Writer Grant Morrison was one of the” British Invasion” creators from the UK who were brought in to DC to revamp older and obscure properties after the success of Alan Moore ‘s Swamp Thing . Thus Morrison pitched the idea of Animal Man, originally as a four issue mini-series. Strong sales however, meant DC asked Morrison to continue his series an ongoing, which he did for 26 issues. During his run, Morison incorporated themes such as animal rights and vegetarianism as well as fourth-wall breaking story lines which ended in Morrison inserting himself into the comic and directly speaking to Animal Man and revealing his status as a fictional character. Morrison’s series re-invented Buddy Baker as a suburban family man and “average Joe” character, he also introduced a new Mirror Master (McCulloch).
Batman – The Cult #1 – 4
Star rating
2
Rating
dc
Year
1988
Genre
dc
Runtime
1
Cast
An epic 4 part tale from writer Jim Starlin and artist Bernie Wrightson featuring Batman Vs Joseph “Deacon” Blackfire and his large gathering of homeless followers in the sewers.
Batman: The Cult
Star rating
2
Rating
dc
Year
1988
Genre
dc
Runtime
1
Cast
Peacemaker #1 – 4
Star rating
2
Rating
dc
Year
1988
Genre
dc
Runtime
1
Cast
Meet Peacemaker–the man who will kill to keep the peace! The classic Charlton character arrives in the DC Universe as the evil Dr. Tzin-Tzin plans to topple the Soviet government and reshape all of Europe for his own gains!
The New Guardians #1 – 12 (1988-1989)
Star rating
2
Rating
dc
Year
1988
Genre
dc
Runtime
1
Cast
This short-lived series featured a group of individuals chosen by the Guardians of the Universe to become the protectors of the Earth, the series spun out of the event millennium . It was considered poor.
The New Titans #0 + 50 – 130 + Annuals (1988-1996) (Digital)
Star rating
2
Rating
dc
Year
1988
Genre
dc
Runtime
1
Cast
Continued from: The New Teen Titans (Volume 2)
The World of Metropolis #1 – 4 (1988)
Star rating
2
Rating
dc
Year
1988
Genre
dc
Runtime
1
Cast
Two of the most influential men in Superman’s life…two men on the opposite ends of the scale of morality…two men who share a terrible secret just as they share their lives in the World of Metropolis. The first of these men is Perry White, hard-hitting editor of The Daily Planet, whose connection to the city his newspaper serves is as deep as his heart. The other is Lex Luthor, whose twisted genius and power have brought him to the pinnacle of power over Metropolis.
The World of Smallville #1 – 4 (1988)
Star rating
2
Rating
dc
Year
1988
Genre
dc
Runtime
1
Cast
World of Smallville was a four-issue limited series published from April until July of 1988. The series provided previously unknown historical background on Jonathan and Martha Kent as well as Lana Lang and her connection to the alien Manhunters.
