A hero dreams of flight. An alien spy prepares for invasion. A young man is mentored by a hero with dark secrets. A street criminal discovers a hero's identity. And much, much more. Step into a world of heroes and see them from a whole different perspective. These are the multiple-award-winning stories that began the epic series and changed how we think about superheroes. Collects KURT BUSIEK'S ASTRO CITY, VOL. 1 (#1-6) & VOL. 2 (#1-12, #1/2)

A super-powered convict must turn detective to protect his community. A young lawyer becomes entangled with a chilling avenger. A television actor finds himself playing superhero for real. A living cartoon reflects on his strange life. And much more, including a guide to Astro City’s heroes, history and neighborhoods illustrated by an all-star roster of artists. Star creators Kurt Busiek, Brent Anderson, Alex Ross and friends bring you more stories that changed how we think about superheroes. Collects ASTRO CITY vol 2 #13-22, ASTRO CITY: LOCAL HEROES #1-5, ASTRO CITY SPECIAL #1, portions of 9-11 - THE WORLD’S FINEST COMIC BOOK WRITERS & ARTISTS TELL STORIES TO REMEMBER #2 and ASTRO CITY: A VISITOR’S GUIDE

The longest, most sweeping epic in Astro City’s history, in one volume for the first time. Across the 1970s and 80s, Charles & Royal Williams deal with tragedy and obsession. One a cop, one a criminal, both have been shaped irrevocably by Astro City’s heroes, and as the city enters a time of darkness, it’ll take all they have to survive. Also featuring the full story of the death ― and life ― of the Silver Agent. Collects ASTRO THE DARK AGE BOOK ONE #1-4, ASTRO THE DARK AGE BOOK TWO #1-4, ASTRO THE DARK AGE BOOK THREE #1-4, ASTRO THE DARK AGE BOOK FOUR #1-4, ASTRO SILVER AGENT #1-2 and portions of ASTRO CITY/ THE FLIP BOOK

Samaritan battles his greatest foe across time and space. The origins of Beautie and Winged Victory are revealed. The Broken Man makes his debut, and more secrets of Astro City history are revealed. Plus, much more, from Astra’s college graduation to the tale of a gorilla who wants to be a drummer but may become a hero. Acclaimed creators Kurt Busiek, Brent Anderson, Alex Ross and friends take you on a tour through comics’ most astonishing city. Collects ASTRO SAMARITAN #1, ASTRO BEAUTIE #1, ASTRO ASTRA #1-2 and ASTRO CITY vol 3 #1-10, 17 & 22-24

Star creators Kurt Busiek, Brent Anderson, Alex Ross and friends bring you more stories that changed how we think about superheroes. Quarrel and Crackerjack have been crimefighters for years, but now face aging and retirement. Former super-criminal Steeljack helps an old lover solve a dangerous mystery. The First Family face peril on a far-flung planet. Plus much more, from dangerous dreams threatening Samaritan, the world’s greatest hero, to a day in the life of a sorcerer’s assistant. Comics legends Kurt Busiek, Brent Anderson, Alex Ross and friends continue to showcase the human within the superhuman. Collects ASTRO CITY Vol. 3 #11-16 & 25-34

The Broken Man’s history, spanning over a century and a half, is revealed at last. Michael Tenicek, Astro City’s most tragic survivor, hosts a support group for others like himself. And in between, we meet or re-meet heroes and villains ranging from Jack-in-the-Box to Mister Manta to Kittyhawk, G-Dog and the Pet Patrol. Star creators KURT BUSIEK, BRENT ANDERSON, ALEX ROSS, and friends bring to live the heroes, villains, and others of comics’ most astonishing city. Collects ASTRO CITY, VOL. 3 #35-52