DC Comics: Rebirth
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I take it you're talking just about superhero books? There's plenty of stuff coming from Image and Vertigo (OK technically this is part of DC, but it's still creator owned, non-superhero stuff) alone that couldn't be farther from what DC and Marvel are doing on a regular basis.
Well I couldn't disagree more. I think some of the best books out there are creator owned. I say this also being a fan of corporate comic books.
I actually don't really like non-superhero books. Outside of Sandman, the only non-superhero books I like are almost always based on franchises I'm already a fan of, like Star Trek, Star Wars, etc. Sometimes I'll enjoy books based on franchises/characters I don't generally think about (the current TMNT book is great, and Gail Simone's Red Sonja was so good that its literally the only version of the character I've ever liked). But, non-superhero books that are also not based on established characters/franchises? I generally have no desire to even glance at stuff like that. The only book in that category I'm currently reading is Walt Simonson's Ragnarok, but its almost like an extension of his Thor run at Marvel, so it doesn't really count.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying that kind of stuff is bad, its just not for me. No creator owned book, superhero based or not, will be on the same level as DC/Marvel (or a few other books based on established franchises) for me, and I generally don't even glance at them. I don't care for them, and have better uses for my time. So, yeah, to me Marvel/DC are THE comic companies, and they're the only ones I'll ever regularly read or pay attention to.
I enjoy the DC characters by and large but have been disillusioned with them for a few years now. Aquaman being the only book left standing in my LCS hold file. Most books from VALIANT comics have been more enjoyable and their just started 4001 A.D. event looks fantastic based on issue #1.
Until I know where DC is going with Rebirth I'm not going to be subscribing to any books, even Aquaman for the first time in over a decade.
Until I know where DC is going with Rebirth I'm not going to be subscribing to any books, even Aquaman for the first time in over a decade.
Here's a little bit of information. It seems like all stories will have a two year arc that culminates in a big event in August 2018.
http://www.comicbookresources.com/a...rylines-all-to-interconnect-span-2-years-2016
Also, here is the full June line up of titles: http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/dc-comics-rebirth-arrives-in-june-2016-solicitations-2016
http://www.comicbookresources.com/a...rylines-all-to-interconnect-span-2-years-2016
Also, here is the full June line up of titles: http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/dc-comics-rebirth-arrives-in-june-2016-solicitations-2016
I know what you mean about DC. But, even though I know they've been garbage and only have a few books I still read, I'll still be trying out most of Rebirth. In the end, I love the characters (at least as they were pre-New 52) so I'll always hope something good will come from DC, even when it doesn't seem likely as long as the same people remain in charge.
I admit, I tended to be the same way until recently, but I've been trying to check out some of the original stuff coming out of Image mainly. They've got a lot of well regarded stuff coming out now like Saga and The Wicked + The Divine.
I'm sure stuff like that is fine for what it is (although I know enough about Saga to know I wouldn't read it under any circumstances). I just have no desire to read stuff like that. It has its place, but comics that aren't DC/Marvel or established franchises just don't interest me. They don't have the characters or stories I want to read, outside of rare exceptions I've already mentioned like Simonson's Ragnarok.
I recently had to trim my pull list and I've decided to only follow Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman, plus Justice League. I really dislike that DC is going twice monthly on all these titles. If the hadn't I would be able to follow more of their characters.
Ok, after reading the first collection and flipping through the second one, I think I have to agree with you on Saga. I don't mind sex, I Iike Game of Thrones and True Blood, but Saga takes things a bit to far for me. At this point I regret buying the second collection, I'm not going to be reading it.
I mentioned it just because of how much acclaim it's getting, but then I remembered what I saw in the second collection.
DC, via CBR, has released a couple of design sheets for the new costumes of several key characters:
CBR| DC Comics' "Rebirth" Character Designs for Batman, Wonder Woman and More
CBR| LOOK: Greg Capullo's Batman "Rebirth" Redesign
CBR| DC Unveils "Rebirth" Designs For Green Arrow, Supergirl and Superboy
CBR also did an interview with GA writer Benjamin Percy, releasing it with a four page-preview (which looks quite promising):
CBR| Percy Reintroduces "Green Arrow" to Black Cannary in Rebirth
CBR| DC Comics' "Rebirth" Character Designs for Batman, Wonder Woman and More
CBR| LOOK: Greg Capullo's Batman "Rebirth" Redesign
CBR| DC Unveils "Rebirth" Designs For Green Arrow, Supergirl and Superboy
CBR also did an interview with GA writer Benjamin Percy, releasing it with a four page-preview (which looks quite promising):
CBR| Percy Reintroduces "Green Arrow" to Black Cannary in Rebirth
It's pretty obvious they're trying to be close to the respective movie/TV versions (with the exception of Batman, and Ollie sporting his classic goattee rather than a designer stubble). And, yeah, most of these are (vast) improvements.