“Dawn of DC” Starts in January 2023

“Dawn of DC” Starts in January 2023

DC Comics Kicks Off Yearlong Publishing Initiative with Epic Storylines and Superstar Creative Teams That Forge the Future, One Hero at a Time

Epic Storylines and Superstar Creative Teams Forging the Future, One Hero at a Time in a Yearlong Publishing Initiative

Featuring over 20 New Titles Starring Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Green Arrow,  the Doom Patrol, Superboy, Shazam, and More!

Burbank, CA—Nov. 18, 2022—DC Comics is embarking on a yearlong storytelling initiative: Dawn of DC. Following the occasions of Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths and DC Universe: Lazarus Planet, the world’s superheroes have emerged from the largest, most devastating battles of their lives and are reinvigorated in their fights in opposition to evil. With epic new storylines, over 20 thrilling new titles, famous person artistic groups, and villains that may push the heroes past their limits in daring adventures, this line-wide, multievent narrative initiative kicks off with January’s Action Comics #1051.

All 12 months lengthy, DC can be celebrating the traditional characters whereas additionally embracing the subsequent technology of new heroes, as we’re going to want everybody to assist struggle in opposition to the darkness. Dawn of DC will shine the highlight on a quantity of fan-favorite superheroes and super-villains that haven’t been entrance and heart for a while. 

“After the near-Multiverse-ending events in Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths and DC Universe: Lazarus Planet, the DC Universe will be heading toward the light,” mentioned DC writer and chief artistic officer Jim Lee. “With brand-new series and story arcs from some of the top creative members in comics, Dawn of DC is one of our most ambitious initiatives ever and is a chance for us to tell bigger and bolder stories across our line.”

With daring new instructions for some of DC’s largest characters, comparable to Batman, Superman, Nightwing, Harley Quinn, and Poison Ivy, Dawn of DC is a simple entry level for each lifelong readers and people selecting up a comic book for the primary time to dive into the brand new tales. Over 20 new comedian titles can be launching all through 2023 as half of Dawn of DC, that includes Hal Jordan, John Stewart, Shazam, the Doom Patrol, Green Arrow, Cyborg, the Penguin, and extra.

  
(Action Comics #1051 Main Cover by Dan Mora, Superman #1 Cover by Jamal Campbell, Adventures of Superman: Jon Kent #1 Variant by Rafa Sarmento)

Officially kicking off in January with the beforehand introduced Action Comics #1051, Dawn of DC options an thrilling new period for the Man of Steel. Action Comics #1051 is the beginning of a format change that may see three new tales included in every situation from writers Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Dan Jurgens (The Death of Superman), and Leah Williams (Amazing Mary Jane). In Superman #1 out in February, from author Joshua Williamson (Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths) and artist Jamal Campbell (Naomi), Clark Kent is settling again into his life on Earth whereas iconic and new enemies erupt from the shadows to take him on. Jon Kent can even get to forge his personal path and can tackle the person accountable for his kidnap and torture, Ultraman, in Adventures of Superman: Jon Kent #1 by Tom Taylor (Dark Knights of Steel) and Clayton Henry (Worlds with out a Justice League: Green Arrow) obtainable at native comedian outlets in March.

 
(Unstoppable Doom Patrol #1 Cover and In-Progress Artwork by Chris Burnham)

Spinning straight out of Lazarus Planet, the world’s strangest superheroes are saving the world by saving its monsters! In the group’s first essential line collection in over a decade, the Doom Patrol returns in Unstoppable Doom Patrol by Dennis Culver (Justice League Incarnate) and Chris Burnham (Batman Incorporated), obtainable in March.

 
(Superboy: The Man of Tomorrow Cover by Jahnoy Lindsay)

Clark and Jon received’t be the one Kent relations with their very own collection. The 2022 DC Round Robin-winning Superboy: The Man of Tomorrow by Kenny Porter (Flash: The Fastest Man Alive) and Jahnoy Lindsay (DC Power: A Celebration) will launch in April. Determined to seek out his place in an odd universe, Conner Kent/Superboy leaves Earth behind. But his journey of self-discovery brings him face-to-face with a gaggle of freedom fighters who problem not simply every part Conner stands for however what it means to bear the Superman crest.

Green Lantern followers could have their choose of Green Lanterns in 2023 when each Green Lantern: Hal Jordan and Green Lantern: John Stewart fly into comedian e-book outlets! Green Lantern: Hal Jordan by Mariko Tamaki (Crush & Lobo) and an artist but to be introduced can be obtainable in April. Fan favourite Hal Jordan returns to Earth and to his blockbuster superhero motion storytelling roots. Spinning out of that collection and launching later in the 12 months, Green Lantern: John Stewart is by author Phillip Kennedy Johnson and an artist to be introduced at a later date. The beloved John Stewart will get again to fundamentals because the military-trained, gritty, however heroic Green Lantern.

Oliver Queen has been misplaced since Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths, and his household is set to seek out him—however there are harmful forces simply as decided to maintain them aside at any value. Green Arrow by author Joshua Williamson and artist Sean Izaakse (Thunderbolts), which launches in April, is an action-packed journey throughout the DC Universe that units the stage for main tales in 2023.

(Batman: The Brave and the Bold #1 Variant Cover by Simone Di Meo)

A traditional title returns with tales of the Dark Knight and core tales constructing out Dawn of DC! Coming in May, Batman: The Brave and the Bold options high writers and artists, together with Tom King (Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow), Mitch Gerads (Mister Miracle), Guillem March (Catwoman), Gabriel Hardman (Green Lantern: Earth One), Dan Mora (Batman/Superman: World’s Finest), Rob Williams (Suicide Squad) and extra.

Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths without end modified Victor Stone, and now, as Dawn of DC rises, he may simply maintain the key to Earth’s future! He will get his personal collection, Cyborg, in May from a expertise group that can be revealed at a later date.

(In progress art work from Shazam #1 by Dan Mora)

The artistic group behind the smash-hit Batman/Superman: World’s Finest, author Mark Waid and artist Dan Mora, is reunited as soon as once more on Shazam!, obtainable in June. Billy Batson is again because the champion in the action-comedy comedian a couple of boy with powers that rival Superman’s and a complete lot of rising up left to do. We’ll see Shazam hanging out on the Rock of Eternity, his secret clubhouse that may journey via area and time, in addition to punching dinosaurs in the face, seeing how lengthy he can maintain his breath on the moon, and stepping into wild and enjoyable adventures along with his tiger, Tawky Tawny, by his facet.

After escaping Gotham City and his prison previous to fortunately retire to Metropolis, the Penguin is compelled again into organized crime by the U.S. authorities! The feathered felon, and Gotham City, won’t ever be the identical. Spinning out of the pages of Batman, The Penguin (working title) can be obtainable in June from author Tom King and artist Stefano Gaudiano (The Walking Dead).

Just in time for his thirtieth anniversary, John Henry Irons should deliver Metropolis into the long run whereas trusting his niece Natasha to hold the mantle of Steel. Steelworks can be obtainable in June from a expertise group that can be revealed at a later date.

Stay tuned as extra from Dawn of DC, together with the titles releasing in the second half of 2023, can be introduced quickly!

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