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[Amoebas]

In May of 2012, DC Comics will release a "Second Wave" of titles as part of its historic DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 initiative.

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Six new, ongoing series will build on the shared universe and bold concepts introduced in September 2011 with the renumbering of DC Comics' entire line of comic books.

Featuring a variety of different genres and storytelling sensibilities, the titles in the "Second Wave" will be helmed by some of the most legendary writers and artists in the comic book industry, and will also feature the first ongoing comic book series written by acclaimed novelist China Miéville.

"The excitement of the initial launch of DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 was in seeing the re-imagining of these classic characters and concepts," said Bob Harras, DC Entertainment Editor-in-Chief. "The 'Second Wave' is all about world-building."

DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 "Second Wave" includes:

*   BATMAN INCORPORATED - Writer: Grant Morrison. Artist: Chris Burnham. The acclaimed ongoing writer of ACTION COMICS, Grant Morrison, presents a fresh take on BATMAN INCORPORATED, in which the Batman brand is franchised globally in preparation for a major international threat.
*   EARTH 2 - Writer: James Robinson. Artist: Nicola Scott. The greatest heroes on a parallel Earth, the Justice Society combats threats that will set them on a collision course with other worlds.
*   WORLDS' FINEST - Writer: Paul Levitz. Artists: George Perez and Kevin Maguire. Stranded on our world from a parallel reality, Huntress and Power Girl struggle to find their way back to Earth 2. Perez and Maguire will be the artists on alternating story arcs.
*   DIAL H - Writer: China Miéville. Artist: Mateus Santoluoco. The first ongoing series from acclaimed novelist China Miéville, this is a bold new take on a cult classic concept about the psychological effects on an everyman who accidentally gains powers to become a hero.
*   G.I. COMBAT - Writer: J.T. Krul. Artist: Ariel Olivetti. Featuring the return of a classic DC Comics series, THE WAR THAT TIME FORGOT, along with rotating back-up stories and creative teams - including THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER, with writers Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti and artist Dan Panosian; and THE HAUNTED TANK, with writer John Arcudi and artist Scott Kolins.
*   THE RAVAGERS - Writer: Howard Mackie. Artist: Ian Churchill. Spinning off from TEEN TITANS and SUPERBOY, this series finds four superpowered teens on the run and fighting against the organization that wants to turn them into supervillains.

The six new series will replace BLACKHAWKS, HAWK AND DOVE, MEN OF WAR, MISTER TERRIFIC, O.M.A.C. and STATIC SHOCK, all of which will conclude with their eighth issues in April.

"Many of the characters from our canceled books will appear in DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 titles, and in some very surprising ways," said Harras. "We're developing stories that reach from cultures around the globe to parallel worlds. We're just getting started."

Source: Press Release
Written or Contributed by: LOLtron


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[avengingtitan]

Other then Batman Inc none of that sounds interesting.

And really isnt Ravengers basically what Teen Titans is? And it sounds a little (and by a little I mean a fucking lot) like Runaways.

DC continues to bring the fail.

[nietoperz]

Other then Batman Inc none of that sounds interesting.

And really isnt Ravengers basically what Teen Titans is? And it sounds a little (and by a little I mean a fucking lot) like Runaways.

DC continues to bring the fail.

You're not interested in China Mieville taking on a concept like Dial H For Hero? Wow.

Anyway, the front page won't let me log in, otherwise I would write up the full scoop, but here it is:

Dial H by China Miéville (covers at least by Brian Bolland
Earth 2 by James Robinson and Nicola Scott
World's Finest (starring Huntress and Power Girl) by Paul Levitz and art by George Perez and Kevin Maguire on alternate arcs
GI Combat with stories by Palmiotti and Grey, JT Krul and John Arcudi featuring the Haunted Tank, The Unknown Soldier and The War That Time Forgot
Ravagers by Howard Mackie (!) and Ian Churchill
Batman Inc by Grant Morrison and Chris Burnham

The titles being cancelled are: Men of War, Blackhawks, OMAC, Static Shock, Mister Terrific and Hawk and Dove.

http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/sto ... 52510592/1

[mrorangesoda]

Some thoughts-
1. Batman Inc!
2. I just fucking bought my first issue of OMAC. Son of a bitch.
3. Dial H for Hero is an awesome concept. I'm intrigued.
4. Theoretically bummed about Static Shock. I heard it was only ok, but that's a character I think should be around.
5. It's weird to me that they're cancelling exactly 6 books. Is DC committed to only having 52 ongoings long term?

[nietoperz]

I'm definitely sold on Dial H For Hero - I loved the concept as a kid (it was the lead in Adventure Comics for a while) and so am fascinated to see what Miéville can do with it - he really is a fantastic author, and it's quite a coup for DC to have him.

World's Finest will look fantastic, but the jury's out on Levitz writing anything but the Legion so we'll see. I'll definitely be giving Earth 2 a look, as I'm happy to see it return: the JSA on a parallel world is not a strange concept to me at all, all things considered. Ravagers would be interesting if someone else was writing it, so I'll pass - and I'm not big on war books, so GI Combat is a no as well.

[Punchy]

The interior art on Dial H will be from Mateus Santoluocco, who did a couple of issues of American Vampire last year.

[BlueStreak]

I had dropped five of these titles and will be picking up all six replacements, at least on the short term. Works for me.

[Timbales]

I hope Huntress doesnt have her crappy Earth 2 costume.

[mrorangesoda]

I hope Huntress doesnt have her crappy Earth 2 costume.

Are you a fan of the ab window??

[Timbales]

Not really. I like the full body coverage version of the Jim Lee costume.

[Juan Cena]

I hope Huntress doesnt have her crappy Earth 2 costume.

[Juan Cena]

I'm definitely sold on Dial H For Hero - I loved the concept as a kid (it was the lead in Adventure Comics for a while) and so am fascinated to see what Miéville can do with it - he really is a fantastic author, and it's quite a coup for DC to have him.

World's Finest will look fantastic, but the jury's out on Levitz writing anything but the Legion so we'll see. I'll definitely be giving Earth 2 a look, as I'm happy to see it return: the JSA on a parallel world is not a strange concept to me at all, all things considered. Ravagers would be interesting if someone else was writing it, so I'll pass - and I'm not big on war books, so GI Combat is a no as well.

I'd rather see JSA on E1, but I talked about that in the other thread about this same subject that Amoebas didn't see. Guess he has Zero on ignore too.

I'll give World's Finest a chance, since it will have a Huntress who is actually who she's supposed to be (Bruce & Selina's kid). Having them stuck in DCnU sounds good too.

[Timbales]

I like Bolland, but this costume sucks

[Chesscub]

I did get OMAC and Hawk and Dove. I'm actually surprised that OMAC is getting canned. It was such a fun old school book.

[Juan Cena]

I like Bolland, but this costume sucks

That's definitely not the best drawing of Helena W. in the first place.