DC Comics to Relaunch All Titles at #1!

I called it, and so did the rest of the world. In september, when Flashpoint ends, issue 5 will be the only issue that ships that week. People thought, especially with the nature of Flashpoint, it would lead to a DC universe reboot. But what does this really mean? A DC Universe reboot.

In September, comic fans will be the recipients of 52 (WONDER IF THAT'S SIGNIFICANT CHOUGH CHOUGH) #1 issues as the entire line of DC Universe titles gets a relaunch. Everyone from Superman to Booster Gold will be getting a revamp, which includes redesigns and a "younger" continuity.

DC Comics co-publisher Dan Didio told USA Today, "We looked at what was going on in the marketplace and felt we really want to inject new life in our characters and line. This was a chance to start, not at the beginning, but at a point where our characters are younger and the stories are being told for today's audience."

But that's not all. This new DCU will have an increased focus on digital publishing, as every single DCU superhero title will be delivered day-and-date. This means that when the releases will be available simultaneously in your local shop and on digital platforms. Even if you hate the reboot, you got to love this idea at least.

I'm actually fairly excited, and here's why. In a letter to comics retailers, DC's SVP of Sales Bob Wayne said, "We have taken great care in maintaining continuity where most important, but fans will see a new approach to our storytelling. Some of the characters will have new origins, while others will undergo minor changes. Our characters are always being updated; however, this is the first time all of our characters will be presented in a new way all at once."

According to rumours, we can expect:
-A Superman title written by Grant Morrison.
-Wonder Woman #1 with a new creative team and none of the JMS changes.
-Green Lantern #1 with Geoff Johns still at the helm and the effects of Blackest Night still intact. Meaning, most likely, the multiple corps.
-Hawkman #1 by James Robinson.
-Justice Society of America #1 with a new creative team.
-Birds of Prey #1 without fan-favorite writer Gail Simone.
-Teen Titans #1 spearheaded by Fabian Nicieza.

Biggest change? Superman doesn't have any red pants on the outside. F*** THIS UNIVERSE NERD RAGE RAHHHH