Books : The World's Greatest Super-Heroes

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Rating:

- Simply Fantastic!
I have been an avid superhero fan since a child. I have read many comics, both good and bad. This collection of DC stories is by far the most visually appealing. Not only is the art work of Alex Ross incredible, but the story telling is phenomenal as well.
In this book Superman tries to cure hunger, Batman endeavors to completely cease criminal activity, and Wonder Woman aims to free oppressed women. Each character runs into the same problem. They are only one person. Despite all their super-abilities they are unable to eradicate the crime, starvation, oppression, etc.
The realization the characters come to is devastating but well portrayed. They are timeless stories about ageless heroes.

The second section of the book deals with the JLA. My favorite section is the "Secret Origins" part where each main character of the JLA gets a two page origin spread!

All in all the book is worth the money. It is a treasure to read over and over again. Share it with friends and family. A must have!

Rating:

- Elevates the level of Comic Books to all new High!
Whether you're new to the DC Universe or a diehard fan from yesteryear, there is something in this amazing collection sure to delight you. Intelligent stories with well written dialogue...reverence to the history of the iconic characters and breathtaking art. What a superb collectible and a bonus that proceeds go to the very charitable organizations the Justice League members themselves would endorse!

A must have keepsake for the library of any graphic novel fan!

Rating:

- just short of being perfect
I love DC's ABSOLUTE format, especially how it lovingly showcases the body of work contained within. It is grand to have this on the bookshelf and it's contents are indeed something to behold. The only reason I didn't give this edition a perfect score is that I wish this omnibus also included both the two page Robin origin and the short Batman/Superman story which were originally published in Ross' MYTHOLOGY book. Their absence really stings since they were crafted to fit in perfectly with the material of this collected edition.

Rating:

- A perfect collection from a premier illustrator
Alex Ross is an American treasure. He brings a visual reality to our mythology. This collection of work is an incredible bargain, and something any fan of either his work or the subject matter (the heros of DC Comics' pantheon) will treasure for a lifetime.

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