DC reboots again... #1's for everyone!

[torgospizza]

It's like they want an Ultimate universe like Marvel has, but just don't know how to do it.

Mark Millar really honed his Ultimates chops (and this is merely my opinion) while working on what was essentially DC's version--The Authority. I think a lot of Marvel's success with the Ultimates universe owes a great deal to Warren Ellis and Hitch (who worked on The Authority prior to The Ultimates).

[samurainoir]

I'm definitely not very big on the bulky Cyborg design. Vic was never previously such a hulking figure. Particularly with his objections to looking so clunky and out of place in the early days of Wolfman/Perez. Even as a gadget junky I've always though he'd go sleeker and cleaner looking as he advanced the technology of his body.

The way contemporary design goes, I really think he'd look more like an Apple product than a chunky swiss army knife.

I'm not saying he should go back to that cheezy liquid metal/nanite or whatever body, but something more Masamune Shirow and less Rob Liefeld.

[Random Axe]

Anthony, you and I are in the same life raft, buddy. I just don't connect with any of this stuff. Trust me, dumping your monthly books is liberating. I don't ever see me going back.

[The Toyroom]

Included in the 52 series will be:

A new title starring Superman written by Grant Morrison.

Hooray....

Birds of Prey #1 - This new ongoing series will not feature the work of longtime "BoP" writer Gail Simone. In fact, many tried and true approaches to books will be getting a second look at DC in September.

A slap in the face as Simone was the only one besides Chuck Dixon that ever did BoP right....

Teen Titans #1 - The new start for the teen team will be written by "Red Robin" scribe Fabian Nicieza.

All Titans book have been crap anyway since Johns left the reboot...

Justice Society of America #1 - Only one of a number of current titles that will welcome a creative team shift, the future of the original superhero team will apparently not involve current writer Marc Guggenheim.

All JSA books have been crap anyway since Johns left the reboot...

Wonder Woman #1 - Don't expect the recent changes from writer J. Michael Straczynski to stick when the Amazing Amazon sees another new #1 hit.

Geez, there's a freakin' surprise

Green Lantern #1 - Even with a new #1, Green Lantern remains in Johns' hands, and readers can expect the effects of major crossovers like "Blackest Night" to stay in place moving forward.

One of the few smart moves, not f'in up what Johns has already spend considerable time building up...

Hawkman #1 - While fans have known a "Hawkman" series by James Robinson has been in the works since the writer mentioned it on a panel at New York Comic Con, Bleeding Cool's Rich Johnston has been reporting the rumor that the book will be drawn by "Batman & Robin" and "Outsiders" artist Philip Tan.

All Hawkman books have been crap anyway since Johns left the reboot...Plus, even though Robinson was intially involved with said same reboot, his recent output of material for DC has sucked...

Aquaman #1 - No surprises here. The already announced series featuring the sea king by Johns and Ivan Reis will be part of the relaunch wave.

Wouldn't it be ironic, after years of being 2nd banana and the joke of DC Comics, if Aquaman became the shining star of this entire fiasco?

[The Toyroom]

I feel like I've been pushed in this direction for awhile now but I may just end up dumping everything and going cold turkey...Same thing happened years ago with me and the WWF, something I followed since I was a young kid and suddenly I felt forced out as I was no longer fitting the demographic they were shooting for...

[The Toyroom]

Just noticed Cyborg is part of the "Big 7" of the JLA....obviously a carry-over from his performance in "Flashpoint"...This disgusts me....

[Random Axe]

I'm sorry, but the above image is not the Justice League.





This is the JLA




This is the JLA



This is even the JLA plus others




I had feared this stuff would start happening when Jim Lee got some measure of control. DC editorial is lost.

[samurainoir]

Details Emerge On DCs Relaunch - Comic Book Resources

Included in the 52 series will be:

A new title starring Superman written by Grant Morrison.
Birds of Prey #1 - This new ongoing series will not feature the work of longtime "BoP" writer Gail Simone. In fact, many tried and true approaches to books will be getting a second look at DC in September.
Teen Titans #1 - The new start for the teen team will be written by "Red Robin" scribe Fabian Nicieza.
Justice Society of America #1 - Only one of a number of current titles that will welcome a creative team shift, the future of the original superhero team will apparently not involve current writer Marc Guggenheim.
Wonder Woman #1 - Don't expect the recent changes from writer J. Michael Straczynski to stick when the Amazing Amazon sees another new #1 hit.
Green Lantern #1 - Even with a new #1, Green Lantern remains in Johns' hands, and readers can expect the effects of major crossovers like "Blackest Night" to stay in place moving forward.
Hawkman #1 - While fans have known a "Hawkman" series by James Robinson has been in the works since the writer mentioned it on a panel at New York Comic Con, Bleeding Cool's Rich Johnston has been reporting the rumor that the book will be drawn by "Batman & Robin" and "Outsiders" artist Philip Tan.
Aquaman #1 - No surprises here. The already announced series featuring the sea king by Johns and Ivan Reis will be part of the relaunch wave.

[Random Axe]

Okay...I just vomitted in my mouth. Excuse me while I go spit.

[samurainoir]

The characters also are getting a makeover. While most of the specifics are still top secret, Lee says he worked with both staff and freelance artists to redesign costumes in a contemporary way as well as alter the physicality of many heroes and villains to modernize the DC Universe.

[Bionic Joe]

This reminds me of why i stoped buying current issues

[johnnystorm]

YAY! They've announced another Legion of Super-Heroes reboot, just when they finally got the series good again!

It's like they want an Ultimate universe like Marvel has, but just don't know how to do it.

[B-Lister]

All of my favorite characters were created in the last 20 years.

if they go, so does my money.

and there are plenty of other fans who feel likewise.

I think the big news is the same day digital, and I wish them well on that, but those of us who have invested in this ongoing drama want to see it continue.

I hope it does. I don't care about the fab five Titans, Hal Jordan, Barry Allen, or anything pre 1984 (Save for Kamandi and Swamp Thing), and will not support the eradication of anything post Crisis, for daring to change the Silver Age Status Quo.

I refuse to be punished for loving what I love, and if they can't respect that, and the fans who do, then they don't need us or our money.

I have seen very little in the way of positive reactions. Almost everywhere I go, fans are dreading the worst, and hoping for the best. I hope, for everybody's sake that this works out, or goes away quickly.

[boynightwing]

Jim Lee and Geoff Johns on JLA? Sounds good on paper but I'm wondering how many issues need to be in the can before they solicit or before Lee OR Johns start dropping the ball.

Jim Lee and Frank Miller sounded good on paper too and look how that turned out. Yikes!

I've been saying they need a hard reboot since they blew up Bludhaven in one of those Crisis's I didn't buy. Then it just got worse and worse. Killing Martian Manhunter, the whole Wonder Woman thing, Batman Inc. It's all blah.

But then...I don't want them just redoing all the same stories all over again if they reboot. In 10 years or so I don't want to see a rehash of Knightfall or No Mans Land etc.

My favorite DC books right now are:
Zatanna
Gotham Sirens
Batgirl
Red Robin

[The Toyroom]

Hmmm....Same day digital means nothing to me....not ready to make the switch.

Renumbering everything? Meh....It's been done before so no big deal BUT I am a stickler for the legacy numbering on books that have a pedigree like Action and Detective so I'm not too happy about that...

A new continuity? To tell the truth DC continuity has sucked for awhile now...too many reboots in a short period of time, with each "event" book promising to fix the status quo, only to disappoint again and again...

Jim Lee and Geoff Johns on JLA? Sounds good on paper but I'm wondering how many issues need to be in the can before they solicit or before Lee OR Johns start dropping the ball. Neither one is the poster boy for deadlines when they have too much on their plate. And Jim Lee's costume design skills have left much to be desired lately IMO. The new JLA doesn't do much for me and wasn't he the one who just redesigned Wonder Woman with the pants?

I think I'm getting too old for comics...