It begins.
Next month, DC Comics will split in two. When "Absolute Power" comes to an end -- and we have a thread on that HERE -- something happens that creates, for lack of a better term, a new Earth-2. This new parallel universe will be published in DC's new "Absolute" line (not to be confused with their upscale reprints of the same name). Meanwhile, the "regular" universe is being described as having a, cough, rebirth of sorts, titled "All In." DC describes this as "a line-wide initiative combining an exciting, reimagined universe of DC’s Super Heroes and an ongoing line of core titles, featuring bold new directions for DC’s mainstay Super Heroes."
I am getting lots of info. Too much to just hang onto until October! It seems a shame not to share it. And then: Discussion! We bring to bear the Legion of Superfluous Heroes joint super-power of talking something to death! It will be awesome!
First, here's the information I have so far:
DC ALL IN SPECIAL #1
Written by SCOTT SNYDER and JOSHUA WILLIAMSON
Art by DANIEL SAMPERE and WES CRAIG
Cover by DANIEL SAMPERE
Variant covers by WES CRAIG and RAFA SANDOVAL
1:25 variant cover by JOHN GIANG
Foil variant cover by DANIEL SAMPERE
$4.99 US | 64 pages | Variants $5.99 US (card stock) | Foil variant $7.99
ON SALE 10/2/24
As Absolute Power ends (issue #4 on sale Oct. 2), DC’s All In initiative begins with a single-issue mega-event, presented as a startling, symmetrical flipbook!
Following the events of DC’s blockbuster storyline Absolute Power, the heroes of the core DC Universe have fought against the deep divisions in the world around them to usher in a new era of unity. And it’s just in time, too—because Darkseid has returned. Superman must gather every hero on Earth to hold the line against a very different version of the Lord of Apokolips, as they raise our cosmic defenses and prepare for war…and when the first blows land, the shock waves will ripple into every series in the DCU and shake the nature of their reality to its core!
But little do they know…the greater threat is still to come. For there is another Earth: the Absolute Universe. Here, DC’s biggest icons are coming of age with fewer advantages and facing greater opposition than ever before…while miraculously retaining the immutable heroism that has inspired fans for decades. But can they really protect the light that shines inside them when the world in which they live is hurtling toward a terrible destiny?
Co-written by Scott Snyder (Absolute Batman) and Joshua Williamson (Superman), the flipbook DC All In Special #1 features art by Wonder Woman artist Daniel Sampere when read in one direction and Deadly Class co-creator and series artist Wes Craig when read in the other direction. The 64-page one-shot features a main cover by Sampere, with variant covers by Rafa Sandoval, Wes Craig, and John Giang.
“The creation of the Absolute Universe is how I always imagined coming back to DC, and DC All In will be a great jumping-on point for new readers as well as lapsed fans to discover new stories to love and the chance to explore the new directions in store for DC’s core series lineup,” says Snyder.
ABSOLUTE BATMAN #1
by Nick Dragotta and Frank Martin
by Jim Lee, Scott Williams and Alex Sinclair
by Mitch Gerads
by Wes Craig and Mike Spicer
byIan Bertram
Written by SCOTT SNYDER
Art and cover by NICK DRAGOTTA
Variant covers by WES CRAIG, JIM LEE, and MITCH GERADS
1:25 variant cover by IAN BERTRAM
1:50 variant cover by MITCH GERADS
1:100 black and white variant cover by JIM LEE
Foil design variant
$4.99 US | 48 pages
Variants $5.99 US (card stock) | Foil variant $7.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 10/9/24
Without the mansion…without the money…without the butler…what’s left is the Absolute Dark Knight!
Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta introduce fans to a new Batman with the release of Absolute Batman #1. In this iteration, fans will be introduced to a version of the Dark Knight that doesn’t have the money, mansion, or butler of his core-line counterpart. Readers will quickly find out what makes this the “Absolute” version of Batman when the debut issue, with colors by Frank Martin and letters by Clayton Cowles, arrives at participating comic book shops and digital retailers Wednesday, October 9. Absolute Batman #1 will publish with a main cover by Nick Dragotta and Frank Martin, plus variant covers by Wes Craig and Mike Spicer, Jim Lee, Scott Williams and Alex Sinclair, Mitch Gerads, and Ian Bertram (1:25).
Snyder launches this new universe with the release of Absolute Batman #1, featuring art by Nick Dragotta. In this iteration, fans will be introduced to a version of the Dark Knight that doesn’t have the money, mansion, or butler of his core-line counterpart. Readers will quickly find out what makes this the “Absolute” version of Batman when the debut issue arrives at participating comic book shops and digital retailers Wednesday, October 9.
ABSOLUTE WONDER WOMAN #1
by Hayden Sherman and Jordie Bellaire
by Jim Lee, Scott Williams and Alex Sinclair
by Jeff Dekal
by Wes Craig and Mike Spicer
by Dan Panosian
Written by KELLY THOMPSON
Art and cover by HAYDEN SHERMAN
Variant covers by WES CRAIG, JIM LEE, and JEFF DEKAL
1:25 variant cover by DAN PANOSIAN
1:50 variant cover by JEFF DEKAL
1:100 black and white cover by JIM LEE
Foil design variant
$4.99 US | 48 pages
Variants $5.99 US (card stock) | Foil variant $7.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 10/23/24
Without the island paradise…without the sisterhood that shaped her…without a mission of peace…what’s left is the Absolute Amazon!
For Diana, there is no island paradise, no sisterhood to shape her, nor a mission of peace—so what is the purpose of an Amazon warrior in this new universe? Eisner Award-winning writer Kelly Thompson and breakout artist Hayden Sherman reinvent her from the ground up in Absolute Wonder Woman #1, with colors by Jordie Bellaire and letters by Becca Carey, on sale Wednesday, October 23. Absolute Wonder Woman #1 will publish with a main cover by Hayden Sherman and Jordie Bellaire, plus variant covers by Wes Craig and Mike Spicer, Jim Lee, Scott Williams and Alex Sinclair, Jeff Dekal, and Dan Panosian (1:25).
For Diana, there is no island paradise, no sisterhood to shape her, nor a mission of peace—so what is the purpose of an Amazon warrior in this new universe? Eisner Award-winning writer Kelly Thompson and breakout artist Hayden Sherman reinvent her from the ground up in Absolute Wonder Woman #1, on sale October 23.
ABSOLUTE SUPERMAN #1
by Rafa Sandoval and Ulises Arreola
by Jim Lee, Scott Williams and Alex Sinclair
by Matteo Scalera
by Wes Craig and Mike Spicer
Written By JASON AARON
Art and cover by RAFA SANDOVAL
Variant covers by WES CRAIG, JIM LEE, and CLAYTON CRAIN
1:25 cover by MATTEO SCALERA
1:50 cover by CLAYTON CRAIN
1:100 black and white cover by JIM LEE
Foil design variant
$4.99 US | 48 pages
Variants $5.99 US (card stock) | Foil variant $7.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 11/6/24
Without the fortress…without the family…without a home…what’s left is the Absolute Man of Steel!
Writer Jason Aaron and artist Rafa Sandoval join forces to present a new Man of Steel with the launch of Absolute Superman #1. This Superman has no family, no Fortress of Solitude, and no home. Will he still stand for truth and justice in this new universe? Readers can find out when Absolute Superman #1, with colors by Ulises Arreola and letters by Becca Carey, hits participating comic book shops on Wednesday, November 6. Absolute Superman #1 will publish with a main cover by Rafa Sandoval and Ulises Arreola, plus variant covers by Wes Craig and Mike Spicer, Jim Lee, Scott Williams and Alex Sinclair, Clayton Crain, and Matteo Scalera (1:25).
Writer Jason Aaron and artist Rafa Sandoval join forces to present a new Man of Steel with the launch of Absolute Superman #1. This Superman has no family, no Fortress of Solitude, and no home. Will he still stand for truth, justice, and a better tomorrow in this new universe? Readers can find out when Absolute Superman #1 hits participating comic book shops November 6.
All three launch issues will also have a “foil design variant” featuring the new crests for each of DC’s new Absolute Trinity. Look for these at your local comic book store when Absolute Batman #1 publishes on October 9, when Absolute Wonder Woman #1 publishes on October 23, and when Absolute Superman #1 publishes on November 6.
Here are the "All In" titles that DC has identified so far:
BATMAN #153
Written by CHIP ZDARSKY
Art by JORGE JIMÉNEZ
Cover by JORGE JIMÉNEZ
Variant covers by TONY HARRIS & JEREMY CLARK and DAVID NAKAYAMA
1:25 cover by MARCO MASTRAZZO
1:50 variant cover by WALTER SIMONSON
Trick or Treat variant cover by KELLEY JONES
All In foil variant by DANIEL SAMPERE ($7.99)
$4.99 US | 40 pages | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 10/2/24
Batman is back with a vengeance and Bruce Wayne’s new public initiatives have Gotham on the verge of finally becoming a great city! Does that bright future include the Riddler, who’s seemingly gone legit? Or the new, unnerving hero, Commander Star? And can Gotham survive the shocking murder of one of its greatest citizens?
The Dying City starts here with a case that only Batman can solve, but the answers may unravel his world and all of Gotham!
BATMAN #154
Written by CHIP ZDARSKY
Art by CARMINE Di GIANDOMENICO
Cover by JORGE JIMÉNEZ
Variant cover by TONY HARRIS & JEREMY CLARK and GABRIELE DELL’OTTO
1:25 variant cover by NICOLA SCOTT
1:50 variant cover by JAMES HARREN
$4.99 US | 40 pages | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 10/16/24
Murder has rocked the heart of Gotham! Batman and Jim Gordon will have to piece together the clues and discover the truth, no matter how dark. Has the Riddler really gone legit? Is the Court of Owls involved? Meanwhile, public sentiment is turning against Wayne Enterprises’ public initiatives, with new hero Commander Star sowing the seeds of discontent.
SUPERMAN #19
Written by JOSHUA WILLIAMSON
Art and cover by DAN MORA
Variant covers by SIMONE DI MEO, CARLA COHEN, and CHRIS SAMNEE
1:25 variant cover by BEN OLIVER
Trick or Treat variant cover by KELLEY JONES
All In foil variant by DANIEL SAMPERE ($7.99)
$4.99 US | 32 pages | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 10/23/24
THE MANY DEATHS OF DOOMSDAY!
Superman and Superwoman must deal with the return of the rampaging Doomsday and…wait…Superwoman?! After the events of Absolute Power, Lois Lane has new powers…but how long can they last?! And waiting in the shadows is one of Superman’s greatest enemies…the Time Trapper.
Jump on to a new exciting story arc that will shape the future of Superman!
WONDER WOMAN #14
Written by TOM KING
Art by DANIEL SAMPERE
Cover by DANIEL SAMPERE
Variant covers by DANIEL SAMPERE and DAVID NAKAYAMA
1:25 variant cover by STEVAN SUBIC
Trick or Treat variant cover by KELLEY JONES
All In foil variant by DANIEL SAMPERE ($7.99)
$4.99 US | 40 pages | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 10/16/24
With the tide of the war against the Sovereign turning, Wonder Woman’s greatest love takes matters into his own hands with deadly consequences. Could Steve’s end be the beginning of Diana’s greatest adventure yet? Behold the birth of Trinity!
ACTION COMICS #1070
Written by MARK WAID and MARIKO TAMAKI
Art by CLAYTON HENRY and SKYLAR PATRIDGE
Cover by CLAYTON HENRY
Variant covers by WES CRAIG, EDDY BARROWS, and DANNY MIKI
1:25 variant cover by MARK SPEARS
All In foil variant by DANIEL SAMPERE ($7.99)
$4.99 US | 40 pages | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 10/9/24
An otherworldly horror, tearing its way through Metropolis, has emerged from the Phantom Zone. Something’s wrong in the Zone—something terrible—and Superman must enter alone to find out what! From the pages of Absolute Power and Batman/Superman: World’s Finest comes a new Action epic unlike any you’ve seen before from the visionary creative team of Mark Waid and Clayton Henry!
Plus, the Woman of Tomorrow is here today! Supergirl Special’s Mariko Tamaki and Skylar Patridge return to bring Kara to the farthest reaches of space in pursuit of a mysterious threat only she can handle.
ACTION COMICS #1071
Written by MARK WAID and MARIKO TAMAKI
Art by CLAYTON HENRY, MICHAEL SHELFER, and SKYLAR PATRIDGE
Cover by CLAYTON HENRY
Variant covers by WES CRAIG and STEVAN SUBIC
1:25 variant cover by MARK SPEARS
$4.99 US | 40 pages | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 10/16/24
Trapped in the Phantom Zone!
Investigating the ethereal prison created by his father, Superman finds himself helpless before the dreaded Phantom King. But what surprise reveal is in store for him? A clue lies in Superman’s teenage years!
Plus, Supergirl finds herself on trial as she comes face-to-face with the judge of the United Planets’ highest court!
ACTION COMICS #1072
Written by MARK WAID and MARIKO TAMAKI
Art by CLAYTON HENRY, MICHAEL SHELFER, and SKYLAR PATRIDGE
Cover by CLAYTON HENRY
Variant covers by WES CRAIG and IBRAHIM MOUSTAFA
1:25 variant cover by MARK SPEARS
$4.99 US | 40 pages | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 10/23/24
The secret history of one of Superman’s oldest friends, Mon-El, is revealed…and his deadly connection to Xa-Du, the Phantom King, leaves Superman speechless! The Man of Steel’s mission into the corrupt heart of the Zone continues in the most shocking installment yet of the Action Comics weekly as the grand villain behind its peril stands poised to strike!
Plus, Supergirl finds herself in pursuit of an assassin seeking justice of their own!
ACTION COMICS #1073
Written by MARK WAID and MARIKO TAMAKI
Art by CLAYTON HENRY, MICHAEL SHELFER, and SKYLAR PATRIDGE
Cover by CLAYTON HENRY
Variant covers by WES CRAIG and IBRAHIM MOUSTAFA
1:25 variant cover by MARK SPEARS
$4.99 US | 40 pages | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 10/30/24
It’s a race against time for Superman and Mon-El to prevent the lethal forces of Xa-Du and Aethyr from converging! But to save the present, the Man of Steel is forced to face the past! It’s the dramatic return of Krypton’s last son to his homeworld as the Man of Tomorrow voyages to the City of Yesterday!
Plus, Kara meets the being at the center of her quest! What could they have done to cause the whole universe to unite against them? Find out in the next thrilling chapter of Supergirl!
DETECTIVE COMICS #1090
Written by TOM TAYLOR
Art and cover by MIKEL JANÍN
Variant covers by DAN PANOSIAN, BRUNO REDONDO, and TONY HARRIS
1:25 variant cover by ASHLEY WOOD
All In foil variant by DANIEL SAMPERE ($7.99)
$4.99 US | 40 pages | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 10/23/24
Long ago, the murders of Thomas and Martha Wayne changed Gotham forever. But there is something you never knew about the Dark Knight’s tragic origin, which has been lying in wait to strike at Batman ever since that fateful night in Crime Alley. And now, all these years later, this ghost of Gotham’s past begins to reveal itself.
Superstars Tom Taylor and Mikel Janín team up to bring you a Batman tale that will rattle the very foundations of the Dark Knight. Things may never be the same again.
GREEN ARROW #350
Written by JOSHUA WILLIAMSON and CHRIS CONDON
Art by AMANCAY NAHUELPAN and MONTOS
Cover by TAURIN CLARKE
Variant covers by SEAN IZAAKSE and CLIFF CHANG
Black sketch variant cover
All In foil variant by DANIEL SAMPERE ($7.99)
$4.99 US | 40 pages | Variant $5.99 US (card stock)
ON SALE 10/23/24
This oversize anniversary issue features legacy numbering as writer Joshua Williamson closes out his acclaimed run on DC’s Emerald Archer. Oliver Queen faces the aftermath of his actions in Absolute Power, having done the unthinkable to protect his loved ones, and the ramifications of his involvement may have gone too far for his family and friends to forgive. This can’t-miss issue also debuts the opening chapter of Green Arrow’s next adventure, from the new creative team of writer Chris Condon (The Enfield Gang Massacre, That Texas Blood) and artist Montos (Green Lantern: War Journal).
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Kong Kenan is the Super-Man of China.
I ordered Action from Westfield, which should be here soon. I've got Absolute Batman, and should read it even sooner.
Looks like we have restored some semblance of late stage pre-Crisis continuity, particularly for Kandor - down to the words "Moliom" and "Moliomo" for the council and its members. But at the same time, Superman states that the Phantom Zone's nature has been changing.
ACTION COMICS #1070: This is the second chapter of the initial "All In" (for now) weekly launch. I'll stay in for the entire first storyline, but it's got to get better if I'm going to continue reading beyond that point. Part of the problem is that I read it after this week's Wonder Woman, Jenny Sparks, Epitaphs from the Abyss and Mark Waid's own Batman & Robin: Year One. the Supergirl back-up does nothing for me; Tom King's Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow is a hard act to follow. Speaking of Tom King...
WONDER WOMAN #14:
"I know it's not a popular opinion around here, but I liked the New 52 origin for Wonder Woman. For one thing, it renoved the ick factor that she is, in fact, a golem."
"But thematically, I prefer the clay origin."
Not to spoil anything, but...
No, no, no... I won't say anything at this juncture.
Quite the tease!
Got a press release from DC:
DC’s All In/Absolute Universes Panel Delivers Big News and Exciting Updates to New York Comic Con Attendees
Fans attending today’s All In/Absolute Universes panel at New York Comic Con were treated to a mammoth event full of the hottest news and exclusive first looks from current and future series spinning out of the publisher’s All In initiative.
Moderated by DC group editor Paul Kaminski and DC executive editor Chris Conroy, the panel featured some of the most talked-about creators in comics today, including:
New DC All In and Absolute Series Announced at New York Comic Con
DC Announces Absolute Martian Manhunter by Deniz Camp and Javier Rodríguez
DC’s launch of its Absolute Universe has been an unqualified success, selling through multiple printings and receiving incredible critical acclaim and fan response. Today DC announced it would be adding to its second wave of titles, as writer Deniz Camp confirmed that Absolute Martian Manhunter would be joining Absolute Green Lantern and Absolute Flash in 2025. Camp is making his DC series debut with artist Javier Rodríguez on a new take on one of DC’s most enigmatic characters. Fans will have to wait until next March to see if Chocos (Martian Manhunter’s favorite snack) will be involved.
Jeremy Adams Talks the Return of Aquaman and the Rise of the Fractal Lanterns
Room 406.2 in the Javits Convention Center was the place to be to get the latest scoop on All In new series as well, and the panel wasted no time, with writer Jeremy Adams revealing that he and artist John Timms are bringing the King of Atlantis back to comics in an all-new Aquaman ongoing series, launching January 8, 2025. Aquaman’s powers have gotten a serious upgrade since the events of Absolute Power, and these new abilities will come in handy, as he’ll be fighting giant, water-based kaiju constructs appearing throughout the seven seas, while investigating the secrets of the “Blue” with Dagon, a guide from Aquaman’s past.
Adams will continue writing the monthly adventures of Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps, but he also revealed early details on Green Lantern: Fractured Spectrum with art provided by V Ken Marion. This January 8 one-shot follows the events of the Green Lantern Civil Corps Special, as a re-formed Green Lantern Corps led by Hal Jordan investigates a new threat: “Fractal Lanterns,” beings that manifest uncontrolled parts of the emotional spectrum, appearing throughout the universe and threatening the very essence of sentient life.
John Ridley to Co-Write Justice League: The Atom Project with Ryan Parrott
In the wake of Absolute Power and the November 27 debut of Justice League Unlimited, DC has announced several upcoming series that have some connective tissue to the return of DC’s preeminent team of Super Heroes—The Question: All Along the Watchtower, Black Lightning, and Challengers of the Unknown. Today the publisher revealed another series with similar ties, Justice League: The Atom Project, co-written by John Ridley and Ryan Parrott, with art by Mike Perkins. Kicking off 2025, this January 1 spy thriller features Ray Palmer and Ryan Choi (the heroes called Atom) working with the newly re-formed Justice League to bring order to chaos, restoring and backing up the superpowers of DC’s Super Heroes following their battle with Amanda Waller. But not everyone wants their powers back, and one hero will do whatever it takes to make sure his abilities are never found—Captain Atom!
Superman: Lex Luthor Special – Lex Luthor Makes His DC All In Debut
January 29 sees the return of Lex Luthor after the events of DC’s “House of Brainiac” in the Superman: Lex Luthor Special from Superman writer Joshua Williamson, with art by Eddy Barrows and Eber Ferreira. During the battle of the House of Brainiac, Lex Luthor’s memories were wiped clean. But following the DC All In Special, the world needs him to remember his past. There’s a key piece of information in Lex’s past that could unlock an epic mystery plaguing Superman and the Justice League, but Lex may not want to remember. It’s up to the Man of Steel to decide if the info is worth sacrificing Lex’s newfound peace and the return of his fiercest enemy.
New Previews of Absolute Batman, Absolute Wonder Woman, and Absolute Superman
Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta Thank Fans and Reveal New Art for Absolute Batman
During the panel, the Absolute Batman team of Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta spoke enthusiastically about the incredible fan reception they’ve received as the series launched. In their gratitude, the pair took a moment to acknowledge and celebrate the magnificent work of series colorist Frank Martin and his contribution to this reimagined version of the Dark Knight. The series’ successful launch was underscored by the reveal of the cover for Absolute Batman Noir Edition #1, in participating comic book shops on November 13.
Snyder and Dragotta also teased more details on “The Zoo,” their debut story arc, as fans were treated to an exclusive first look at art from Absolute Batman #2, also in stores November 13. In previewing pages from the issue, the audience was introduced to the “Absolute” version of the Batmobile, and Snyder and Dragotta were extremely excited to talk about reimagining Batman’s iconic vehicle for this series. As a bonus, DC revealed main and variant covers for issues #3 and #4 of Absolute Batman.
Absolute Wonder Woman Artist Hayden Sherman Talks About Collaborating with Writer Kelly Thompson
DC’s Absolute line has attracted an impressive combination of well-known storytellers and rising talents, and the combination of writer Kelly Thompson and artist Hayden Sherman on Absolute Wonder Woman has created a new excitement among comic book fans, with the first issue heading back to press before it’s even hit comic book shops.
While revealing art from issues #1 and #2, Sherman talked with the audience about how they worked with Thompson on this new character design, how it may evolve over time, and how some of the accoutrements of Diana’s All In counterpart will be different across the series. And of course, Sherman’s panel appearance wouldn’t be complete until they talked about the decision to give Diana a giant “buster” sword and a flaming Pegasus.
Absolute Superman Writer Jason Aaron Shares His Plans for the Man of Steel
Jason Aaron and Rafa Sandoval complete DC’s Absolute “Trinity” when Absolute Superman #1 arrives at participating comic book shops on November 6. Having written Superman in Action Comics, Aaron shares an interesting connection with the Man of Steel, as he resides in Kansas. Today Aaron talked about Scott Snyder recruiting him for the Absolute line and how, like other Absolute storytellers, he and artist Rafa Sandoval stripped down Superman to match this new and unknown universe.
Aaron also spoke about other familiar Superman characters and hinted at how they could be different for this series compared to their All In counterparts, and he discussed what’s impressed him about Sandoval’s innovative design for the costume. Aaron also spoke about Superman as a symbol of hope, and whether this version of Superman can be the same in a world where hope may be in short supply.
DC’s Top Storytellers Share Updated Previews of Highly Anticipated Series and Storylines
Jeff Lemire Reveals More about JSA, as Well as Absolute Flash with Artist Nick Robles
Following his appearance at San Diego Comic-Con, writer Jeff Lemire talked more about his new take on DC’s Golden Age super-team as he revealed covers for issues #1 (on sale November 6) and #2 (on sale December 4) and interior art by series artist Diego Olortegui. Moderator Paul Kaminski talked with Lemire about his passion for the JSA as a fan and storyteller, what he believes differentiates the JSA from the Justice League, working with Olortegui, and what role their new version of the Injustice Society will play in the series.
Lemire was one of two panelists working on titles for both All In and Absolute, and he was joined on the panel by artist Nick Robles to talk more about their Absolute Flash series, also launching in March. The duo discussed how Scott Snyder recruited them for the series, reimagining the Fastest Man Alive for this new storytelling universe, why Wally West was the right speedster for it, whether others who have carried the mantle of the Flash will be seen in the series (and how), and how Robles approaches drawing a superhero series, compared to his previous work on The Dreaming. In another NYCC first look, fans were treated to interiors from the series, including the very first public look at “Absolute” versions of Captain Cold and Captain Boomerang.
Ram V Discusses The New Gods, Darkseid, and Jack Kirby’s Fourth World
Also following an appearance at San Diego Comic-Con, writer Ram V joined the panel to talk about The New Gods, his upcoming take on Jack Kirby’s iconic Fourth World with artist Evan Cagle. As fans got their first chance to see artwork by Cagle, V talked about the feedback he’s received from readers since the announcement; developing the cast for the series; working with Scott Snyder, Joshua Williamson, and others to help shape his take on Darkseid; and how the Lord of Apokolips may (or may not) show up in the series.
Al Ewing "Doubles Down” with Two DC All In Series
Like Jeff Lemire, writer Al Ewing is also working on two series for DC: one part of All In, the other in the Absolute Universe. During the panel, Ewing talked about making his DC series debut this December with artist Steve Lieber in a new Metamorpho: The Element Man series. Ewing is a big fan of Metamorpho (he says he even knows the Metamorpho theme song) and talked about his background with the character and what drew him to the series. As Lieber’s art from the first issue was shared for the first time with the audience, Ewing also shared his excitement about having him as the artist for the series and spoke about some of the zany shapes of Metamorpho he hopes to see Lieber draw.
The Green Lantern Corps will also join DC’s Absolute line in March of 2025, and Ewing also spoke about collaborating with artist Jahnoy Lindsay on Absolute Green Lantern. As the audience got another exclusive reveal of art by series artist Lindsay, Ewing revealed how Absolute “showrunner” Scott Snyder convinced him to become part of the Absolute Universe, how the series will follow the same aesthetic of the other Absolute titles like Absolute Batman, Absolute Superman, and Absolute Wonder Woman, what members of the Green Lantern Corps will appear in the series in addition to Jo Mullein, and what kind of story readers can expect from him and Lindsay when the series launches in March 2025.
Tom King and Daniel Sampere Discuss Wonder Woman and the Birth of Trinity
For more than a year, Tom King has been building up to the birth of Trinity, and readers who picked up this week’s Wonder Woman #14 witnessed that event in a beautiful scene reminiscent of Diana’s own birth. King joined the panel along with his series artist to talk about Trinity’s evolution from toddler to teen, working with Sampere on the final panel of the issue, and how much the character’s changed from what he originally envisioned.
Sampere talked with the audience about how he balances the quieter, more intimate moments for Diana with the powerful action sequences, both overall, and specifically for the historic moment of Wonder Woman becoming a mother. The pair also spoke more about what’s in store for Diana—both as a new mom and as she heads to her final showdown against the Sovereign—the return of the Wonder Girls, and an upcoming appearance by everyone’s favorite simian sleuth, Detective Chimp.
Justice League Unlimited Artist Dan Mora Reveals Art from Debut Issue
The return of the Justice League is among the most anticipated series in comics, made even more exciting by the pairing of writer Mark Waid with artist Dan Mora. Together, they made Absolute Power a runaway hit, and today Mora appeared on the panel and shared a first look at some of his artwork from the debut issue of Justice League Unlimited, on sale November 27. Mora talked with the audience about continuing his work with Waid on the series, what characters he’s looking forward to drawing, what scenes he’s been most excited to draw so far, and how the comic draws inspiration from the Justice League Unlimited animated series.
Mora, Joshua Williamson talk Superman, Superwoman, and “The Many Deaths of Doomsday”
Mora joined Superman writer Joshua Williamson to talk about Superman’s place in the DC Universe following the events of the DC All In Special and share artwork from some upcoming issues of Superman. Williamson talked about how Superman would be adapting to the new state of the world, how their new take on Lois Lane as Superwoman is different from previous ones, and how Lois’s relationship with Superman helps to mold the story he’s telling with Mora.
As the new series artist, Mora talked about ways in which his approach to drawing Superman in a solo title bears similarities and differences to his work in a series like Batman/Superman: World’s Finest, as well as the kinds of inspirations and influences he draws from while bringing the All In version of Doomsday to life.
Artist Clayton Henry Talks About Working with Mark Waid on Action Comics
With the move to All In, Action Comics, one of DC’s flagship titles, goes weekly, and artist Clayton Henry stopped by to talk about “Phantoms,” the story he’s working on with writer Mark Waid. Henry previewed pages from current and upcoming issues of the series as he spoke about creating an updated version of the Phantom Zone as the focal point of the story and revealed some of his favorite moments in it he’s drawn so far. Mon-El has a significant part in the story, and Henry talked about how he and Waid brought the character back for this tale
ABSOLUTE WONDER WOMAN #1: "Without the island paradise... without the sisterhood that shaped her... without a mission of peace... what's left the Absolute Amazon?" [SPOILERS] That's the tagline DC used to promote the new series, and I've got to admit I was intrigued. How can they remove all that and have her still be Wonder Woman? What they said is true, but I misinterpreted what they meant. But this is Diana, she is an Amazon and she is from Themescira. Except this version was taken from her home as a baby by Zeus as punishment for the Amazons' crimes against the Gods. A less misleading tagline for this series might have been: "What if Princess Diana had been taken by Apollo as a baby and given to Circe to be raised on the Isle of Hell?" [END SPOILER]
Speaking of Wonder woman spoilers, here's the one from last week...
"I liked the New 52 origin for Wonder Woman. For one thing, it renoved the ick factor that she is, in fact, a golem."
"But thematically, I prefer the clay origin."
"Not to spoil anything, but... No, no, no... I won't say anything at this juncture."
Here is what I was going to say last week: "htob uoy esaelp yam rewsna ehT".
You may not think that's much of a spoiler, but it kind of is.
SUPERMAN #19: This is the first issue of the new "All In" direction. It features the Time Trapper and Doomsday (and Superwoman... Lois Lane). Over the years, the Time Trapper has had many identities, from Cosmic Boy to Barbara Gordon to the Superboy of Earth Prime. Wait'll you see who it is this time.
ACTION COMICS #1072: The main feature is getting better, but the back-up is still going nowhere (IMO).
The Superman of Superman has memories of the pre-Flashpoint universe, and the Superman of Action has memories of the pre-Crisis universe, so I'm not sure exactly what the status quo is supposed to be these days.
We had four issues of the "All In" Superman/Action so far, but the "Absolute" Superman has yet to drop.
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