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The Bronze Age of comic books was set roughly between 1970 - 1985.
A collected edition is a collection of comic books reprinted in a single volume, generally one story arc in length.
Comic book versions of classic and popular media.
Yearlong storytelling initiative after the events of Infinite Frontier.
The Multiverse is a pivotal concept in DC Comics. Over the years, it has gone through many changes, and has nearly been destroyed on a few occasions, but always ends up intact.
An annual knockout game between various DC mini-series. The winner gets a release.
Director's Cut comics are special release issues with added content that often includes: writer's commentary, editorials, background information and additional artwork.
Mantles are identities that have been used by more than one character.
An age of comics which has lasted from mid-1980's to the present days.
Any comic book that expands on a movie with new material not present in the original movie, this also includes prequels, sequels and spin-offs.
Takes place prior to the events depicted in the first issue. It could even depict events prior to the character's primary origin story.
A reboot is a retelling or new envisioning of a story. It is similar to a remake (the term used for movies).
Encyclopedias, handbooks, guide books, source books, etc...
A comic book, trade paperback, hardcover or other mediums that contains reprinted materials.
The term "Retroactive Continuity" or "Retcon" for short is used in comic books to define a re-write of a current origin or introduction of new information as if it had always been that way.
A continuation of a story
A spin-off normally indicts the popularity of a character (hero, villain, or sometimes a supporting character) or a team in their very own ongoing or mini-series.
In the multitude of comics, some stories were never finished. These are those comics.
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