DC Reboot Thread

[nicky the don]

With Geoff Johns and Jim Lee's Justice League launching at the end of August, DC has unveiled ten additional titles that will be spinning out of it in September. With some very interesting, exciting creative teams attached to these books, it's clear that DC is going all out. Interestingly, the titles announced suggest that things like Brightest Day and Justice League: Generation Lost are still very much important. It'll be interesting to see how DC incorporates the recent stories with a brand new set of continuity.

Wonder Woman #1 by Brian Azzarello & Cliff Chiang

New York Times bestselling writer Brian Azzarello, author of The Joker and 100 Bullets, teams up with the immensely talented artist Cliff Chiang (Neil Young's Greendale) for WONDER WOMAN #1, an exciting new series starring the DC Universe's greatest superheroine. The cover to issue #1 is by Cliff Chiang.

Aquaman #1 by Geoff Johns & Ivan Reis

Geoff Johns, one of comics' greatest storytellers, reunites with GREEN LANTERN and BRIGHTEST DAY collaborator Ivan Reis to bring you a thrilling new take on the fan-favorite hero of the sea in AQUAMAN #1. The cover to issue #1 is by Ivan Reis and Joe Prado.

The Flash #1 by Francis Manapul & Brian Buccellato

Rising superstar Francis Manapul, fresh off his acclaimed run on THE FLASH with Geoff Johns, makes his comics writing debut in THE FLASH #1, sharing both scripting and art duties with Brian Buccellato. The Flash knows he can't be everywhere at once, but what happens when he faces an all-new villain who can? The cover to issue #1 is by Francis Manapul and Brian Buccellato.

The Fury of Firestorm #1 by Ethan Van Sciver, Gail Simone & Yildray Cinar

Welcome to a major new vision of the Nuclear Man as writers Ethan Van Sciver and Gail Simone team up with artist Yildiray Cinar to deliver THE FURY OF FIRESTORM #1. Jason Rusch and Ronnie Raymond are two high school students, worlds apart – and now they're drawn into a conspiracy of super science that bonds them forever in a way they can't explain or control. The cover to issue #1 is by Ethan Van Sciver.

 

[nicky the don]

The Savage Hawkman #1 by Tony Daniel & Philip Tan

Batman writer Tony Daniel will team up with artist Philip Tan (GREEN LANTERN: AGENT ORANGE, THE OUTSIDERS) for THE SAVAGE HAWKMAN #1. Carter Hall's skill at deciphering lost languages has led him to a job with an archeologist who specializes in alien ruins – but will the doctor's latest discovery spread an alien plague through New York City? No matter the personal cost, Carter Hall must don his cowl and wings and become the new, savage Hawkman to survive. The cover to issue #1 is by Philip Tan.

Green Arrow #1 by JT Krul & Dan Jurgens

Oliver Queen is an orphan who grew up to fight crime as the Green Arrow, a billionaire playboy who uses his fortune to become a superhero – able to fight the most powerful super-villains in the universe with nothing but a bow and arrow. JT Krul will write GREEN ARROW #1 with art by superstar artist Dan Jurgens. The cover to issue #1 is by Brett Booth.

Justice League International #1 by Dan Jurgens & Aaron Lopresti

A team of internationally-drafted superheroes fight each other and their bureaucratic supervisors as much as they do global crime in JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL #1 from writer Dan Jurgens and artist Aaron Lopresti. The cover to issue #1 is by Aaron Lopresti.

 

[nicky the don]

Mister Terrific #1 by Eric Wallace & Roger Robinson

The world's third-smartest man – and one of its most eligible bachelors – uses his brains and fists against science gone mad in MISTER TERRIFIC #1, the new series from writer Eric Wallace and artist Roger Robinson. The cover to issue #1 is by J.G. Jones.

Captain Atom #1 by JT Krul & Freddie Williams II

Captain Atom has all the power in the world, but no hope of saving himself. Charged by nuclear energy, possessing vast molecular powers, he has the potential to be a god among men – a hero without limits. But the question is this: Will he lose himself in the process? JT Krul and artist Freddie Williams II take the character in a bold new direction in CAPTAIN ATOM #1. The cover to issue #1 is by Stanley "Artgem" Lau.

DC Universe Presents #1 (Anthology)

The anthology series gets a new look in DC Universe Presents, a new series that will focus on multi-issue story arcs each featuring a different superhero from the DC Universe's rich cast of characters, told by some of comics' most exciting writers and artitsts. DC UNIVERSE PRESENTS #1 kicks off the first arc of the series: a Deadman story by Paul Jenkins and Bernard Chang. The cover to issue #1 is by Ryan Sook.

 

[nicky the don]

Blue Beetle #1 by Tony Bedard, Ig Guara and Ruy Jose

It's not easy being Jaime Reyes. He has to deal with high school, family and all the drama that comes with being a teenager. Also, he's linked to a powerful scarab created by an alien race who seek to subjugate planets – or annihilate them. It's up to one teen hero to turn this instrument of destruction into a force for good in BLUE BEETLE #1, written by Tony Bedard (GREEN LANTERN CORPS) and illustrated by Ig Guara (FLASHPOINT: GRODD OF WAR) and Ruy Jose.

Suicide Squad #1 by Adam Glass and Marco Rudy

Harley Quinn! Deadshot! King Shark! They're a team of death-row super villains recruited by the government to take on missions so dangerous – they're sheer suicide! Who will be the first to crack under the pressure? Find out in SUICIDE SQUAD #1, written by Adam Glass (FLASHPOINT: LEGION OF DOOM) with art by Marco Rudy (THE SHIELD).

Well, that leaves only 4 titles until we hit the announced 52, and we still have yet to hear about the Superman books (expected tomorrow). If you haven't seen anything about your favorite series yet (*cough*Secret Six*cough*), you can probably start worrying now.

 

[nicky the don]

Superman Enters the 21st Century
Clark loses the red trunks.

Written by Grant Morrison with art from Rags Morales, DC Comics will be launching Action Comics #1 in September, the first #1 for the series since 1938, which also heralded the Man of Steel's debut. Below are images released by DC along with their official text for the new books, straight from their Source blog.

Action Comics #1 by Grant Morrison and Rags Morales

'A new era of DC Comics begins as the longest-running monthly comic of all time releases its first issue #1 since 1938.

This September, New York Times bestselling writer Grant Morrison (ALL-STAR SUPERMAN) joins with sensational artist Rags Morales to bring you tales of The Man of Tomorrow unlike any you've ever read before in ACTION COMICS #1. This momentous first issue will set in motion the history of the DC Universe as Superman defends a world that doesn't trust their first Super Hero.

The first Action Comics #1 is now the most sought-after comic book of all time. This September, one of comics' most imaginative storytellers will make history again in Grant Morrison and Rags Morales' ACTION COMICS #1.'

The promotional image released is certainly a different take on the Man of Steel, though I wouldn't get up in arms about Superman sporting jeans from now on.

Superman #1 by George Perez and Jesus Merino

'What is Superman's startling new status quo? How does it affect his friends, loved ones and his job at The Daily Planet? Find out in SUPERMAN #1, written by legendary comics creator George Perez (CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS, NEW TEEN TITANS and WONDER WOMAN) and illustrated by Jesus Merino.'

Supergirl #1 by Michael Green, Mike Johnson and Mahmud Asrar

'Supergirl's got the unpredictable behavior of a teenager, the same powers as Superman and none of his affection for the people of Earth. Writers Michael Green and Mike Johnson (Smallville, SUPERMAN/BATMAN) will team up with artist Mahmud Asrar to give a new take on the teenager from Krypton in SUPERGIRL #1.'

Superboy #1 by Scott Lobdell, R.B. Silva and Rob Lean

'They thought he was just a failed experiment, grown from a combination of Kryptonian and human DNA. But when the scope of his stunning powers was revealed, he became a deadly weapon. SUPERBOY #1 will be written by Scott Lobdell with art by R.B. Silva and Rob Lean.'

"We're trying to move not just the company but even our industry to new areas and new audiences and, hopefully, for a more healthy business — this seemed like the right time and the right moment," DC co-publisher Dan DiDio told the LA Times. "This is a refocusing of the energies of the company into a way that really pushes the medium toward the widest and best audience possible. This isn't about turning around a single character or telling a new story. This is about repositioning the company for the future. What we're trying to accomplish is to widen the breadth of our stories and the appeal of characters and go after different distribution systems."

DC's other co-publisher and chief architect of the character redesigns added, "If you do it right, you want the character to be recognized as the iconic characters they are, but at the same time you want to update some sensibilities … if you've been reading comics for a very long time, you can kind of overlook the bright colors and the design. You internalize them and see them as normal or acceptable."

Lee continued, "If you saw someone walking down the street in that, you would view it as odd … [so] when they were interpreted and put on screen and in video games, modifications were made, and now the question is why in the world of comics should we be any more beholden to these designs?

 

[dalyricalbandit]

New Justice League

batman looks like a old ass nigga compared to all them dudes supes looks young as hell

 

[nicky the don]

Superman's Big Changes
DC reveals details on the new Man of Steel.

This Superman is very much an alien, one struggling to adjust to his adopted home. In the series, he must come to terms with both the loss of his home world, as well as the loss of both of his adopted parents. He is more Kal-El from the planet Krypton than Clark Kent from Kansas. He's a loner trying to find his place in the world.

-The series' first storyline will explore the origins of Superman's costume, as it evolves from a look that includes jeans and work boots to a new look: a suit of battle armor that pays tribute to his Kryptonian past.

-His great powers have limits. When the series begins, Superman can leap tall buildings, but his ability to fly is in its infancy.

We know that Action Comics takes place in the early days of the hero, but what about Superman by George Perez and Jesus Merino? Don't expect the same old-same old there, either.

-Clark Kent is single and living on his own. He has never been married.

-Lois Lane is dating a colleague at the DAILY PLANET (and his name isn't Clark Kent) and she has a new position with the paper.

 

[IceManKam]

He looks retarted as hell with those skinny jeans on and I'm kinda mad because they've gotten rid of the continuity involving the Kents, but I hope they manage to impose a new story on him.

 

[a.mann]

If I was a long time DC reader....I feel FUCKED.

plain and simple.

can't think of the link, right now, but there was in article on this saying that the sudden relaunch isn't so sudden

and behind the scene Lee, Johns, and Didio been trying to fight this from happening for so time now.

but the Warner Bros (DC parent company) Executive they answer to (their boss) got tired of Marvel coming in 1st in sells. This was his solution.

Of course from the outside they have to put on face and proclaim publicly this is a grand ideal

 

[NAWLEDGE_REIGNS]

Those Character Designs And Pics In General Look Very "Marvelish"

 

[earth two superman]

as a longtime dc reader, i dont feel fucked at all.

and the costumes look more Hollywood-ish than Marvel-ish.