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[GAMEPROFF]

The New 52 (2011-2015)

or

"DC Doing Event Picking And Choosing Bits From Old Continuity To Bring Forward On 25th Anniversary Of Crisis On Infinite Earths, Surprising Only Dummies"

So its a new status quo? I understand it not exactly... It will be a new universe but no Reboot and no Return? Or they are just dropping the New 52 line?

 

[GrandHarrier]

Breathe Messi. Post if you're OK.

Other new series announced via DC's press release include "Constantine: The Hellblazer" from Ming Doyle and Riley Rossmo, a "Black Canary" book written by "Batgirl" co-writer Brenden Fletcher; "Starfire," written by the "Harley Quinn" team of Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti (who are also writing a new "Harley Quinn/Power Girl" series in addition to the solo "Harley Quinn"), "Cyborg" and "Bat-Mite."

 

[Baron von Loathsome]

So its a new status quo? I understand it not exactly... It will be a new universe but no Reboot and no Return? Or they are just dropping the New 52 line?

At this point, it appears they're just dropping the New 52 name.

Breathe Messi. Post if you're OK.

Has Ming Doyle written anything good?

 

[GrandHarrier]

So its a new status quo? I understand it not exactly... It will be a new universe but no Reboot and no Return? Or they are just dropping the New 52 line?

At this point, it appears they're just dropping the New 52 name.

Yeah it appears they are dropping the name and probably pulling in a few things from the Convergence event because they list all the ongoing titles that will be around still in June.

The 25 ongoing series set to continue in June, most with current creative teams, are: "Action Comics," "Aquaman," "Batgirl," "Batman," "Detective Comics," "Batman/Superman," "Catwoman," "Deathstroke," "The Flash," "Gotham Academy," "Gotham By Midnight," "Grayson," "Green Arrow," "Green Lantern," "Harley Quinn," "Justice League," "Justice League United," "Lobo," "Secret Six," "Sinestro," "New Suicide Squad," "Superman," "Superman/Wonder Woman," "Teen Titans" and "Wonder Woman."

 

[GAMEPROFF]

Bat-Mite?

At this point, it appears they're just dropping the New 52 name.

OK. I am surprised, that they used the term this long anyway.

 

[Baron von Loathsome]

Yeah it appears they are dropping the name and probably pulling in a few things from the Convergence event because they list all the ongoing titles that will be around still in June.

Where's Justice League Dark

 

[GrandHarrier]

Has Ming Doyle written anything good?

Looks like she is normally an artist? Lot of Boom / Image / Valient credits.

Bryan Hitch, the acclaimed artist of "The Authority," "The Ultimates" and much more, will return to DC to write and draw "Justice League of America."

Is this good?

"Bizarro," described in DC's press release by Co-Publisher Jim Lee as one of three new "offbeat, irreverently funny titles," will be written by frequent DC animation scribe Heath Corson, with art by Gustavo Duarte. "Prez" -- a revival of a semi-obscure '70s concept and another series billed as having a humorous bent -- comes from the team of writer Mark Russell and artist Ben Caldwell.

"Omega Men," originally introduced in the early '80s in the pages of "Green Lantern," will be reimagined by "Grayson" co-writer Tom King and artist Barnaby Bagenda. Novelist and former Vertigo editor Alisa Kwitney, who's also writing "Convergence: Batgirl" is set to team with artist Mauricet on a series tentatively titled "Mystic U."

Garth Ennis and John McCrea, who teamed on unique and beloved DC Universe title "Hitman" in the '90s, have returned to DC for limited series "Section Eight," based on the characters who first appeared in 1997's "Hitman" #18. Former DC Comics president and veteran writer Paul Levitz will write the first "Dr. Fate" series in recent years, illustrated by "The Shadow Hero" artist Sonny Liew.

 

[8bit]

DC's greatest super team are set to return with their original creators.

http://www.bleedingcool.com/2015/02...tion-eight-as-part-of-dcs-june-mini-relaunch/

 

[GrandHarrier]

Where's Justice League Dark

Where's Batman and Robin?

AWW SHIT.

UPDATE 2/6/2015 3:40 AM PT: IGN has the announcement of more new series coming from DC Comics in June: "Batman Beyond" from writer Dan Jurgens and artist Bernard Chang; "Cyborg" by writer David Walker and artists Ivan Reis & Joe Prado; "Dark Universe" by writer James Tynion IV and artist Ming Doyle; "Doomed" by writer Scott Lobdell and artist Javier Fernandez; "Red Hood/Arsenal" by Lobdell and artist Denis Medri (taking the place of "Red Hood and the Outlaws"); and "We Are Robin" by writer Lee Bermejo and artists Rob Haynes & Khary Randolph.

 

[Baron von Loathsome]

Heh, Bleeding Cool is misreporting that Cyborg is one of the "off-beat, irreverently funny" series.

Where's Batman and Robin?

Nobody cares about Batman

AWW SHIT.

Dark Universe

ALL IS FORGIVEN

*looks at Tynion's track record*

Eh...

 

[GAMEPROFF]

We are Robin?

Robin-Verse?

 

[GrandHarrier]

Apparently Annie Wu is doing the art for Black Canary.

 

[ElNarez]

Doyle/Rossmo Constantine sounds like MY JAM

 

[tim1138]

Damian getting his own monthly? Hell yes.

 

[Cade]

DC's greatest super team are set to return with their original creators.

http://www.bleedingcool.com/2015/02...tion-eight-as-part-of-dcs-june-mini-relaunch/

Holy shit?!

 

[Messi]

Yo Messi, what'd you think of Life is Strange?
Have some fan stuff from the series

http://soratane.tumblr.com/post/110122743881/hella

I played the demo and loved it. The music is wonderful.

 

[Tyrant Rave]

Breathe Messi. Post if you're OK.

Harley/Peej book? WE MADE IT MESSI

Will buy Starfire too

 

[SoilBreak]

Batman Beyond" from writer Dan Jurgens and artist Bernard Chang;

Well shit

 

[Baron von Loathsome]

I should probably get around to watching Batman Beyond on Netflix, shouldn't I?

 

[Messi]

Breathe Messi. Post if you're OK.

OH MY FUCKING GOD. BEST NEW EVER.

 

[Zombine]

Breathe Messi. Post if you're OK.

Starfire made me freak out. It's PERFECT.

 

[SpiderJerusalem]

Where the hell is Supergirl...

 

[Tizoc]

I find it hilarious that they dropped the Slutfire characterization.

 

[tim1138]

This Midnighter promo art is amazing.

 

[Zombine]

This Midnighter promo art is amazing.

Holy shit. What is this?

 

[GrandHarrier]

Starfire made me freak out. It's PERFECT.

Starfire by writers Jimmy Palmiotti, Amanda Conner & artist Emanuela Lupacchino

Literally every part of this creative team is perfect.

 

[tim1138]

Holy shit. What is this?

New ongoing by Steve Orlando and ACO.

I lol'd at JL3K being relaunched as JL3001.

 

[GrandHarrier]

New ongoing by Steve Orlando and ACO.

I lol'd at JL3K being relaunched as JL3001.

Link?

 

[Messi]

Starfire by writers Jimmy Palmiotti, Amanda Conner & artist Emanuela Lupacchino

Literally every part of this creative team is perfect.

Apparently Annie Wu is doing the art for Black Canary.

All my dreams are comi get true at once.

DC stole all my dreams and are making them real.

 

[Zombine]

Starfire by writers Jimmy Palmiotti, Amanda Conner & artist Emanuela Lupacchino

Literally every part of this creative team is perfect.

Why no Beast Boy book, though? Kids love Beast Boy.

Also, the circle is complete. Marvel is becoming Nu 52 DC, and DC is becoming Marvel Now Marvel.

 

[ElNarez]

Why no Beast Boy book, though? Kids love Beast Boy.

Also, the circle is complete. Marvel is becoming Nu 52 DC, and DC is becoming Marvel Now Marvel.

That metaphor falls apart the moment you compare Flashpoint and its buildup to Hickman's Avengers Masterplan leading to Secret Wars, you know that right?

 

[Baron von Loathsome]

That Starfire doesn't look too shabby.

Why no Beast Boy book, though? Kids love Beast Boy.

Hell, I'd be down for a new Beast Boy book. He was my favorite back when I watched the cartoon.

 

[tim1138]

Link?

Promo art - http://www.dccomics.com/blog/2015/0...-creators-broader-focus-for-the-dc-universe#1

New creative teams - http://www.dccomics.com/blog/2015/0...complete-list-of-new-and-continuing-dc-comics

Bummed to see Parker and Pelletier off Aquaman, but hey GL might be readable now!

 

[Tyrant Rave]

Apparently Annie Wu is doing the art for Black Canary.

Starfire by writers Jimmy Palmiotti, Amanda Conner & artist Emanuela Lupacchino

Literally every part of this creative team is perfect.

Holy fuck

Girly Hijinx Squad will be stronger than ever before

 

[8bit]

http://www.dccomics.com/blog/2015/0...sts-It’s-a-whole-new-era-for-the-DC-Universe-
New Titles

Batman Beyond W: Dan Jurgens A: Bernard Chang
Bat-Mite (6-issue limited) W: Dan Jurgens A: Corin Howell
Bizarro (6-issue limited) W: Heath Corson A: Gustavo Duarte
Black Canary W: Brenden Fletcher A: Annie Wu & Irene Koh
Constantine: The Hellblazer W: Ming Doyle A: Riley Rossmo
Cyborg W: David Walker A: Ivan Reis
Dark Universe W: James Tynion IV A: Ming Doyle
Green Lantern: Lost Army W: Cullen Bunn A: Jesus Saiz & Javi Pina
Doomed W: Scott Lobdell A: Javier Fernandez
Earth 2: Society W: Daniel Wilson A: Jorge Jimenez
Dr. Fate W: Paul Levitz A: Sonny Liew
Harley Quinn/Power Girl (6-issue limited) W: Jimmy Palmiotti & Amanda Conner A: Stephane Roux
Justice League of America W: Bryan Hitch A: Bryan Hitch
Justice League 3001 W: Keith Giffen A: Howard Porter
Martian Manhunter W: Rob Williams A: Ben Oliver
Midnighter W: Steve Orlando A: ACO
Mystic U W: Alisa Kwitney A: Stay tuned for artist info!
Omega Men W: Tom King A: Alec Morgan
Prez W: Mark Russell A: Ben Caldwell
Red Hood/Arsenal W: Scott Lobdell A: Denis Medri
Robin, Son of Batman W: Patrick Gleason A: Patrick Gleason
Section Eight (6-issue limited) W: Garth Ennis A: John McCrea
Starfire W: Jimmy Palmiotti & Amanda Conner A: Emanuela Lupacchino
We Are Robin W: Lee Bermejo A: Khary Randolph

Ongoing Titles

Action Comics W: Greg Pak A: Aaron Kuder
Aquaman W: Cullen Bunn A: Trevor McCarthy
Batgirl W: Cameron Stewart & Brenden Fletcher A: Babs Tarr
Batman W: Scott Snyder A: Greg Capullo
Detective Comics W; Brian Buccelato & Francis Manapul A: Francis Manapul
Batman/Superman W: Greg Pak A: Ardian Syaf
Catwoman W: Genevieve Valentine A: David Messina
Deathstroke W: Tony S. Daniel A: Tony S. Daniel
The Flash W: Robert Venditti & Van Jensen A: Brett Booth
Gotham Academy W: Becky Cloonan & Brenden Fletcher A: Karl Kerschl
Gotham By Midnight W: Ray Fawkes A: Juan Ferreyra
Grayson W: Tom King & Tim Seeley A: Mikel Janin
Green Arrow W: Ben Percy A: Zircher
Green Lantern W: Robert Venditti A: Billy Tan
Harley Quinn W: Jimmy Palmiotti & Amanda Conner A: Chad Hardin
Justice League W: Geoff Johns A: Jason Fabok
Justice League United W:Stay tuned for creative team info! A:
Lobo W: Cullen Bunn A: Cliff Richards
Secret Six W: Gail Simone A: Dale Eaglesham
Sinestro W: Cullen Bunn A: Bradley Walker
New Suicide Squad W: Sean Ryan A: Carlos D'Anda
Superman W: Gene Luen Yang A: John Romita, Jr.
Superman/Wonder Woman W: Peter J. Tomasi A: Doug Mahnke
Teen Titans W: Will Pfeifer A: Kenneth Rocafort
Wonder Woman W: Meredith Finch A: David Finch

 

[ElNarez]

Damian getting his own All Pat Gleason All The Time ongoing, holy smokes

 

[tim1138]

Lemire off JLU doesn't surprise me at all, but I am surprised the Finches are stll on WW.

That new Damian book is written and drawn by Pat Gleason.

 

[Baron von Loathsome]

Oh damn, that Bat-Mite art.

 

[Messi]

Amanda Conner is just wonderful

Lemire off JLU doesn't surprise me at all, but I am surprised the Finches are stll on WW.

That new Damian book is written and drawn by Pat Gleason.

This is all too much for me.

 

[SpiderJerusalem]

Damn losing Supergirl and She Hulk, I cant deal with this

 

[GrandHarrier]

Lemire off JLU doesn't surprise me at all, but I am surprised the Finches are stll on WW.

Their numbers are still above where the book was, so, it's not that surprising.

 

[Messi]

Nothing for Nocenti?

 

[Shin Johnpv]

Breathe Messi. Post if you're OK.

Holy Shit, I am all over both those books. Thank you based Conner/Palmiotti! Maybe they're going to make Starfire awesome again, and not the shitty version she currently is.

Yeah it appears they are dropping the name and probably pulling in a few things from the Convergence event because they list all the ongoing titles that will be around still in June.

I had a feeling Justice League Dark was going away. Its just been spinning its wheels for the last few months waiting for Convergence. Upset that Batgirl is going to still have the current team, stewart needs off that title ASAP. Happy Black Canary is going to get her own title.

 

[GrandHarrier]

Nothing for Nocenti?

 

[ElNarez]

Nothing for Nocenti?

FREE AT LAST

 

[GAMEPROFF]

Nothing for Nocenti?

Takes over Daredevil.

 

[tim1138]

Their numbers are still above where the book was, so, it's not that surprising.

It doesn't seem like the book is getting a strong critical reception though. So it goes though, maybe they can turn it into a strong book.

 

[Messi]

Holy Shit, I am all over both those books. Thank you based Conner/Palmiotti! Maybe they're going to make Starfire awesome again, and not the shitty version she currently is.

Well they saved Harley Quinn from the shitty version on Suicide Squad. So I'm gonna say that there is a high chance of them saving Starfire.

I am going to be pulling so many more books after this. Lol. What books are canned? I see Batman and Robin is not on the list :/.

Takes over Daredevil.

Nocenti takes over the X-men titles.

Fuck you fox.

 

[Tyrant Rave]

If you told me last night that I would be excited for a Starfire book I wouldn't believe you

So ready

 

[GrandHarrier]

I see Batman and Robin is not on the list :/.

Likely replaced by Robin, Son of Batman: i.e. a reason to renumber the series and probably focus more on Damian.