). [From DC Comics: A new collection featuring the next round of JLA/JSA team-ups, with a cover by Alex Ross. This volume reprints Justice League of America 91-92, 100-102, 107-108, and 113; featuring the legendary search through time for the Seven Soldiers of Victory, the discovery of Earth-X and the Freedom Fighters, and the final fate of Sandman's partner Sandy. Plus, an introduction by Len Wein.] 
Crisis on Multiple Earths 4 (JLA 122-124, 135-137, 147-148; w Elliot S. Maggin, E. Nelson Bridwell, Martin Pasko, Paul Levitz; a Dick Dillin). [From DC Comics: In this latest collection of team-ups, meet the heroes of Earth-S, led by the Earth's Mightiest Mortal, Captain Marvel, as well as the Legion of Super-Heroes!] 
Crisis on Multiple Earths: The Team-Ups 1 (Flash 123, 129, 137, 151; Green Lantern 40; Showcase 55-56; Brave And The Bold 61; w Gardner Fox, John Broome; a Carmine Infantino, Gil Kane, Murphy Anderson). [From DC Comics: In these eight stories from the pinnacle of the Silver Age of DC Comics, thrill to the exploits of Green Lantern, Flash, Dr. Fate, Hourman, Black Canary and Starman as they oppose the Shade, Captain Cold, Solomon Grundy, and more!] 
Crisis on Multiple Earths: The Team-Ups 2 (Atom 29, 36; Flash 170, 173; Green Lantern 45, 52; Brave And The Bold 62; Spectre 3; w Gardner Fox, John Broome, Mike Friedrich; a Carmine Infantino, Neal Adams). [From DC Comics: Collecting some of the greatest stories from the 1960s, teaming up heroes from parallel worlds!] Kingdom Come
Kingdom
Come (4-issue mini; w Mark Waid; a Alex Ross). [From
DC Comics: Set just after the dawn of the 21st Century in a world spinning
inexorably out of control comes this grim tale of youth versus experience,
tradition versus change and what defines a hero. KINGDOM COME is a riveting
story pitting the old guard—Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and their
peers—against a new uncompromising generation and ultimately in the
final war against each other to determine nothing less than the future of
the planet.] Old Book of the Week 3/31/04
Absolute Kingdom Come (4-issue mini;w Mark Waid; a Alex Ross.) [From DC Comics: The unforgettable, best-selling miniseries by acclaimed writer Mark Waid
and superstar painter Alex Ross returns in a special oversized,
feature-packed Absolute Edition — just in time for its 10th anniversary! Set at the dawn of the 21st century in a world spinning inexorably out of control, Waid & Ross weave a tale of youth versus experience, tradition versus change, and what defines a hero. KINGDOM COME is a riveting story pitting the old guard — Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and their peers — against a new, uncompromising generation of heroes that declare war against each other to determine the future of the planet. This Absolute Edition is a whopping 340-page slipcased hardcover featuring a new wraparound image by Ross. Also included is an extended character sketch section, a peek into Ross's own sketchbook, text pieces by Waid and Ross, annotations of the entire series, rare art (from magazines, trading cards, T-shirts, the novel and more), promotional images, a gallery of DC Direct Kingdom Come product, the evolution of a story page, and much more!] 
The Kingdom (Gog, The Kingdom 1-2, The Kingdom: Kid Flash, The Kingdom: Nightstar, The Kingdom: Offspring, The Kingdom: Planet Krypton, and The Kingdom: Son of the Bat; w Mark Waid; a Jerry Ordway, Ariel Olivetti, Brian Apthorp, Matt Haley, Mark Pajarillo, Frank Quitely, Barry Kitson, Mike Zeck). [From DC Comics: Continuing to look at a possible future of the DC Universe and it heroes, the young boy who survived the holocaust that consumed the farmlands of Kansas has grown up and judged Superman at fault for the destruction that he lived through. Using newly granted powers, Gog has set out on a mission to remove Superman from existence throughout all of time. Now it is up to the children of Batman, Robin, Flash, and Plastic Man to work together to save the Man of Steel and the world from the madman's quest.] Infinite Crisis
Day of Vengeance (6-issue mini + Action Comics 826, Adventures of Superman 639, Superman 216; w Bill Willingham; a Justiniano, Ron Randall, Walden Wong). [From DC Comics: Spinning out of the events of Countdown To Infinite Crisis and leading into Infinite Crisis, the reality-bending 6-issue miniseries from writer Bill Willingham and artists Justiano, Ron Randall, and Walden Wong is collected! In this volume, Superman and Captain Marvel face off against the evil of Eclipso! Meanwhile, Ragman finds himself at the magical core of the DCU, where he ends up aligned with an unlikely ally: The Enchantress. Together with a ragtag team of magic-based heroes they must face down a foe who has sworn to wipe out all magic...the Spectre! Featuring nearly every magical character of the DCU, Day of Vengeance may mark the end of magic as we know it.] 
The Omac Project (6-issue mini + Wonder Woman 219; w Greg Rucka, Geoff Johns, Judd Winick; a Jesus Saiz, Rags Morales, Ed Benes, Phil Jimenez, Ivan Reis, et al.). [From DC Comics: Spinning out of Identity Crisis, Countdown to Infinite Crisis was a Special that laid the groundwork for events in the DCU for the year to come. Now Countdown is collected with the hot miniseries that directly spun out of it: The OMAC Project. Every hero and villain in the DCU is under the gaze of an unbelievably powerful spy satellite. It's a technological marvel that answers to only one person -- and he's got plans for it that are completely unknown to the superspy organization he controls: Checkmate! In a world where men can fly and melt metal with their eyes, there's now an army created specifically as an answer to them: the OMACs Batman and old ally Booster Gold are about to learn the chilling truth behind the OMAC Project ‹ but will they work with or against each other?] 
The Rann-Thanagar War (6-issue mini; w Dave Gibbons, art by Ivan Reis, Joe Prado, Marc Campos). [From DC Comics: Don't miss this thrilling new trade paperback that collects the 6-issue miniseries that helped set the stage for Infinite Crisis.The planet Rann was taken from its solar system, hidden for its own protection. But when the danger passed, it was placed in a different system. Now threatening Thanagar's very existence, Rann tries to maintain peace and save the populations of two worlds. A religious fanatic, though, aspires to something else: power. And to achieve it, she's willing to sacrifice as many people and as many worlds as necessary. Standing in her way are the greatest champions from across the universe: Adam Strange, Hawkman, Hawkwoman, Green Lantern, the Omega Men, L.E.G.I.O.N. and the Darkstars. Alliances are forged, friendships tested, and the balance of galactic power will be redefined before the conflict is over.] 
Villains United (6-issue mini; w Gail Simone, art by Dale Eaglesham, Val Semeiks, Wade von Grawbadger, Prentis Rollins). [From DC Comics: Six of justice's deadliest enemies band together to start a revolution. Together, they want to take a stand to stop the super-heroic community from tampering with their minds and to prove how deadly they can be! But not everyone agrees to this agenda. Six rogues are recruited by the enigmatic Mockingbird, charged with opposing the Society and given assignments to thwart their rivals and even help their enemies. Who is Mockingbird? Could it be one of the six? The status quo is rocked by the Society's formation and the revelations along the way make certain that when the Secret Six are done, nothing in the DCU will ever be the same.] 
Infinite Crisis Companion (1-shot follow-ups to each of the preceding; w Bill Willingham, Dave Gibbons, Greg Rucka and Gail Simone; a Justiniano, Ivan Reis, Jesus Saiz, Dale Eaglesham). 
Infinite Crisis (7-issue mini; w Geoff Johns; a Phil Jimenez, George Pérez, Jerry Ordway, Ivan Reis). [From DC Comics: OMAC robots are rampaging, magic is dying, villains are uniting, and a war is raging in space. And in the middle of it all, a critical moment has divided Earth's three greatest heroes: Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman. It's the DCU's darkest day, and long-lost heroes from the past have returned to make things right in the universe...at any cost. Heroes will live, heroes will die, and the DCU will never be the same again! This exhaustive volume also contains every cover and variant produced for the project, annotations, character designs, excerpts from scripts, unused scenes, and much more!] 
Crisis Aftermath: The Battle for Blüdhaven (6-issue mini; w Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti; a Dan Jurgens, Gordon Purcell). [From DC Comics: Blüdhaven becomes a battlefield for Robin, Green Lantern, Cyborg, the Atomic Knights and more! This volume features the introduction of the Freedom Fighters and the new Monarch, making this a must-have for DCU fans!] 
Crisis Aftermath: The Spectre (3-issue mini + stories from Tales of the Unexpected 1-3; w Will Pfeifer, David Lapham; a Cliff Chiang, Eric Battle, Prentis Rollins). [From DC Comics: The supernatural spirit of vengeance has joined with a new host: Detective Crispus Allen from the Gotham City Police Department.] 52
Volume 1 (1-13; w Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka, Mark Waid; a Keith Giffen et al.). [From DC Comics: After the INFINITE CRISIS, the DCU spent a year without Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman — a year in which those heroes were needed more than ever as the fate of the world hung in the balance. Don't miss the first of a four-volume collection featuring the lead stories from 52 WEEK 1-13 of the unprecedented, critically acclaimed weekly series of death, danger, romance, terror and the never-ending search for heroism in the DC Universe's most eventful year ever. 52: A year without Superman; a year without Batman; a year without Wonder Woman…but not a year without heroes.] 
Volume 2 (14-26; w Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka, Mark Waid; a Keith Giffen et al.). [From DC Comics: Continue to explore the DCU's lost year in the second volume of a 4-book collection featuring death, danger, romance, terror and the never-ending search for heroism! This 304-page volume - sporting a new cover by J.G. Jones - contains the lead stories from 52 WEEKS 14-26, plus commentary on each issue by creators and editors, conceptual drawings, sketch material, thumbnails and more!] 
Volume 3 (27-39; w Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka, Mark Waid; a Keith Giffen et al.). [From DC Comics: Don’t miss the third in a 4-volume collection featuring the year-long story that changed the DCU! 52 VOLUME 3, with a new cover by J.G. Jones, contains the lead stories from 52 WEEKS 14-26, plus commentary on each issue by creators and editors, conceptual drawings, sketch material, thumbnails and more!] 
Volume 4 (40-52; w Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka, Mark Waid; a Keith Giffen et al.). [From DC Comics: The story of the DC Universe's most eventful year concludes in this final action-packed volume in the series featuring an epic WORLD WAR III between the planet's super-powered beings. Discover the final fates of the stars of the series - Booster Gold, Renee Montoya, Black Adam, The Elongated Man, Animal Man, Lobo, Starfire and Adam Strange!] 
The Covers (Covers for 1-21; a J. G. Jones). [From DC Comics: Acclaimed artist J.G. Jones delivered on what seemed to be an impossible task — 52 consecutive, weekly covers for 52, DC Comics’ biggest project of 2006 — and he delivered in incredible fashion! Now, readers can enjoy every one of these stunning covers in one volume, complete with commentary by the artist, thumbnail sketches, background information and more. Also included are the covers Jones created for the novel and four 52 collections.] 
The Companion (Contents unknown; w & a unknown). [From DC Comics: The super-powered stars of 52 are featured in this volume collecting the best of their solo stories.] 
World War III 4-issue mini; w Keith Champagne & John Ostrander; a unknown). [From DC Comics: Chaos has broken out across the globe, and the grim reality leads to the loss of a Teen Titan. The fate of Aquaman is revealed, a hero is reborn, and the DC Universe bands together against the wrath of an ancient evil!] 