Description
Here’s a set of 10 DC Comics books featuring some of the most iconic heroes and teams, including Batman, Superman, the Justice League, the Teen Titans, and Green Lantern. This assortment offers a variety of storylines from different eras and creative teams:
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### 1. **Batman: The Killing Joke**
*Writer: Alan Moore | Artist: Brian Bolland*
This graphic novel tells the origin story of the Joker, offering a chilling look at his twisted psyche and his relationship with Batman. It’s one of the most influential Batman stories ever published.
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### 2. **Superman: All-Star Superman**
*Writer: Grant Morrison | Artist: Frank Quitely*
A modern classic, this 12-issue limited series explores the final days of Superman, offering a poignant and visually stunning take on the Man of Steel. It’s a must-read for fans of Superman.
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### 3. **Justice League: Origin**
*Writer: Geoff Johns | Artist: Jim Lee*
This is the start of the New 52 Justice League series, which reintroduces Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Flash, Aquaman, and Cyborg coming together for the first time to fight off Darkseid’s invasion.
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### 4. **Teen Titans: A Kid’s Game**
*Writer: Geoff Johns | Artist: Mike McKone*
The Teen Titans (Tim Drake’s Robin, Starfire, Cyborg, Beast Boy, and others) are reintroduced in this 2003 series as a team of young heroes forging their own path. This marks a fresh start for the Titans in the modern age.
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### 5. **Green Lantern: Rebirth**
*Writer: Geoff Johns | Artist: Ethan Van Sciver*
This 6-issue miniseries reintroduces Hal Jordan as Green Lantern after his fall and eventual return to the Corps, revitalizing the Green Lantern franchise and setting the stage for the current era of Lantern stories.
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### 6. **Batman: Hush**
*Writer: Jeph Loeb | Artist: Jim Lee*
This story arc is one of the most popular in Batman’s history, involving a mysterious new villain named Hush who seems to know everything about Bruce Wayne’s life and past. It features a star-studded cast of Batman’s rogues gallery.
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### 7. **Superman: For All Seasons**
*Writer: Jeph Loeb | Artist: Tim Sale*
This four-issue miniseries is a beautifully illustrated, character-driven story that presents a more hopeful and idealistic version of Superman, focusing on his early years and his relationship with Lois Lane and the people of Metropolis.
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### 8. **Justice League: The New Frontier**
*Writer/Artist: Darwyn Cooke*
Set in the 1950s and 1960s, this miniseries reimagines the formation of the Justice League in a Cold War-era setting, combining a historical backdrop with the classic superhero mythos. A highly stylized and emotionally resonant story.
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### 9. **Green Lantern: Blackest Night**
*Writer: Geoff Johns | Artists: Ivan Reis & others*
This massive crossover event focuses on the rise of the Black Lantern Corps and the return of the dead, including fallen heroes and villains. It’s a thrilling exploration of death and resurrection, touching every Green Lantern and many other DC characters.
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### 10. **Teen Titans: The Judas Contract**
*Writer: Marv Wolfman | Artist: George Pérez*
This storyline from the 1980s is one of the definitive Teen Titans arcs, dealing with betrayal within the team, including Terra’s dark role in the Titans’ downfall and Deathstroke’s villainous machinations.
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### Why This Set?
This collection spans a wide range of stories that showcase the diverse themes and characters within the DC Universe: Batman’s brooding noir, Superman’s hopeful idealism, Green Lantern’s cosmic adventures, and the Justice League’s grand battles. It also includes significant historical moments in comic book storytelling that have defined these characters for years. Perfect for both new readers and long-time fans!
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