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Issue: DC: The New Frontier #1
Publication Date: February 2004
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Issues: #1 of 2 Issues (4 Printings)
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Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: DC [bullet]View Brand Images2
Indicia Publisher: DC Comics
On Sale Date: 12/22/2004
Volume: 1
Pages: 212
ISBN: 1401203507
UPC/EAN: 76194124432700111
Price: $30.95 CAD
$19.95 USD
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Content Items: 20 (7 stories, 1 cover)
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Disclose Notes: Fifth printing available November 6, 2013 (per comiclist.com).
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Publication Type: Trade Paperback
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Modern Age US
Paper Stock: cardstock cover; glossy interior
Binding: softcover
Publishing Format: collected editions
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Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Letterer(s): Typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Dr. Fate [Kent Nelson]; Spectre [Jim Corrigan]; Superman [Clark Kent]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Ace Morgan; John Jones [J'onn J'onzz; Martian Manhunter]; The Flash [Barry Allen]; Hal Jordan [Green Lantern]; Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]; The Losers [Capt. Storm; Johnny Cloud]; Hourman [Rex Tyler]; Task Force X [Col. Rick Flag; Karin Grace]; Adam Strange
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In Content Item: FlagAbsolute DC: The New Frontier #[nn] published January 2006
as DC: The New Frontier #1 Cover [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Character(s): Superman
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In Content Item: FlagAbsolute DC: The New Frontier #[nn] published January 2006
as Introduction [Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword on Interior Page(s)]Superman figure only
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover. Image is an homage to the cover of Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #101.
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DC: The New Frontier, Volume One

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Frontispiece. Image is an enlarged, small portion of the cover from The Brave and the Bold (DC, 1955 series) #28.
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DC: The New Frontier, Volume One

Credits  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Ace Morgan
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Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Title page. Image of Ace Morgan falling, enlarged, recolored, and textured. Image from DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2004 series) #1.
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Introduction

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Adam Strange; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Superman [Clark Kent]; Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz; John Jones]; Jimmy Olsen; Prof Haley; Aquaman [Arthur Curry]; Blackhawk; Wonder Woman [Diana Prince] Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Lois Lane; Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]; The Flash [Barry Allen]
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In Content Item: FlagAbsolute DC: The New Frontier #[nn] published January 2006
as Introduction [Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword on Interior Page(s)]text only
From Content Item: FlagDC: The New Frontier #6 published November 2004
was [untitled] [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]as background image
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Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Includes column of publication data. Image printed very lightly and many of the characters unidentifiable. Identifications made from original.
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Chapter One: Analog Heroes

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Character(s): The Losers [Capt. Storm; Gunner; Sarge; Johnny Cloud; Pooch]; Col. Rick Flagg; Hal Jordan; Pancho Barnes; Chuck Yeager; Sgt. Rock; Justice Society of America [Green Lantern [Alan Scott]; Black Canary [Dinah Drake]; Dr. Mid-Nite [Charles McNider]; Dr. Fate [Kent Nelson]; Wildcat [Ted Grant]; Hawkman [Carter Hall]; The Flash [Jay Garrick]]; Spectre [Jim Corrigan]; Captain Marvel [Billy Batson]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Task Force X [Col. Rick Flag; Dr. Hugh Evans; Jess Bright; Karin Grace]; Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]; Superman [Clark Kent]
Synopsis: In 1945, The Losers land on Dinosaur Island, and all but Johnny Cloud meet their fates before Col. Rick Flag arrives to try to save them. But Cloud refuses to leave with Flagg and faces the same destiny as his brothers-in-arms. Later, in 1948, at Edwards Air Force Base, young Hal Jordan meets his hero, and his father's friend and fellow pilot, Chuck Yeager.
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In Content Item: FlagAbsolute DC: The New Frontier #[nn] published January 2006
as Chapter One: Analog Heroes [Story on Interior Page(s)]
From Content Item: FlagDC: The New Frontier #1 published March 2004
was Chapter One: Analog Heroes [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 40
Disclose Notes: Includes three pages not in the original (but previewed in Wizard #146 along with five other pages) and some text added to one reprinted page.
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Chapter Two: State of the Union Suit

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Character(s): Hourman; Justice Society of America [Green Lantern [Alan Scott]; Black Canary [Dinah Drake]; Dr. Mid-Nite [Dr. Charles McNider]; Dr. Fate [Kent Nelson]; Hawkgirl [Shiera Sanders]; The Flash [Jay Garrick]] (all in cameo); Superman [Clark Kent]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Iris West (not pictured); Roy Raymond (referred to in Iris' article); Task Force X [Col. Rick Flag; Karin Grace; Dr. Hugh Evans; Jess Bright]
Synopsis: In Gotham City in 1952, Hourman is pursued and arrested as one of the few remaining active masked vigilantes. An Iris West authored article tells how as part of the government's efforts to root out subversive influences in America, the Justice Society of America was forced to retire, Wonder Woman and Superman took loyalty oaths, and Batman continued to work outside the law. The government also authorized a suicide squad called Task Force X, led by Rick Flag, to handle the greatest threats to the safety and security of the nation.
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From Content Item: FlagDC: The New Frontier #1 published March 2004
was Chapter Two: State of the Union Suit [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 7
Disclose Notes: The full-page shot of Superman fighting Batman from Iris' article is reproduced in full-color later in this volume. Batman is spelled "Bat-Man" throughout Iris' article.
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Chapter Three: Heavy Traffic in Mig Alley

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Character(s): Ace Morgan; Hal Jordan; Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen; Steve
Synopsis: As news of the offical end of the Korean conflict begins to spread, Ace Morgan and Hal Jordan engage in one last air battle. Ace and Hal are knocked out of the sky and Jordan lands on a Korean soldier, who also has not gotten the word that combat is over. Reporters Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen join the helicopter mission that saves Hal.
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From Content Item: FlagDC: The New Frontier #1 published March 2004
was Chapter Three: Heavy Traffic in Mig Alley [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 20
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Chapter Four: Gods and Monsters

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Character(s): Dr. Erdel; J'onn J'onzz [Martian Manhunter; also John Jones]; Groucho Marx; Bugs Bunny; Native American (from early television sign-off image)]; Superman [Clark Kent]; Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]; Barry Allen; Pres. Dwight D. Eisenhower; Slam Bradley; Batman [Bruce Wayne]
Synopsis: J'onn J'onzz arrives on Earth, while Superman investigates what Wonder Woman has been up to in Indo-China. J'onn J'onzz studies Earth culture through television and takes on the role of police detective John Jones in Gotham City in 1955. Time passes, and in Central City police scientist Barry Allen is struck by lightning, the Russians launch Sputnik, and Eisenhower ramps up the space race. In Gotham City in 1957, John Jones and Slam Bradley's attempt to break up a cult dedicated to "The Centre" involves an encounter with Batman and the confiscation of a large, sealed book.
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From Content Item: FlagDC: The New Frontier #2 published April 2004
was Chapter Four: Gods and Monsters [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 24
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Chapter Five: Fun City

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Character(s): Ted Grant [Wildcat]; Cassius Clay [Muhammad Ali]; Jack Ryder; Selina Kyle [Catwoman]; Dinah Drake [Black Canary]; Alan Scott [Green Lantern]; Dr. Charles McNider [Dr. Mid-Nite]; Bruce Wayne [Batman]; Lois Lane; Oliver Queen [Green Arrow]; Ace Morgan; Hal Jordan; Col. Rick Flag; Carol Ferris; Johnny Thunder (western hero, on TV screen); Barry Allen [The Flash]; Iris Allen; Captain Cold [Len Snart]
Synopsis: In Las Vegas, retired masked man Ted Grant boxes against the young contender Clay. When Captain Cold crashes the party afterwards, The Flash crosses the country to stop him. Later, Ace Morgan and Hal Jordan discuss life after combat, and Ace tells Hal he has lined up a meeting for Hal at Ferris Aircraft.
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From Content Item: FlagDC: The New Frontier #2 published April 2004
was Chapter Five: Fun City [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 40
Disclose Notes: There is no chapter heading on the first page following this section, but the next four pages appeared in a different issue of the original series and clearly belong with the following chapter, so they are covered there. The announcer is identified as Jack Ryder (later to become The Creeper) in Absolute DC: The New Frontier (DC, 2006 series).
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Chapter Six: The Men Who Fell to Earth

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Character(s): Challengers of the Unknown [Ace Morgan; Red Ryan; Rocky Davis; Prof Haley]; Carol Ferris; Hal Jordan; John Henry [John Henry Wilson]; Task Force X [Col. Rick Flag; Karin Grace; Dr. Hugh Evans; Jess Bright]
Synopsis: In 1957, Red Ryan can't shake the crash landing he and three other men survived and later meets with the three to discuss their shared luck. Meanwhile, in New York City, Task Force X takes on a pterodactyl and loses one of their own, while in Tennessee, an African-American man who survives a lynching forges a new identity. Later, in the Pacific, Task Force X and the Challengers of the Unknown make a trip to Dinosaur Island. At the same time, Hal Jordan gets involved with a Task Force X project in California and learns about that crew. Back in Tennessee, John Henry makes his first appearance.
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From Content Item: FlagDC: The New Frontier #3 published May 2004
was Chapter Six: The Men Who Fell to Earth [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 36
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Chapter Seven: Paranormal Paranoia

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Character(s): J'onn J'onzz [John Jones]; Superman [Clark Kent]; Challengers of the Unknown [Ace Morgan; Red Ryan; Prof Haley; Rocky Davis] (in newsreel); Batman; Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]; Pres. Dwight D. Eisenhower; Vice Pres. Richard Nixon; Carol Ferris; Hal Jordan; Task Force X [Col. Rick Flag; Karin Grace; Jess Bright]; King Faraday; Dr. Erdel (in briefing materials); Viking Prince
Synopsis: John Jones enjoys a night at the movies and sees the Challengers of the Unknown in a newsreel and an alien invasion flick. He returns home to find a vistor...Batman. In Washington, Wonder Woman is retired by order of the president, while in California, Hal Jordan learns more about the goals of Ferris Aircraft and Task Force X. After his encounter with Batman, Jones opens the volume the police confiscated from the cultists and discovers the secret of Dinosaur Island.
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From Content Item: FlagDC: The New Frontier #3 published May 2004
was Chapter Seven: Paranormal Paranoia [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 28
Disclose Notes: At the movies, J'onn J'onzz sees Superman in a classic pose from a Fleisher Brothers' cartoon.
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Cover Gallery

Credits  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz; John Jones]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]; The Flash [Barry Allen]; Aquaman [Arthur Curry]; Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]; Superman [Clark Kent]; Challengers of the Unknown [Ace Morgan; Rocky Davis; Prof Haley; Red Ryan]; Task Force X [Col. Rick Flag; Karin Grace]
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In Content Item: FlagAbsolute DC: The New Frontier #[nn] published January 2006
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Title page for cover gallery.
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Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
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From Content Item: FlagDC: The New Frontier #1 published March 2004
was Book One: Our Fighting Forces [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: From the front cover of the original issue, with most text removed.
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Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]
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From Content Item: FlagDC: The New Frontier #1 published March 2004
was [untitled] [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: From the back cover of the original issue, with ISBN box removed.
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Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
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From Content Item: FlagDC: The New Frontier #2 published April 2004
was Book Two: Strange Adventures [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: From the front cover of the original issue, with all text removed.
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Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Character(s): Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]
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From Content Item: FlagDC: The New Frontier #2 published April 2004
was [untitled] [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: From the back cover of the original issue, with ISBN box removed.
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Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Character(s): Challengers of the Unknown [Ace Morgan; Red Ryan; Rocky Davis; Prof Haley]
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From Content Item: FlagDC: The New Frontier #3 published May 2004
was Book Three: The Brave and the Bold [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: From the front cover of the original issue, with all text removed.
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Character(s): J'onn J'onzz [Martian Manhunter]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: From the back cover of the original issue, with ISBN box removed.
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Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Character(s): Superman
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover, using the same image as the inside front cover.

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