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On Armageddon 2001 and the Annual-Based Crossover

Julian Darius — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:00:04 +0000

Armageddon 2001 and the Annual-Based Crossover" title="On Armageddon 2001 and the Annual-Based Crossover" style="float:left;" />Armageddon 2001 was the first DC universe-wide crossover to run through the company’s annuals. The central mini-series of Armageddon 2001 was only two issues long, acting as “bookends” to the tie-ins, which ran exclusively through… [more]

On Invasion #3: “World Without Heroes”

Julian Darius — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 12:00:54 +0000

Invasion #3: “World Without Heroes”" title="On Invasion #3: “World Without Heroes”" style="float:left;" />We previously introduced Invasion and discussed its first and second issues. Today, we conclude our look at Invasion with issue #2. Invasion #3 begins with this same explosion, revealed to be a “gene bomb” released… [more]

On Invasion #2: “Battleground Earth”

Julian Darius — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 12:00:10 +0000

Invasion #2: “Battleground Earth”" title="On Invasion #2: “Battleground Earth”" style="float:left;" />We previously introduced Invasion and discussed its first issue. Today, we continue with issue #2. By the time Invasion #2 (titled “Battleground Earth”) begins, Superman has successfully negotiated a 24-hour cease-fire with the Dominators. Many… [more]

On Invasion #1: “The Alien Alliance”

Julian Darius — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:00:26 +0000

Invasion #1: “The Alien Alliance”" title="On Invasion #1: “The Alien Alliance”" style="float:left;" />We previously introduced Invasion. Today, we look at the first issue in more detail. None of this is to say that the mini-series isn’t also a lot of fun. As previously stated, the first issue… [more]

On Invasion, Written by Keith Giffen and Bill Mantlo

Julian Darius — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 12:00:09 +0000

Invasion, Written by Keith Giffen and Bill Mantlo" title="On Invasion, Written by Keith Giffen and Bill Mantlo" style="float:left;" />Published in late 1988 as a three-issue monthly crossover mini-series, the central premise of Invasion (titled Invasion!, with an exclamation mark, on the cover) was simple: aliens invade the Earth. The series was plotted by Keith… [more]