The Complete DC Comics is a series of comic books publishes by Hermes Press commencing in 2021 thru till 2022. A total of 3 hardcover comic books were published, reprinting the 4 edition mini-series and the 13 edition regular series published by DC Comics in the US commencing in 1988. The series is fully licensed by King Features Syndicate.
Hermes Press is an American publisher based in New Castle, Pennsylvania, founded in 2000 by Daniel Herman. The company specializes in producing high-quality archival reprints of classic comic book and comic strip series, as well as an array of art books and books focusing on comics history and popular culture. Herman initially focused on a limited number of special-interest books in the early 2000s, like monographs on artists such as Gil Kane and Bill Sienkiewicz, before shifting the primary focus to reprinting celebrated, vintage comic strips and comic book series. The company prides itself on its carefully curated and often comprehensive collections, appealing to collectors and fans of classic sequential art.
The publisher is best known for its extensive archival reprint projects of beloved vintage intellectual properties. Notable examples include the complete newspaper dailies and Sunday strips for characters like The Phantom, Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, and Johnny Hazard. They have also reprinted the full runs of classic comic book series, such as the Dark Shadows Gold Key comics and the Dell Comics adventures of Alex Toth’s Zorro. Beyond reprints, Hermes Press also publishes original comic book content, art books on various traditional and pop culture subjects—like pin-up and movie poster art—and books on the history of comics and the artists behind them, such as the monograph on Alex Raymond.
Hermes Press is an American publisher based in New Castle, Pennsylvania, founded in 2000 by Daniel Herman. The company specializes in producing high-quality archival reprints of classic comic book and comic strip series, as well as an array of art books and books focusing on comics history and popular culture. Herman initially focused on a limited number of special-interest books in the early 2000s, like monographs on artists such as Gil Kane and Bill Sienkiewicz, before shifting the primary focus to reprinting celebrated, vintage comic strips and comic book series. The company prides itself on its carefully curated and often comprehensive collections, appealing to collectors and fans of classic sequential art.
The publisher is best known for its extensive archival reprint projects of beloved vintage intellectual properties. Notable examples include the complete newspaper dailies and Sunday strips for characters like The Phantom, Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, and Johnny Hazard. They have also reprinted the full runs of classic comic book series, such as the Dark Shadows Gold Key comics and the Dell Comics adventures of Alex Toth’s Zorro. Beyond reprints, Hermes Press also publishes original comic book content, art books on various traditional and pop culture subjects—like pin-up and movie poster art—and books on the history of comics and the artists behind them, such as the monograph on Alex Raymond.
Hermes Press has established itself as a significant boutique publisher in the niche market of comic strip and comic book preservation, often receiving critical recognition for the quality of its publications. Several of their titles, notably volumes of Walt Kelly’s Pogo and Sky Masters of the Space Force, have been Eisner Award-nominated in the archival collection categories. The company consistently exhibits at major conventions like San Diego Comic-Con, allowing them to engage directly with their dedicated customer base. Their commitment to celebrating and preserving the history of sequential art and related popular culture sets Hermes Press apart in the publishing landscape.
The Complete DC Comics all contain a laminated hardcover with full color pages measuring 11.75” x 8.25” in English text. The comic strip story is written by Mark Verheiden and Luke McDonnell, with pencils and inks by Luke McDonnell and colors by Anthony Tollin.
- Volume 1 contains all 4 edition of the miniseries and regular edition numbers 1 thru to 2 – 176 pages – released in November 2021
- Volume 2 contains regular edition numbers 3 thru to 8 – 176 pages – released in March 2022
- Volume 3 contains regular edition numbers 9 thru to 13 – 176 pages – released in September 2022
Additional material is included within the aforementioned three volumes, encompassing not only a reprint of the comic strips but also introductory essays and supplementary artwork.
The Phantom comic book covers from the mini-series containing 4 editions published by DC Comics in the United States in 1988 are presented below. The comic strip story is written by Peter David and illustrated by Joe Orlando and Dennis Janke. Cover art for all four editions are by Joe Orlando, Dave Gibbons and Anthony Tollin.
The Phantom comic book covers from the original regular series containing 13 editions published by DC Comics in the United States between 1989 and 1990 are presented below. The comic strip story is written by Mark Verheiden and illustrated by Luke McDonnell. Cover art for all thirteen editions are by Luke McDonnell and Anthony Tollin.
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