DC Ending New 52 Imprint After Convergence
DC will be ending several of its less successful comics starting in June and will replace them with 24 new titles aimed at diversifying its catalog.
Last year, DC announced plans for a new event <a href-http://www.escapistmagazine.com/articles/view/comicsandcosplay/features/12605-Convergence-Brings-The-Pre-New-52-Back-To-DC-Comics>called Convergence. Aimed at combining multiple books pulled from different eras and universes of DC's long publishing history, Convergence promised to let readers revisit some of their favorite periods of comics past while also pushing the DC Universe forward in that special way only a big event can. Today, <a href=http://www.escapistmagazine.com/tag/view/dc%20comics?os=dc+comics>DC+ revealed exactly what the aftermath of Convergence will be. After the event wraps up, new series will be launched, some existing ones will die and the New 52 imprint will, officially, be no more.
The publisher announced the big change earlier today on its official website. According to the post, while the existing continuity will continue, the publisher will launch 24 new books beginning on June 3rd while also cancelling a score of its under-performing comics. Alongside these new comics, DC will continue publishing 25 of its existing series, all of which will maintain their current numbering and storylines. It's the company's hope that these new comics will help expand the diversity of its lineup to help attract new readers interested in something outside of its current catalog. "This heralds in a new era for the DC Universe which will allow us to publish something for everyone, be more expansive and modern in our approach and tell stories that better reflect the society around us," said Dan Didio, co-publisher for DC Entertainment. "Whether you've been a DC fan your whole life, or whether you are new to comics - there will be a book for you beginning in June."
The company would go on to indicate that it intends to go "back-to-basics" with popular characters such as Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman. Its new books, in turn, will be geared toward "reinventing key characters" such as Bizarro, Black Canary, Starfire, Cyborg and more. The full list of new comics will include the following:
Batman Beyond by Dan Jurgens and Bernard
ChangCyborg by David L. Walker and Ivan Reis and Joe Prado
Dark Universe by James Tynion IV and Ming Doyle
Doomed by Scott Lobdell and Javier Fernandez
Harley Quinn/Power Girl by Jimmy Palmiotti, Amanda Conner and Stephane Roux
Red Hood/Arsenal by Scott Lobdell and Denis Medri
Starfire by Jimmy Palmiotti, Amanda Conner and Emanuela Lupacchino
We Are Robin by Lee Bermejo and Rob Haynes and Khary Randolph
Justice League of America by Brian Hitch
Bizzaro by Heath Corson and Gustavo Duarte
Prez by Mark Russell and Ben Caldwell
Omega Men by Tom King and Barnaby Bagenda
Mystic U (tentative title) by Alisa Kwitney and Mauricet
Section Eight by Garth Ennis and John McCrea
Dr. Fate by Paul Levitz and Sonny Liew
Robin, Son of Batman by Pat Gleason
Black Canary by Brenden Fletcher and Annie Wu
Martian Manhunter by Rob Williams and Ben Oliver, Paulo Siqueira
Earth 2: Society by Daniel H. Wilson and Jorge Jimenez
Midnighter by Steve Orlando and ACO
Bat-Mite by Dan Jurgens and Corin Howell
Constantine: The Hellblazer by Ming Doyle and Riley Rossmo
Justice League 3001 by Keith Giffen, J.M. DeMatteis and Howard Porter
Green Lantern: Lost Army by Cullen Bunn andJesus Saiz, Javi Pina
The returning comics, meanwhile, will be:
Action Comics by Greg Pak and Aaron Kuder
Aquaman by Cullen Bunn and Trevor McCarthy
Batgirl by Cameron Stewart, Brenden Fletcher and Babs Tarr
Batman by Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo
Detective Comics by Francis Manapul, Brian Buccelato and Francis Manapul
Batman/Superman by Greg Pak and Ardian Syaf
Catwoman by Genevieve Valentine and David Messina
Deathstroke by Tony Daniel and Tony Daniel
Flash byRob Venditti,Van Jensen and Brett Booth
Gotham Academy byBecky Cloonan, Brenden Fletcher and Karl Kerschl
Gotham By Midnight by Ray Fawkes and Juan Ferreyra
Grayson by Tim King, Tim Seeley and Mikel Janin
Green Arrow by Ben Percy and Richard Zircher
Green Lantern by Robert Venditti and Billy Tan
Harley Quinn by Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti and Chad Hardin
Justice League by Geoff Johns and Jason Fabok
Justice League United by TBD and Travel Foreman, Paul Pelletier
Lobo by Cullen Bunn and Cliff Richards
Secret Six by Gail Simone and Dale Eaglesham
Sinestro by Cullen Bunn and Brad Walker
New Suicide Squad by Sean Ryan and Carlos D'Anda
Superman by Gene Luen Yang and John Romita, Jr.
Superman/Wonder Woman by Peter Tomasi and Doug Mahnke
Teen Titans by Will Pfeifer and Kenneth Rodafort
Wonder Woman by Meridith Finch and David Finch
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All in all, I personally think this could be a good move for DC. While I have none of the animosity that some do toward the New 52, I'd also say that DC hasn't done the best job of providing me with compelling reasons to care about many of its books. With the exception of core titles like Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman, there's little that interests me. Maybe a new crop of comics will be the right ticket to pull readers like myself deeper into the depths of DC. What do you think? Does the list of new books contain anything that catches your eye?
Source: <a href=http://www.dccomics.com/blog/2015/02/06/dc-entertainment-announces-new-books-new-creators-broader-focus-for-the-dc-universe>DC Comics
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DC will be ending several of its less successful comics starting in June and will replace them with 24 new titles aimed at diversifying its catalog.
Last year, DC announced plans for a new event <a href-http://www.escapistmagazine.com/articles/view/comicsandcosplay/features/12605-Convergence-Brings-The-Pre-New-52-Back-To-DC-Comics>called Convergence. Aimed at combining multiple books pulled from different eras and universes of DC's long publishing history, Convergence promised to let readers revisit some of their favorite periods of comics past while also pushing the DC Universe forward in that special way only a big event can. Today, <a href=http://www.escapistmagazine.com/tag/view/dc%20comics?os=dc+comics>DC+ revealed exactly what the aftermath of Convergence will be. After the event wraps up, new series will be launched, some existing ones will die and the New 52 imprint will, officially, be no more.
The publisher announced the big change earlier today on its official website. According to the post, while the existing continuity will continue, the publisher will launch 24 new books beginning on June 3rd while also cancelling a score of its under-performing comics. Alongside these new comics, DC will continue publishing 25 of its existing series, all of which will maintain their current numbering and storylines. It's the company's hope that these new comics will help expand the diversity of its lineup to help attract new readers interested in something outside of its current catalog. "This heralds in a new era for the DC Universe which will allow us to publish something for everyone, be more expansive and modern in our approach and tell stories that better reflect the society around us," said Dan Didio, co-publisher for DC Entertainment. "Whether you've been a DC fan your whole life, or whether you are new to comics - there will be a book for you beginning in June."
The company would go on to indicate that it intends to go "back-to-basics" with popular characters such as Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman. Its new books, in turn, will be geared toward "reinventing key characters" such as Bizarro, Black Canary, Starfire, Cyborg and more. The full list of new comics will include the following:
Batman Beyond by Dan Jurgens and Bernard
ChangCyborg by David L. Walker and Ivan Reis and Joe Prado
Dark Universe by James Tynion IV and Ming Doyle
Doomed by Scott Lobdell and Javier Fernandez
Harley Quinn/Power Girl by Jimmy Palmiotti, Amanda Conner and Stephane Roux
Red Hood/Arsenal by Scott Lobdell and Denis Medri
Starfire by Jimmy Palmiotti, Amanda Conner and Emanuela Lupacchino
We Are Robin by Lee Bermejo and Rob Haynes and Khary Randolph
Justice League of America by Brian Hitch
Bizzaro by Heath Corson and Gustavo Duarte
Prez by Mark Russell and Ben Caldwell
Omega Men by Tom King and Barnaby Bagenda
Mystic U (tentative title) by Alisa Kwitney and Mauricet
Section Eight by Garth Ennis and John McCrea
Dr. Fate by Paul Levitz and Sonny Liew
Robin, Son of Batman by Pat Gleason
Black Canary by Brenden Fletcher and Annie Wu
Martian Manhunter by Rob Williams and Ben Oliver, Paulo Siqueira
Earth 2: Society by Daniel H. Wilson and Jorge Jimenez
Midnighter by Steve Orlando and ACO
Bat-Mite by Dan Jurgens and Corin Howell
Constantine: The Hellblazer by Ming Doyle and Riley Rossmo
Justice League 3001 by Keith Giffen, J.M. DeMatteis and Howard Porter
Green Lantern: Lost Army by Cullen Bunn andJesus Saiz, Javi Pina
The returning comics, meanwhile, will be:
Action Comics by Greg Pak and Aaron Kuder
Aquaman by Cullen Bunn and Trevor McCarthy
Batgirl by Cameron Stewart, Brenden Fletcher and Babs Tarr
Batman by Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo
Detective Comics by Francis Manapul, Brian Buccelato and Francis Manapul
Batman/Superman by Greg Pak and Ardian Syaf
Catwoman by Genevieve Valentine and David Messina
Deathstroke by Tony Daniel and Tony Daniel
Flash byRob Venditti,Van Jensen and Brett Booth
Gotham Academy byBecky Cloonan, Brenden Fletcher and Karl Kerschl
Gotham By Midnight by Ray Fawkes and Juan Ferreyra
Grayson by Tim King, Tim Seeley and Mikel Janin
Green Arrow by Ben Percy and Richard Zircher
Green Lantern by Robert Venditti and Billy Tan
Harley Quinn by Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti and Chad Hardin
Justice League by Geoff Johns and Jason Fabok
Justice League United by TBD and Travel Foreman, Paul Pelletier
Lobo by Cullen Bunn and Cliff Richards
Secret Six by Gail Simone and Dale Eaglesham
Sinestro by Cullen Bunn and Brad Walker
New Suicide Squad by Sean Ryan and Carlos D'Anda
Superman by Gene Luen Yang and John Romita, Jr.
Superman/Wonder Woman by Peter Tomasi and Doug Mahnke
Teen Titans by Will Pfeifer and Kenneth Rodafort
Wonder Woman by Meridith Finch and David Finch
[gallery=3800]
All in all, I personally think this could be a good move for DC. While I have none of the animosity that some do toward the New 52, I'd also say that DC hasn't done the best job of providing me with compelling reasons to care about many of its books. With the exception of core titles like Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman, there's little that interests me. Maybe a new crop of comics will be the right ticket to pull readers like myself deeper into the depths of DC. What do you think? Does the list of new books contain anything that catches your eye?
Source: <a href=http://www.dccomics.com/blog/2015/02/06/dc-entertainment-announces-new-books-new-creators-broader-focus-for-the-dc-universe>DC Comics
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