DC Comics unleashes a new universe of superheroes

Flameboy · 26 Dec 2006

RobertSwanderson wrote:

But if they do the Post-Crisis route of rebooting here and there, but leaving this and that to be fixed with pocket universes and Superboy punches, then they're screwed.

That's what I meant by half-assed. You have crystallized my complex thoughts exactly.

Kevin · 08 Aug 2004

A few things struck me about his letter. One, that all "ongoing titles" will be available in digital form the same day as print. Also, he says that there will be 52 #1s in September. An examination of DC's books shows that there are currently only 30 ongoing DCU titles. I'd wager that only about half of these 52 new titles will be monthlies, perhaps even less. The rest will be limited series which will not be available in digital format. They're trying to have it both ways; digital subscriptions, yet also a large number of titles that you can only get in comics shops.

I don't believe this will work long-term. Digital subscribers will demand more content for their money, and once all of their comics become available digitally, the comics shop will die.

RobertSwanderson · 01 Jan 2007

How much for a digital comic?

And how much do songs go for on iTunes and Amazwan these days?

Li'l Jay · 28 May 2006

Kevin wrote:

A few things struck me about his letter. One, that all "ongoing titles" will be available in digital form the same day as print. Also, he says that there will be 52 #1s in September. An examination of DC's books shows that there are currently only 30 ongoing DCU titles. I'd wager that only about half of these 52 new titles will be monthlies, perhaps even less. The rest will be limited series which will not be available in digital format. They're trying to have it both ways; digital subscriptions, yet also a large number of titles that you can only get in comics shops.

I don't believe this will work long-term. Digital subscribers will demand more content for their money, and once all of their comics become available digitally, the comics shop will die.

I think you nailed it with the "ongoing." But I think it's a good idea to put some stuff in the comics shops only. Some things that will make that channel viable.

Flameboy · 26 Dec 2006

I will pay no more than $1.49 for a digital comic. $.99 if it is Aquaman. $.49 if it is Booster Gold. $.01 if it is Lab Rats.

Linda · 13 Jan 1966

Li'l Jay wrote:

Kevin wrote:

A few things struck me about his letter. One, that all "ongoing titles" will be available in digital form the same day as print. Also, he says that there will be 52 #1s in September. An examination of DC's books shows that there are currently only 30 ongoing DCU titles. I'd wager that only about half of these 52 new titles will be monthlies, perhaps even less. The rest will be limited series which will not be available in digital format. They're trying to have it both ways; digital subscriptions, yet also a large number of titles that you can only get in comics shops.

I don't believe this will work long-term. Digital subscribers will demand more content for their money, and once all of their comics become available digitally, the comics shop will die.

I think you nailed it with the "ongoing." But I think it's a good idea to put some stuff in the comics shops only. Some things that will make that channel viable.

Why?

Kevin · 08 Aug 2004

Oh, it will help the comics shops survive for a little while longer, but it's just putting a ventilator on the terminally-ill patient. It's only a matter of time. IMO, any comics shop owner who can't retire in ten years or less needs to find some other source of income.

RobertSwanderson · 01 Jan 2007

Flameboy wrote:

I will pay no more than $1.49 for a digital comic. $.99 if it is Aquaman. $.49 if it is Booster Gold. $.01 if it is Lab Rats.

Seriously, anything over $1.49 for a digital comic will be pushing it.

I'll give you $15, you give me a year's worth of digital comics and a voucher to get 40% off the physical TPB.

Monk · 19 Jun 2006

The current price point on Comixology seems to be $1.99. I'd be surprised to see it go lower than that. I'm okay with two bucks for a comic, digital or otherwise. More than that, especially for digital, is too much.

Marcus · 27 Nov 2004

Yeah, this will bring me back. :roll:

Linda · 13 Jan 1966

They will be $3.99 each, and will stop working after five readings.

Rafael · 03 Dec 2006

We are all missing the most important question:

WHAT'S GRANT MORRISON'S ROLE IN THIS?

Flameboy · 26 Dec 2006

Linda wrote:

They will be $3.99 each, and will stop working after five readings.

I don't think that's fair. I've read Final Crisis seven times already and I still can't figure out what's going on.

Monk · 19 Jun 2006

Linda · 13 Jan 1966

Basically, if you don't care for Jim Lee's style, then you're stuck.

Rafael · 03 Dec 2006

They need more jackets. And maybe leg pouches.

Monk · 19 Jun 2006

Rafael wrote:

We are all missing the most important question:

WHAT'S GRANT MORRISON'S ROLE IN THIS?

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Included in the 52 series will be:

* A new title starring Superman written by Grant Morrison.

* Birds of Prey #1 - This new ongoing series will not feature the work of longtime "BoP" writer Gail Simone. In fact, many tried and true approaches to books will be getting a second look at DC in September.

* Teen Titans #1 - The new start for the teen team will be written by "Red Robin" scribe Fabian Nicieza.

* Justice Society of America #1 - Only one of a number of current titles that will welcome a creative team shift, the future of the original superhero team will apparently not involve current writer Marc Guggenheim.

* Wonder Woman #1 - Don't expect the recent changes from writer J. Michael Straczynski to stick when the Amazing Amazon sees another new #1 hit.

* Green Lantern #1 - Even with a new #1, Green Lantern remains in Johns' hands, and readers can expect the effects of major crossovers like "Blackest Night" to stay in place moving forward.

* Hawkman #1 - While fans have known a "Hawkman" series by James Robinson has been in the works since the writer mentioned it on a panel at New York Comic Con, Johnston has been reporting the rumor that the book will be drawn by "Batman & Robin" and "Outsiders" artist Philip Tan.

* Aquaman #1 - No surprises here. The already announced series featuring the sea king by Johns and Ivan Reis will be part of the relaunch wave.

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page ... e&id=32566

Flameboy · 26 Dec 2006

Are the wings on Flash's head pointing up?

Monk · 19 Jun 2006

I usually like Jim Lee, but that's one of the weakest drawings I've seen from him in awhile.

Flameboy · 26 Dec 2006

Monk wrote:

* Teen Titans #1 - The new start for the teen team will be written by "Red Robin" scribe Fabian Nicieza.

Okay, I'm out. I wouldn't pay $.05 a month to read anything by Nicieza after what he did to X-Men.

Rafael · 03 Dec 2006

So DC decided to do the one thing that could contain my seething anger if they undo the Super-Marriage?

Well, played, DC. Well played.

Monk · 19 Jun 2006

X-Men is a talent killer (outside of a couple of exceptions). I loved his New Warriors, and he's been doing a great job on Red Robin, so I'll give it a look.

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