V For Vendetta, Kingdom Come, The Authority, and Superman: Birthright are just some of the 15 new titles added to DC's Compact Comics range
Nov. 12, 2024The full list of Wave 2 Compact Comics is here
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Earlier this year DC announced a new line of trade paperbacks reprinting some of the publisher’s biggest titles into a compact and more affordable format. DC Compact Comics are 5.5" x 8.5" trade paperbacks that retail for $9.99 US. The series has been such a success that DC has now announced that all of the first wave of titles (including the likes of all-time classics such asWatchmen, Batman: Hush,Far Sector, andAll-Star Superman) will be reprinted, while also revealing a second wave featuring a further 15 titles.
“DC has one of the world’s largest comics libraries, and DC Compact Comics allow new or curious graphic novel readers to easily pick up a copy of one of DC’s most iconic stories in an approachable, value-priced format similar to mass paperbacks and manga,” said Anne DePies, DC’s SVP and general manager in a statement about the range. “By innovating DC’s storytelling across popular genres like mystery, science fiction, adventure, thriller, and more, we’re able to continuously deliver new products and expand distribution channels.”
Kingdom Come is an iconic DC story that puta fresh new spin on many of the publisher’s heroes.
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