After the events rendered in Infinite Crisis, the inhabitants of the DC Universe suffered through a year (52 weeks; hence the title) without Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman. How does one survive in a dangerous world without superheroes? This paperback, the first of a four-volume series, begins to answer that perilous question? Nonstop action amid planetary anarchy. 52 (2006-2007) Issues 1 - 13

The story of the DC Universe's most eventful year concludes in this final action-packed volume in the series featuring an epic World War III between the planet's super-powered beings. Discover the final fates of the stars of the series—Booster Gold, Renee Montoya, Black Adam, The Elongated Man, Animal Man, Lobo, Starfire and Adam Strange! Collecting: 52 40-52

The super-powered stars of 52 are featured in an exciting collection of their best solo stories—from the mysterious beginnings of The Question to Black Adam's savage encounter with the Justice Society of America. Original.

Features a stunning collection of covers from the weekly comic book, complete with commentary by the artist, thumbnail sketches, background information, and more.

Four of the most critically acclaimed writers in comics—Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka and Mark Waid—are joined by breakdown artist Keith Giffen and a host of the industry’s finest pencillers and inkers to create this unprecedented event in comics history. DC’s groundbreaking publication of the weekly comic 52 tells the story of a “missing” year in the DC Universe—in real time. The cataclysmic events of INFINITE CRISIS have left the world without its three biggest icons—Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman¾and the question is asked: who will stand up in their absence? Now, in the first of two volumes, 52 is collected with bonus material after each chapter, including concept designs, page breakdowns, scripts, alternate story elements, and more! Collects 52 #1-26.