{"product_id":"new-history-of-the-dc-universe-1-stanley-artgerm-lay-foil-cover-2025-nm-1","title":"New History of the DC Universe # 1 Stanley \"Artgerm\" Lay Foil Cover 2025 NM","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew History of the DC Universe # 1\u003c\/strong\u003e, released on June 25, 2025, is the first of a four-issue prestige miniseries written by Mark Waid to celebrate DC's 90th anniversary. The series acts as a definitive guide to the modern DC timeline, consolidating decades of sprawling continuity into one cohesive narrative. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCore Story: \"The Golden Age\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe issue is framed through the perspective of a retired Barry Allen (the Flash), who serves as the \"chronicler of time\" attempting to organize the complex history of the multiverse following the events of Dark Nights: Death Metal. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCreation Mythos: The narrative begins at the birth of the universe, incorporating high-concept cosmic entities like Perpetua and her sons (the Monitor, the Anti-Monitor, and the World Forger). It also integrates Vertigo elements like The Sandman's Endless and the Silver City into the primary DC origin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAncient \u0026amp; Medieval Eras: It chronicles the early history of Earth, including the creation of Atlantis, the origins of Vandal Savage, and the mythical age of Camelot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Golden Age: The bulk of the issue focuses on the rise of the Justice Society of America (JSA) and World War II-era heroes like the Seven Soldiers of Victory, Sgt. Rock, and Jonah Hex.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eNotable Retcons: The issue surprisingly integrates Milestone Media characters by tying Icon's arrival on Earth to the early 1800s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Cliffhanger: The first issue concludes with the destruction of Krypton and the arrival of an infant Kal-El (Superman) on Earth. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreative Team \u0026amp; Format \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWriter: Mark Waid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eArtists: Jerry Ordway handles the \"classic\" lore sections, while Todd Nauck focuses on more modern additions to the timeline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eVariants: The issue features several collectible covers, including a main wraparound cover by Chris Samnee and variants by Dan Mora, Ryan Sook, and Stanley \"Artgerm\" Lau.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47976279375972,"sku":"BA518","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_02_27_18_55_01_957.jpg?v=1772240435","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/new-history-of-the-dc-universe-1-stanley-artgerm-lay-foil-cover-2025-nm-1","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}