The Down-Low On DC Comics’ Rebirth!
Way back in 2011, DC Comics hit the reset button on their universe, resulting in the launch of what is most commonly known as The New 52. Basically, all their previous titles were cancelled and they began renumbering their books (ie. Action Comics, which retained it’s original numbering since the 1930s started back at #1). This was met with mixed reviews from fans and let to some people, like me, to fall off the DC wagon completely. Now, DC wants us back.
Ok, their motivations might be more complex than that but to me, it actually feels like DC is attempting to fix some of their mistakes from the New 52 launch while not dismissing it entirely. So what are they actually doing? Basically, “rebirth” is a sexy way of saying “refresh.” All their titles will be getting new creative teams and they will go back to their original numbering as well as being priced at $2.99.
Rebirth will start on May 25th when Geoff Johns’ 80-page one-shot is released to set-up the storylines for the upcoming books, then the rest of Rebirth will play out throughout the summer.
#DCRebirth begins May 25th with the DC Universe Rebirth Special, written by @geoffjohns! pic.twitter.com/r9Lkji718f
— DC (@DCComics) March 26, 2016
In case I haven’t made it obvious, this is not a reboot of The New 52 universe. The DC Comics Twitter account tweeted out a ton of the new creative teams (don’t worry, I’ve copy and pasted a ton of links so you don’t have to go scrolling through their feed!). Before I leave you to that, I’ll say the ones that jumped off the screen for me were All Star Batman (Scott Snyder and John Romita Jr) and Suicide Squad (Philip Tan and Jim Lee). Are you liking anything you see? Let us know!
.@TomKingTK just announced he's writing BATMAN and BATMAN REBIRTH! First issue out 6/1! #DCRebirth pic.twitter.com/HF2dws10fq
— DC (@DCComics) March 26, 2016
.@JamesTheFourth is going to be writing DETECTIVE COMICS for #DCRebirth! Issue #934 is out 6/8! pic.twitter.com/8380W5FOER
— DC (@DCComics) March 26, 2016
.@HackinTimSeeley takes the reins on NIGHTWING in #DCRebirth! Check it out 7/13! pic.twitter.com/7CE0ruh8vH
— DC (@DCComics) March 26, 2016
#DCRebirth has announced @hopelarson will be writing BATGIRL, starting 7/13! pic.twitter.com/tmI641SRmr
— DC (@DCComics) March 26, 2016
BATGIRL & THE BIRDS OF PREY just announced at #DCRebirth, with @thejuliebenson and @TeelaJBrown writing! pic.twitter.com/tDS2CnFpKP
— DC (@DCComics) March 26, 2016
ALL STAR BATMAN just announced at #DCRebirth with @Ssnyder1835 and John Romita, Jr. teaming up! pic.twitter.com/nJs1LVyHlB
— DC (@DCComics) March 26, 2016
ACTION COMICS picks up at issue #957 with @thedanjurgens continuing the story of SUPERMAN: LOIS & CLARK #DCRebirth pic.twitter.com/VnJZ8e9cN5
— DC (@DCComics) March 26, 2016
https://twitter.com/DCComics/status/713775187112517632
NEW SUPER-MAN is here with @geneluenyang writing! Check it out 7/13! #DCRebirth pic.twitter.com/h0ieuHU0Sf
— DC (@DCComics) March 26, 2016
SUPERGIRL has a new writer with @thesteveorlando starting 8/17! #DCRebirth pic.twitter.com/PuNkc4udMK
— DC (@DCComics) March 26, 2016
TRINITY, featuring Superman, Wonder Woman, and Batman starts 8/10 with @FrancisManapul leading! #DCRebirth pic.twitter.com/GybN9gU7ME
— DC (@DCComics) March 26, 2016
A new series, SUPERWOMAN, is coming 8/10 with @Philjimeneznyc! pic.twitter.com/MKIMpw8UEl
— DC (@DCComics) March 26, 2016
JUSTICE LEAGUE gets artists with @TonyDanielx2 and Fernando Pasarin starting 7/6! #DCRebirth pic.twitter.com/UvmIVx8SDf
— DC (@DCComics) March 26, 2016
HAL JORDAN & THE GREEN LANTERN CORPS starts 7/13 with @robertvenditti and @EthanVanSciver #DCRebirth pic.twitter.com/sQ953saGtU
— DC (@DCComics) March 26, 2016
A new #DCRebirth series, GREEN LANTERNS, comes out 6/1 with @samhumphries and @geoffjohns. pic.twitter.com/Zw7stsi4dn
— DC (@DCComics) March 26, 2016
.@samhumphries will be taking us on a journey with new Lanterns this June. #DCRebirth pic.twitter.com/ZxBbssGRhh
— DC (@DCComics) March 26, 2016
.@johnsemper is moving from animation to comics with CYBORG, coming in August! #DCRebirth pic.twitter.com/zoALcgpHx5
— DC (@DCComics) March 26, 2016
TITANS HUNT becomes TITANS in #DCRebirth, and @VincentAbnett will continue writing the amazing story! pic.twitter.com/Wf4HDPy2zz
— DC (@DCComics) March 26, 2016
.@philipsytan and @JimLee just discussed the new #DCRebirth SUICIDE SQUAD, coming soon! pic.twitter.com/E5rnZgUGzE
— DC (@DCComics) March 26, 2016
At #DCRebirth @jpalmiotti & @amandarantsalot just announced they'll be writing the new HARLEY QUINN, coming august! pic.twitter.com/3tTJtRqbga
— DC (@DCComics) March 26, 2016
GREEN ARROW restrings his bow to return in #DCRebirth with @benjamin_percy as writer, coming 6/1! pic.twitter.com/04yOvCfXQI
— DC (@DCComics) March 26, 2016
RED HOOD & THE OUTLAWS returns this July with @ScottyLobdell and @dextersoy! #DCRebirth pic.twitter.com/yM2HN9yHRZ
— DC (@DCComics) March 26, 2016
.@simonoliver01 and @moritatart team up to bring THE HELLBLAZER to #DCRebirth! Coming 7/20 pic.twitter.com/wxoMg9brey
— DC (@DCComics) March 26, 2016
Christopher Priest takes on DEATHSTROKE for #DCRebirth starting 8/10! pic.twitter.com/AUVZspKHav
— DC (@DCComics) March 26, 2016
.@thedanjurgens & @thebernardchang to continue advancing the story of BATMAN BEYOND starting September! #DCRebirth pic.twitter.com/3GrDZskCNG
— DC (@DCComics) March 26, 2016
BLUE BEETLE in #DCRebirth features TWO Blue Beetles starting this August! pic.twitter.com/Ay8fe4N5Lq
— DC (@DCComics) March 26, 2016
Damian Wayne & Jonathan White team up in the new #DCRebirth series SUPER SONS, coming September! pic.twitter.com/dh8vRPlJNY
— DC (@DCComics) March 26, 2016
Damian Wayne takes the lead of a new team of TEEN TITANS starting this September! #DCRebirth pic.twitter.com/HbdPXClspI
— DC (@DCComics) March 26, 2016
#DCRebirth has a SECOND Justice League book, JUSTICE LEAGUE AMERICA, starting 9/14!
— DC (@DCComics) March 26, 2016
#DCRebirth announced FLASH will be helmed by @Williamson_Josh, and an amazing design team starting 6/8! pic.twitter.com/vPdm81XSPU
— DC (@DCComics) March 26, 2016
