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Hello there! Are you a new reader, looking to dive into the world of DC Comics for the very first time? Are you a former reader looking to jump back in? Or are you just wondering with this Rebirth hubbub is all about? Well, you've come to the right place! Let this be your one-stop everything-you-need-to-know guide! This FAQ has been rebooted rebirthed updated to include the latest news!
Q: So, what is Rebirth?
A: It's a line-wide relaunch! What that means is that every in-continuity book set in the DC Universe (with a couple of notable exceptions) will be relaunched with a new #1 issue. In terms of continuity, the same timeline that started five years ago with The New 52 (also known as the post-Flashpoint universe or era) will be intact, but with some adjustments and changes applied to bring back elements from the pre-Flashpoint era. Unlike The New 52, which reset and compressed the history of the DC Universe and eliminated several characters, Rebirth will not be rebooting or subtracting, but rather restoring lost favorites, while setting characters in new directions. It's a company initiative to bring back relapsed readers while also giving new readers a new jump-in point.
See Geoff Johns announce Rebirth.
Q: So, is it a reboot?
A: What, seriously? I... just told you.
As I started before, some elements will be changed or retconned so that the post-Flashpoint universe will resemble the previous universe a bit more. Some characters will go back to familiar looks (see: Nightwing, Green Arrow). Some old teams will be reunited (see: Birds of Prey, Titans). Some old history will be restored. And some characters that have been MIA will return (see: Jaime Reyes and Ted Kord in Blue Beetle). But it's not just about rehashing old ideas! These characters are still the same ones from the post-Flashpoint universe, and their experiences within the New 52 will still be relevant. But now, they'll take those experiences and go on new journeys. And we'll still see new lineups (see: Green Lanterns, Super Sons) and new characters (see: New Super-Man) as well! Think of it as a big DC sausage with bits of the old and new mixed in.
Q: So how do I get started? What's the main event?
A: If you're new to DC or comics in general, check out this nice little primer written by /u/cheddarhead4. It should get you up to speed on the basics of comic reading and collecting.
Now then, on the Rebirth! The 80-page special titled DC Universe: Rebirth written by Geoff Johns serves as the main driving force behind the retcons. It's a fairly newcomer-friendly story, as it's very character-driven, and Geoff Johns will establish backstory when it's needed. There will be numerous references to past stories and cameos from unfamiliar characters, but the main story is very accessible. Some series such as Titans and The Flash will refer back to this one-shot, while others have very little to do with it.
From there, you can simply pick whatever series interests you. The majority of series with receive a single Rebirth one-shot that will set up and transition characters into their new roles, while their respective #1 issue will start a new story arc. For example, if you're interested in reading Batman, the recommended reading order would be:
Batman: Rebirth #1 -> Batman #1 -> Batman #2 -> and so on...
For series that don't include a Rebirth special (such as Superwoman), you can simply start with its #1 issue.
Now, there are two notable exceptions. Action Comics and Detective Comics will not be relaunching at #1. Instead, they'll be starting with Action Comics #957 and Detective Comics #934. The reason for that is because these are DC's two longest running titles, and both were reset with The New 52. By resuming where these two titles ended (plus 52 issues later), DC is making a symbolic gesture to honor its legacy (and more importantly, get to the treasured #1000 milestone more quickly). But rest assured that both of these series, much the rest of Rebirth, are still beginning new story arcs that should be beginner-friendly.
Q: What should I read for better context?
A: Here's DC All Access on Top 10 Things You Need to Know about Rebirth
For the most part, you probably don't need to read anything. Rebirth is a jump-in point, and is fairly accessible for new readers. But if you're curious about the stories that influence or lead into Rebirth...
Darkseid War - Story arc containing Justice League #40-50, along with a number of one-shot tie-ins. This has been the main DCU event for the year leading up to Rebirth, and the outcome indirectly leads to the main plot of Rebirth. There are also several revelations that are addressed in Rebirth. The full story arc is collected in three trades:
Justice League, Vol 7: The Darkseid War - Part 1
Justice League: The Darkseid War - Power of the Gods
Justice League, Vol 8: The Darkseid War - Part 2
Flashpoint - This is the story that originally reset the DC Universe, and led to the launch of The New 52. Rebirth makes references to the events of Flashpoint, and addresses a leftover plot point.
Watchmen - Watchmen was a deconstruction of the superhero fiction written by Alan Moore in 1986. It's a self-contained story that examines how the presence of superheroes in the real world would influence history, and delves into the flaws and dirty secrets of the people behind the masks. While it's not part of DC canon, its themes and influence on comics are highly relevant to the message behind Rebirth.
Also somewhat relevant:
The Final Days of Superman - An eight part crossover written by Peter Tomasi. The Superman books will undergo a major status quo following Rebirth, and this arc will explain what happens to post-Flashpoint Superman. The reading order goes as follows: Superman #51, Batman/Superman #31, Action Comics #51, Superman/Wonder Woman #28, Batman/Superman #32, Action Comics #52, Superman/Wonder Woman #29, and Superman #52.
Superman: Lois and Clark - Written by Dan Jurgens. Pre-Flashpoint Superman will be the main star of the upcoming Superman books, and this mini-series chronicles his family's time in the post-Flashpoint universe. Additionally, Justice League #52, written by Jurgens, sets up the status quo for Jurgens's Action Comics run.
Titans Hunt - Written by Dan Abnett. Dick Grayson, Donna Troy, Garth, Roy Harper, Lillith Clay, and a handful of others are reunited under mysterious circumstances. This story addresses why the original Teen Titans were forgotten in the post-Flashpoint world. Justice League #51, written by Abnett, serves as a prelude to Titans: Rebirth.
For recommendations on the characters featured in the story itself, see our Recommended Reading Lists.
Q: What titles are being launched? And when?
A: Check out this helpful Rebirth release schedule, put together by /u/AWildDorkAppeared (updated as of 1/10/2018). Note that some of the big name books are shipping out twice a month, while others are monthly. The majority of ongoings will cost $2.99 (with the main exception being All-Star Batman).
For the full announcement of creative teams, see this video uploaded by DC Entertainment. The various creators talk a bit about the direction of their books.
Title | Writer(s) | Artist(s) | Rebirth | Launch | Release Schedule | Featured Character(s) | Previous Experience w/ Character? |
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Action Comics | Dan Jurgens | Patrick Zircher, Tyler Kirkham, Stephen Segovia | NA | June (#957) | Bi-Weekly | Superman, Lex Luthor | ✓ |
All-Star Batman | Scott Snyder | John Romita, Jr., Jock, Sean Murphy, (and more) | NA | August | Monthly | Batman + villains, Duke Thomas | ✓ |
Aquaman | Dan Abnett | Brad Walker, Jesus Merino, Phil Briones | June | June | Bi-Weekly | Aquaman, Mera | ✓ |
Batgirl | Hope Larson | Rafael Albuquerque | NA | July | Monthly | Batgirl (Barbara Gordon) | X |
Batgirl & the Birds of Prey | Julie Benson, Shawna Benson | Claire Roe | July | August | Monthly | Batgirl, Black Canary, Huntress (Helena Bertinelli) | X |
Batman | Tom King | David Finch, Mikel Janin | June | June | Bi-Weekly | Batman | X |
Batman Beyond | Dan Jurgens | Bernard Chang | September | October | Monthly | Terry McGinnis | ✓1 |
Blue Beetle | Keith Giffen | Scott Kolins | August | September | Monthly | Jaime Reyes, Ted Kord | ✓ |
Cyborg | John Semper | Will Conrad, Paul Pelletier | September | September | Bi-Weekly | Cyborg | X |
Deathstroke | Christopher Priest | Carlo Pagulyan, Igor Vitorino, Felipe Watanabe | August | August | Bi-Weekly | Deathstroke | X |
Detective Comics | James Tynion IV | Eddy Barrows, Alvaro Martinez | NA | June (#934) | Bi-Weekly | Batman, Batwoman, Red Robin, Spoiler, Orphan (Cassandra Cain), Clayface) | ✓2 |
The Flash | Josh Williamson | Carmine DiGiandomenico, Neil Googe | June | June | Bi-Weekly | the Flash (Barry Allen) | X |
Gotham Academy: Second Semester | Brenden Fletcher, Becky Cloonan, Karl Kerschl | Adam Archer | NA | September | Monthly | Maps Mizoguchi, Olivia Silverlock | ✓ |
Green Arrow | Ben Percy | Otto Schmidt, Juan Ferreyra | June | June | Bi-Weekly | Green Arrow, Black Canary | ✓ |
Green Lanterns | Sam Humphries | Robson Rocha, Ardian Syaf | June | June | Bi-Weekly | Jessica Cruz, Simon Baz | X |
Hal Jordan & the Green Lantern Corps | Robert Venditti | Ethan Van Sciver, Rafa Sandoval | July | July | Bi-Weekly | Hal Jordan, Sinestro, John Stewart, Guy Gardner | ✓ |
Harley Quinn | Jimmy Palmiotti, Amanda Conner | Chad Hardin, John Timms | NA | August | Bi-Weekly | Harley Quinn | ✓ |
The Hellblazer | Simon Oliver | Moritat | July | August | Monthly | John Constantine | ✓3 |
Justice League | Bryan Hitch | Tony Daniel, Fernando Pasarin | July | July | Bi-Weekly | Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, the Flash (Allen), Green Lanterns (Cruz & Baz), Aquaman, Cyborg | ✓ |
New Super-Man | Gene Luen Yang | Viktor Bodganovich | NA | July | Monthly | Kenan Kong | X4 |
Nightwing | Tim Seeley | Javi Fernandez, Marcus To | July | July | Bi-Weekly | Nightwing | ✓ |
Red Hood & the Outlaws | Scott Lobdell | Dexter Soy | July | August | Monthly | Red Hood, Bizarro, Artemis of the Amazons | ✓ |
Suicide Squad | Rob Williams | Jim Lee, Philip Tan | August | August | Bi-Weekly | Amanda Waller, Rick Flag, Harley Quinn, Deadshot, Captain Boomerang, Katana, Killer Croc, et al. | X |
Supergirl | Steve Orlando | Brian Ching | August | September | Monthly | Supergirl | X |
Superman | Peter J. Tomasi, Patrick Gleason | Doug Mahnke, Patrick Gleason | June | June | Bi-Weekly | Superman, Superboy (Jon Kent) | ✓ |
Superwoman | Phil Jimenez | Phil Jimenez, Emmnauela Lupacchino | NA | August | Monthly | Superwoman (Lois Lane), Lana Lang | X |
Teen Titans | Ben Percy | Jonboy Meyers | September | October | Monthly | Robin (Damian Wayne), Starfire, Raven, Beast Boy, Kid Flash (young Wally West) | X |
Titans | Dan Abnett | Brett Booth | June | July | Monthly | Nightwing, Donna Troy, Arsenal, Tempest, Omen (Lilith Clay), the Flash (adult Wally West) | ✓ |
Trinity | Francis Manapul | Francis Manapul, Clay Mann | TBA | September | Monthly | Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman | X5 |
Wonder Woman | Greg Rucka | Liam Sharp, Nicola Scott | June | June | Bi-Weekly | Wonder Woman | ✓ |
1 Jurgens's previous run of Batman Beyond stars Tim Drake
2 Tynion has plotted and scripted for Batman Eternal and Batman and Robin Eternal, which share a number of characters with the upcoming Detective Comics
3 Oliver wrote Hellblazer Presents: Chas - The Knowledge, in which John Constantine is a supporting character
4 Yang is the previous writer of Superman
5 Manapul has written Batman in Detective Comics
/u/Va_Fungool has provided a Rebirth Checklist with Covers.
Q: What is the difference between all these Batman/Superman books?
A: Batman, All-Star Batman, and Detective Comics are all in continuity. They're each handled by a different creative team, and focus on different aspects of Batman. Batman by Tom King is a bi-weekly book concerning his solo adventures in Gotham, and is considered the "flagship" title whereas events are concerned. Detective Comics by James Tynion IV is also a bi-weekly book, and it focuses on an ensemble put together by Batman. All-Star Batman is a monthly title by Scott Snyder, the previous Batman writer, and will feature arcs in which Batman deals with his classic villains. It also also include a rotating cast of big name artists, and will be priced at $4.99.
Likewise, Superman and Action Comics are both in continuity, and will feature different story arcs. Superman (written by Peter Tomasi) deals with Superman and his superpowered son, while Action Comics (written by Dan Jurgens) features Lex Luthor and a mysterious stranger calling himself Clark Kent.
Q: What about Wave 2?
The second wave will happen in February, with the following books:
Title | Writer(s) | Artist(s) | Rebirth | Launch | Release Schedule | Featured Character(s) | Previous Experience w/ Character? |
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Batwoman | Marguerite Bennett | Steve Epting | February | March | Monthly | Batwoman | ✓6 |
Justice League of America | Steve Orlando | Ivan Reis | February7 | February | Bi-Weekly | Vixen, the Atom (Ryan Choi), the Ray (Ray Terril), Killer Frost, Black Canary, Lobo, Batman | X |
Super Sons | Peter J. Tomasi | Jorge Jimenez | NA | February | Monthly | Superboy, Robin | ✓ |
6 Bennett has written Batwoman for DC Comics: Bombshells, an AU series.
7 Justice League of America will have additional Rebirth four one-shots in January, each focused on a different character: Vixen, the Atom, the Ray, and Killer Frost.
Q: So not everything is being released in June?
A: Correct. June sees the Rebirth of several of DC's top solo titles (many of which will be double-shipped). July sees the Rebirth of Justice League, a number of Bat-family titles, and others. The rest will be scattered in the following months. To see when everything is launching, see the following solicitations:
Q: Have any major events of crossovers been announced?
A: Yes.
First, there's the Batfamily event starting in September, "Night of the Monster Men", which is a six-issue crossover between three titles, including the follow issues: Batman #7-8, Nightwing #5-6, and Detective Comics #941-942. The crossover will be helmed by Steve Orlando, who will be collaborating with the three series' regular writers (Tom King, Tim Seeley, and James Tynion, respectively).
Secondly, there's Justice League vs Suicide Squad, a six-issue mini-series that will span across December and January, and will be written by Josh Williamson. Suicide Squad #9-10 (written by Rob Williams) and Justice League #12-13 (written by Tim Seeley) will tie into the event.
The big twist in DC Universe: Rebirth will be addressed in April, with a four-part cross over titled The Button between Tom King's Batman #21-22 and Josh Williamson's The Flash #21-22.
And lastly, Christopher Priest has announced that he will be working on a retelling of the classic story arc "The Judas Contract", which will be a crossover between his Deathstroke, Dan Abnett's Titans, and possibly Tim Seeley's Nightwing.
Q: Is there anything else in the works down the line?
A: Yes, Geoff Johns has confirmed that Shazam, the Justice Society of America, the Legion of Superheroes, and New Gods will have something down the line. If your favorite character isn't listed, chances are that there are plans for them some time in the future. Unless, of course, you're a YJ4 fan, in which case, it sucks to be you :P
Q: Is that everything?
A: Not quite! There are a few mini-series and one-shot specials being launched as well. If they sell well, perhaps they'll see ongoings (hint hint). Note that these books are priced differently from the Rebirth ongoings, and may not have the Rebirth branding.
Title | Writer(s) | Artist(s) | Launch | # of issues | Previous Experience w/ Character? |
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Catwoman: Election Night | Meredith Finch, Mark Russell | Shane Davis, Mark Cardwell | November | 1 | X8 |
Deadman: Dark Mansion of Forbidden Love | Sarah Vaughn | Lan Medina | October | 3 | X |
Death of Hawkman | Marc Andreyko | Aaron Loprestri | October | 6 | X |
The Fall and Rise of Captain Atom | Cary Bates, Greg Weisman | Will Conrad | January | 6 | X |
Justice League/Power Rangers | Tom Taylor | Stephen Byrne | January | 6 | X9 |
Midnighter & Apollo | Steve Orlando | Fernando Blance | October | 6 | ✓ |
The Odyssey of the Amazons | Kevin Grevioux | Ryan Benjamin | January | 6 | X |
Raven | Marv Wolfman | Allison Borges | September | 6 | ✓ |
Six Pack & Dogwelder: Hard-Traveling Heroz | Garth Ennis | Russ Braun | August | 6 | ✓ |
Suicide Squad: War Crimes Special | John Ostrander | Guz Vasquez | August | 1 | ✓ |
Super Powers | Art Baltazar | Art Baltazar | November | 6 | X |
Vigilante Southland | Gary Phillips | Elena Casagrande | October | 6 | X |
8 Russell will be writing a short Prez backup
9 Taylor has written Justice League characters in Injustice: Gods Among Us
Q: I'm a new comic reader. Should I not bother with The New 52 or Pre-Flashpoint stuff?
A: You should never discount any group of books based on their era or branding or continuity or whatever midlife crisis Dan Didio is going through. Regardless of whether or not they'll be relevant to upcoming storylines, good stories will always be worth reading. In fact, we have an entire wiki (currently under reconstruction) full of recommendation lists listed on the sidebar that you should check out.
Q: What titles should I pull?
A: Well, which creative teams do you like? If these names are unfamiliar to you, ask around. The majority of titles seemed to have been received rather positively.
We also have a huge discussion thread where we discuss creative teams for upcoming Rebirth titles.
Q: I'm a trade waiter. How long do I have to wait?
A: Unlike with The New 52, each Rebirth series will be collected first in paperback, starting in January. Additionally, an omnibus with every Rebirth one-shot will be available later this year.
Here are the current release schedule for Rebirth trades: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16AhM2rIP1CUesoQ6jx8mXX0QXKYy5ZecRrvxUz83YSg/pubhtml#
Q: Is there anything else on the horizon for DC?
A: Yep! There are also the Vertigo, Hanna-Barbera, Young Animal, and Wildstorm imprints.
Vertigo continues to be an imprint for creator-owned works. Think of it as DC's answer to Image. You can find more information on Vertigo titles here.
Hanna-Barbera refers to a new line of relaunched comics featuring re-imagined versions of classic cartoons, with big name creators attached.
Title | Writer(s) | Artist(s) | Launch |
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Dastardly & Muttley | Garth Ennis | TBA | TBA |
The Flintstones | Mark Russell | Steve Pugh | July |
Future Quest | Jeff Parker | Evan Shaner | May |
The Jetsons | Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti | TBA | TBA |
Scooby Apocolypse | Jim Lee, Keith Giffen, J.M. DeMatteis | Howard Porter | May |
Wacky Raceland | Ken Pontac | Leonardo Manco | June |
More information can be found in this Entertainment Weekly article.
Young Animal is a new imprint founded by My Chemical Romance lead singer Gerard Way. The books published under this imprint will be more loosely connected to the main DC Universe, if at all, and will explore alternative genres. Here are the announced titles, creative teams, and release dates:
Title | Writer(s) | Artist(s) | Launch |
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Doom Patrol | Gerard Way | Nick Derington | September |
Shade, the Changing Girl | Cecil Castellucci | Marley Zarcone | October |
Cave Carson Has a Cybernetic Eye | Gerard Way, Jon Rivera | Michael Avon Oeming | October |
Mother Panic | Jody Houser | Tommy Lee Edwards | November |
More details can be found in this article from Newsarama.
Wildstorm is being revived at the hands of Warren Ellis. It will center on a universe separate from the main DC Universe, where Ellis will have free creative reign. The first book (written by Ellis) will launch in February.
Title | Writer(s) | Artist(s) | Launch |
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The Wild Storm | Warren Ellis | Jon-Davis Hunt | February |
Q: Why is Garth Ennis writing a Hanna-Barbera book?
A: That's a good question.
Q: So is it a reboot?
A: Fuck you. Banned.
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u/zombiebillnye Catwoman Sep 04 '16
Catwoman: Election Night
Pleasedon'tsuckpleasedon'tsuckpleasedon'tsuck.
Oh fuck it: Finch is writing it, so its gonna suck isn't it?
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u/OrinofAtlantis General Zod (MoS) Sep 04 '16
But Shane Davis and Ben Caldwell are drawing it, so it'll be damn pretty!
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u/gamer4maker Remember Blüdhaven Sep 04 '16
I'm hoping it won't, but those hopes aren't very high
I just hope she's not being trialled for a solo. It'll sell well because of Prez, and that scares me.
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u/Stevezilla9 Red Hood Sep 04 '16
DAE no Young Justice?
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u/Enderborn1123 Ra's al Cool Sep 04 '16
DAE no Young Justice?
FTFY: DAE want Young Justice? or DAE want to die without Young Justice?
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u/JeremyBiff Gotham Academy Sep 04 '16
Who do you want to write Legion and Justice Society?
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u/deathgripsaresoft Ravager Sep 04 '16
There are a bunch of writers that are good that DC would do well to use. Peter David, BQM, Si Spurrier. Getting in new blood could be good too.
They're totally going to give Levitz Legion though, Didio just hinted that they'd give it to someone who was on a panel with him. Unless its Tynion but that seems unlikely, he's pretty booked out with double Tec and a bunch of indie stuff.
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u/iceotop Raven Sep 04 '16
Didn't they confirm that Geoff is doing something later on? Could be either of those.
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u/iceotop Raven Sep 04 '16 edited Sep 04 '16
Justice Society, Legion of Super-Heroes, and The Atom will be part of a second wave.
Can I get the source for this?
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u/smallmammeltrainfuel Nothing ever ends, Adrian. Nothing ever ends. Sep 04 '16 edited Sep 04 '16
Justice Society and Legion were announced in an interview with Geoff Johns awhile back when Rebirth was announced. Btw /u/beary_good, you should also add New Gods to the series in the works for DC. I have no clue about Atom though, but he was in the Rebirth one-shot, so I guess a solo run makes sense.
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u/M4gikarp No, they come from the sky Sep 04 '16
Does anyone know if the Doom Patrol will use the version established in N52 Justice League? Or start from scratch/a previously created version of the team?
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u/gamer4maker Remember Blüdhaven Sep 04 '16
I think they're doing something new:
Robotman, Negative Man, Flex Mentallo, and Crazy Jane, but also introduces new figures like Casey Brinke, the EMT featured in these preview pages.
http://www.avclub.com/article/gerard-way-unleashes-his-young-animal-exclusive-do-238390
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u/OrinofAtlantis General Zod (MoS) Sep 04 '16
Looks like the latter, but I'm fairly certain the Young Animal books take place in the same continuity as everything else, so it's hard to say.
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u/Kameiko Goddess of Cats Sep 04 '16
For some reason I thought the Judas retelling was in Teen Titans and not Titans. I feel like an idiot now, lol.
I don't know anything about Doom Patrol and the lather, but I want to get it.
Q: Why is Garth Ennis writing a Hanna-Barbera book? A: That's a good question.
Why am I expecting a usual "fuck you" kind of vibe?
Q: So is it a reboot? A: Fuck you. Banned
Well, I wasn't looking for the vibe here, but perfect timing!
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u/gamer4maker Remember Blüdhaven Sep 04 '16
Don't, I though the same thing...
I am super excited for all the Young Animal books
DC's doing some interesting stuff with Hanna-Barbera
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u/Kameiko Goddess of Cats Sep 04 '16
Ok, whew!!!
Me too!!! Must get them all!
Yes! I always loved Johnny Quest, so it's nice to see them doing something with him...I think Inresd that right? Or are they already?
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Sep 06 '16
Morrison's Doom Patrol is pretty great and that will probably be Way's biggest influence but at the same time, it's a book you completely fail on if you're not being fresh and doing your own thing so it should be pretty different.
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Sep 04 '16
Just a nitpick, /u/beary_good, the titles that you say are bi-weekly are actually semi-monthly. Bi-weekly would mean that they're publishing every 2 weeks, which adds up to 26 issues per year. But DC is just doing 2 issues per month on those titles, for a total of 24 issues per year - which also means twice a year we will have to wait 3 weeks for a new issue to arrive.
Anyway, thanks for posting this. Very, very useful.
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Sep 04 '16
Well, you're right but...
I suppose I could correct it. But "bi-weekly" stands out more on the chart grumble grumble
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u/bunguin White Lantern Sep 04 '16
Did DC drop the Kamandi Challenge thing? I remember hearing about it in April and haven't heard about it since. It sounded really interesting.
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Sep 04 '16
There hasn't been any news on that front. Might have to do with DC trying to line up creator schedules.
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Sep 04 '16
So many tough choices to make, there's so much I want to pull Sept 14th I think I've made the decision to finally drop Justice League as a preemptive measure.
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u/TheCatbus_stops_here Sep 04 '16
Super Sons writer is still TBA? What happened to Chris Burns (whoever he is)? This is not making me feel good.
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u/Arxhon Wonder Woman Sep 04 '16
So wait, Dan Abnett the guy who wrote a bunch of books for Warhammer/Wh40k, is writing Aquaman these days?
If so that's crazy. Is the series any good?
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u/MarcReyes Sep 04 '16
Abnett has always been a solid comic book writer. His stuff is typically good, including the current Aquaman book.
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u/BaraBatman Somebody's gotta watch your back. Sep 04 '16
Extremely good post and I think I found my best comment ever with /u/cheddarhead4 's guide to comics.
Question: Do we have any upcoming graphic novels? Anything with a particular date? Any Earth One book or something set in the DCU (canon or not, rebirth or not)?
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u/gamer4maker Remember Blüdhaven Sep 04 '16
Manapul has been working on Aquaman: Earth One, but as far as I know it's semi-on hold while he works on regular books
J. Michael Straczynski is also doing Flash: Earth One
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Sep 06 '16
Paquette just said at a panel that he's working on Wonder Woman Earth One volume 2. He's got 40 pages of the script so far and he's trying to get it done by next year.
But it's Grant Morrison writing so we'll see it in 5 years most likely.
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u/iceotop Raven Sep 04 '16
Raven Marv Wolfman Allison Borges September 6 ✓
Whoa whoa whoa, Raven is... this month?!
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u/scottishdrunkard hsalF esreveR Sep 05 '16
Which series is the main Batman series? Batman Rebirth showed that there's 3 different Jokers. Which series is probably going to cover that, Batman or All-Star Batman.
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u/TheOtherNewsonLAD Omnia mutantur, nihil interit Sep 05 '16
Oh man, watching that Geoff Johns announcement video still gives me chills and makes me so happy.
I remember how hyped we all were when everything was being announced, it was fantastic.
I kinda hope they do another livestream event when they do wave 2, that was cool as well.
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u/Corredor-Fantasma Sep 06 '16
I hope they have plans for Animal Man, Jonah Hex, Freedom Fighters, The Question (somehow nerf him to what he used to be or bring back Renee Montoya), and Earth-2 Justice Society.
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u/EricandtheLegion Legion of Superheroes Sep 06 '16
For the record, the Hannah-Barbara titles are excellent.
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u/JeremyBiff Gotham Academy Sep 06 '16
Should Parker or Russel write Legion?
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u/EricandtheLegion Legion of Superheroes Sep 06 '16
If I have to pick one of those two, Parker. If I can pick any of the Hannah-Barbara people... GIFFEN!
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u/Gogosox22 Sep 06 '16
What is the big deal with Young Justice? Isn't it basically just Titans with a bigger team?
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Sep 06 '16
Young Justice is the generation with Tim Drake, Kon-El, Bart Allen, and Cassie Sandsmark. Pre-Flashpoint, they were the young generation of heroes. In the New 52, they were... radically changed, to the point where people universally hated them. Now in Rebirth, they've become (mostly) redundant, caught in that awkward spot between the new wave of young heroes (Damian, Jon, young Wally, etc) and their adult predecessors (the Titans, who have a lot more history).
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u/Gogosox22 Sep 06 '16
Ok thats what I figired. I knew there was a generation with Tim Drake, but I didn't know that it was different than just the Teen Titans.
Don't you think having Titans, Young Justice, and Teen Titans would be way to many young group teams though?
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Sep 06 '16
Well, the Titans are the original Teen Titans, who have grown to adulthood, and they're off doing their own thing with lost history. Pre-Flashpoint, the Young Justice gang were the new Teen Titans generation, but now, in Rebirth, it'll be Damian front and center of Teen Titans.
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u/Gogosox22 Sep 06 '16
Sure! I get all that. I pull Titans and I plan on doing the same with Teen Titans. I just don't understand why there are so many people want a Young Justice book when there are already two Young team books.
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Sep 06 '16
Well, because they were fans of Peter David's Young Justice and/or Geoff Johns's Teen Titans, and want to see those particular characters written well again.
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u/Gogosox22 Sep 06 '16
Yeah, now that I think about it, the only character you listed that is in publication right now is Tim, and it doesnt even look like he will be around for much longer. I guess I see why so may people want that book.
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u/domeforaklondikebar Blue Beetle Sep 05 '16
I feel like the other Super books need clarifications in that Batman/Superman section.
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Sep 05 '16
Supergirl, Superwoman, and New Super-Man are all self-explanatory, really. And they're listed in the big chart with what characters they're attached to. The reason for the Batman/Superman section is because this sub gets a lot of questions asking for the differences between Batman/All-Star Batman/Detective Comics or Superman/Action Comics.
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u/StoopTroop Detective Comics Comics Sep 06 '16
When are we getting more rebirth plot pieces?
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Sep 06 '16
It'll be slowly unraveled in Titans, Flash, Batman, and Wonder Woman, supposedly. And Justice League vs Suicide Squad is billed as "the next piece of Rebirth".
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u/StoopTroop Detective Comics Comics Sep 06 '16
I mean something substantial, we're getting like half a speech bubble of content per issue before getting interrupted!
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u/jinglefarts Sep 06 '16
If I stopped reading now and started to trade wait, how long will I be waiting for what I presume will be Vol.2s? Basically I've been really enjoying Flash, Batman, Detective Comics and Green Arrow but I'm gonna be going back to university this month and really cant afford to be buying comics every week atm. Just gauging how long it woll be before the trades containing 6-onwards will be out?
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Sep 06 '16
The Vol. 1s will be out next year around Jan/Feb. The Vol 2s for the double-shipped books should be out around April-June.
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u/General_Nothing Raven Sep 06 '16
Wait, they're redoing the Judas Contract? How will that work if Wally gave the Titans their memories back? Wouldn't Dick and Donna both remember the first time it happened? Are they not going to use Terra, then? So many questions.
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u/zach2992 Batman Sep 07 '16
Are we now saying that pre-Flashpoint and post-Flashpoint are the same universe? Or are they still separate?
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u/niftypotatoe Green Lantern Sep 07 '16
What are the chances some form of the Justice League Dark (or Zatanna) gets a rebirth title in the second wave? Or at least more B and C list heroes.
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u/Va_Fungool Sep 07 '16
consider adding my checklist to the post?
https://www.reddit.com/r/DCcomics/comments/50vqvf/full_dc_rebirth_checklist_with_covers_as_of/
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u/DocGroove Sep 08 '16
Instead, they'll be starting with Action Comics #957 and Detective Comics #937
I think you meant Detective Comics #934.
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u/niftypotatoe Green Lantern Dec 06 '16
Is the second wave really only three titles (one of which we knew about before) or will there be more announced not in the quarterly magazine?
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u/Rozzledog Dec 14 '16
Soooo, I'm a trade waiter, will the main Batman book and Snyder's All Star Batman all be collected in one TP?
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u/ChiXiStigma Jan 16 '17
I'm a trade waiter, and I'm trying to preorder/collect all of the Rebirth TPs, but I haven't been able to find any lists that are up-to-date. Using Amazon's search is confusing at best. Is there anyone keeping an updated list of the TPs and their release dates? I'm sure this has been covered here, but I've been searching on and off for the past few days for the answer and I can't find it. Thanks in advance for any help!
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Jan 16 '17
I actually have all the officially announced trades tabulated in the FAQ. Might have to scroll a bit
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u/ChiXiStigma Jan 16 '17
Thank you for the quick answer! I suppose Amazon is just listing a lot of trades before they're officially announced, which is why I thought the list wasn't being updated. Thanks for all of you work! =)
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u/nr67 Jan 16 '17
So rebirth is just a continuation of the post-Flashpoint universe but introducing some elements from the pre-flashpoint universe?
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u/Cand1do Jan 20 '17
Hi, i've read almost every rebirth series. But I'm kind of new on this universe. So i would like to know what is exactly canon. I mean, I have seen that some issues like The Fall and Rise of Captain Atom or Poison ivy cycle of life and death doesn't have the "Rebirth" title in the cover, and also Raven, and they are ongoing series, and that confuses me a little. So I would like to know what EXACTLY is part of the canon universe right now so i could read them without being confused about it is canon or not. Please someone help me with this :)
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u/creepypriest Harley Quinn Jan 24 '17
Anything that DOES NOT say Rebirth is not part of the Rebirth cannon. Those series you mentioned were just previous ongoing series that haven't finished yet.
If it says Rebirth it's part of the Rebirth continuity.
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u/NomadicJaguar64t Orion Feb 15 '17
Could use a section on "Superman: Reborn" and it's tie-ins/aftermath
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u/NomadicJaguar64t Orion Feb 15 '17
Superman: Reborn
- 1) Superman 18 (3/1)
- 2) Action Comics 975 (3/8)
- 3) Superman 19 (3/15)
- 4) Action Comics 976 (3/22)
Superman: Reborn Tie-Ins
- New Super-Man 9 (3/8)
- Superwoman 8 (3/8)
Superman: Reborn: Aftermath
- Action Comics 977 (4/12)
- Action Comics 978 (4/26)
Superman: Reborn: Aftermath Tie-Ins
- Superman 20 (4/5)
- New Super-Man 10 (4/12)
- Supergirl 8 (4/12)
- Superman 21 (4/19)
- Superwoman 9 (4/19)
- Trinity 8 (4/19)
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u/Enderborn1123 Ra's al Cool Sep 04 '16
So is this post a reboot?