We live in a world of mass media, where many forms of media can be used for entertainment or education. In the early 20th ...

Throughout history, we had court jesters, clowns, and so this was an iconic image that was also very useful." In our own times, the public is turning to costumed heroes again in record numbers.

The New History of the DC Universe goes beyond outlining all the reboots and retcons, acting as an essential readers' guide to DC Comics.