DC Comics Is Ending The New 52

DC Comics has announced they are “ending” the new 52 imprint of their DC comics. But they said they aren’t doing a total reboot or going back to what the DC Comics Universe was before the New 52 revamp. So what does that mean?

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As of June 3rd, there will be 24 “new” comics and 25 ongoing comics. This will be after the April-May “Convergence” event, in which Braniac is bringing together multiple DC universes for what is sure to be a disastrous experiment. DC Entertainment Co-Publisher Dan DiDio said this in a press release about the end of the New 52 line:

"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. 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."

What comics are going to continue from the New 52? Here’s the list:

"Action Comics by writer Greg Pak & artist Aaron Kuder Aquaman by writer Cullen Bunn & artist Trevor McCarthy Batgirl by writers Cameron Stewart, Brenden Fletcher & artist Babs Tarr Batman by writer Scott Snyder & artist Greg Capullo Detective Comics by Brian Buccelato & artist Francis Manapul Batman/Superman by writer Greg Pak & artist Ardian Syaf Catwoman by writer Genevieve Valentine & artist David Messina Deathstroke by writer Tony Daniel & artist Tony Daniel Flash by writers Rob Venditti, Van Jensen & artist Brett Booth Gotham Academy by writers Becky Cloonan, Brenden Fletcher & artist Karl Kerschl Gotham By Midnight by writer Ray Fawkes & artist Juan Ferreyra Grayson by writers Tim King, Tim Seeley & artist Mikel Janin Green Arrow by writer Ben Percy & artist Richard Zircher Green Lantern by writer Robert Venditti & artist Billy Tan Harley Quinn by writers Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti & artist Chad Hardin Justice League by writer Geoff Johns & artist Jason Fabok Justice League United by writer TBD & artists Travel Foreman, Paul Pelletier Lobo by writer Cullen Bunn & artist Cliff Richards Secret Six by writer Gail Simone & artist Dale Eaglesham Sinestro by writer Cullen Bunn & artist Brad Walker New Suicide Squad by writer Sean Ryan & artist Carlos D’Anda Superman by writer Gene Luen Yang & artist John Romita, Jr. Superman/Wonder Woman by writer Peter Tomasi & artist Doug Mahnke Teen Titans by writer Will Pfeifer & artist Kenneth Rodafort Wonder Woman by writer Meridith Finch & artist David Finch"

And here’s the list of he new comics that will start in June:

"Batman Beyond by writer Dan Jurgens & artist Bernard Chang Cyborg by writer David L. Walker & artists Ivan Reis and Joe Prado Dark Universe by writer James Tynion IV & artist Ming Doyle Doomed by writer Scott Lobdell & artist Javier Fernandez Harley Quinn/Power Girl by writers Jimmy Palmiotti, Amanda Conner & artist Stephane Roux (4 issue mini-series) Red Hood/Arsenal by writer Scott Lobdell & artist Denis Medri Starfire by writers Jimmy Palmiotti, Amanda Conner & artist Emanuela Lupacchino We Are Robin by writer Lee Bermejo & artists Rob Haynes and Khary Randolph Justice League of America by writer/artist Brian Hitch Bizzaro by writer Heath Corson & artist Gustavo Duarte (6 issue mini-series) Bat-Mite by writer Mark Russell & artist Ben Caldwell (6 issue mini-series) Omega Men by writer Tom King & artist Barnaby Bagenda Mystic U (tentative title) by writer Alisa Kwitney & artist Mauricet Section Eight by writer Garth Ennis & artist John McCrea Dr. Fate by writer Paul Levitz & artist Sonny Liew"

Basically consider anything not on this list cancelled. But IGN also reported on the cancelled New 52 titles back in December, which are ending in March. Check out the list at the link.

I also wonder what impact this might have on the most recent slate of DC animated films, as recently it was supposed to be one animated movie universe based on the New 52 reboot. It could be that those will just keep going like nothing happened and still be one combined universe. We’ll just have to wait and see once they get done with upcoming titles such as Batman vs. Robin & Justice League: Gods & Monsters.

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