Fourth World

Jack Kirby's Fourth World Omnibus 1 (Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olson 133-139, Forever People 1-3, New Gods 1-3, Mister Miracle 1-3; w & a Jack Kirby). [From DC Comics: After co-creating a number of legendary comic book heroes - including The Fantastic Four and The Hulk - legendary writer/artist Jack Kirby came to DC Comics in 1970 to create his magnum opus: four interlocked adventure series that were known collectively as "The Fourth World." Now, for the first time, DC collects Kirby's four series - THE NEW GODS, THE FOREVER PEOPLE, MISTER MIRACLE and SUPERMAN'S PAL, JIMMY OLSEN - in chronological order as they originally appeared. These comics spanned galaxies, from the streets of Metropolis to the far-flung worlds of New Genesis and Apokolips, as cosmic-powered heroes and villains struggled for supremacy. THE FOURTH WORLD VOL. 1 features the debuts of Orion of the New Gods, the evil Darkseid, super-escape artist Mister Miracle and many others, and features numerous appearances by Superman.]

Jack Kirby's Fourth World Omnibus 2 (Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olson 141-145, Forever People 4-6, New Gods 4-6, Mister Miracle 4-6; w & a Jack Kirby). [From DC Comics: Continuing the 4-book series collecting the work of Jack Kirby! DC collects four series - THE NEW GODS, THE FOREVER PEOPLE, MISTER MIRACLE and SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN - in chronological order as they originally appeared. These comics spanned galaxies, from the streets of Metropolis to the far-flung worlds of New Genesis and Apokolips, as cosmic-powered heroes and villains struggled for supremacy. In this second volume, the evil Darkseid's schemes continue to unfold while the New Gods, Forever People, Mr. Miracle and other heroes battle his many minions!]

Jack Kirby's Fourth World Omnibus 3 (Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olson 146-148, Forever People 8-10, New Gods 7-10, Mister Miracle 7-9; w & a Jack Kirby). [From DC Comics: The third of four volumes collecting Jack Kirby's classic 1970s classic "Fourth World" magnum opus! In this volume, Darkseid's deadly schemes reach Earth as Orion of the New Gods battles Kalibak, son of Darkseid, the Forever People run afoul of the DC Comics hero Deadman and more!]

Jack Kirby's Fourth World Omnibus 4 (Forever People 11, New Gods 11, Mister Miracle 10-18, Hunger Dogs OGN, New Gods Vol. 2 6; w & a Jack Kirby). [From DC Comics: This fourth and final volume collects the remaining issues of these classic series - THE NEW GODS, THE FOREVER PEOPLE and MISTER MIRACLE - in chronological order as they originally appeared! Also included in this volume are Kirby's sequel to THE NEW GODS, plus the graphic novel THE HUNGER DOGS - featuring 25 pages restored to Mike Royer inks - and rarely seen Kirby art from DC's WHO'S WHO series, all from the mid-1980s.] 3/26/07

Jack Kirby's Forever People (1-11; w & a Jack Kirby). [From DC Comics: A black-and-white volume collecting FOREVER PEOPLE #1-11 joins JACK KIRBY'S NEW GODS and JACK KIRBY'S MISTER MIRACLE in reprinting Kirby's legendary "Fourth World" saga! With gray tonal values added to enhance the original artwork, these never-before- reprinted adventures introduce Vykin, Serafin, Big Bear, Mark Moonrider, and Beautiful Dreamer—five heroes whose powers become even greater when they use the ever-helpful Mother Box to fuse into the "Infinity Man"—as they flee the evil of Darkseid, battle his henchmen Desaad and Glorious Godfrey, team up with Superman and Deadman, and much, much, more.]

Showcase Presents: Superman Family 1 (Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 1-22, Showcase 9; w Otto Binder; a Curt Swan, Ruben Moreria, Ray Burnley, et al.). [From DC Comics: The super-affordable Showcase collections continue with a volume spotlighting Superman's girlfriend Lois Lane and pal Jimmy Olsen, collecting the first 22 issues of Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen and Lois' first solo outing from Showcase #9.]

Showcase Presents: Superman Family 2 (Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 23-24, Showcase 10, Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane 1-7; w Otto Binder, Jerry Coleman, Leo Dorfman, et al.; a Curt Swan, Wayne Boring, Kurt Schaffenberger, et al.). [From DC Comics: The super-affordable Showcase collections continue with a volume spotlighting Superman's girlfriend Lois Lane and pal Jimmy Olsen, collecting the first 22 issues of Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen and Lois' first solo outing from Showcase #9.] 2/27/08

The Amazing Transformations of Jimmy Olsen (Contents unknown). [From DC Comics: Cub reporter Jimny Olsen stars in this light-hearted volume collecting his most memorable adventures from the late 1950s and 1960s, guest-starring Superman! Jimmy undergoes startling transformations into Elastic Lad, The Wolf-Man of Metropolis, The Human Porcupine and more in these stories from SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN!]

Jimmy Olsen Adventures by Jack Kirby 1 (Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olson 133-139, 144; w & a Jack Kirby). [From DC Comics: Jack Kirby took comics fandom by surprise with his move to DC Comics in 1970…and then used the monthly comic SUPERMAN'S PAL, JIMMY OLSEN to introduce his Fourth World concepts to the DC Universe! The full-color JIMMY OLSEN: ADVENTURES BY JACK KIRBY, written and pencilled by Kirby with inks by Vince Colletta and others, collects SUPERMAN’S PAL, JIMMY OLSEN #133-139 and #141 in a handsome, 192-page trade paperback. This full-color volume the first DC archive offered at a new, smaller size with a new, smaller price—features an introduction by comics historian and former Kirby assistant Mark Evanier as well as a new cover based on an unused Kirby cover sketch from 1971 newly inked by Steve Rude! JIMMY OLSEN: ADVENTURES BY JACK KIRBY includes the explosive debut of a number of major characters who would become players in Kirby’s Fourth World, including the unforgettable Darkseid as well as the cloned Guardian, Morgan Edge, Dubbilex, and the Cadmus Project. This is a volume no DC Universe reader or Kirby collector should be without!]

Jimmy Olsen Adventures by Jack Kirby 2 (Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olson 142-148, 150; w & a Jack Kirby). [From DC Comics: Kirby pits Jimmy, the Guardian and the Newsboy Legion against cosmic creatures, vampires and more. Plus, an intro by Mark Evanier and a previously unpublished Kirby cover!]

Jack Kirby's Mister Miracle (1-10; w & a Jack Kirby). [From DC Comics: The black-and-white sequel to the Harvey Award-winning, Eisner Award-nominated JACK KIRBY'S NEW GODS TP collects the never-before-reprinted MISTER MIRACLE (1st series) #1-10, with an introduction by illusionist David Copperfield and gray tonal values added to highlight the original art. These issues feature the first, ground-breaking appearances of escape artist Scott Free (a.k.a. Mister Miracle) and the JLA's Big Barda, as well as the debuts of such characters as Granny Goodness and the Female Furies, Oberon, Funky Flashman, and many more. Also included are the "Young Scott Free" stories that tell of Scott Free's youth on Apokolips, where he was raised by Darkseid as part of the exchange that brought Orion to the New Gods.]

Jack Kirby's Fourth World (11-18; w & a Jack Kirby). [From DC Comics: The last of Jack Kirby's legendary run on the Fourth World Saga (until his epic HUNGER DOGS graphic novel) is presented in JACK KIRBY'S FOURTH WORLD a 192-page trade paperback in black-and-white (with grey overtones) reprinting MISTER MIRACLE #11-18, written by Kirby with art and cover by Kirby & Mike Royer. JACK KIRBY'S FOURTH WORLD finds New Gods Scott Free and Big Barda (with Oberon!) facing a mind-bending menagerie of villains and schemes, including Doctor Bedlam and his insidious Ceri-Skiff death trap; Mystivac, the alien assassin; King Komodo, the devious dictator of a secret kingdom atop Mt. Everest; Satan's servant, Madame Evil Eyes; Mr. Fez and his brain-jamming blaster; Professor Egg and his menacing Imploder-Field; the Tricky-Trio of killers residing at Murder Lodge; plus, Granny Goodness, Virman Vundabar and Kanto, the master assassin! JACK KIRBY'S FOURTH WORLD also includes special guest appearances by Shilo Norman—occasional fill-in for Mister Miracle—and two deadly Female Furies, Lashina and Stompa, making this a must-have item for any Kirby fan!]

Jack Kirby's New Gods (1-11; w & a Jack Kirby). [From DC Comics: The winner of an Will Eisner Award, JACK KIRBY'S NEW GODS introduces the legendary artist and writer's astounding universe in which gods of epic proportions fight a never-ending war for power and control. Centered on the battle between the evil despot, Darkseid and his rebellious anti-hero son Orion, this black and white book begins a saga that combines detailed characterizations with amazing storytelling. As a war is fought between the inhabitants of New Genesis and Apokolips, it is the personal skirmishes and interactions between the characters that adds reality and emotion to this mythological tale.]

Tales of the New Gods (Stories from Mister Miracle Special, Jack Kirby's Fourth World 2-20, Orion 3-4, 6-8, 10, 12, 15, 18-19; w Mark Evanier, John Byrne, Walter Simonson, Jeph Loeb, Mark Millar; a Steve Rude, Byrne, Simonson, Frank Miller, Dave Gibbons, Arthur Adams, Erik Larsen, Steve Ditko). [From DC Comics: Don't miss this new volume featuring the greatest New Gods stories by a Who's Who of all-star creators! Recognized as one of Jack Kirby's greatest creations, the New Gods now play an integral role in the DC Universe. Rediscover the classic tales of young Scott Free, Darkseid, Orion and more in this softcover, plus a never-before-published short story by writer Mark Millar with art by Steve Ditko & Mick Gray!] 1/23/08

The Gates of Apokolips (Orion 1-5; Secret Origins of Super-Villains 80-Page Giant 1 [Granny Goodness story only]; Legends of the DC Universe 80-Page Giant 2 [Mr. Miracle story only]; w Walt Simonson; a Walt Simonson, Dave Gibbons, Frank Miller, Jon Bogdanove, Klaus Janson). [From DC Comics: In one of the greatest comic-book battles since Superman vs. Doomsday, the ultimate warrior of New Genesis confronts his "father," the master of Apokolips in ORION: THE GATES OF APOKOLIPS, a 144-page trade paperback reflecting the stylish vision of ORION writer/artist Walter Simonson (MANHUNTER: THE SPECIAL EDITION, Thor). THE GATES OF APOKOLIPS begins in a small, unassuming town in Nebraska, where things have gone very, very wrong. The townsfolk have had their minds wiped clean of everything—except for a single, terrible symbol. Together, they are being made to reveal the universe's most unholy prize - the Anti-Life Equation! But the ex-Justice Leaguer known as Orion, now questioning whether Darkseid is truly his father, has followed the leader of Apokolips to this small town to stop him from acquiring the Equation. Orion's ultimate goal: to honor his mother's demand for revenge…with the death of Darkseid! With the Newsboy Legion in tow, Orion soon is headed back to the realm of the Fourth World, where the entire host of New Genesis and Apokolips have gathered in the Firepits to witness the long-awaited battle between the two powerful New Gods. But only one will walk away alive! Collecting issues #1-5 of the hit ORION series, THE GATES OF APOKOLIPS also includes the two "Tales of the New Gods" backup stories from issues #3 (illustrated by Frank Miller) and #4 (illustrated by Dave Gibbons), which shed more light on the story of Tigra, Orion's mother, and Orion's ultimate origin. Plus, two bonus stories: "Goodness and Mercy" from SECRET ORIGINS OF SUPER-VILLAINS 80-PAGE GIANT #1 (written by Simonson, with art by Jon Bogdanove & Bill Reinhold), which tells the origin of Apokolips's feared Granny Goodness, and "Carnival in Armagetto" from LEGENDS OF THE DC UNIVERSE 80-PAGE GIANT #2 (written by Simonson, with art by Klaus Janson), a tale of a small act of hope and beauty in the desolation of Apokolips.]