As you already know, DC Entertainment will reveal the origins, secrets, and shocking fates of characters like Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Green Lantern and many, many more, in 55 special #0 issues this September.

Just in time for the holiday season, these issues will be collected in a massive 1,328-page deluxe hardcover compilation. On sale December 12, DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 ZERO is a must-have for any comics fan.

Below, take an exclusive first look at the book’s cover by artists Ivan Reis and Joe Prado.