That SHAZAM story was so POWERFUL. Man did Paul Dini have a way of making an impact with these stories on these characters alone. I personally would love to see him do a full run on Shazam or JL. He’s such an amazing writer. Can’t wait to get my copy of this. Dope overview as usual omar.
I have 2 of the Alex Ross books which are Justice hard cover edition and absolute edition of kingdom come . The books has the best arts and my favorite, will definitely be picking this up soon can’t wait .
I ordered this based on a review of the first printing. I have never read any of the stories. I am really excited for my copy to arrive. Thanks Uncanny Omar
I remember reading “liberty and justice” and “secret origins” bask in… 2006??? They were in an oversized paperback format… didn’t last long with the heavy reading LOL. Re-reading this in absolute format was so nostalgic. This was my introduction to the justice league, and I really appreciate these archetypical stories as depth full explorations of these heroes. Their essence. Their foundations. In the modern era, it’s so nice to read stories that aren’t dystopian deconstructed misery porn. Heroes are heroes here. Altruism isn’t cringe. It’s okay to escape into a more idealistic comic world. Also, Alex Ross is the most deserving of the oversized format. Also also, Liberty and Justice predicted COVID.
Great overview Omar! Been waiting for awhile for this and got my copy on Monday. The Alex Ross art is stunning! Hopefully Absolute Justice comes out later this year as that’s been on my wishlist for awhile
I have the original hardcover Wonder Woman: Spirit of Truth - the pages are significantly larger than the pages of the Absolute edition. I assume the same is true for the other stories. They had to shrink the pages to make them fit the Absolute format - that must be a first.
The binding on the original single issues was the worst I've ever seen on any books ever. It is criminal they were ever released. Doubling the price for a straight reprint - Also criminal.
SUPER glad I saw this overview. Looked very similar to something of my dads I read. Told him if he had them, then bought it. Seems he owns those magazine sized issues, and I probably read them once when I was something like 9.
It arrived to me, today. Man, it is even more awesome than I see it in our video. And that big poster in back... WAW! I have already that book of Superman and JLA liberty and justice in oversize format but this massive book is really SOMETHING! All stories in one big truly deluxe form is pure joy. Put it mildly. Dini is great. But Ross... IS GOD. 👌👍
Interesting my copy is from the 2017 printing and exactly the same as the new printing looks like. Same logos, JL title and Alex Ross getting top billing.
That SHAZAM story was so POWERFUL. Man did Paul Dini have a way of making an impact with these stories on these characters alone.
I personally would love to see him do a full run on Shazam or JL. He’s such an amazing writer. Can’t wait to get my copy of this. Dope overview as usual omar.
I have 2 of the Alex Ross books which are Justice hard cover edition and absolute edition of kingdom come . The books has the best arts and my favorite, will definitely be picking this up soon can’t wait .
zatanna looking THICC on that cover, love it.
I ordered this based on a review of the first printing. I have never read any of the stories. I am really excited for my copy to arrive. Thanks Uncanny Omar
Thanks, Omar! I am very happy with my original printing of this one!
I remember reading “liberty and justice” and “secret origins” bask in… 2006??? They were in an oversized paperback format… didn’t last long with the heavy reading LOL.
Re-reading this in absolute format was so nostalgic. This was my introduction to the justice league, and I really appreciate these archetypical stories as depth full explorations of these heroes. Their essence. Their foundations.
In the modern era, it’s so nice to read stories that aren’t dystopian deconstructed misery porn. Heroes are heroes here. Altruism isn’t cringe. It’s okay to escape into a more idealistic comic world.
Also, Alex Ross is the most deserving of the oversized format.
Also also, Liberty and Justice predicted COVID.
The printing on the slipcase has been rescaled.
I can't wait to get this! This sounds right up my alley.
Wow, now I need to get this book!
Awesome!!
Great overview Omar! Been waiting for awhile for this and got my copy on Monday. The Alex Ross art is stunning!
Hopefully Absolute Justice comes out later this year as that’s been on my wishlist for awhile
I have the original hardcover Wonder Woman: Spirit of Truth - the pages are significantly larger than the pages of the Absolute edition. I assume the same is true for the other stories. They had to shrink the pages to make them fit the Absolute format - that must be a first.
The binding on the original single issues was the worst I've ever seen on any books ever. It is criminal they were ever released.
Doubling the price for a straight reprint - Also criminal.
SUPER glad I saw this overview. Looked very similar to something of my dads I read. Told him if he had them, then bought it. Seems he owns those magazine sized issues, and I probably read them once when I was something like 9.
Colors are going to vary not just between print runs, but within the same print run as well. It depends on where the ink levels are at when printing.
It arrived to me, today. Man, it is even more awesome than I see it in our video. And that big poster in back... WAW! I have already that book of Superman and JLA liberty and justice in oversize format but this massive book is really SOMETHING! All stories in one big truly deluxe form is pure joy. Put it mildly. Dini is great. But Ross... IS GOD. 👌👍
Mine is scheduled to be delivered tomorrow. It's my first Absolute. I'm worried that it's going to make me want to buy the rest of them now lol.
Can't wait to FINALLY get this
This needs a Deluxe Edition! You can keep your absolutes.
😮
Had to get this one
Would you want
a dc finest volume collecting all of the matt wagner batman stuff?
I was lucky enough to get the original giant sized single issues when they came out. Otherwise I would totally buy this Absolute edition.
the ribbon!
Somehow I missed this overview last month. 🤔
the new printing looks a bit sharper I think (because they made it a bit darker)
The first print cover image is larger or more zoomed. 🧐
Interesting my copy is from the 2017 printing and exactly the same as the new printing looks like. Same logos, JL title and Alex Ross getting top billing.
Mine too
Already proud owner :)
Is there a new printing in paperback format?
Yes.
FYI, this new printing looks like the second printing.
Thank you!
Drop a Rock Album! Omar made milk shoot outta my snot locker, watching at breakfast.
Did you double dip?😊
Don’t I always? :) and one to giveaway
I hate how there's no title on the spine