{"product_id":"the-dc-universe-by-keith-giffen-isbn-9781799509103","title":"The DC Universe by Keith Giffen","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eDC Universe by Keith Giffen Omnibus\u003c\/i\u003e is a sweeping celebration of one of comics’ most inventive, fearless, and genre-defying creators. From universe-spanning sagas to razor-sharp satire, from irreverent cult favorites to foundational reinventions of DC icons, this volume captures Giffen’s impact across decades.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow do you define the life’s work of one of the most imaginative and irreverent comics creators ever? We don’t know either, but we’re giving it a shot with this volume collecting a plethora of Keith Giffen stories plucked from the pages of \u003ci\u003eLegion of Substitute Heroes Special\u003c\/i\u003e #1, \u003ci\u003eLegion of Super-Heroes\u003c\/i\u003e (1989) #1, \u003ci\u003eJustice League America \u003c\/i\u003e#45, \u003ci\u003eJustice League\u003c\/i\u003e #5, \u003ci\u003eSecret Origins\u003c\/i\u003e #34, \u003ci\u003eLobo Paramilitary Christmas Special\u003c\/i\u003e #1, \u003ci\u003eThe Big Book of Urban Legends\u003c\/i\u003e #1, \u003ci\u003eBlue Beetle\u003c\/i\u003e #1, \u003ci\u003e52\u003c\/i\u003e #17, \u003ci\u003eAmbush Bug\u003c\/i\u003e #1-4, and for the first time ever, \u003ci\u003eThe Heckler\u003c\/i\u003e #1-6, restored in full color!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeaturing a foreword from J.M. DeMatteis, we hope this strange tome makes you laugh, cry, laugh some more, become confused, and be entertained by the one and only Keith Giffen. | \u003cb\u003eKeith Giffen\u003c\/b\u003e was one of DC’s most influential, inventive, and boundary-pushing creators. His work redefined the Justice League with J.M. DeMatteis, reshaped the future through Legion of Super-Heroes, shattered expectations with Lobo, broke the medium with Ambush Bug, and reinvented legacy with Blue Beetle and 52. Known for his daring structures, incomparable humor, and visionary layouts, Giffen leaves behind a legacy of fearless creativity that transformed the DC Universe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis collection also features contributions from Giffen’s longtime collaborators—writers such as J.M. DeMatteis (\u003ci\u003eJustice League International\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMoonshadow\u003c\/i\u003e), Alan Grant (\u003ci\u003eBatman\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLobo\u003c\/i\u003e), Tom \u0026amp; Mary Bierbaum (\u003ci\u003eLegion of Super-Heroes\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eValor\u003c\/i\u003e), John Rogers (\u003ci\u003eBlue Beetle\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLeverage\u003c\/i\u003e), and others who helped expand and enrich his singular storytelling voice across decades. It also showcases art from Giffen and an array of acclaimed artists including Simon Bisley (\u003ci\u003eLobo\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSláine\u003c\/i\u003e), Cully Hamner (\u003ci\u003eBlue Beetle\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRed\u003c\/i\u003e), Bart Sears (\u003ci\u003eJustice League Europe\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWarlord\u003c\/i\u003e), Stephen DeStefano (\u003ci\u003e’Mazing Man\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRen \u0026amp; Stimpy\u003c\/i\u003e), Irv Novick (\u003ci\u003eThe Flash\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBatman\u003c\/i\u003e), Russell Braun (\u003ci\u003eY: The Last Man\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Boys\u003c\/i\u003e), and more—each bringing distinctive visual energy to Giffen’s bold, genre-spanning vision.","brand":"DC Comics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48759518167269,"sku":"NP9781799509103","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781799509103.jpg?v=1775598857","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-dc-universe-by-keith-giffen-isbn-9781799509103","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}