The ‘Convergence‘ event is coming to DC’s Universe in June and with it will mark some drastic changes to their current comic lineup. The current New 52 is going to have 25 high profile titles continue on with 24 being axed and replaced with new ones on June 3rd. The goal? Giving us story over continuity.
According to DC Comics Co-Publisher Dan DiDio the fallout from the Convergence Event will “allow us to publish something for everyone, be more expansive and modern in our approach and tell stories that better reflect the society around us. Whether you’ve been a DC fan your whole life, or whether you are new to comics — there will be a book for you beginning in June.”
Not surprising this comes pretty soon after Marvel has decided to nuts by destroying all of the known Marvel Universes in ‘Secret Wars’ and starting from scratch. Of course, one could argue that DC has been doing this for years and Marvel is only now following in their footsteps.
Want the quick break down? The following titles will remain unchanged:
Title Creative Team Action Comics W: Greg Pak
A: Aaron KuderAquaman W: Cullen Bunn
A: Trevor McCarthyBatgirl W: Cameron Stewart & Brenden Fletcher
A: Babs TarrBatman W: Scott Snyder
A: Greg CapulloDetective Comics W: Francis Manapul & Brian Buccelato
A: Francis ManapulBatman/Superman W: Greg Pak
A: Ardian SyafCatwoman W: Genevieve Valentine
A: David MessinaDeathstroke W: Tony S. Daniel
A: Tony S. DanielThe Flash W: Robert Venditti & Van Jensen
A: Brett BoothGotham Academy W: Becky Cloonan & Brenden Fletcher
A: Karl KerschlGotham By Midnight W: Ray Fawkes
A: Juan FerreyraGrayson W: Tom King & Tim Seeley
A: Mikel JaninGreen Arrow W: Ben Percy
A: ZircherGreen Lantern W: Robert Venditti
A: Billy TanHarley Quinn W: Jimmy Palmiotti & Amanda Conner
A: Chad HardinJustice League W: Geoff Johns
A: Jason FabokJustice League United Stay tuned for creative team info! Lobo W: Cullen Bunn
A: Cliff RichardsSecret Six W: Gail Simone
A: Dale EagleshamSinestro W: Cullen Bunn
A: Bradley WalkerNew Suicide Squad W: Sean Ryan
A: Carlos D’AndaSuperman W: Gene Luen Yang
A: John Romita, Jr.Superman/Wonder Woman W: Peter J. Tomasi
A: Doug MahnkeTeen Titans W: Will Pfeifer
A: Kenneth RocafortWonder Woman W: Meredith Finch
A: David Finch
The next batch of titles are either brand new series or rebranded versions of the current ones that are going through a drastic change:
Title Creative Team Batman Beyond W: Dan Jurgens
A: Bernard ChangBat-Mite W: Dan Jurgens
A: Corin HowellBizarro W: Heath Corson
A: Gustavo DuarteBlack Canary W: Brenden Fletcher
A: Annie WuConstantine: The Hellblazer W: Ming Doyle
A: Riley RossmoCyborg W: David Walker
A: Ivan ReisDark Universe W: James Tynion IV
A: Ming DoyleGreen Lantern: Lost Army W: Cullen Bunn
A: Jesus Saiz & Javi PinaDoomed W: Scott Lobdell
A: Javier FernandezEarth 2: Society W: Daniel Wilson
A: Jorge JimenezDr. Fate W: Paul Levitz
A: Sonny LiewHarley Quinn/Power Girl W: Jimmy Palmiotti & Amanda Conner & Justin Gray
A: Stephane RouxJustice League of America W: Bryan Hitch
A: Bryan HitchJustice League 3001 W: Keith Giffen
A: Howard PorterMartian Manhunter W: Rob Williams
A: Ben OliverMidnighter W: Steve Orlando
A: ACOMystic U W: Alisa Kwitney
A: Stay tuned for artist info!Omega Men W: Tom King
A: Alec MorganPrez W: Mark Russell
A: Ben CaldwellRed Hood/Arsenal W: Scott Lobdell
A: Denis MedriRobin, Son of Batman W: Patrick Gleason
A: Patrick GleasonSection Eight W: Garth Ennis
A: John McCreaStarfire W: Jimmy Palmiotti & Amanda Conner
A: Emanuela LupacchinoWe Are Robin W: Lee Bermejo
A: Khary Randolph
With these being new and different, DC has happily provided some sneak peaks of the covers and concept art for these books which you can check out below!
What do you think of the new lineup for DC Comics? Which book are you most excited to see drop and which are you unhappy to hear are going to be cancelled? Share your thoughts below!
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