Take a journey across the most eclectic, history-shattering, and rare corners of the DC Universe with this premium four-book collection. This highly curated lot bridges the absolute pinnacle of street-level comic book archaeology and cosmic events with a critically acclaimed Hanna-Barbera crossover and a hard-to-find premium incentive variant. Featuring jaw-dropping writing and illustration from modern industry giants like Mark Russell, Mark Waid, Jeff Lemire, J.M. DeMatteis, Dan Mora, and Rafael Sarmento.

All four books are in brand-new, unread condition, making this lot an exceptional pickup for variant hunters, completionists, or independent retail store owners looking to add high-grade modern backissues to their inventory.

The Comic Book Lineup

1. Green Lantern / Huckleberry Hound Special #1 – Cover A First Printing (2018): A highly celebrated, brilliantly satirical masterpiece written by Mark Russell and J.M. DeMatteis with art by Rick Leonardi. Set against the turbulent political and social backdrop of the early 1970s, John Stewart teams up with the classic Hanna-Barbera icon Huckleberry Hound to take a definitive, deeply moving stand on the era's civil rights and cultural conflicts.

2. Justice League: Road to Dark Crisis #1 – Cover B Rafael Sarmento 1:25 Incentive Variant (2022 Key): The ultimate crown jewel of this collection! This incredibly rare, hard-to-find premium 1:25 retailer incentive variant features a breathtaking, painterly card stock masterpiece by Rafael Sarmento. This essential anthology issue sets the entire foundation for the Dark Crisis event, tracking the immediate emotional and structural fallout across Earth's remaining heroes following the tragic "Death of the Justice League." (Estimated Grade: 9.4 NM).

3. Stormwatch Vol. 3 #30 – Cover A Regular Edition (June 2014): A crucial piece of New 52 history. This high-stakes sci-fi chapter serves as the explosive, action-packed series finale of the third Stormwatch volume. As reality fractures around them, the elite shadow coalition must make an absolute final stand to seal off a massive multiversal threat before their entire timeline is permanently overwritten.

4. Outsiders #5 – "Nocturne" Cover A First Printing (2024 Series Key): A standout horror-themed chapter from Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly's brilliant "super-archaeology" reinvention of the team. Batwoman (Kate Kane), Luke Fox, and Drummer travel into the deepest shadows of Kate's past after receiving a chilling invitation to a pocket dimension gathering from her former vampiric lover, Nocturna.

Product Highlights

• High-Value 1:25 Retailer Incentive: Anchored by Rafael Sarmento’s stunning Road to Dark Crisis variant, giving this lot instant premium investment and display appeal.

• Acclaimed Crossover Appeal: Includes the universally praised Green Lantern / Huckleberry Hound Special, a modern classic that remains highly sought after for its poignant social commentary.

• Collector-Ready Presentation: A beautiful mix of landmark series conclusions, massive event preludes, and critically acclaimed modern runs that look exceptional on physical retail racks or digital storefronts.

Item Details

• Publisher: DC Comics / WildStorm

• Format: Standard Comic Book Mix (Includes Premium Retailer Incentive Variant)

• Themes: 1:25 Ratio Variants, Hanna-Barbera Satirical Crossovers, Dark Crisis Event Preludes, New 52 Final Issues, Planetary Superhero Archaeology, Gothic Horror

• Total Books: 4

Item Condition

All books in this lot are in Brand New / Unread Condition 

• Storage: Maintained in a smoke-free, climate-controlled collector environment entirely away from direct sunlight.

Specifications

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