DC Comics is beginning over.
At least for a time coming up later this summer, they are. After the events of the currently running storyline Flashpoint, DC Comics will reset all of its titles back to #1. That’s right. Dozens of titles having a new #1. Considering Action Comics just hit #900, it’s kind of a big deal.
But it’s not the first time they’ve done it. Remember Zero Hour?
Both DC Comics and Marvel Comics do this periodically. It’s great for publicity, it’s great to reset some continuity, it’s great to get new readers on board when 900 issues can seem daunting. It’s also always fun to have an event, and this is an event for DC Comics. For a number of reasons. I love some of the creative talent that is being included and the books they are working on. Greg Capullo on Batman? Yes please! Jim Lee drawing DC Comics best characters in Justice League? Yes please! Grant Morrison on Action Comics? Yes please!
On August 31st, DC Comics will launch Justice League #1 and thereafter the other #1s will be released every week.
I will be featuring more of this next month when I attend San Diego Comic Con, but in the meantime here are the three books I can’t wait for:
BATMAN #1
Written by SCOTT SNYDER
Art by GREG CAPULLO and JONATHAN GLAPION
Cover by GREG CAPULLO
Variant cover by ETHAN VAN SCIVER
On sale SEPTEMBER 21 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for more information.
Be here for the start of a new era for The Dark Knight from writer Scott Snyder (AMERICAN VAMPIRE, BATMAN: GATES OF GOTHAM) and artist Greg Capullo (Spawn)! A series of brutal killings hints at an ancient conspiracy, and Batman learns that Gotham City is deadlier than he knew.
Greg Caullo said: “BATMAN–Page 1–Panel 1–Crime Alley. As I penciled the scene, I felt strange inside–like I’d returned home. But, I also felt that it wasn’t home. I was not in Spawn alley. I was in Gotham. Things are different around here.
And, so it begins.”
Greg Capullo said: “I’m finished with the layouts for Batman–all 24 pages. I think you’ll all be quite pleased with the art I’ve produced. This is going to be fun for all of us!”
ACTION COMICS #1
Written by GRANT MORRISON
Art by RAGS MORALES and RICK BRYANT
Cover by RAGS MORALES
Variant cover by JIM LEE and SCOTT WILLIAMS
On sale SEPTEMBER 7 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for more information.
The one and only Grant Morrison (ALL-STAR SUPERMAN) returns to Superman, joined by sensational artist Rags Morales (IDENTITY CRISIS), to bring you tales of The Man of Steel unlike any you’ve ever read! This extra-sized debut issue is the cornerstone of the entire DC Universe!
JUSTICE LEAGUE #1
Written by GEOFF JOHNS
Art and cover by JIM LEE and SCOTT WILLIAMS
1:25 Variant cover by DAVID FINCH
RETROSOLICITED • On sale AUGUST 31 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US RATED T • Combo pack edition: $4.99 US
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for more information.
Comics superstars Geoff Johns and Jim Lee make history! In a universe where super heroes are strange and new, Batman has discovered a dark evil that requires him to unite the World Greatest Heroes!This spectacular debut issue is also offered as a special combo pack edition, polybagged with a redemption code for a digital download of the issue.
Can’t wait to read what you have in store, DC Comics! San Diego Comic Con is going to be fun just from the point of view of learning more about all of these #1s.
Roll on, September!
Let the League begin!
I am a bit confused. Are they rebooting everything – starting with Superman as a baby on Krypton, and Bruce Wayne’s parents being killed – or are they literally just resetting the numbers for no reason?