The “NEW” DC Universe begins in September
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DC Comics’ Flashpoint series is in full swing and the impact of the series looks to be huge in light of the recently announced restructuring of the publishing line in its wake. Before September hits, the Flashpoint continuity is being fully explored in a wide array of tie-ins and miniseries shipping through August. Normally, these type of books appear to be nothing more that attempts to capitalize on event branding, but we’re seeing that some of these books have some real substance in the early going.
Spoilers for a number of Flashpoint series will follow, but you should see them coming.
In the past month, Flashpoint has suddenly become the most important series in the DC Universe with the announcement that every DC Comics title will relaunch after Flashpoint #5. That book was originally scheduled to be DC’s only monthly issue hitting store on August 31st, with little to no information available about what was happening to the rest of their publishing line. We’ve now seen a number of announcements about the “new” DC Universe that will follow with a host of #1 issues in September, but before all that there’s Flashpoint #2.
Spoilers for Flashpoint, the DC Universe and all of creation may follow.
DC Comics’ big summer crossover, Flashpoint, began today and out of the gate it’s showing a lot of potential. There’s an element of mystery to go along with the strange new world we’re seeing and some intriguing redesigns for DC’s heroes. After the disappointing finish to Brightest Day, having this book on the shelf is a welcome sight as creators Geoff Johns, Andy Kubert and Sandra Hope are off to a strong start.
We’re going to spoil plot points for the issue and series here.