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Crisis on Infinite Earths & Kingdom Come – Epic Sagas You Can’t Miss

This week’s Tuesday Picks bring you two of the most unforgettable stories DC has ever published: Crisis on Infinite Earths and Kingdom Come. Whether you’re a lifelong DC fan or someone who’s usually more Marvel-minded, these two graphic novels are a masterclass in storytelling and deserve a spot on your shelf.

Crisis on Infinite Earths (Current TP Edition)

There’s “big,” and then there’s Crisis on Infinite Earths big. Imagine every DC hero you’ve ever heard of—and plenty you haven’t—facing the literal end of reality as worlds collide and entire universes blink out of existence. This was the event comic before event comics were a thing, and it’s still the blueprint for how to tell a universe-shattering story.

Written by Marv Wolfman with art by George Pérez (seriously, the detail in these panels is insane), Crisis isn’t just about spectacle. It’s about sacrifice, heroism, and the weight of being a hero when the odds feel impossible. It gave us some of the most iconic moments in comic history—yes, that panel with Supergirl—and fundamentally reshaped the DC Universe.

But here’s the thing—Crisis isn't just a nostalgia trip for longtime fans. It’s a masterclass in balancing massive stakes with emotional storytelling. Even if you don’t know your Earth-1 from your Earth-3, the core message of heroism in the face of overwhelming loss hits hard.

Kingdom Come (Current TP Edition)

If Crisis is a cosmic disaster movie, Kingdom Come is more like a thought-provoking, dystopian drama where superheroes wrestle with legacy, morality, and what happens when power goes unchecked.

Set in a possible future where the classic heroes have retired, Kingdom Come asks, “What happens when the next generation of heroes stops caring about responsibility?” It’s a haunting story about Superman, Wonder Woman, and Batman being drawn back into a world where justice has lost its meaning.

Mark Waid’s writing is powerful, but let’s be honest—what really makes Kingdom Come unforgettable is Alex Ross’s fully painted artwork. Every page looks like it belongs in a museum. It’s breathtaking, detailed, and elevates the entire experience into something timeless.

This one’s a thinker, too. It’s about the clash of ideals—compassion vs. control, action vs. restraint—and it hits even harder today than when it first came out.

Why You Need Both

Both Crisis and Kingdom Come tackle massive stakes and the idea of what it means to be a hero, but they do it in completely different ways.

Crisis is loud, action-packed, and universe-altering.

Kingdom Come is quiet, reflective, and challenges you to think about the consequences of unchecked power.

They complement each other beautifully—one reshaped the DC Universe, while the other challenged everything we thought we knew about its heroes.

And here’s the best part: You don’t need to be a hardcore DC reader to appreciate either. They’re great stories, period. Whether you’re here for the jaw-dropping action of Crisis or the thoughtful storytelling of Kingdom Come, we’ve got both waiting for you here at the shop.

Come grab your copies—let’s talk about which one hit you harder.