With Multiversity in full swing, and convergence just around the corner, DC Comics has announced 24 new ongoing titles will join 25 regular titles coming in June.
It all kicks off on June 3, 2015, with 24 brand new series that begin with issue number one. In a press release from DC Comics, new titles will also arrive, but at launch date the New 52 will only have 49 titles. While it is only s few comics shy of 52, the company looks to be moving away from the New 52 moniker it had for several years as it released that many books each month.
“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 DC Entertainment Co-Publisher Dan DiDio. “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 approach to new comics includes “going back to basics” with Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman, while also “reinventing key characters”. These include Black Canary, Bizarro, Cyborg, and Starfire. Speaking of Starfire, check out her new costume as Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti take on the Starfire, Harley Quinn/Power Girl as well as the ongoing Harley Quinn title.
Here’s is a complete rundown of what we can expect to see in June
New Titles |
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| Title | Creative Team |
|---|---|
| Batman Beyond | W: Dan Jurgens A: Bernard Chang |
| Bat-Mite (6-issue limited) | W: Dan Jurgens A: Corin Howell |
| Bizarro (6-issue limited) | W: Heath Corson A: Gustavo Duarte |
| Black Canary | W: Brenden Fletcher A: Annie Wu & Irene Koh |
| Constantine: The Hellblazer | W: Ming Doyle A: Riley Rossmo |
| Cyborg | W: David Walker A: Ivan Reis |
| Dark Universe | W: James Tynion IV A: Ming Doyle |
| Green Lantern: Lost Army | W: Cullen Bunn A: Jesus Saiz & Javi Pina |
| Doomed | W: Scott Lobdell A: Javier Fernandez |
| Earth 2: Society | W: Daniel Wilson A: Jorge Jimenez |
| Dr. Fate | W: Paul Levitz A: Sonny Liew |
| Harley Quinn/Power Girl (6-issue limited) | W: Jimmy Palmiotti & Amanda Conner A: Stephane Roux |
| Justice League of America | W: Bryan Hitch A: Bryan Hitch |
| Justice League 3001 | W: Keith Giffen A: Howard Porter |
| Martian Manhunter | W: Rob Williams A: Ben Oliver |
| Midnighter | W: Steve Orlando A: ACO |
| Mystic U | W: Alisa Kwitney A: Stay tuned for artist info! |
| Omega Men | W: Tom King A: Alec Morgan |
| Prez | W: Mark Russell A: Ben Caldwell |
| Red Hood/Arsenal | W: Scott Lobdell A: Denis Medri |
| Robin, Son of Batman | W: Patrick Gleason A: Patrick Gleason |
| Section Eight (6-issue limited) | W: Garth Ennis A: John McCrea |
| Starfire | W: Jimmy Palmiotti & Amanda Conner A: Emanuela Lupacchino |
| We Are Robin | W: Lee Bermejo A: Khary Randolph |
Ongoing Titles |
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| Title | Creative Team |
| Action Comics | W: Greg Pak A: Aaron Kuder |
| Aquaman | W: Cullen Bunn A: Trevor McCarthy |
| Batgirl | W: Cameron Stewart & Brenden Fletcher A: Babs Tarr |
| Batman | W: Scott Snyder A: Greg Capullo |
| Detective Comics | W; Brian Buccelato & Francis Manapul A: Francis Manapul |
| Batman/Superman | W: Greg Pak A: Ardian Syaf |
| Catwoman | W: Genevieve Valentine A: David Messina |
| Deathstroke | W: Tony S. Daniel A: Tony S. Daniel |
| The Flash | W: Robert Venditti & Van Jensen A: Brett Booth |
| Gotham Academy | W: Becky Cloonan & Brenden Fletcher A: Karl Kerschl |
| Gotham By Midnight | W: Ray Fawkes A: Juan Ferreyra |
| Grayson | W: Tom King & Tim Seeley A: Mikel Janin |
| Green Arrow | W: Ben Percy A: Zircher |
| Green Lantern | W: Robert Venditti A: Billy Tan |
| Harley Quinn | W: Jimmy Palmiotti & Amanda Conner A: Chad Hardin |
| Justice League | W: Geoff Johns A: Jason Fabok |
| Justice League United | W:Stay tuned for creative team info! A: |
| Lobo | W: Cullen Bunn A: Cliff Richards |
| Secret Six | W: Gail Simone A: Dale Eaglesham |
| Sinestro | W: Cullen Bunn A: Bradley Walker |
| New Suicide Squad | W: Sean Ryan A: Carlos D’Anda |
| Superman | W: Gene Luen Yang A: John Romita, Jr. |
| Superman/Wonder Woman | W: Peter J. Tomasi A: Doug Mahnke |
| Teen Titans | W: Will Pfeifer A: Kenneth Rocafort |
| Wonder Woman | W: Meredith Finch A: David Finch |
“Beyond character and creators, the June slate will showcase different styles and approaches to storytelling as we add offbeat, irreverently funny titles such as BIZARRO, BAT-MITE and PREZ,” said Co-Publisher Jim Lee in a prepared press release. “Truly there will be something for everybody as we simultaneously celebrate our rich legacy while embracing new voices and concepts.”
A first look at upcoming storylines will be the focus of DC Entertainment’s Free Comic Book Day issue – DC COMICS: DIVERGENCE – available Saturday, May 2, featuring three 8-page previews for the June releases of Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo’s BATMAN, as well as Geoff Johns and Jason Fabok’s launch of the Darkseid War within JUSTICE LEAGUE featuring the biggest villains in the DCU – Darkseid and the Anti-Monitor, and Gene Luen Yang’s DC Comics debut with celebrated artist John Romita, Jr on SUPERMAN. More than half-a million free issues of the DC Entertainment sampler will be given away at comic book retailers globally.
One of the nice things about this change happening in June is that DC will have plenty to talk about when the San Diego Comic Con rolls around at the end of July. I expect the DC panels will be more packed than usual this year.
What do you think so far comic fans? Is this a move in the right direction, or is this just another big finger to long time DC Comic readers?
7 Comments
I like that DC is experimenting with new concepts, rather than pumping out yet another Batman Family title. Some look promising.
Cool
A Section Eight mini-series from Garth Ennis/John McCrea? Shut up and take my money!
Hmm so Starfire is splitting from the team to go solo. I guess I better catch up and see what lead to the inevitable break up, and I they actually resolved any major plot points.
I’m guessing not. Red Hood and the Outlaws always seemed to have to cut everything short, with sloppy truncated endings. I can’t help but feel it suffered from being a bat family book. Hated the way their story kept getting interrupted by Bat-events. Oops time to pause this interplanetary war and fly back to earth so we can get pulled in to fight the Joker.
Still no J’onn in the Justice League. Annoyed.
I’m happy with the new writers though. I hope they are better than what we have been getting with the new 52.
MIght give a few of these a try out. At least peek in with new Hellblazer, haven’t read current Constantine series. Dr. Fate book is always cool, even if I think Paul Levitz has taken a step back in writing.
I love the Starfire cover. Not so much Starfire herself, but the background. There is some blonde apparently looking down her own shirt and some old dude checking out Starfire. Beautiful!