Tag: DC Rebirth

IS LEX LUTHOR The New SUPERMAN?

Justice League #50 courtesy DC Comics
Justice League #50 courtesy DC Comics

Superman villain Lex Luthor stole the show and let the speculation begin.

Ahead of the big DC Comics Rebirth announcement Saturday, DC Entertainment shared behind the scenes insight, new covers and a team of top creators at the first WonderCon panel (DC All Access).

Moderator and DC All Access co-host Jason Inman introduced creators including Vertigo Executive Editor Shelly Bond, writer J.T. Krul, artists Ming Doyle, Jason Fabok, Mitch Gerads, and Annie Wu, and LEGO artist Nathan Sawaya.

Fabok (Justice League, Wonder Woman, Batman Eternal) gave fans preview of Justice League #49, #50 which teased a new status quo and uniform for villain Lex Luthor.

This issues will conclude Darkseid War by Geoff Johns and Fabok. Luthor became a member of Justice League following the events of Forever Evil. During the current arc, Luthor became ruler of Apokolips following Darkseid’s death.

This image shows the Superman villain on Darkseid’s throne but in a suit of armor with the Superman emblem. In the DC Comics Rebirth lineup of titles there is is The Super-Man #1. Is Luthor the star of this new title? Continue reading IS LEX LUTHOR The New SUPERMAN?

DC COMICS REBIRTH Burning Questions

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DC Rebirth revealed.

Let the speculation begin…again.

DC Comics revealed the new lineup of comics starting with a huge DC Comics Rebirth one-shot by Geoff Johns arriving in May.

Aside from the creative lineups for the new number ones (except for Action and Detective which go back to original numbering) the announcement sparks a ton of questions about the fate of certain characters and hints at a change in status quo.

Here are our big burning Rebirth questions: Continue reading DC COMICS REBIRTH Burning Questions

DiDio Teases “Most Controversial Scene” in DC REBIRTH

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Prepare for shock and awe DC Comics readers.

The “most controversial scene” in co-publisher Dan DiDio’s DC tenure is coming in the upcoming Rebirth.

DC Comics revealed Rebirth will feature all-new number one issues, some double-shipping, lower prices and a focus on the main heroes in the spirit of Green Lantern: Rebirth, The Flash: Rebirth.

Now DiDio is teasing DC Universe: Rebirth #1, the one-shot that kicks off the major shakeup in the line. Continue reading DiDio Teases “Most Controversial Scene” in DC REBIRTH

DC REBIRTH REVEALED

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No more teasing.

Rebirth revealed.

DC Comics revealed the complete comics lineup for Rebirth starting in May. In a video message, Chief Creative Officer Geoff Johns again said this is “not a reboot.”

The Birds of Prey soar again, Super Sons, Trinity, Titans and a status quo for the original Robin are revealed in the new lineup.

It all begins with DC Rebirth, an 80-page one-shot by Johns with artists Ethan Van Sciver, Ivan Reis, Gary Frank and Phil Jimenez on May 25th. The main DC Universe titles will start with new number ones except for Action Comics and Detective Comics – which will go back to original numbering. Continue reading DC REBIRTH REVEALED

DC REBIRTH “NOT A REBOOT”

Justice League #1 courtesy DC Comics
Justice League #1 courtesy DC Comics

Two new teasers for DC’s Rebirth stir the speculation about the publisher’s plan for the home of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and more icons.

Co-publisher Jim Lee tweeted:

IT’S NOT A REBOOT…

Chief Creative Officer Geoff Johns followed with:

IT’S NOT A REBOOT…

AND IT NEVER WAS.

Both teasers were displayed under “REBIRTH” and the blue curtain or is it a cape?

It’s not clear exactly what Rebirth is yet. Continue reading DC REBIRTH “NOT A REBOOT”

DC TEASES REBIRTH

Justice League #1 courtesy DC Comics
Justice League #1 courtesy DC Comics

One word has great power and we’re not talking about “Shazam!”

DC Comics Co-Publishers Dan DiDio and Jim Lee tweeted the image of a blue curtain and #Rebirth stirring a universe of speculation.

Rebirth is a familiar theme in the return of fan-favorites. Flash: Rebirth and Green Lantern: Rebirth were both by now DC Chief Creative Officer Geoff Johns.

Could DC be planning a major reboot, refresh or rebrand timed to follow Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice which sets the stage for future DC Films? Continue reading DC TEASES REBIRTH