The regular users of the comics topic series have banded together to help B8 users understand exactly what's happening and what they should be the most interested in, as well as answer any questions in regards to the relaunch and accessibility of the comics involved. We'll be following through on this for every #1 issue released in the future, including the many mini-series already scheduled.
So, What is "The New 52"?
http://dcu.blog.dccomics.com/the-new-52/
For a more in depth visual guide, view this visual guide provided by DC. Copies should also be available at you LCS (Local Comic Store). Included is also a 6-page preview of Justice League #1.
https://comics.comixology.com/#/view/14067/DC-Comics-The-New-52-1
Starting August 31st with the launch of Justice League #1, DC Entertainment will be relaunching their entire line of comics with 52 ongoing books at issue #1, condensing the continuity timeline and making alterations in an attempt to bring new readers into the comics book industry by making everything more accessible. Some franchises, like Batman and Green Lantern, will remain relatively unchanged, while others like Superman, Teen Titans, and even Justice League are going through minor to drastic revamps. They are also folding their Wildstorm and Vertigo characters in the DCU. Not all of these are superhero books. A major part of this relaunch is branching into other genres. From a business standpoint, the most important change starting with the single #1 released today is the beginning of the new Day-and-Date digital release of all DC Comics.
These comics will sell online at the same price as the physical copies, and will sell for $1 less starting one month after release. These comics will be released digitally at 2 P.M. on Wednesdays, and 2 P.M. on Thursdays after major holidays. The standard cost of a comics is $2.99, and will be $1.99 digital a month after release. Four of The New 52 are 28-page comics at $3.99 retail with additional pages of content. They are:
* JUSTICE LEAGUE - 24 story pages in #1 with 4 design or extra content pages. 22 story pages starting with #2 with 6 design or extra content pages. Will eventually drop to $2.99.
* ACTION COMICS - 29 story pages in #1. 28 story pages starting with #2. Will eventually drop to $2.99.
* ALL STAR WESTERN - 28 story pages. Price currently standard.
* MEN OF WAR - 28 story pages. Price currently standard.
Digital DC comics can be purchased HERE.
https://comics.comixology.com/#/dc_store
These will be available region-free, and participating UK stores will begin releasing DC comics on the same day as the US as well.
Your LCS can be located HERE.
http://comicshoplocator.com/
What will follow in this topic is a guide to each new series being published by DC. We will talk about the creative team behind the book, the concept of the book itself, the expected quality of the book and whether it is worth the cost, and the accessibility of the comic by those not knowledgeable of the history of the characters and stories. The guides will be saved and altered if need-be.
This topic is for discussions and questions about the new DC books ONLY. Discussion of other companies and earlier DC books should be held in the regular COMICS TOPIC, with exception of questions and discussions about old books in regards to the new ones. People are always welcome to the Comics Topic for any discussion regarding the medium.
And remember, Only read what you want to read. While everything here shares the same universe, you will by no means be forced to read a comic you don't want to in order to understand one you do.
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~LtM