Earth 2 #18, 20, 21 (2012 DC Comics) VF/NM – New Batman Revealed, Superman Returns, DC Multiverse Reimagined

Up for sale is a VF/NM lot of Earth 2 issues #18, 20, and 21 from the 2012 DC Comics New 52 series, written by Tom Taylor with art by Nicola Scott and Robson Rocha. This critically praised alternate-Earth title reimagines the Justice Society of America (JSA) for a new generation—set in a world where the Trinity has fallen, and new heroes must rise.

These key issues push the story into high gear as the world reels from the return of a dark, corrupted Superman and the introduction of a mysterious new Batman. Full of brutal action, high-stakes world-building, and surprise reveals, this arc is a must-have for fans of alternate universe storytelling and multiverse lore.

Lot Details:
Title: Earth 2
Publisher: DC Comics
Series Start: 2012 (New 52)
Issues Included: #18, 20, 21
Condition: VF/NM – Glossy covers, sharp corners, bright pages. Bagged and boarded.
Writer: Tom Taylor
Artists: Nicola Scott, Robson Rocha
Characters: Batman (Thomas Wayne), Superman (Val-Zod / Kal-El), Lois Lane (Red Tornado), Green Lantern (Alan Scott), Hawkgirl
Era: Modern Age
Genre: Superhero, Alternate Universe, Science-Fiction, Multiverse

Key Highlights:

• New Batman (Thomas Wayne) identity explored

• Superman (Kal-El) returns from the dead—corrupted and deadly

• Red Tornado’s secrets deepen (Lois Lane AI reveal)

• Builds toward Earth 2: World's End and Convergence events

• A bold, modern take on classic Justice Society characters

• Darker, more mature tone than mainline New 52 titles

Verified Fair Market Value (VFM) confirmed via Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide. Accurately graded and professionally shipped.