DC Comics Modern Era Lot – 4 Book Set - Lot H3 (Brand New / Unread)
Plunge into the deepest timeline mysteries, cosmic power shifts, and dark tactical operations of the DC Universe with this premium, high-grade collection of modern first printings. This highly curated set connects the legendary team lore of the Justice Society of America and the high-stakes espionage of The Atom Project with a massive, shock-ending classic from Stormwatch and a highly collectible, limited-distribution retailer exclusive variant. Featuring breakout writing and artwork from industry icons like Greg Capullo, Geoff Johns, Leonardo Romero, Jim Starlin, and Mike Perkins.
All four books are in pristine, brand-new, and unread condition. This collection is a phenomenal pick-up for variant hunters, team-lore completionists, or independent retail store owners looking to add high-interest, fast-moving modern backissues straight onto their storefront displays or longbox archives.
The Comic Book Lineup
1. DC Year of the Villain #1 (2019) – Greg Capullo Cover Art "Surprise Comics" Retailer Exclusive Variant
The absolute crown jewel of this collection! This is a highly sought-after, limited-print retail exclusive variant issued specifically for Surprise Comics, featuring a powerhouse, menacing cover design by legendary superstar artist Greg Capullo. This massive issue serves as the essential blueprint for Lex Luthor's dark cosmic ascension and the widespread corruption of the DC Universe's greatest heroes, making it a major prize for modern variant investors.
2. JSA (Justice Society of America) #12 – Cover A Leonardo Romero First Printing
A masterful, critical chapter tracking the classic heroes of DC's Golden Age. Written by architect Geoff Johns and featuring the gorgeous, clean, retro-infused modern art style of Leonardo Romero, this issue dives deep into the shifting legacy of the Justice Society as timeline anomalies threaten to permanently rewrite the team's historical footprint.
3. Stormwatch #19 – Original "Stormwatch Is Dead!" Gatefold Cover First Printing (2013 Key)
A dark, historic milestone from the New 52 era written by the cosmic legend Jim Starlin with art by Yvel Guichet. This massive key issue features the shocking, brutal climax where the entire core team is completely wiped out, paving the way for a total corporate reboot of the system. It features the iconic, wrap-around gatefold cover graphic that stands as a definitive piece of modern 2010s comic history.
4. Justice League: The Atom Project #6 – Cover A Mike Perkins First Printing
The intense, high-stakes tactical conclusion to the sci-fi espionage thriller! Featuring the gritty, shadow-drenched line work and realistic cover art of industry master Mike Perkins, this chapter brings the classified, reality-warping microscopic threat to its breaking point as the Justice League fights to contain an unstable subatomic weapon before it fractures the core timeline.
Product Highlights
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Exclusive Retailer Scarcity: Anchored by the Year of the Villain #1 Surprise Comics variant, delivering instant visual pop and premium longbox investment value.
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Massive Team Shock Key: Features the definitive Stormwatch #19 shift, capturing a total team destruction milestone that holds enduring collector interest.
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Collector-Ready Presentation: A uniform set of pristine modern first printings that look exceptional on physical retail racks, online web showcases, or individual social media storefront walls.
Item Details
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Publisher: DC Comics
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Format: Standard Comic Book Mix
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Themes: Retailer Exclusive Variants, Golden Age Hero Legacies, Team Erasures & Reboots, Subatomic Espionage Operations
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Total Books: 4
Item Condition Details
All books in this lot are in Brand New / Unread Condition
Storage: Maintained strictly in a smoke-free, climate-controlled collector environment entirely away from direct sunlight.
Specifications
| Feature | Detail |
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| Era | Modern Age DC (2013–2026 Releases) |
| Count | 4 Comics Total |
| Condition | Brand New / Unread |
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