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Legacies Paperback – May 15, 2012

by Len Wein (Author), Brian Bolland (Illustrator), Tom Derenick (Illustrator),
4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 21 ratings
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This sensational history of the DC Universe is told from the dawn of superheroes during World War II through to the present day starring Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, the Justice League of America, the Teen Titans and many, many more.

Acclaimed writer Len Wein tells the DC Universe’s epic history in this graphic novel spanning five generations of heroes, from the dawn of the Mystery Men before World War II through the present day, starring heroes including Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, the Justice League of America, the Teen Titans and more.

This sensational volume features spectacular art by Scott Kolins, Brian Bolland, George Pérez, Joe Kubert, Andy Kubert, J.G. Jones and J.H. Williams III.




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  1. Part of Series
    DC Universe: Legacies
  2. Print length
    336 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Dc Comics
  5. Publication date
    May 15, 2012
  6. Dimensions
    6.69 x 0.55 x 10.16 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    1401231349
  8. ISBN-13
    978-1401231347
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Comics, TV, and movie writer Len Wein began his career in comics 40 years ago. He has been editor-in-chief of Marvel Comics, Disney Comics, and Top Cow, as well as a senior editor at DC Comics. He is the co-creator of comic book series Swamp Thing, Human Target, Brother Voodoo, Wolverine, and the New X-Men. His new feature-length screenplay of Swamp Thing is currently in development with Silver Pictures, and he has also written the screenplay for Whirlwind, a new super-heroine for POW! Entertainment. He is currently at work on several other projects.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dc Comics; First Edition (May 15, 2012)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1401231349
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1401231347
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.25 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.69 x 0.55 x 10.16 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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James M. Joyce
5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST Buy!!
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2013
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IF you are a collector of any long time standing and deeply regret the New 52 or Marvel NOW, this is a book you must have. DC's version of "Legends" and in some spots even more fulfilling. The tributes to the Golden Age as well as the "snapshots" were fantastic, the Sgt Rock WWII one alone worth the price. Read it. You won't be disappointed.
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Jeff C.
4.0 out of 5 stars A modern version of DC History
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2013
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Yet another version of the history of the DC Universe. I guess to teach new readers what has gone on before and who these characters are. Worth a read, especially if all you know is Marvel history.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great dc comics history
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2015
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This book truly was a great twist on the history of the dc universe by telling you through the perspective of a police officer who grew up the same time heroes first showed up
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M Sito
2.0 out of 5 stars Two Stars
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2014
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demarion
2.0 out of 5 stars Falls down at the end.
Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2014
Legacies presents the history of the DC universe, as seen through the eyes of one Peter Lincoln, from boyhood to old age. It starts off quite well, very interesting. Peter Lincoln is presenting history as he saw it, his experiences and his encounters with the capes. Through it we are also introduced to his personal history, from growing up as a boy in Suicide Slum to becoming a cop to marrying his best friend's sister. Then comes the final pages, and oh come on! He's in a retirement home, and the person he's been talking with is his nurse, and he goes through this every night?!?!? This is the best ending the writers and artists could come up with?!?!? What a downer!!! The man meets the original Guardian, one of his best friends in his cop days was the John Jones (Martian Manhunter), he was inspired by the original Sandman and Atom to become a cop, he's seen the arrival of Superman, the death and return of Superman, and this is the best this witness to history gets?!?!? Really, they couldn't have made it an interview with Clark Kent? Having him tell his stories to a group of schoolchildren, some of whom will be as inspired by his stories of superheroes as he was by them in the first place? This book snatched defeat from the jaws of victory!
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Carlos A. Patrício
5.0 out of 5 stars Uma obra definitiva e imperdível !
Reviewed in Brazil on November 10, 2016
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"Legacies", escrita pelo veterano editor da DC e da Marvel Len Wein tem como meta contar a história do "Universo DC" e de seus heróis sob o ponto de vista de uma pessoa comum - no caso, o garoto Paul Lincoln - desde os anos 30/40 até os dias de hoje. Ou melhor, até o advento da reformulação dos "Novos 52". Por esse aspecto, é uma obra definitiva, pois resume e compreende toda a saga da DC como nós, veteranos leitores, a conhecemos.

Lincoln nos é apresentado como um meninote que é envolvido numa situação em que se depara com integrantes da então recém-formada e já lendária Sociedade de Justiça da America - um acontecimento que o marcará pelo resto da vida. Através de recortes de jornal e revistas da época, Lincoln nos apresenta sua visão pessoal de eventos históricos aos quais testemunhou, como o surgimento da Liga da Justiça e da nova geração de heróis que surge após o "desaparecimento" da SJA; o destino trágico da Doom Patrol; a Crise das Infinitas Terras; a Final Night; os assassinatos da Crise de Identidade; a morte do Superman pelas mãos de Doomsday; o confronto fatal entre Batman e Bane; a transformação de Hal Jordan em Parallax e depois no Espectro... tudo isso entremeado com seus problemas pessoais e familiares, compondo um quadro que traça um paralelo entre as duas correntes de eventos de forma fluida, coerente e muitas vezes emocionante.

E "Legacies" é imperdível não só por isso, mas pela extrema qualidade de alguns dos artistas envolvidos : a lenda Joe Kubert traça o painel dos anos 30/40, acompanhando a infância do pequeno Paul com a elegância habitual. José Luis Garcia-López ilustra os anos 60/70, nos fazendo lembrar de uma época mais inocente e Geroge Pérez revisita sua obra-prima "Crise nas Infinitas Terras", com evidente entusiasmo e alegria. Além deles, estão no projeto Dave Gibbons, Brian Bolland, Keith Giffen & a Legião, Frank Quitely, Walt Simonson, Bill Sienkiewicz, Curt Jurgens, Jerry Ordway, Gary Frank... são tantos excepcionais desenhistas! Pena que Curt Swan ainda não estivesse vivo. E mais pena ainda que o extraordinário Joe Kubert tenha morrido pouco tempo depois, mas não sem antes realizar um dos pontos altos de "Legacies", uma das 10 "short stories" que complementam a obra: o encontro, em pleno 4 de ljulho de 1976 (ano do Bicentenário da Independência americana), dos veteranos da Segunda Guerra Mundial. Kubert tem a oportunidade de nos contar o que aconteceu a personagens tão queridos e inesquecíveis quanto o Sargento Rock, Gravedigger, The Losers, Jeb Stuart e o Tanque Mal-Assombrado, Mademoiselle Marie e o Soldado Desconhecido.

Definitivo e absolutamente imperdível para o fãs da "velha" DC, "Legacies" também é obrigatório para aqueles que querem conhecer ou (re)ver os principais acontecimentos das últimas décadas naquele Universo, além de apreciar a beleza do traço genial dos maiores ilustradores da indústria, a serviço de um roteiro inteligente e bem amarrado, que honra e homenageia o Legado deixado pelos gigantes da DC: os heróis e seus criadores.
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Rob Wainwright
4.0 out of 5 stars Great read!
Reviewed in Canada on January 5, 2015
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A very good read and an important part of any DC Comics fan's collection.
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