The New DC Launch Thread [News, Titles, etc.]

[aSh]

So I went through the books to see which ones I am gonna pick up or at least try out. I have got 22 books. Not quite the the 40 DC books I picked up this month, but that's the way things go. I am really excited about a lot of the books announced and I am hoping that there will not be any crossovers for at least a year. I hope that these will be more issue focused books with shorter story arcs. The books in bold are already on the bubble and may not get picked up after issue one. Some of these books that could be awesome if the writing is good. Blackhawks seems like DC's own GI JOE to me (which would be awesome!), while Azzarello on Wonder Woman could be amazing (but I haven't really dug his DC offerings outside of Vertigo). I will also be picking up Batman for the first time ever ( I have purchased Detective a few times in the past).  Aquaman is character that I really don't care for all that much, but I do love Geoff Johns and Ivan Reis.  I really wish Johns was still on Flash (might be in the minority on that one).

I am over the books that aren't on the 52 list. But I will be sending a few letters voicing my opinions on the subject.

I am so happy to see that Legion didn't get 5booted and that Levits is there. But I don't think that DC has many options with that property considering how it has been rest more times than my old NES. Any major shake up at this point would make the property more divisive to fans.

I think I am going to be done with Superman for a time. I am just not excited about any of the books or the new teams. (And My Superman wears his underwear on the Outside.)

1. JLA
2. JLI
3. Flash
4. Green Lantern
5. GL Corp
6. GL: New Guardians
7. Red Lanterns
8. Aquaman
9. DCUP: Deadman
10. Blackhawks
11. AllStar Western
12. Batman
13. Batwoman
14. Legion of Super Heroes
15. Legion LOST
16. Swamp Thing
17. Animal Man
18. Demon
19. JLA Dark
20. Frankenstein
21. Stormwatch
22. Blue Beetle

[Swany]

i'm all for giving supes a modern look, but this is their version of "modern"? (i'm referring to the design and not the art) it looks very 90's. gives him an unnecessary armored look. not for nothin', but i like the old costume better.

-mike

agreed. i say give him a timeless, classic look. Not electric blue or long haired or flannel & combat boots (ok i made that one up). The minute you tie it to the fashion of the day, you date it. Best example ever is the original Star Wars, bell bottoms in space!! (part of its charm now, for me at least)

Again this is just one guys opinion i know alot of people aesthetically love the 90s pouches & belts, bright primary colours of the 80's or the limited colour palette of the 70's etc...

[David]

there are a lot of people that hate his old costume.

I don't think I've ever heard anyone say they hate Superman's outfit.  Ever.

[bean6344]

I don't think I've ever heard anyone say they hate Superman's outfit.  Ever.

Hitler?    Maybe.  No else.

 

Bean

[Doug!]

Hitler?    Maybe.  No else.

 

Bean

I think it was more personal for Hitler.


Or he could have been a dick.

[jack239]

I don't think I've ever heard anyone say they hate Superman's outfit.  Ever.

http://cjbpro.blogspot.com/2011/03/superman-redesigned.html

"It spilled over into a conversation about comics and I mentioned that I hate Superman's costume"

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/vine/showthread.php?t=490695

"superman's costume is the most effeminate (ie un-masculine) of any superhero in history"

http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/943567-mortal-kombat-vs-dc-universe/45247381

"Not to mention his laughably ugly costume,"

my first three links on google with superman outfit hate

seriously if an opinion is possible, someone has it.

[mguy1977]

My list 19 titles (not including Vertigo) that is a 7 title increase to DC pre-Flashpoint

Will buy period  

SUPERMAN #1 (Heck yeah)

ACTION COMICS #1 (hopeful but concerned w/ Grant Morrison at the helm wanting it more like All Star Superman w/o the meta BS from his Batman stuff)

SUPERGIRL #1 (Yes!)

SUPERBOY #1 (Hate the costume but I will read it)

Will buy (but it isn't Superman)  

SWAMP THING #1 (Looking forward to a quality horror comic from DC)

ALL STAR WESTERN #1 (I like Jonah Hex so I will buy this monthly for the long term)

DC UNIVERSE PRESENTS #1 (If it is close to its predecessor w/ quality stories & art I will buy regularly)

BATMAN #1 (Yes Synder can do no wrong read American Vampire!)

BATMAN & ROBIN #1 (No Morrison so I will buy it)

BATGIRL #1 (Yes I will give the title a chance Batgirl/Oracle disabled or not)* This comes from a disabled guy

CATWOMAN #1 (Winick & March Heck yea!)

BATWOMAN #1 (I will believe it when I read it)

BIRDS OF PREY #1 (Yea I will buy it)

Curious but interested  

JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL #1 (I like the concept so I will run with it for a while)

GREEN ARROW #1 (Hope the better artist does better for the series)

RED HOOD & THE OUTLAWS #1 (I will buy it on a trial basis)

THE FURY OF FIRESTORM #1 (Trying something different is okay)

BLUE BEETLE #1(Trying something different is okay)

I will give it a few issues

JUSTICE LEAGUE #1 (I will give it 3 to 6 issues to WOW me over if not it is dropped & if it is late IT WILL BE DROPPED FOR SURE! )

Doubtful     bring back the skimpy outfits on female superheroes DC
WONDER WOMAN #1 (loose the pants & I will buy it)

The rest didnt make the cut A Darkseid big

Sorry Dan, Jim & Geoff

Matthew

[David]

seriously if an opinion is possible, someone has it.

Yeah, still doesn't mean I've ever heard someone say it.

And judging by those links, I'm not surprised.

[Andrew Tom]

Yeah, still doesn't mean I've ever heard someone say it.

I guarantee if I posted a picture of my fat ass wearing Superman's costume, then you'd hear someone say it.   

[Night (Travis) Nurse]

David likes Supermans costume. Especially when he was red and blue Superman.

Now that all 52 titles are official the burning question on EVERYONES mind is ... whats the DCBS discount for those ardering all 52.  

Travis

[GLewis]

David likes Supermans costume. Especially when he was red and blue Superman.

Now that all 52 titles are official the burning question on EVERYONES mind is ... whats the DCBS discount for those ardering all 52.  

Travis

I've been thinking the same thing all day.

[jack239]

Yeah, still doesn't mean I've ever heard someone say it.

just read my quote out loud

I guarantee if I posted a picture of my fat ass wearing Superman's costume, then you'd hear someone say it.  

more like on god my eyes!! or what is that thing?!?!?

i don't get cos-players i couldn't dress like superman without three more rounds of p90x

David likes Supermans costume. Especially when he was red and blue Superman.

Now that all 52 titles are official the burning question on EVERYONES mind is ... whats the DCBS discount for those ardering all 52.  

Travis

who ever said i don't love superman costume? i am with Vince here. they got it right the first time.

but yeah there has to be a DCBS 52 package or something.

[Luke_Sims]

I'm not a big Morrison or Supes fan, but I will check out Action

[BobBretall]

The Master DcnU thread on the ComicBookPage forum has been updated with the full official solicit text, prices, page counts & ship dates (it already had the pictures before the update, but should be full one-stop-shopping for the 52 new titles now):
http://www.comicbookpage.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1384

[BobBretall]

but yeah there has to be a DCBS 52 package or something.

I corresponded w/Cameron tonight & there will be.....

[jack239]

i see four over-sized comics.

ACTION COMICS
ALL-STAR WESTERN
JUSTICE LEAGUE
MEN OF WAR

I corresponded w/Cameron tonight & there will be.....

this will be interesting.

[Night (Travis) Nurse]

I corresponded w/Cameron tonight & there will be.....

Looks like I'm going with weekly shipping in september then.


Travis

[Swany]

  Two words
HOLY CRAP

 

I can't wait for the fill in issues

[mguy1977]

 

With what Swany said. 

Bring on Swamp Thing!

Matthew

[thefreakytiki]

My hope for our "new" Superman...

...make him less invulnerable.  He needs another weakness besides Kryptonite & magic, or at least skew how these weaknesses are defined.  This is the distinct advantage so many other comic characters have over Supes when it comes to relating to him as the protagonist.


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