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https://www.newsarama.com/38971-dc-black-label-s-six-launch-titles-the-creators-the-stories.html

If you were looking for 6 new comics that all look pretty intriguing (even if the first one is going to be a wonderful trainwreck).

Seriously, this is some good shit here.

Short story: DC is making a Vertigo for the DCU, essentially.
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Honestly, with DC's current competence and general awareness of their fanbase's opinions, Miller must have had a reaaaaaally good pitch.
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Also, DK3 sold extremely well.
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Was it...any good?

Also what's the current status of DC weekly digital distribution?
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No idea about digital distribution.

DK3 was better than Strikes Again, but it still isn't on the level of old Miller work. The last issue was really good and honestly a complete departure from what the entire trilogy espoused. It's strangely optimistic at the end.
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Also I got an advance copy of Green Lantern: Earth One, and I would argue it's the best Earth One book so far. Not that we're talking about a super-high bar, but it's really an enjoyable read.
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Pretty much all of these sound incredible, though I'm iffy on the Superman title. Most excited for Snyder's Batman and Rucka's Wonder Woman.
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I'm curious about that history one at the end. It sounds very unique.
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scarletspeed7 posted...

Also I got an advance copy of Green Lantern: Earth One, and I would argue it's the best Earth One book so far. Not that we're talking about a super-high bar, but it's really an enjoyable read.

Preordered, didn't know this was coming out. I don't think I've heard of Hardman?
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Why do they need an official out of continuity thing? cant they just make normal out of continuity comics? Not that I oppose this or anything, its just odd.
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Because this has no downside and will sell more.
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Why do they need an official out of continuity thing? cant they just make normal out of continuity comics? Not that I oppose this or anything, its just odd.

Because this is how they launched Vertigo successfully. You build around a few core high-profile releases that you expect to be critically successful, and use that as a platform to push lower-profile projects that will sell better thanks to the built-up confidence in the imprint. And from there, you can either give concepts a home that don't otherwise fit in regular continuity, build up minor characters, or give unknown writers a chance to reach a broader audience.
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interesting
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scarletspeed7 posted...

Anagram posted...

Why do they need an official out of continuity thing? cant they just make normal out of continuity comics? Not that I oppose this or anything, its just odd.

Because this is how they launched Vertigo successfully. You build around a few core high-profile releases that you expect to be critically successful, and use that as a platform to push lower-profile projects that will sell better thanks to the built-up confidence in the imprint. And from there, you can either give concepts a home that don't otherwise fit in regular continuity, build up minor characters, or give unknown writers a chance to reach a broader audience.

Alright, that makes sense.
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I seen this! I can never get enough of Snyder/Capullo, so I'm excited for that. I plan on picking up both of the Batman books as of now, and I'll probably wait to see which of the others turn out to be good.
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I am moderately excited, though Rucka on Wonder Woman can fuck right off.
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