Christmas with the Super-Heroes
(DC, 1988-1989)
©1988 DC Comics, Inc.
One of the longest-running traditions in comics is the holiday story. These might feature Superman being saved by Santa Claus, Batman discovering the spirit of Christmas, or a minor crook being set on the straight and narrow by some holiday act of kindness.
In 1988, DC put out Christmas with the Super-Heroes, a 100-page special collecting some of their favorite Christmas stories. Featured were stories from Superman, the Legion of Super-Heroes, Batman, the Justice League of America, and the Teen Titans. 1989 brought up a follow-up issue. Somehow, these tales managed to be schmaltzy and heartwarming at the same time. In any case, they were a welcome addition to the holiday season.
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Wraparound cover by John Byrne
Dec 1988
Cover: $2.95
W: Dennis O’Neil, Len Wein, Bob Haney, Paul Levitz, E. Nelson Bridwell, Mike Friedrich · A: Frank Miller, Dick Dillin, Nick Cardy, José Luis García-López, Curt Swan, Neal Adams
Reprints stories from DC Special Series #21, Justice League of America #110; Reprints stories from DC Special Series #21, Justice League of America #110, Teen Titans #13, DC Comics Presents #67, and Batman #219; Mark Waid editorial; Teen Titans #13
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Cover says 1989, indicia says 1988
Dec 1989
Cover: $2.95
W: Paul Chadwick, Dave Gibbons, Eric Shanower, John Byrne, William Messner-Loebs, Alan Brennert · A: Paul Chadwick, Gray Morrow, Eric Shanower, John Byrne, Colleen Doran, Dick Giordano
64 pages; Mark Waid editorial; New stories