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Superheroes confront ethical dilemmas in apocalyptic battle.
If you're into comics, "Kingdom Come" offers a thought-provoking take on the superhero genre. The dynamic duo of Mark Waid's storytelling and Alex Ross's painted artwork creates a mature and visually stunning interpretation of the DC Universe. It's a must-read for anyone who appreciates a deeper narrative within the familiar realm of superheroes.
- Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards for Best Publication Design (in 1998 awards for deluxe slipcover edition), Best Limited Series, Best Painter (for Alex Ross), Best Lettering (for Todd Klein), Best Cover Artist (for Alex Ross) (1997)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
ISBN: 9781563893308
Publisher: Dc Comics
Date of Publication: 1998-02-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.27
(rated by 65068 readers)
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In a future where metahumans run rampant and are a menace to society, Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman, and other traditional superheroes attempt to contain the escalating disaster and prevent a metahuman war.
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Superheroes confront ethical dilemmas in apocalyptic battle.
If you're into comics, "Kingdom Come" offers a thought-provoking take on the superhero genre. The dynamic duo of Mark Waid's storytelling and Alex Ross's painted artwork creates a mature and visually stunning interpretation of the DC Universe. It's a must-read for anyone who appreciates a deeper narrative within the familiar realm of superheroes.
- Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards for Best Publication Design (in 1998 awards for deluxe slipcover edition), Best Limited Series, Best Painter (for Alex Ross), Best Lettering (for Todd Klein), Best Cover Artist (for Alex Ross) (1997)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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