Don’t Miss DC UNIVERSE REBIRTH #1 This Week. It Will Sell Out.
If you have THAT friend that just loves to spoil things, stay far far away from him/her until you read this issue. Seriously…
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DC is about to reboot their entire universe after years of New 52 and I for one couldn’t be happier. I’m always looking for an excuse to dive back into the DC Universe and this appears to be my ticket. I thought New 52 would be a good point to jump in, but I was still lost in it all only really able to keep up with Scott Snyder’s BATMAN run. REBIRTH looks to be the real deal reboot my Marvel-Preferring butt is looking for.
It all begins here. Do not skip to the last page. Do not let a friend or message board ruin this comic for you. The future (and past) of the DC Universe starts here. Don’t say we didn’t warn you! THEY SAID IT: ‘Rebirth is about focusing in on the core of the character and their respective universe,’ says writer and DC Entertainment Chief Creative Officer Geoff Johns. 'It brings back what has been lost, the legacy of the characters, the love and the hope of the DCU!’
DC UNIVERSE REBIRTH #1 writer Geoff Johns is bringing it on and I think he’s just the guy to do it. The man bleeds DC and his heart is definitely in this one. I heard he even did some weird money back guarantee for this issue but that stinks of “anything for some press” shenanigans. These characters and this universe should be able to sell itself. I mean come on. Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Green Arrow, Green Lantern, Aquaman, and so on and so forth. Legends!
Take note, the #1 label on this issue may throw some off. This is a one-shot to launch the reboot. And it will soon be followed by a slew of other #1 issues that are also just one-shots with “Rebirth” in the title. For example, we will get BATMAN REBIRTH #1 followed by BATMAN #1. Veteran comic shoppers are use to this funny business, but if REBIRTH is getting you in the shop for the first time in awhile keep this in mind. I guess #1 issues sell and they want to cram as many in as possible. Kinda makes sense.
If REBIRTH looks remotely interesting, get to the shop ASAP to ensure a first-run copy.
Words by Jason Furie
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