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| Absolute DC: The New Frontier | 
 enlarge | Author: Darwyn Cooke
Publisher: DC Comics
Category: Book
Buy New: $94.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  20 reviews
Sales Rank: 241484
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 462
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5.6
Dimensions (in): 12.8 x 8.5 x 1.8
ISBN: 1401210805
Dewey Decimal Number: 741
EAN: 9781401210809
ASIN: 1401210805
Publication Date: October 4, 2006
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Condition: Still in mostly intact shrinkwrap but corners on slipcase are rubbed and may have a tiny bit of crushing.
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Product Description
DC Comics Absolute Editions set the standard for the highestquality, most in-depth presentation of classic graphic novels. Eachoversized volume is presented in a slipcase and includes unique additionalmaterial making each Absolute Edition a cornerstone of any serious comicscollection.The latest Absolute Collection is the Eisner Award-winning DC: THE NEWFRONTIER, written illustrated by Darwyn Cooke where the dawning of theSilver Age DC Universe is told from the perspective of those who survivedthe anti-hero sentiment of the Cold War, including Superman, Wonder Womanand Batman,as well as eager newcomers like Green Lantern and The Flash,poised to become the next generation of crimefighters.This oversized hardcover includes the entire series plus annotations, newstory pages, rare promotional art, a gallery of DC Direct DC: The NewFrontier product and much more.
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 A Saga To Ignite The Spirit, And Compel Percpetion. November 17, 2006
37 out of 53 found this review helpful
(from a more extensive feature, copyright 2006 Michael F. Hopkins)
Storyteller Darwyn Cooke can bowl you over with his heart-touching
artistry. One telling moment can break you down to tears, boil you
into an indignant rage, or fill you with pride for the hope of a
culture at a precarious crossroads. This author experienced all
the above while reading Cooke's examination of a racial lynching,
how a righteous Black man is undone by a White child's innocence
corrupted, and how one intrepid reporter's equally righteous
commentary of the dual tragedy can spur a generation to think
and act upon what's right for all people.
This is the stuff of THE NEW FRONTIER, Cooke's towering magnum
opus of the transition from the paranoia of McCarthyism to the
dogged optimism wrought by civil rights struggle, space age
wonder, and the poetic projections of a Pulitzer-prize winner
who would become President. THE NEW FRONTIER is a gripping
Sequential novel which captures that dynamic period where
American hearts stood between intimidation and inspiration,
where one moment could decide the ideology of ages to come.
That Cooke embraces the sociocultural conflict of the
times, while deftly weaving the DC canon of heroes into
its narrative fabric, is the stuff of conceptual genius
and aesthetic passion. To be certain, THE NEW FRONTIER
stands with the great works of Alan Moore, Mark Waid,
and Kurt Busiek in the sweeping manner which Cooke is most
pertinent in addressing how heroic intent can either undo
or uplift the Here and Now.
Cooke, however, brandishes a step all his own. Moore's
WATCHMEN, even V FOR VENDETTA has to unveil all new
characters upon which to work his literary spells. Same
with Busiek in his precedent-breaking ASTRO CITY, while
Waid's superb KINGDOM COME jumps into a not-so-distant
future to portray familiar characters in a very
unfamiliar tableau. NEW FRONTIER portrays the most
familiar of DC's finest in a grimly historical
tale where heroism is suspect, and sides are drawn
by normal and paranormal alike.
For Silver Age enthusiasts, the sight of characters
conceived -or redefined- in those years behaving as
they would have in "real life" is quite a stunner.
DC's more covert-oriented figures, such as King
Faraday, are far more ambiguous here, while
Wonder Woman's fiery courage poses a definitive
statement on the perils of American imperialism,
then and now.
Those who love the Challengers Of The Unknown
will find a wary devil-may-care depiction of
the adventurers which more than complements the
original conception of legendary creator Jack
Kirby. Audiences who have enjoyed the restoration
of Hal Jordan to the active DC pantheon should take
special heed of the Green Lantern's depiction in
these pages; as much a tribute to the John Broome/
Gil Kane mid-1950s creation as it is a complement
to the fine work accomplished by Steve Englehart
and Joe Staton in the 1980s, and the Geoff Johns
miracle currently in gear. Maverick with a
conscience, here is a champion who's always
had the right stuff.
Likewise for Cooke's depiction of one Barry Allen.
The nexus point of the Silver Age, the sounding
point by which editor Julius Schwartz sparked the
savaltion of the Comics field in 1956, The Flash
has rarely been presented better. Brains and courage
are balanced by naivete, fueled by ingenuity and a
faith of the purest innocence. A high point of this
tale is what happens when that faith is dealt a
capricious low blow. Measure a hero by how he rises
from the meanest fall.
Those who admire the more recent refinings of J'onn
J'onzz by the likes of John Ostrander, Grant Morrison,
and A. J. Lieberman will take special delight in Cooke's
cunning depiction of the Martian's bewilderment towards
his newly-adopted homeworld. Mark the Manhunter's
dawning perception of television, or his wry take on
the cheesier sides of Grade B SF film, and discern why
this character is such a favorite among diversified
audiences everywhere.
So many thrills, chills, and trials await all fortunate
enough to read THE NEW FRONTIER, that I could not
begin to cover them all. Suffice it to say that what I've
covered in this piece is but the tip of a great literary
journey; particularly this slipcased, hardbound coffee-table
edition which gathers Cooke's complete saga (including
previously unreleased pages), and all manner of preparatory
material.
In appreciating the magnificent scope of Cooke's writing
and illustration, be sure to note the equally-beguiling
expertise of colorist Dave Stewart. In Stewart's sure handling
of the saga's imagery and visual textures, he enhances the
tale's emotional levels with a supple dexterity and telling
eye which is every bit as brilliant as Cooke's descriptive
hand. Between them, the ability of a still-underestimated
literary field to charm and arouse, infer and incite,
pronounce and prepare is critically showcased beyond
any doubt.
Today's Society faces a choice ominously akin to that faced
by the participants of THE NEW FRONTIER; whether to be swept
into a mindless, self-centered passion which divides us while
things falls apart, or take heart in our ability to surmount
our frailties, come together and hold firm as we focus upon
the true center of things.
Read this book. Have a little fun as you gain a grasp upon
wisdom.
Fantastic December 3, 2006
18 out of 19 found this review helpful
Darwyn Cooke is a great talent, and that talent is displayed powerfully in this, the "Absolute" version of New Frontier. If you are an Alex Toth, Jack Kirby, Joe Kubert (etc.) fan, I suspect you will love this book. And while I think the other reviewer on this book goes a bit over the top in his review, I can't blame him entirely because the book is just plain beautiful to look at and a pretty good read to boot. The story did not grip me as much as it might a more hard core DC fan, but it was still very readable, albeit a little choppy at times. And while a firm grasp of the DC Universe might be a plus, I don't think it is required. I bought this book as someone who loves Darwyn Cooke's art, and the book is well worth the price of admission just for that.
So well done Darwyn, here's to many more years of great art and story telling in the tradition of the masters you have dedicated this work to. The world of graphic story telling is a much brighter place because of your efforts!
Gorgeous January 4, 2007
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
Darwyn Cooke has a unique style of art that evokes a nostalgic feeling of the mid 20th century. His characters look like they walked out of 1945 and are a joy to look at.
Beyond that he has taken a novel take the Justice League of America (JLA) in a story that you'll probably want to settle into an arm chair with a glass of wine and a completely free afternoon.
I bought the story in its original comic book form but had to buy it again in this oversized edition with art closer to the actual drawn size.
Darwyn CookeD up a fabulous story! February 4, 2007
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
I admit when I first saw the ads for "the New Frontier", I thought the art looked juvenile. However, the storyline intrigued me since I first started reading comics at the dawn of the Silver Age. After reading reviews, I knew I had to see how the second major age of comics (sorry, I don't count Platinum, Tin, Aluminum, and whatever) emerged from the Golden Age. I waited until this beautiful Absolute version appeared and I was not disappointed. Darwyn Cooke's art grows on you quickly; he certainly knows how to capture action and his art is appropriate for the period. The depiction of each major character morphs as the sixties approach. While Green Lantern/Hal Jordan is definitely the central figure in this tale, I thoroughly enjoyed the side stories of the Martian Manhunter, Batman, Superman, and especially Wonder Woman. The Challengers of the Unknown (never one of my favorites) proved to be far more interesting than I remembered them. The early scenes featuring The Flash were very exciting. I especially enjoyed how the author intertwined the lives of so many characters. The Absolute edition's notes were an added treat; after reading each chapter, I read the corresponding notes and always picked up more detail. I highly recommend this book to fans of 50's and 60's comics, and for that matter, all comic fans who want to gain an appreciation of the Silver Age.
wonderful book January 11, 2007
4 out of 8 found this review helpful
MY SON was just thrilled wih this book, he works for a comic book magazine, and knew about this book, as some people at work already owned it and was very surprised he recieved this as a gift.
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