BATMAN REBIRTH #1 is Here!
Were you a good boy or girl last week and pick up DC UNIVERSE REBIRTH #1? Step aside “New 52″ because “Rebirth” is the new standard for DC. I’ve been reading comics my entire life and now seems like the best time ever to jump into DC if you ever have felt it’s all just too overwhelming.
DC’s main goal here with the “Rebirth” initiative is to reintroduce all the legendary DC characters we all know and love. The tough part will be to respect longtime readers while at the same time opening the door to new comic book readers. DC recognizes that while they do have a lot of established and loyal fans, curious and new readers are flocking to comic shops thanks in large to the cinematic and television representations of these characters.
While last week set up the universe proper, now is the time for our heroes to get individual time under the spotlight. And I think I speak for the majority when I say Batman is the biggest deal.
This week, BATMAN REBIRTH #1 hits shelves and will continue as BATMAN #1 later in the month. DC is making the bold decision to release 2 comics a month instead of 1 and it’s slapping on a discounted $2.99 price tag on each issue instead of the current $3.99 standard. Sounds cool at first, buuuuuuut each month I will now be spending 6 bucks instead of 4. Sneaky move DC…sneaky move. But well played nonetheless.
Writer Scott Snyder has been dishing out some of the best ongoing Batman books over the past few years and now Tom King will be taking over those duties. Snyder helps co-write this #1 issue helping King ease into the new role. And artist Mikel Janin is stepping in as artist sure to give us nice clean lines that will tell a clear visual story to juxtapose what will hopefully be a strong written narrative.
Longtime Batman and Eisner Award winning writer Scott Snyder co-writes with rising star writer Tom King! EVIL 365: Gotham City faces the threat of the Calendar Man!
Early reviews and buzz suggest this is a comic not to be missed, so get to the comic shop this week to ensure your first print edition. And while you’re there, be sure to nab SUPERMAN REBIRTH #1, GREEN ARROW REBIRTH #1, and GREEN LANTERNS #1 REBIRTH as they are all releasing this week too.
Words by Jason Furie
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