List of the new 52 publications hey kids comics wiki. Dc comics has explained its decision to relaunch its entire comic book line this september the publisher is to launch 52 ongoing series following the conclusion of flashpoint, to draw in new. The new 52 was the 2011 revamp and relaunch by dc comics of its entire line of ongoing monthly superhero comic books. The new 52 was a big gamble for dc comics, and some character. Featuring weekly comic release discussions, creator amas, a friendly and helpful userbase, and much more. On wednesday, august 31st, dc comics will launch a historic renumbering of the entire dc universe line of comic books with 52 first issues. Slade wilson was a member of the united states army chosen for advanced training due to. The new 52 is dc comics relaunch of its entire superhero line, which was cancelled after the flashpoint storyline.
Dc didnt just relaunch all of its superhero comics with the new 52 transition, it also delivered a major overhaul of its massive, decadeslong continuity. Aug 25, 2019 the new 52 has set the template for margot robbies version of the character, whos set to return to the big screen in next years birds of prey. What are the differences between pre new 52, new 52 and. The initiative consisted of a new imprint of titles. The new 52 is the 2011 revamp and relaunch by dc comics of its entire line of ongoing monthly superhero comic books. Despite the fact that several of their flagship titles were closing in on milestone issue numbers, dc decided to completely reboot their universe, which meant fiddling with the mythology of characters, dropping fan favorite titles, and giving lesser characters new books. Jun 14, 2012 but this version doesnt do anything for me.
That consolidation included the incorporation of both the wildstorm. Nov 02, 2011 dc didnt just relaunch all of its superhero comics with the new 52 transition, it also delivered a major overhaul of its massive, decadeslong continuity. On top of his military training he was an experienced con artist who is quite skilled in theft, infiltration and misdirection in his own right. Rebirth seems to have done away with that version of the character, but of course sideways hops through dimensions and affects the spacetime continuum, so the new 52 still being out there is of.
Its back dc new 52 excel spreadsheet checklist update. In june 2011, dc comics announced that the character would be incorporated into the main dc universe in an ongoing series written by ron marz and drawn by sami basri as part of the new 52, a relaunch of dc comics properties. Aug 31, 2011 the dc comics reboot or the dc relaunch, or the new 52, or whatever you want to call it is probably the biggest thing to happen to comic books since crisis on infinite earths nearly 26 years ago. As part of dc comics 2011 reboot of its continuity, the new 52, grifter is established to have been a trained soldier and ace marksmen long before he received his augmentations by the daemonites. Geoff johns and gary frank bring the dc and watchmen universes together. My comic book collection dc new 52 relaunch youtube. Every dc comics book from here on out will be digitally. Based on dc comics revamped and relaunched comic series that ran from 2011 to 2016, dc comics the new 52 action figure line was officially terminated when dc comics announced its rebirth era of comic books as well as. The new 52 is a 2011 dc comics event marking the relaunch of its entire line with. Numbers have gone down and dc was forced to double down on what works justice league and batman. The new 52 one is just to toned down for me, which for some people may be a good thing, but i prefer the the violence and obscenities in the good old. Heres your central starting point for all 52 of those issues.
His 2016 rebirth event brought back many classic elements from. The new 52 has set the template for margot robbies version of the character, whos set to return to the big screen in next years birds of prey. With longtime editor and publisher dan didio stepping away from the company, the future of dc comics both in the business sense and in the continuity sense feel very much up in the air. The dc comics reboot or the dc relaunch, or the new 52, or whatever you want to call it is probably the biggest thing to happen to comic books since crisis on infinite earths nearly 26 years ago.
I go through periods of wanting to cut back on the large number of comics i buy, and dc made it very easy that year. The relaunch saw dc introduce same day release of physical comics with digital platforms, as well as characters from the former wildstorm and vertigo imprints being absorbed into a rebooted dc universe. Dc comics justice league new 52 wonder woman action figure. The series was written by geoff johns, grant morrison, greg rucka, and mark waid, with layouts by keith giffen. Which dc characters were better before the new 52 dc. But it also started a downward spiral for dc s universe. Following the conclusion of the flashpoint crossover storyline, dc cancelled all of its existing titles and debuted 52 new series in september 2011 with new first issues. Retroblasting takes a stand against the dc comics new 52 relaunch which has besmirched these classic icons of our culture.
I actually agree with you on this, but i understand why dc is doing it. Just doing the same thing over and over isnt promoting the same kind of growth that dc experienced with the initial new 52 relaunch. Dc rebirth is a 2016 relaunch by the american comic book publisher dc comics of. Checklist dc comics the new 52 dc collectibles hunter. It is an amalgamation of the marvel universe and the new 52. Based on dc comics revamped and relaunched comic series that ran from 2011 to 2016, dc comics the new 52 action figure line was officially terminated when dc. Snyder and charles soule had great success with the swamp thing series. Dc comics the new 52 line is arguably one of the longest lineups at least at the time of writing in dc collectibles range of action figures. Pressevorschau zum dc relaunch vom panini verlag pdf.
It still takes place within the new 52 continuity but the ultimate goal of rebirth is to restore as much relevant continuity as possible to the dc universe that has been lost over the decades to reboots. New 52 is the most recent reboot which refers to the period between 20112016. Dcs new 52 relaunch was a sales success, and united some. Jul 29, 2012 retroblasting takes a stand against the dc comics new 52 relaunch which has besmirched these classic icons of our culture. Despite the fact that several of their flagship titles were closing in on milestone issue numbers, dc decided to completely reboot their universe, which meant fiddling with the mythology of characters, dropping fan favorite titles, and giving lesser characters new books and a chance to shine. Some things about the dc comics new 52 reboot aged. Kotobukiya has created several fantastic artfx statues based on dc comics characters, but there havent been any from the current new 52 relaunch. Among the series being renumbered are captain america comics and amazing fantasy, which had previously retained their original numbering. Grant morrison cowriting sideways annual and bringing. Allowing the prenew 52 version of supermans life story to be fit into. Having delivered a phenomenal run on detective comics, snyder moved over to batman with the new 52 relaunch, to deliver the stunning. The first voodoo series was a fourissue limited series, published in 1997 and written by alan moore dc comics.
Marvel the new 52 is a 2011 revamp and relaunch by marvel comics. Using the end of the new 52 initiative in may 2016 as its launching point, dc rebirth restored the dc universe to a form much like that prior to the flashpoint storyline while still incorporating numerous elements of the new 52, including its continuity. I go through periods of wanting to cut back on the large number of comics i. The new 52, a massive hardcover collection that collects every single one of these debut issues. The unofficial dc comics sub reddit a place for fans of dcs comics, graphic novels, movies, and anything else related to one of the largest comic book publishers in the world and home of the worlds greatest superheroes. Dc comics the new 52 by dce editorial tuesday, june 28th, 2011 on wednesday, august 31st, dc comics will launch a historic renumbering of the entire dc universe line of comic books with 52 first issues. Mar 07, 2017 dc comics the new 52 line is arguably one of the longest lineups at least at the time of writing in dc collectibles range of action figures. Why dcs new 52 comic reboot was a mistake screen rant. If youve seen the latest superman movie man of steel, its creators boasted that supermans new underwearsans costume is based on the new 52 superman. Writer geoff johns has been attempting to fix things these past few years. I have not yet seen anything official from dc related to this, but at this point i very likely believe that this is happening. Several odd creative choices were made and key elements of continuity were taken out. The new 52 relaunch explained by dc comics digital spy. Josh williamson was announced as the new writer of the.
Not just in terms of changing the canonical status quo, but also in terms of the way comic books are sold. Grant morrison cowriting sideways annual and bringing back. Dc s new 52 relaunch was a sales success, and united some amazing creative teams. Batman, dc comics, dc comics relaunch, detective comics, grant morrison, green arrow, jimmy palmiotti and justin gray, men of war, new 52 dc. While the film will feature classic dc heroes like black canary and huntress, the movies unofficial full title, birds of prey and the fantabulous emancipation of one harley quinn makes it clear who. Marvel the new 52 is a 2012 revamp and relaunch by marvel comics of its entire line of ongoing monthly superhero books, in which all of its existing titles were cancelled, and fiftytwo new series debuted in september 2012 with new first issues. In september 2011, dc comics relaunched their entire line of publications, dubbing the new publishing initiative as the new 52. Reverse flash changed history in the flashpoint storyline. Barry allen changed it back, but it resulted into three different timel. Dc started to slowly lose me as a reader somewhere along the way during infinite crisis 52 one year laterfinal crisisflashpoint, and lost me altogether when nu52 hit.
Dc started to slowly lose me as a reader somewhere along the way during infinite crisis52one year laterfinal crisisflashpoint, and lost me altogether when nu52 hit. His 2016 rebirth event brought back many classic elements from dc history that the new 52 did away with, while. While there was definitely some good in the mix, most readers found the new 52 to be very hit or miss. With longtime editor and publisher dan didio stepping away from the company, the future of dc comics both in the business sense and in the continuity sense feel very much up. The new 52 one is just to toned down for me, which for some people may be a good thing, but i prefer the the violence and obscenities in the good old hellblazer series seems to have always had. Ever since dc comics relaunched their comic book catalogue as a. To commemorate this milestone occasion, dc entertainment will be releasing dc comics. Among the series being renumbered are captain america comics and amazing fantasy, which had previously retained their original. In a nutshell, dc comics unveiled their relaunch project called new 52 in september of 2011, with the goal of boosting comic sales and attracting new readers. Im showing you my comic book collection which is not as huge as some of you guys,but i bet on quality. May 30, 2012 having delivered a phenomenal run on detective comics, snyder moved over to batman with the new 52 relaunch, to deliver the stunning opening arc, the court of owls.
New 52 version of team 7 the wildstorm military team that started everything are a paramilitary group with only cole cash, john lynch, alex fairchild and james bronson aka mister majestic as the only wildstorm members with the exception of the latter, all were part of the original team 7 and all the other are random dc heroes and some. Dc comics announces new definitive dcu timeline at nycc nerdist. What are the differences between pre new 52, new 52 and dc. The new 52 rebooted the dc universe in september 2011 following the publishers flashpoint event.
Following the conclusion of the flashpoint crossover storyline, dc canceled all of its existing titles and debuted 52 new series in september 2011 with new first issues. Jan 27, 2012 the dc comics 52 relaunch is arguably one of the biggest success stories of last year. Sep 08, 20 if youve seen the latest superman movie man of steel, its creators boasted that supermans new underwearsans costume is based on the new 52 superman. Dc comics releases full postnew 52 series line, shares. Sep 22, 2019 why dc s new 52 comic reboot was a mistake. In september, 2011, dc comics consolidated and relaunched their comic. Either way, the new 52 gives us a set collection of dc universe comics that extends from late 2011 to early 2016. Lesen bearbeiten quelltext bearbeiten versionsgeschichte. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Most dc fans acknowledge that there were a few bumps in the publishers new 52 relaunch.
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