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* '''''[[Justice_League_of_America#The_New_52|Justice League of America]]''''', written by [[Geoff Johns]] and drawn by [[David Finch]]. This title will feature a U.S. government-backed team of heroes including [[Martian Manhunter]], [[Green Arrow]], [[Catwoman]], [[Hawkman]], [[Green Lantern]] Simon Baz, [[Katana]], [[Vibe]], [[Steve Trevor]], and [[Stargirl]].
* '''''[[Justice_League_of_America#The_New_52|Justice League of America]]''''', written by [[Geoff Johns]] and drawn by [[David Finch]]. This title will feature a U.S. government-backed team of heroes including [[Martian Manhunter]], [[Green Arrow]], [[Catwoman]], [[Hawkman]], [[Green Lantern]] Simon Baz, [[Katana]], [[Vibe]], [[Steve Trevor]], and [[Stargirl]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dccomics.com/blog/2012/08/26/dc-entertainment-announces-justice-league-of-america|title=DC Entertainment Announces JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA|last=Mullin|first=Pamela|date=August 26, 2012|accessdate=October 13, 2012}}</ref>
* '''''[[Katana]]''''', written by [[Ann Nocenti]] and drawn by Alex Sanchez.
* '''''[[Katana]]''''', written by [[Ann Nocenti]] and drawn by Alex Sanchez<ref name=MTVGeek/>, spinning out of [[Birds_of_Prey_(comics)|Birds of Prey]].
* '''''[[Vibe]]''''', written by [[Andrew Kreisberg]] and drawn by [[Pete Woods]]
* '''''[[Vibe]]''''', written by [[Arrow_(TV_series)|Arrow]] creator [[Andrew Kreisberg]] and drawn by [[Pete Woods]].<ref name=MTVGeek>Gallaher, Valerie (November 5, 2012). [http://geek-news.mtv.com/2012/11/05/justice-league-of-america-52-variant-covers/ "EXCLUSIVE!: 'Justice League of America' #1 Triumphs with 52 State Variants, Plus More News"]. [[MTV Geek!]].</ref>


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"The New 52"
Cover of DC Comics: The New 52 #1, July 2011.
PublisherDC Comics
Publication dateAugust 31, 2011 – present
Genre
Main character(s)Justice League, DC Universe
Creative team
Writer(s)Various
Artist(s)Various
DC Comics: The New 52 ISBN 1-4012-3451-8

The New 52 is a 2011 revamp and relaunch by DC Comics of its entire line of ongoing monthly superhero books, in which all of its existing titles were cancelled, and fifty-two new series debuted in September 2011 with new first issues.[1] Among the series being renumbered are Action Comics and Detective Comics, which had previously retained their original numbering since the 1930s. Touted as a large publishing event following the conclusion of the "Flashpoint" crossover storyline, DC's relaunch entails changes to both the publishing format and fictional universe to entice new readers.[2] Publishing changes include same day release of physical comics with digital platforms, all DC Universe titles being cancelled and restarted at a new first issue,[3] characters from the former Wildstorm imprint being absorbed into the DC Universe, and new titles being released to bring the number of ongoing series being published on a monthly basis up to fifty-two. Changes made to DC's internal continuity are intended to make characters more modern and accessible.[4]

Publication history

Jim Lee and Geoff Johns at the August 31, 2011 midnight signing for Flashpoint #5 and Justice League #1 at Midtown Comics Times Square.

Following the conclusion of the Flashpoint limited series, all DC titles were cancelled and relaunched with new #1 issues.[5] The new continuity features new outfits and backstories for many of DC's long established heroes and villains. An interview with DC Comics executive editor Eddie Berganza and editor-in-chief Bob Harras revealed that the new continuity does not constitute a full reboot of the DC Universe but rather a "soft reboot". While many characters underwent a reboot or revamp, much of the DC Universe's history has remained intact. Many major storylines such as War of the Green Lanterns, Batman: A Death in the Family and Batman: The Killing Joke remain a part of the new continuity, while others have been lost in part or in whole.[6] DC editorial has also constructed a timeline that details the new history and which storylines to keep or ignore.[6] Each first issue included interviews with select New 52 writers, discussing what they hope to bring to the new comics.

On August 31, 2011, Midtown Comics Times Square held a midnight event in which they began selling Justice League #1 and Flashpoint #5. On hand to sign the books were DC Chief Creative Officer Geoff Johns, who is the writer on both titles, and Co-Publisher and writer/artist Jim Lee, who is the illustrator on Justice League.[1][7]

On January 12, 2012, DC announced that after their eighth issues, Blackhawks, Hawk and Dove, Men of War, Mister Terrific, O.M.A.C., and Static Shock would be cancelled and replaced with six new titles. The event is dubbed as the Second Wave, and reveals more of the "New 52" DC Universe.[8] Batman Incorporated was previously absent from the initial line up of Batman titles and would continue Grant Morrison's storyline involving a conflict between Batman and Talia al Ghul.[9]

On June 08, 2012, DC announced a Third Wave of titles, among these were Talon, Sword of Sorcery, Phantom Stranger, and Team 7. Justice League International, Captain Atom, Resurrection Man, and Voodoo were cancelled to make room for the new titles. [10]

Changes to the DC Universe

Scott Snyder and Ivan Brandon at a September 21, 2011 signing for Batman #1 and Men of War #1 at Midtown Comics.

In late July 2011, DC released The New 52, a free preview book giving solicitations and previews of all of the new titles launching from August 31, 2011. Notable continuity changes shown include Superman's two new looks: one of which consists of jeans, a blue T-shirt with the "S" logo and a cape, and the other consisting of Kryptonian battle armor that resembles his classic costume. Other notable changes include the integration of the Wildstorm imprint's characters into DC continuity, with Martian Manhunter as a part of the new Stormwatch team in the relaunched Stormwatch series.[11]

Justice League was the first book of the relaunch, with the first issue released on August 31, 2011. Geoff Johns and Dan DiDio revealed that the first story arc takes place five years prior to the present, during the dawn of superheroes, and details the first meeting of the Justice League members and the formation of the team.[6]

The initial run of first issues show a universe in which superheroes have only appeared within in the past five years and are viewed with suspicion and hostility,[12] with Superman and Batman being pursued by the police five years ago at the start of their careers.[12][13] In the present day, some organizations, such as the United Nations and the United States government, seek to exploit and control the superheroes through groups such as the Justice League International[14] and the Justice League of America.[15]

Various character changes have also occurred, such as Barbara Gordon recovering from the paralysis inflicted upon her by the Joker's bullet in The Killing Joke and returning to crimefighting as Batgirl,[16] while several characters, such as Starfire,[17] Guy Gardner,[18] and Tim Drake,[19] have had their origins significantly changed.

Reception

Sales

Pre-orders for Justice League #1 exceeded 200,000 copies.[20] Justice League #1 has been sent back to press at least four times and all of the New 52's first issue titles sold out by September 24, 2011.[21] For the month of September 2011, DC had 8 of the top 10 comic books for the month, in spite of Marvel's heavily publicized replacement Ultimate Spider-Man, Miles Morales debuting in that title that same month.[22]

Justice League #1 was the top selling comic book in 2011.[23]

Writer Warren Ellis was unimpressed with the relaunch's sales, stating that it garnered DC a half-point lead in dollar share and a five-point lead in units sold over Marvel Comics. Ellis also pointed out that the units DC sold are returnable.[24]

Columnist Heidi MacDonald stated that while the market share comparisons are correct, the sales figures for single issue books do not take into account the fact that returnable comics are downgraded by approximately 10%, and that DC's sales are about that amount lower than the actual sales, in order to allow for potential returns. MacDonald opined that while the sellouts and reprintings make returns unlikely, the sales will remain 10% lower throughout the books' returnability period, which will last through December, and that actual sales will be adjusted for this factor in Diamond Comic Distributors' end of year figures.[25]

Writer and ComicMix columnist Glenn Hauman wrote that relying solely on Diamond's numbers, to the exclusion of newsstand, overseas and digital sales, does not provide a complete measure of the relaunch's success. Hauman emphasized that the long-term availability of infinite digital editions will mean that sales will continue on the books for weeks and months afterwards, and that the market share for that market is uncertain.[26]

However, DC has remained dominant up until April, when the launch of Marvel's big summer event Avengers vs. X-Men caused them to take the top slot for the first time in seven months, having previously had their titles outsold by Aquaman.[27]

Critical reception

Forbes, The New York Times and the A.V. Club saw the New 52 as a good editorial move from DC.[28][29][30] The Christian Science Monitor's Rich Clabaugh cited the relaunched Action Comics and Detective Comics as the strongest of the first week's releases.[31]

In terms of the books themselves, Keith Phipps and Oliver Sava of The A.V. Club praised the art in Justice League #1, but thought its writing and structure was a weak point.[32] In all, the two reviewers named O.M.A.C., Captain Atom, Animal Man and Wonder Woman their favorite books of the relaunch.[29] They also singled out Batman for high praise,[33] and also both enjoyed Action Comics, Swamp Thing,[34] Batwoman, Frankenstein Agent Of S.H.A.D.E., Demon Knights, Batman and Robin,[33][35] Nightwing,[33] Aquaman, The Flash, All Star Western and Voodoo.[29] However, they both disliked Detective Comics, Hawk and Dove,[34] Legion Lost, Red Lanterns,[35] Legion Of Super-Heroes, DC Universe Presents: Deadman,[33] Superman, Batman: The Dark Knight, The Fury Of Firestorm: The Nuclear Men and The Savage Hawkman.[29] On the remaining titles, the reviewers were either split, or exhibited mixed reactions ranging from indifference to cautious optimism or curiosity.

Accusations of sexism

Lack of female creators

During a panel at San Diego Comic Con 2011, DC Comics co-publisher Dan DiDio was asked by a fan about the drop of female creators on DC titles from 12% to 1%. DiDio responded:

"What do those numbers mean to you? What do they mean to you? Who should we be hiring? Tell me right now. Who should we be hiring right now? Tell me."[36]

In an editorial responding to DiDio, ComicsAlliance editor-in-chief Laura Hudson wrote, "Women are half of the world, and a significant percentage of the DC Comics character stable, and yet only 1% of their creators. And the way that you treat and represent half of the people in your world—and by extension, half of the people in the real world who might potentially buy your books—should be more than a marginal concern."[37]

On July 29, 2011, DC released a letter addressing the lack of female creators on their official blog, highlighting notable female creators currently being published by them and promising more in the future.[38] Hudson called the letter "an enormous and very positive departure from how DC Comics has dealt with controversies about gender and race in the past, which was almost uniformly not to comment", adding "While it remains to be seen what sort of meaningful changes in either attitudes or hiring practices will follow, it certainly leaves me feeling more optimistic than I have in some time, or maybe ever."[39]

Portrayal of female characters

DC has also received criticism for its handling of certain female characters during the relaunch, sparking discussion of exploitative overtones in titles such as Catwoman #1 and Red Hood and the Outlaws #1. Laura Hudson of ComicsAlliance and Andrew Wheeler of Bleeding Cool criticized the relaunch for oversexualized characterization of its female characters, such as Catwoman, Harley Quinn, Starfire and Voodoo, and for cancelling books with female leads like Power Girl, and relegating the star of that series to the status of Mister Terrific's girlfriend.[40][41] Writer/editor Jim Shooter disliked the treatment of female characters in general, and referred to the treatment of Starfire in particular as "porn for kids".[42] Keith Phipps and Oliver Sava agreed with the observations of Catwoman and Red Hood and the Outlaws, but opined that Voodoo was a positive example how to incorporate a female character's sexuality as a relevant aspect of the story without appearing exploitative.[33] Wheeler also complained that retconning Barbara Gordon's paralysis as a temporary injury from which she recovered, fully in line with the DC Universe's status as containing incredibly advanced medical technology as well as literal healing magic,[16] and restoring her as Batgirl, to the exclusion of Cassandra Cain and Stephanie Brown, made the DC Universe less diverse and inclusive.[41]

Editorial controversies

Writer/artist George Pérez, who left Superman after six issues, explained his departure in July 2012 as a result of the level of editorial oversight exerted on the title. This included the inconsistent reasons given for rewrites of his material, the inability of editors to answer basic questions about the new Superman's status quo, such as whether his adoptive parents were still alive, and the restrictions created by not being told that Action Comics, with which Superman had to remain consistent, was set five years behind Superman, a situation complicated by the fact that Action writer Grant Morrison was not forthcoming about his plans.[43]

The following month, Rob Liefeld, who had been hired by DC to plot Grifter, The Savage Hawkman and Deathstroke and draw Deathstroke, and who had indicated the previous month that his run on those titles would last into 2013,[44][45] announced that he was quitting DC Comics, with his last issues being the #0 issues to be published that September. Though he characterized his experience on "The New 52" as an overall positive one, he did not disguise his animosity toward editor Brian Smith, with whom his clashes were among his reasons for leaving the company.[46][47] Other reasons he cited were frequent rewrites of his material, and the overall corporate culture that was more prevalent now that both DC and Marvel were owned by large media conglomerates. Liefeld also referred to Scott Clark's artwork on Grifter as "crap".[48] In response to these events, artist Pete Woods defended DC editorial, stating that the restrictions placed on creators was the result of a plan they had for all 52 of their titles that required them to be consistent with one another.[48] Editor Tom Brevoort and writer Gail Simone defended Brian Smith, disputing Liefeld's characterization of him, leading to a heated exchange on Twitter between Liefeld and Brevoort,[48][49] and eventually head Batman writer Scott Snyder as well.[49][48][50]

Titles

Note: Bold titles indicate still being produced.

Justice League

These are titles featuring characters related to the Justice League.[51][52]

First Wave

Second Wave

Fourth Wave (January-March 2013)

Batman

Much of Batman's history and timeline remains intact. With the exception of Stephanie Brown, all of the Robins have been accounted for and Barbara Gordon has spent time paralyzed, recently returning as Batgirl. The stories build on recent developments, and Bruce Wayne is again the only Batman.[63]

First Wave

Second Wave

Third Wave

Superman

These titles feature the "Superman Family" of characters. Superman's marriage with Lois Lane never happened, he is a bachelor, and his adoptive parents Jonathan and Martha Kent have died. Storylines will emphasize his alien nature and how it isolates him from humanity.[71][72][73]

File:ActionVol2No1.jpg
Action Comics (volume 2) #1

First Wave

Action Comics' first storyarc details Superman's rebooted history, while Superman features his present day adventures. Superman's new costume is explained as a ceremonial battle armor that pays tribute to his Kryptonian past.[77] Superboy's history was intended to have much of it intact with the character kidnapped by N.O.W.H.E.R.E. for reverse engineering.[citation needed] However, writer Scott Lobdell points out that much of the character's backstory that was tied to Superman's backstory was erased when the changes to Superman were made.[78][79]

Green Lantern

The Green Lantern line did not undergo a reboot. The new storyline instead built on the aftermath of the War of the Green Lanterns story arc. Sinestro becomes Green Lantern again after taking Hal Jordan's ring, Abin Sur's connection to the Indigo Tribe has been explained, and Kyle Rayner headlines a new team whose members represent each light of the emotional spectrum.[80][81] Though much of the previous Green Lantern continuity has been kept intact, some character's origins, such as Guy Gardner's, have significantly changed.[18]

First Wave

Young Justice

These titles feature teenaged characters whose books do not fall into the other groups of titles.[84][85]

First Wave

Second Wave

The Edge

These are war, science fiction, western, or crime comics, including titles formerly belonging to the Wildstorm imprint.[87]

First Wave

Second Wave

Third Wave

The Dark

"The Dark" is the billing given to titles with supernatural themes.[100]

First Wave

Second Wave

Third Wave

Fourth Wave (January-March 2013)

Subsequent titles

These titles have been announced by DC and may be part of the Fourth Wave.

Justice League titles:

  • Vibe, by "Arrow" creator Andrew Kreisberg and artist Pete Woods.[62]

Batman titles:

  • Katana, written by Ann Nocenti and artist Alex Sanchez.[62], spinning out of Birds of Prey.[116]

Superman titles:

  • Untitled Superman, written by Scott Snyder and drawn by Jim Lee[117]

The Edge titles:

  • Threshold, written by Keith Giffen and drawn by Tom Raney and Scott Kolins, spinning out of Green Lantern: New Guardians Annual #1, will explore the cosmic mythos of the New 52. It will be released in January 2013.[86][118]

The Dark titles:

  • Constantine, written by Robert Venditti with artist Renato Guedes, relaunching the character John Constantine after the "Hellblazer" Vertigo title ends in February 2013 with issue #300. "Constantine" will focus on the detective's adventures in the relaunched DC universe.[119]

Other titles

Since the relaunch, DC has released a number of miniseries, and other titles that are part of the "New 52" continuity but not counted amongst the official fifty-two titles. These include:

Collected editions

All fifty-two number ones were collected into a single hardcover volume, DC Comics The New 52, and other series will be collected as hardcovers, while others are going straight to trade paperbacks:[128]

See also

  • Flashpoint, the event which lead to The New 52.
  • DC Implosion, a 1978 event in which, just as in 2011, DC cancelled or reformatted many of its titles, although not for the purposes of rebooting the fictional universe.
  • Crisis on Infinite Earths, a similar 1985 event, used to simplify and reboot concepts in the DC Universe.


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