Explore the Best Elseworlds Stories in Comics

Elseworlds are alternate versions of DC Comics' continuity. These stories often explore 'what if' scenarios and feature iconic characters in new settings or timelines.

  1. Batman: Year One (1989) — A gritty origin story that reimagines the early days of Batman's career.
  2. Catwoman: Huntress (2005) — Features a young Catwoman teaming up with Huntress in an alternate Gotham City.
  3. Batman: The Long Halloween (1996-1997) — A critically acclaimed series that explores the origins of the Joker's villainy.
  4. Lantern Corps Project (2010) — Explores the history and impact of the Green Lantern Corps in a post-apocalyptic Earth.
  5. Catwoman: Huntress (2005) — A standalone story that delves into Catwoman's past with Huntress.

Pro tip: Check out Amazon for Elseworlds collections to find a mix of these and other stories in one volume.

What we found online:

What You Need

Marvel Comics Elseworlds Collection

A great way to sample multiple Elseworlds stories from across the Marvel Universe.

$30-40
Batman: The Long Halloween (Trade Paperback)

A critically acclaimed series that explores the origins of the Joker's villainy.

$20-30
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns

A classic Elseworlds tale where an aging Batman returns to fight crime in a dystopian Gotham City.

$15-20
Batman: Year One (Trade Paperback)

A gritty origin story that reimagines the early days of Batman's career.

$15-20
Catwoman: Huntress (Trade Paperback)

Features a young Catwoman teaming up with Huntress in an alternate Gotham City.

$18-25
Lantern Corps Project (Trade Paperback)

Explores the history and impact of the Green Lantern Corps in a post-apocalyptic Earth.

$15-22
Superman: Red Son

Imagine Superman landing in the Soviet Union instead of Kansas! This story explores a Cold War world with a very different Man of Steel.

$10-15

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