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CHASE TP

(W) Dan Curtis Johnson (W/A) J.H. Williams III

Collecting a cult favorite series from the 1990s spotlighting the amazing artwork of J.H. Williams III, CHASE stars Agent Cameron Chase. On field assignment for the Department of Extranormal Operations, a government agency with jurisdiction over superhuman activity, she's about to encounter some unexpected surprises, as her own mysterious powers come into play - powers she doesn't fully understand.

This spectacular collection includes appearances by Batman, Green Lantern, The Flash, Martian Manhunter, Teen Titans, the Justice Society of America and more, in stories from CHASE #1-9 and #1,000,000, BATMAN #550, #1-9, DC UNIVERSE SECRET FILES #1, SECRET FILES GUIDE TO THE DC UNIVERSE 2000 #31, SUPERMAN: OUR WORLDS AT WAR SECRET FILES #1, JSA SECRET FILES #2, THE FLASH SECRET FILES #3, THE JOKER: LAST LAUGH SECRET FILES #1, BATGIRL SECRET FILES #1 and HAWKMAN SECRET FILES #1.

Before J.H. Williams made a name for himself with books like Promethea or Batwoman, he created one of the best and most underused female characters in the DCU--Chase. Similar to Gotham Central and Hitman, Chase takes place within DCU proper, but gives us a different perspective on what it's like to be a normal person in a world filled with super muk-muks. Collected in this single volume is every Chase appearance from the 1990's, perfect for any fan of noir, fringe DC stuff or the gorgeous art of Williams himself. RECOMMENDED BY PATRICK!