As DC's magic exploded into the popular culture through record-breaking films like V for Vendetta and The Dark Knight Trilogy, a wave of animation introduced classic heroes to new fans. Searching for new ways to make the great legends important in their original medium, DC turned to longer stories and greater tragedies, reimagining its universe in a monumental reshuffling of characters and continuity. 'The Modern Age of DC Comics' collects the work of a generation of talent who are leading the company into the digital era.