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DC Comics: New Universe, New Readers
BlankZoe
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These guys! You know them right? Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman! Flash, Green Lantern and Aquaman! Cyborg! Green Arrow! Uh...Purple Lady!The Little Mermaid!
DC Comics, home to the characters above as well as hundreds more, is one of the two largest comic companies in America. This year they are launching a bold new strategy and are rebooting the entire DC Universe! The intent is to streamline the decades of publishing history and make comics more accessible to new readers. So, don't worry if you've never read a comic before or have only watched the Justice League cartoon! This is a brave new world, designed to be enjoyed by people just like you!
New Universe? But what about the other comics before this?
Most of them still happened! Even if they didn't, that shouldn't stop you from enjoying a good story. But, for the purpose of this post, the new DC Universe started 6 years ago(in-universe time). That was when Superman arrived on the scene, the world's first superhero. A year after that The Justice League is founded by Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, The Flash, Aquaman and Cyborg. The five year gap between then and now is where all of the stories that happened prior to this reboot occurred, but you don't need to worry about them if you don't want to. Ideally, you will be able to read any book here with no prior knowledge of the character.
Oh god will I have to go into a comic shop?
Maybe! If you want to, you can locate a local comic shop via www.mycomicshop.com. Retailers will, mostly, be more than happy to help you find the books you want and even set up a list of books to order for you each month if you find some you enjoy! Some stores offer discounts for this, so ask around! If you don't feel like going out into the harsh sunlight, you're in luck! All of the new DC titles will be available digitally the same day as they release in store via either www.comixology.com or a Comixology app available on most smartphones. All titles will be priced 2.99, barring a few exceptions featuring extra pages, and will drop to 1.99 a month after release on digital platforms.
Well, okay. What comics can I pick from?
A ton! There are a total of 52 new ongoing series launching, with more to come! They cover a wide range of genres, so even if superheroes aren't your thing you can find something you might like! Here is a list of all of the New 52, divided up into groups.
Justice League
The big name heroes of the DC Universe that don't belong to a particular family of titles.
Justice League
Written by Geoff Johns, Art by Jim Lee
The first book of the new Universe, Justice League is meant to be the showcase of DC Comics. A superhero action blockbuster starring all of your favorite characters. The initial story arc takes place 5 years in the past and shows what caused the Justice League to form. While the initial roster is the 7 characters on the cover above, after the origin story it will expand to include favorites like The Atom, Hawkman and Green Arrow as well as new characters such as Element Woman. If you want to get superhero action comics at their biggest, pick up Justice League.
Releases August 31st - 3.99
Written by Dan Jurgens, Art by Aaron Lopresti
In a world where the Justice League is an organization that answers to no government the nations of the Earth have formed their own league, the UN-Sanctioned Justice League International. Led by Booster Gold and featuring heroes from around the globe, the team will fight threats abroad as well as their own clashing personalities.
Releases September 7th - 2.99
Written by Geoff Johns, Art by Ivan Reis
Arthur Curry has renounced his role as King of Atlantis and wishes to become a more active hero in the world, even if it thinks he is a joke. But with an ancient Atlantean threat known as The Trench rising from the depths, it is time for Aquaman to prove that he is one of Earth's greatest heroes, on or off land.
Releases September 28th - 2.99
Written by Brian Azzarello, Art by Cliff Chiang
Wonder Woman is the world's frontline against mythical threats that seek to destroy it. Born of the gods themselves, Diana's new series focuses more on her mythical roots pitting her against, myths and monsters as well as supervillains.
Releases September 21st - 2.99
Written by Francis Manapul and Brian Buccaletto, Art by Francis Manapul
Barry Allen is the fastest man alive, and he is racing the clock. Living in a world where his mind races faster than anything else, will he be able to use his speed to save everyone he can? Focusing on how a man would live with super-speed, Flash is a gorgeous book that will take full advantage of the comics medium.
Releases September 28th - 2.99
Written by JT Krul, Art by Dan Jurgens
Oliver Queen is the billionaire CEO of QCorp, the cutting edge of personal technology. Yet, he wants to change the world through more than just phones and laptops. Taking the identity of Green Arrow, he becomes an outlaw vigilante and puts his skill with gadgets to use fighting crime as well as social injustice.
Releases September 7th - 2.99
Written by Gail Simone and Ethan Van Sciver, Art by Yildiray Cinar
Jason Rusch and Ronnie Raymond are two high school students who couldn't be more different, yet are now bound together by the mysterious force known as Firestorm. Now living vessels of raw nuclear energy, the pair are thrown head first into a world of espionage and global secrets.
Releases September 28th - 2.99
Written by Tony S. Daniel, Art by Philip Tan
Archaeologist Carter Hall stumbles upon an alien ruin and inadvertently lets loose a centuries old alien menace upon the world. Using a combination of alien gear scavenged from the ruins and his familiarity with ancient weaponry, he soars the skies as the Savage Hawkman.
Releases September 28th - 2.99
Written by JT Krul, Art by Freddie H Williams III
Captain Nathaniel Adam is forever transformed by an Air Force experiment gone awry. Now a being of living quantum energy, how will Captain Atom learn to live in a world where he is closer to a god than a man?
Releases September 21st - 2.99
Written by Eric Wallace, Art by Roger Robinson
Michael Holt is the world's third-smartest-man and the CEO of a successful corporation as well as the greatest proponent of advanced education in the world. He is given a chance for real world application of his knowledge as he descends into a world of corporate intrigue and high-tech espionage as Mister Terrific.
Releases September 14th - 2.99
Written by Paul Jenkins, Art by Bernard Chang
An anthology series, focusing on a different character each story arc. The first starts Deadman, the body-swapping ghost of circus performer Boston Brand, as he attempts to solve a grisly murder.
Releases September 21st - 2.99
Batman
The Batman Family and other residents of Gotham City, many of these deal with the aftermath of Bruce Wayne forming Batman Incorporated, a global crime fighting force seeking to wipe out crime itself.
Batman
Written by Scott Snyder, Art by Greg Capullo
Written by acclaimed writer Scott Snyder, the series follows Bruce Wayne's return as Gotham City's Batman after founding the worldwide crime fighting organization Batman Inc. The Dark Knight must deal with a riot within Arkham Asylum as well as a dark new villain rearing his head.
Releases September 21st - 2.99
Written by Peter J. Tomasi, Art by Patrick Gleason
Bruce Wayne as Batman joins with his estranged son Damian Wayne as Batman and Robin for the first time. While the two will have to work out their father/son issues, a new villain known as NoBody takes a shot at the newly established Batman Inc.
Releases September 14th - 2.99
Writing and Art by Tony S. Daniel
Bruce Wayne follows a trail of brutal murders perpetrated by the killer known as The Gotham Ripper, leading him into a deadly game of cat and mouse.
Releases September 7th - 2.99
Written by Paul Jenkins and David Finch, Art by David Finch
Batman must deal with an outbreak of psychopaths within Gotham as well as a courtroom battle over the legality of Batman Inc.
Releases September 28th - 2.99
Written and Drawn by JH Williams III
Wealthy socialite Kate Kane must balance new challenges in her civilian identity while simultaneously investigation a string of disappearing children from Gotham's Bario. JH Williams is one of the best artists in comics today, so this book will be stunning.
Releases September 14th - 2.99
Written by Gail Simone, Art by Ardian Syaf
After being crippled by the Joker years before, Barbara Gordon returns as the original Batgirl. Fresh out of college, she must juggle life on her own as well as re-learning the ropes as a superheroine.
Releases September 7th - 2.99
Written by Judd Winnick, Art by Ben Oliver
David Zavimbi is the newest recruit by Bruce Wayne's Batman Incorporated, Batwing the appointed Batman of Africa. While Batman has a city to deal with, Batwing must protect and entire continent, already torn apart by war and unrest.
Releases September 7th - 2.99
Written by Kyle Higgins, Art by Eddy Barrows
After a brief stint as the Batman of Gotham City, Dick Grayson returns to his former identity as Nightwing. Seeking to find his own place in the world, he joins up with Haley's Circus, the very same circus his family performed and were ultimately murdered at. As he travels across the country, he discovers that his parents were far from the first victims of this sinister carnival.
Releases September 21st - 2.99
Written by Judd Winnick, Art by Guillem March
Selina Kyle is Catwoman: jewel thief, socialite and occasional superhero. She returns to Gotham once more in an attempt to finally decide if she wishes to be a villain, or try to be a hero.
Releases September 21st - 2.99
Written by Scott Lobdell, Art by Kenneth Rocafort
Jason Todd, former Robin, is the vigilante Red Hood. Believing his former mentor to lenient on crime, Todd seeks to wipe out criminals with their own tools: lethal force and fear. He is joined by Arsenal, a recovering drug addict and Starfire, a former intergalactic prisoner of war.
Releases September 21st - 2.99
Written by Duane Sweircynzki, Art by Jesus Saiz
Black Canary, Starling, Poison Ivy and Katana are the Birds of Prey. Gotham City's own black ops squad, going after villains that other heroes don't even know exist.
Releases September 21st - 2.99
Green Lantern
In the wake of a devastating war that left the Green Lantern Corps diminished, the Universe is a very dangerous place to be.
Green Lantern
Written by Geoff Johns, Art by Doug Mankhe
After Hal Jordan is banished from the Corps, Sinestro has become Green Lantern in his stead, whether he likes it or not. Tasked with destroying the Corps of his own creation, Sinestro must re-discover what it means to be a Green Lantern.
Releases September 14th - 2.99
Written by Peter J. Tomasi, Art by Fernando Pasarin
Guy Gardner and John Stewart must lead the Green Lantern Corps in a galaxy recovering from war and bloodshed across the cosmos. Leading the Corps, they also must hand-pick a group of Lanterns to serve as an elite strike force should another disastrous event arise.
Releases September 21st - 2.99
Written by Tony Bedard, Art by Tyler Kirkham
Kyle Rayner must lead a team of Lanterns from each of the Corps, but will he be able to keep them from killing each other long enough to complete their secret mission?
Releases September 28th - 2.99
Written by Peter Milligan, Art by Ed Benes
Led by Atrocitus, the Red Lanterns are the universe's most brutal defenders. Battling injustice both on Earth as well as across the cosmos powered by their unquenchable rage.
Releases September 14th - 2.99
Superman
The Superman Family, probably the most affected by the new universe.
Action Comics
Written by Grant Morrison, Art by Rags Morales
Taking place 6 years in the past, Action Comics tells the origin of the world's first superhero: Superman. But this isn't the same Superman that most people know. He is young, he is an idealist, he is sometimes brash and too quick to act. This is, as described by Morrison, a Bruce Springsteen Superman. A hero of the average man in a world without superheroes.
Releases September 7th - 3.99
Written by George Perez, Art by Jesus Merino
Taking place in the present, it follows the adventures of a Superman that has settled in at the Daily Planet and is the most iconic hero of the world. However, he isn't in a relationship with Lois Lane and is more human and fallable than most incarnations.
Releases September 28th - 2.99
Written by Michael Green and Mike Johnson, Art by Mahmud Asrar
Kara Zor-El is Superman's teenage cousin, gifted with the same powers as him. What she doesn't have, however, is his life. Superman was raised on Earth and knows and loves human society. Kara was born and raised on Krypton, and as such is a teenage alien forced to live and protect a world she doesn't understand.
Releases September 21st - 2.99
Written by Scott Lobdell, Art by RB Silva
Kon-El is Superboy, the clone created from mixing Superman and Lex Luthor's DNA. Although he has proved himself a hero already, he has been abducted by the mysterious Project N.O.W.H.E.R.E. and forced to rethink his existence after learning he was designed as a living weapon.
Releases September 14th - 2.99
Young Justice
Teenage heroes fighting threats and, more often than not, personal issues.
Teen Titans
Written by Scott Lobdell, Art by Brett Booth
When an unknown organization begins kidnapping teenage superheroes across the globe Red Robin is forced to reunite the disbanded Teen Titans. Although Superboy, Wonder Girl, Red Robin and Kid Flash were close friends in the past, can they overcome their own differences as well as work together with their new teammates to save themselves?
Releases September 28th
Written by Scott McDaniel and John Rozum, Art by Scott McDaniel
After moving to New York from Dakota City, Static gets a new lease on life through a new headquarters, high school and internship at STAR Labs. Even though things are looking up, will Static be able to handle taking on crime in the Big Apple?
Releases September 7th - 2.99
Written by Tony Bedard, Art by Ig Guara
Following up the fan-favorite original series, Blue Beetle is the story of El Paso High School student Jaime Reyes. After bonding with a damaged alien weapon, he protects El Paso and the world itself from threats both local and interstellar as the Blue Beetle, while also juggling high school and dealing with a family who knows he is a superhero.
Releases September 21st - 2.99
Written by Sterling Gates, Art by (sigh) Rob Liefeld.
Hank Hall and Dawn Granger are the living avatars of War and Peace, forced to work together despite their inherent differences. I'm gonna be honest, Gates is a good writer but Rob Liefeld is terrible. Do not buy this, buy something better.
Releases September 7th - 2.99
Written by Paul Levitz, Art by Francis Portella
The graduating class of Legion Academy is forced to join their mentors, the Legion of Superheroes, early in order to restore order in the war-torn galaxy of the 31st Century.
Releases September 21st - 2.99
Written by Fabien Nicieza, Art by Pete Woods
Seven Legionnaires were sent back in time with one mission: save the future. But after losing their advanced technology the Legion Lost is forced to survive in the 21st century, and fix their future along the way.
Releases September 14th - 2.99
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The darker side of the DC Universe, focusing on supernatural and horror stories.
Swamp Thing
Written by Scott Snyder, Art by Yanick Paquette
Alec Holland is alive. Having previously been murdered in a swamp, he hopes to live life to it's fullest. Unfortunately for him, The Green has plans for him. Swamp Thing must rise again to protect all life on Earth from any threats that may come.
Releases September 7th - 2.99
Written by Peter Milligan, Art by Mikel Janin
After the Enchantress goes rogue and threatens the world with magical forces beyond the strength of most mortals a rag tag team of mystic outcasts are brought together to save the world. John Constantine, Zatanna, Shade the Changing Man, Deadman and Madame Xanadu are earth's only hope, even if they don't really want to be it.
Releases September 28th - 2.99
Written by Jeff Lemire, Art by Travel Foreman
Buddy Baker's glory days as a superhero are long behind him, with his family now his primary concern. But when his daughter Maxine begins to manifest powers far beyond even her father's, Buddy's life as a superhero and a father will become one and the same.
Releases September 7th - 2.99
Written by Jeff Lemire, Art by Alberto Ponticelli
Frankenstein and his Creature Commandos are America's premiere monster hunters, called in when creatures that no other team could handle rise up. Following in the vein of Hellboy and other comics, Frankenstein is a supernatural team book at its' finest. It will also feature single-issue stories starring Frank at various times in history, starting with him in the Vietnam War.
Releases September 14th - 2.99
Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, Art by Fernando Dagnino
Mitchell Shelly is a dead man, but he gets better. Unable to die, Mitch returns to life after each death possessing a new superpower. However, he stumbles upon a dark conspiracy against him, one that stretches back into his centuries old past that he has no memory of. To save his own life, Mitch has to discover his previous ones.
Releases September 14th - 2.99
Written by Paul Cornell, Art by Diogenes Neves
Camelot has fallen. In its ashes stands a barbarian horde led by the dread wizard Mordru. The only thing standing in it's path are the Demon Knights, a group of ragtag outcasts led by Etrigan the Demon. Heroes and villains alike, the Knights must band together for the survival of all of Europe.
Releases September 14th - 2.99
Written by Joshua Hale Fialkov, Art by Andrea Sorrentino
Vampire Andrew Stanton has kept the vampire menace out of the mortal world for centuries thanks to a pact forged with Mary, The Queen of the Damned. However when the peace is finally shattered, he is forced to enter the modern world and save it from a threat long-thought a legend.
Releases September 28th - 2.99
Written by Ron Marz, Art by Sami Basri
Priscilla Kitean is a demon touched, stripper, bisexual monster hunter. That is all you need to know about this comic.
Releases September 28th - 2.99
The Edge
Titles that, while still firmly in the DC Universe, take place on the edge of popular view. Secret teams, military squads, all of these are present as well as genres such as war comics and westerns.
Stormwatch
Written by Paul Cornell, Art by Miguel Sepulvelda
While gaudily dressed superheroes saving people from fires has been a recent development in the past few years, that doesn't mean there haven't been superhumans protecting Earth from unknown threats. Stormwatch is a black-ops police force designed to operate underneath every radar on Earth including such heroes as Apollo, Midnighter, Jack Hawksmoore and Martian Manhunter.
Releases September 7th - 2.99
Written by Nathan Edmunson, Art by Cafu
Cole Cash is the shining star of the FBI, but when he wakes up one day with the ability to see alien monstrosities hiding in human forms throughout earth he is branded insane. Now a man on the run, is Grifter the only hope to stem this secret invasion or simply insane?
Releases September 14th - 2.99
Written by Kyle Higgins, Art by Joe Bennett
Slade Wilson was once the greatest assassin in the DC Universe, but after years of getting tangled up in superhero brawls his reputation in the business has waned. Determined to prove he is still the deadliest man on Earth, Slade embarks on a series of missions that only Deathstroke the Terminator could hope to accomplish.
Releases September 14th - 2.99
Written by Adam Glass, Art by Marco Rudy
The Suicide Squad is a group of supervillains used by the US Government as a strike force in exchange for reduced prison time. I am trying to keep these opinion-neutral but this is not going to be good. Glass has missed the point about everything that makes Suicide Squad great according to several interviews. Really nice art, though.
Releases September 14th - 2.99
Written by Dan Didio and Keith Giffen, Art by Keith Giffen
Kevin Kho is the newest, unwilling, recruit in the war between government organization Checkmate and sentient robot satellite Brother Eye. Transformed into the One Man Army Corps known as OMAC, Kho will fight across the weirder areas of the DCU including a pool cleaning service led by an insidious mad scientist.
Releases September 7th - 2.99
Written by Mike Costa, Art by Ken Lashey
The Blackhawks are a GI Joe-esque military force equipped to handle the changing face of warfare in a world where superhumans are becoming increasingly common. With a large ensemble cast and military tone, it should be an interesting look at the DC Universe.
Releases September 28th - 2.99
Written by Ivan Brandon, Art by Tom Derenick
Joe Rock, grandson of WWII Legend Sgt. Rock, has assumed the command of Easy Company, a group of ex-military grunts turned private contractors. But how long can a team of well-trained men with guns survive in a world where assassins can shoot lasers out of their eyes and fire from their hands.
Releases September 7th - 3.99
Written by Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti, Art by Moritat
Jonah Hex is the most feared and effective bounty hunter in all of the West, but can even he handle the criminal element of Gotham City? Recruited by Amadeus Arkham to assist the Gotham Sheriff's Department in tracking down a serial killer. Gray and Palmiotti have written a fantastic Hex series for 75 issues, so this is probably going to be great.
Releases September 28th - 3.99
Holy shit that is a lot of books
You have no idea how long that took.
Okay, what now?
Well the relaunch begins on the 31st with the first issue of Justice League, so buy that if it interests you. If you want something to read in the meantime or are interested in past stories starring these characters, ask around! There are people here will good opinions. I also recommend going to Graphic Violence, our resident comics forum. The posters are generally nice and helpful and it could use some new traffic!
Now go read comic books!
Say goodbye, DC thread.
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Also Superman by Morrison yay!
Firestorm and Captain Atom are what I really want to be good though
I read comics for fun and there are a shit ton of comics coming out of this that I want to read
Got to figure out which books I will be getting come September.
Going to be a great month. Ultimates relaunch, DCnU, Fear Itself getting closer to the payoff, Schism heating up, Football, my birthday, football on my birthday.
Mmm....
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And Avengers vs Annihilators: Earthfall
And Spider-Island winding down
not gonna lie i kind of want it to fail and for said failure to cause a shake-up at DC
Doesn't Earthfall come out soon as well?
It comes out in September.
Completely forgot about it.
Yessssss happy times
kind of like what the DC relaunch did.
oh god i am so bitter tonight.
But it is possible
Just don't think about Batgirl too much
Spaceknights, Beta Ray Bill, and explosive action?
I can see that being good.
Why I fear the ocean.
oh and action comics even if Identity Crisis guy is doing that art.
I want to see the Annihilators beat up some chumps from Earth
Man this series could be everything I want and more
also at a panel grant morrison said he just finished writing the third issue
the third
this book launches in a month
there's only one dude to superhero for all of goddamned africa?
that's just not fair
If you want something from the Bat-Family I recommend either Nightwing or Red Hood.
i mean he is not a bad artist he's just not my thing.
The one with Snyder on it.
Depends. Who's writing?
DnA?
Why I fear the ocean.
Oh and Batwoman if that does actually manage to surface.
It goddamn fucking better.
Yes
I thought it would be but knowing it is is a relief
Yeah, it is their book.
Red Hood did look nice. I think I'll get that one, Batman, and All Star Western. Other DC stuff is too much for my weak Marvel-based constitution.
Hmm...
If you think of picking up more I think you'd dig Deathstroke and Stormwatch as well.
I wish Steph was still Batgirl
She is by far the best one. Babs is best as Oracle and Cass is best ignored
or poor Swamp Thing
nothing has changed about Swamp Thing
nothing!
Every other Swamp Thing story still happened!