Remember Elseworlds? They were the "What If?" version of the DC Universe. These alternative stories are often forgotten by veteran readers, or in many cases not even discovered about by new readers. This list should help to remind some of us the interesting interpretations and forms that your favorite DC characters could have taken even if they are for focused and concentrated stories of a few issues.
Illustrated by Mike Mignola,writer and artist of the legendary "Hellboy", this steam-punk Batman story is pretty enjoyable. Watch Bruce Wayne track down the notorious serial killer, Jack the Ripper in an 19th Century Gotham.
What if Kal-El was dropped in Russian influenced Ukraine instead of wholesome Kansas USA? Superman is raised as the hammer to Joseph Stalin's sickle. Superman is the savior of the Socialist regime and is destined to battle Lex Luthor, the well minded voice of the oppressed. DC's favorite heroes all make appearances in this book in surprising ways. An all around great twist on America's favorite boyscout.
Jagged and angled. This Batman Elseworld is done in a style reminiscent of German expressionist art with a strange dark story of supernatural proportions. How dark can the dark-knight get? and what of the mysterious laughing man?
This is a monstrous book. Writer Titan Mark Waid (JLA, Irredeemable, Flash, etc) and comic art icon Alex Ross collaborate on this beautiful book. Set in an alternative time-line of the DCU future, a somewhat elderly Justice League battles with age, mortality, and an imminent world destruction. This book is a must have in any graphic novel collection.
Just as Bruce Wayne searches for insprition, a symbol that he can get behind to fight crime and avenge his parents. A sign comes through the window, but it isn't bat. Bruce Wayne has the ability to overcome great fear, he is Green lantern of Earth sector 2814.
Sequel to the famous "Gotham by Gaslight". Mike Mignola returns to complete his Batman story.
Ahh the Golden Age of Superheroes, What is their purpose after the valuable necessity and valor they displayed after their efforts in World War II. A Multi issue story about the originators of the term "super".
