Read Ebook {PDF EPUB} DC Universe Rebirth Omnibus by Geoff Johns DC Universe: Rebirth #1. Geoff Johns, Gary Frank, Ethan Van Sciver, Ivan Reis and Phil Jimenez lay out a new manifesto for the company's line of comics in "DC Universe: Rebirth" #1, which calls for characters with more hope in their hearts. Note: This review does not contain major spoilers, though it does discuss the presence of some key characters who appear in the issue. It's easy to flip to the epilogue of "DC Universe: Rebirth" #1 to find out which old character has been dusted off and set up for a conflict with the heroes of DC Comics, but doing so is a great disservice to both the story and you as a reader. That's because Geoff Johns, Gary Frank, Ethan Van Sciver, Ivan Reis and Phil Jimenez use the rest of this issue to lay out an important path for DC's line of superhero comics to follow, and it's one made very clear with a single four letter word: hope. Ignoring the first 60 pages of "DC Universe: Rebirth" #1 is about the biggest mistake a reader could make. Johns' script does not, as many people had speculated, wipe the slate clean or restart the company's continuity. Instead, we get a tour of the modern DC Universe through the eyes of someone who had been more or less erased from continuity with the start of : . It's a logical choice for Johns; having written the character for many years, Johns not only founded his early reputation as a comic book writer on Wally, but Wally's small presence over the last four years of DC Comics has been notable. Placed outside of continuity, Wally bounces from character to character in "DC Universe: Rebirth" #1, trying to re-establish what was lost. Sometimes, this process is as simple as showing the reader a character's missing motivation; other times, it requires an entire team of characters that have been MIA. What's nice is that Johns doesn't zero in on a single era throughout this early part of the comic. Characters from the dawn of DC Comics get as much of a push as ones that were created only a few years ago. Some of these characters had been excised from continuity; others, just mothballed after the first year of the reboot. In each case, Johns shows us they're still around and quickly points out what we've been missing. Circumstances have changed for some, but what's familiar is the overall emotion attached to them; for instance, the sequence with Jaime Reyes and Ted Kord has so much fun at its core that it's hard to keep from getting interested. Jaime comes across likable and grounded, while Ted is so excited about the possibilities surrounding the scarab that Johns and Frank make the emotion just radiate off of the page. "DC Universe: Rebirth" #1 reads like both a manifesto and a map for moving forward. When Johns writes about a darkness that's infected the DC Universe in recent years, one can't help but feel that it's a pointed commentary on the trend of the company's superhero comics as a whole. While there have certainly been exceptions to that rule, this is a rallying cry to try and reverse that trend. The issue also recognizes character decisions that may have been a bad idea and slowly updates them. Sometimes, it's a hint of what could be around the corner, as shown by a sequence where Green Arrow and Black Canary are subconsciously pulled together. Sometimes, it's more blatant, as seen in the two pages spotlighting and Mera or the removal of a character introduced at the start of the New 52 that never quite clicked with readers. There are parts of "DC Universe: Rebirth" #1 that are little more than plugs for other titles and their new storylines and directions, which makes sense. Considering this is 66 pages of story and art for $2.99, a little cross-pollination was almost a given. While some plugs are stronger than others, it works well enough; it helps that Johns never loses sight of the central viewpoint character, and including a scene like Wally finally being able to see his wife again is the perfect way to pull it all together. Reis draws the scene between Wally and Linda, and his rendering of Wally's hopeful half-smile and the love in his eyes as he extends his hand to her in order to escape the Speed Force is a beautiful moment. Even if you'd never read any of Johns' comics with Wally and Linda, both the words and the art bring home how much love existed between the pair in that era of DC Comics. Over and over again, Johns and all of the artists on the book raise the specter of hope, but it's never more apparent than the scene where the old Wally West meets the modern Wally West (as it turns out, the two characters would be cousins, both named after the same great-grandfather). It starts a sequence in which we're reminded of how Wally learned to love his role as Kid , before he moves on to visit . Both of these present-day Flashes exult in the joy of their roles; Jimenez gives modern-Wally a sense of wonder as he activates his power and is able to see the rain slowing to a stop around him, and then the big grin on Barry's face as he not only stops an initial problem but goes above and beyond to make all parties involved comfortable. Once again, hope is propped up here as what's needed in order to make these characters heroes. Strictly from a storytelling perspective, the character revealed in the epilogue -- who is also the force attempting to eradicate hope from the DC Universe -- is a logical choice. In many ways, it's a figure who brought in a darker, grimmer take on the superhero genre, both within the story as well as in the medium as a whole. It's a little unfortunate that so much attention will be attached to this character's return -- and, to be fair, I suspect all parties involved understood that this would be a polarizing choice -- but it feels like a careful decision to use this character in this role. Artistic big guns like Gary Frank, Ethan Van Sciver, Ivan Reis and Phil Jimenez illustrate "DC Universe: Rebirth" #1 to great effect. Each of them bring their own style to the book, but they all bring the same overall look, with varying degrees of detail in the fine lines carving out their characters. At the same time, it's fun to enjoy the slight differences as we jump from one artist to the next. Van Sciver's flashbacks for Wally West's time as remind me almost of Greg LaRoque's work on "," albeit with a slightly cleaner and more rounded feel to the figures. Frank adds a wrinkled, craggy look to older characters like Johnny Thunder or Dean Plumm, even as they serve as a contrast to younger faces like Captain Maggie Sawyer a page or two away. Reis and Joe Prado's smooth figures are great, reminding readers of his time on "Aquaman" with a lithe Arthur and Mera as they move through the sea in a way that proves they were literally born to do just that. Jimenez and Matt Santorelli's particularly fine lines are able to bring entire scenes to life in a single panel without ever feeling cramped or too small. At the same time, they also know when to use empty space to tell a tale; the moment where modern-Wally raises his hands up is dramatic because of the absence of rain around him, even as it fills other panels. If we're lucky, "DC Universe: Rebirth" #1 will truly herald what the title suggests. It's a very loud, almost forceful attempt at a course correction; as readers, we're told in no uncertain terms that the path of dark superheroes is detrimental. Based solely on the effort seen here, though, the future looks genuinely bright. Over the last few years, so many of DC Comics' big events comics have signaled doom and gloom; here, however, we're told that the only way to defeat a character known to personify dark and gritty storytelling is for everyone else to rediscover a brighter, more hopeful attitude. Here's to hoping it sticks, but -- judged solely on what we get here -- Johns, Frank, Van Sciver, Reis, Jimenez, Prado and Santorelli have done a good job of making that point. Fingers crossed, but this could really be the rebirth readers have wanted for years now. DC Rebirth Omnibus Expanded Edition. DC's Rebirth event began with a bang in June 2016, relaunching every major DC hero from Aquaman to ! Now, all of the REBIRTH specials are collected in a massive, newly expanded hardcover!aA perfect starting point for new fans and a great gift for any collector, DC UNIVERSE REBIRTH OMNIBUS features work from writers like Geoff Johns, Scott Snyder, Gene Luen Yang, Dan Abnett, Greg Rucka and Peter J. Tomasi, and artists like Ivan Reis, Ethan Van Sciver, Mikel Janin, Gary Frank, Phil Jimenez and many more of the talent sin comics. This new edition includes more one-shot Rebirth specials, including , , , WONDER WOMAN and more, as well as JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA- REBIRTH #1, THE RAY- REBIRTH #1, VIXEN- REBIRTH #1, KILLER FROST- REBIRTH #1, THE - REBIRTH #1, BATWOMAN- REBIRTH #1, SUPER SONS #1 and the DC REBIRTH HOLIDAY SPECIAL! "synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title. "Geoff Johns is interjecting heart and humanity back into the lives and adventures of DC Comics' iconic superheroes." --USA TODAY. "A compass for the new era." --WALL STREET JOURNAL. "There are many Easter eggs and references to DC's history to be found." --HOLLYWOOD REPORTER. "All the artists in this book are really on their A-game." --NERDIST. "Delivers a jaw-dropping twist that will have implications for years to come." --YAHOO! MOVIES. "It feels hopeful and optimistic. it's a big shakeup that could pique the interest of people outside the nerd inner-circle." --VULTURE. About the Author : Geoff Johns is an award-winning writer and one of the most popular contemporary comic book writers today. Johns is the author of the New York Times best-selling graphic novels AQUAMAN: THE TRENCH, BLACKEST NIGHT, GREEN LANTERN: THE SINESTRO CORPS WAR, JUSTICE LEAGUE: ORIGIN, SUPERMAN: BRAINIAC and BATMAN: EARTH ONE, which hit #1 on the bestseller list. He is also known for transforming Green Lantern into one of the most critically and commercially successful franchises in comics. Johns was born in Detroit and studied media arts, screenwriting and film at Michigan State University. After moving to Los Angeles, he became an assistant to Richard Donner, director of SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE. He and his mentor Donner later co-wrote SUPERMAN: LAST SON, featuring the return of General Zod. Johns has written for various other media, including episodes of SMALLVILLE, ARROW and ADULT SWIM'S ROBOT CHICKEN, for which he was nominated along with his co-writers for an Emmy. He is the Chief Creative Officer of DC Entertainment and resides in Los Angeles, California. 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The very foundations of the DC Universe are rocked here with this new edition of the DC REBIRTH OMNIBUS EXPANDED EDITION, collecting each best-selling REBIRTH special from 28 different series in one complete edition. Featuring contributions from some of the industry's best writers, including Geoff Johns, Scott Snyder, Tom King, Peter J. Tomasi and Greg Rucka, and its most talented artists, such as Gary Frank, Ethan Van Sciver, Ivan Reis, Phil Jimenez, Mikel Jan n, Doug Mahnke and Yanick Paquette, this expanded version features new Rebirth #1 issues, including JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA, BATWOMAN and more The clock has turned and time is missing, yet even the heroes of the DC Universe don't realize that something is wrong. It takes the return of Wally West, the original Kid Flash, to alert the heroes that something is not right with the world. Who is behind this missing time? What are the ramifications of this discovery? 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Chapter 1: Lost (Table of Contents: 2) comic story / 14 pages (report information) in Universo DC: Renacimiento (ECC Ediciones, 2016 series) (Noviembre 2016) in DC Universe: Rebirth - The Deluxe Edition (DC, 2017 series) ([January] 2017) in DC Rebirth Omnibus (DC, 2017 series) #1 (2016 [February 2017]) in Universo DC: Renascimento (Panini Brasil, 2017 series) (Março de 2017) in Récit Complet Justice League HS (Urban Comics, 2017 series) #1 (mai 2017) Indexer Notes. Batman is seen in the Batcave pondering what the Mobius Chair meant when it told him that there were 3 Jokers, as shown in Justice League (DC, 2011 series) #50. In an attempt to get through to Batman, Wally tells Bruce to remember how he got the letter from his father Thomas. This letter had been brought back from the universe by Barry Allen and given to Bruce, as shown in the Flashpoint 2011 mini-series. Chapter 2: Legacy (Table of Contents: 3) comic story / 14 pages (report information) in Universo DC: Renacimiento (ECC Ediciones, 2016 series) (Noviembre 2016) in DC Universe: Rebirth - The Deluxe Edition (DC, 2017 series) ([January] 2017) in DC Rebirth Omnibus (DC, 2017 series) #1 (2016 [February 2017]) in Universo DC: Renascimento (Panini Brasil, 2017 series) (Março de 2017) in Récit Complet Justice League HS (Urban Comics, 2017 series) #1 (mai 2017) Indexer Notes. Johnny Thunder is next shown in The Flash (DC, 2016 series) #21 searching for the Justice Society. Saturn Girl is next shown as a patient in Arkham Asylum who can foresee the future in Batman (DC, 2016 series) #21. Ryan Choi tracks down the missing Ray Palmer in Justice League of America (DC, 2017 series) #12-17. Chapter 3: Love (Table of Contents: 4) comic story / 14 pages (report information) in Universo DC: Renacimiento (ECC Ediciones, 2016 series) (Noviembre 2016) in DC Universe: Rebirth - The Deluxe Edition (DC, 2017 series) ([January] 2017) in DC Rebirth Omnibus (DC, 2017 series) #1 (2016 [February 2017]) in Universo DC: Renascimento (Panini Brasil, 2017 series) (Março de 2017) in Récit Complet Justice League HS (Urban Comics, 2017 series) #1 (mai 2017) Indexer Notes. Grail with her father Darkseid re-incarnated as an infant, seeks Wonder Woman's twin brother, whose existence was revealed in Justice League (DC, 2011 series) #50. Superman of the New 52 universe died in Superman (DC, 2011 series) #52. Superman, Lois, and their son Jonathan from the pre-Flashpoint Universe were shown to be secretly living on Earth in the New 52 universe in Superman: Lois & Clark (DC, 2015 series). Chapter 4: Life (Table of Contents: 5) comic story / 18 pages (report information) in Universo DC: Renacimiento (ECC Ediciones, 2016 series) (Noviembre 2016) in DC Universe: Rebirth - The Deluxe Edition (DC, 2017 series) ([January] 2017) in DC Rebirth Omnibus (DC, 2017 series) #1 (2016 [February 2017]) in Universo DC: Renascimento (Panini Brasil, 2017 series) (Março de 2017) in Récit Complet Justice League HS (Urban Comics, 2017 series) #1 (mai 2017) Indexer Notes. Wally states that his father Rudy West had a sister , and a brother Daniel West. Wally says that Daniel had a son also named Wally West (the African-American Wally West of the New 52 universe), who is a cousin that the original Wally never met. This contradicts events in The Flash (DC, 2011 series), where the African-American Wally refers to Daniel (also known as the Reverse-Flash) as his uncle. In that series, the African- American Wally was also Iris' nephew, but it was never revealed who his parents were. As Rebirth re-establishes the DC Universe, it should now be accepted that Daniel West is actually the father of the African-American Wally (his mother still unknown). That is seemingly contradicted later in Teen Titans: Rebirth (DC, 2016 series) #1 and The Flash (DC, 2016 series) #8, where the African-American Wally refers to his uncle Daniel, the Reverse Flash. However in The Flash (DC, 2016 series) #9, Barry reveals to the second Wally that Daniel is in fact his father, even though Wally had erroneously believed Daniel to be his uncle. Batman discovers a smiley face button left behind when Wally was drawn back into the speed force. Batman and the Flash compare notes and agree to investigate the mystery of the smiley face button and who has been manipulating their timeline in Flash: Rebirth (DC, 2016 series) #1. The follow up to this appears in "The Button" storyline in Batman (DC, 2016 series) #21-22 and The Flash (DC, 2016 series) #21-22. [no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 6) blank page(s) / 1 page (report information) in DC Rebirth Omnibus (DC, 2017 series) #1 (2016 [February 2017]) Indexer Notes. All black page appearing before the epilogue. Epilogue (Table of Contents: 7) comic story / 4 pages (report information) in Universo DC: Renacimiento (ECC Ediciones, 2016 series) (Noviembre 2016) in DC Universe: Rebirth - The Deluxe Edition (DC, 2017 series) ([January] 2017) in DC Rebirth Omnibus (DC, 2017 series) #1 (2016 [February 2017]) in Universo DC: Renascimento (Panini Brasil, 2017 series) (Março de 2017) in Récit Complet Justice League HS (Urban Comics, 2017 series) #1 (mai 2017) Indexer Notes. The imagery of the watch cogs, the clock-face with Roman numerals, the planet Mars, one of the voices belong to a character named Adrian, and the other voice using blue caption boxes suggests that the 2 characters are Ozymandias [Adrian Veidt] and Doctor Manhattan of the Watchmen series. This storyline is addressed in Doomsday Clock (DC, 2018 series). [The Clock is Ticking Across the DC Universe!] (Table of Contents: 8) credits, title page / 2 pages (report information) in Universo DC: Renacimiento (ECC Ediciones, 2016 series) (Noviembre 2016) in DC Universe: Rebirth - The Deluxe Edition (DC, 2017 series) ([January] 2017) in Récit Complet Justice League HS (Urban Comics, 2017 series) #1 (mai 2017) Indexer Notes. Credits listed by chapter, illustration of a blood-spattered clock with the time of a quarter to twelve. [The Greatest Heroes. Their Greatest Threats. ] (Table of Contents: 9) illustration / 2 pages (report information) in Universo DC: Renacimiento (ECC Ediciones, 2016 series) (Noviembre 2016) in DC Universe: Rebirth - The Deluxe Edition (DC, 2017 series) ([January] 2017) in Récit Complet Justice League HS (Urban Comics, 2017 series) #1 (mai 2017) Indexer Notes. 2 page illustration of many of the DC Universe Rebirth characters. This image was also used for a DC Universe: Rebirth poster. DC Universe Rebirth (Table of Contents: 10) (Expand) / promo (ad from the publisher) / 11 pages (report information) DC Universe Rebirth Checklist (Table of Contents: 11) text story / 1 page (report information) Indexer Notes. Inside back cover checklist of issues and on sale dates for the Rebirth one-shots for the various DC titles. DC Comics' First Omnibus, Deluxe, Compendiums, Collections For 2022. Bleeding Cool already noted the sequel to Claudia Gray 's House Of El as well as Teen Titans Academy details from the first collection, both scheduled for January 2022. But there are a few more books suddenly scheduled for 2022 as well, including Omnibus, Deluxe, Compendium and more formats – and the beginning of a DC Universe By series as well, now that Dan Didio is gone as well. And a number of books intended for 2020 and 2021 that are now being rescheduled for 2022. Here's a peek… All-Star Superman: The Deluxe Edition by Grant Morrison, Frank Quitely, 25 January 2022 328 pages. With heartfelt nods and winks to legendary tales, writer Grant Morrison and artist Frank Quitely remind us why Superman is the most renowned character in comic book mythology in this deluxe edition. ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN! Topsy-turvy madness on the backwards Bizarro planet. A bottled city that proves you can never go home again. A living sun hell-bent on destroying humanity. A world without the Man of Steel. Twelve impossible labors and mere moments to save the Earth. The multiple-award winning ALL-STAR SUPERMAN is an eternal story true to the greatest character from the golden age of comics. Witness the timeless icon—the Man of Steel—in action in this deluxe collection of excitement and acclaim. Featuring all the classic characters Lex Luthor, Jimmy Olsen, Lois Lane, and Bizarro, this deluxe edition collects All-Star Superman #1-12 and Absolute All-Star Superman. The Flash by Geoff Johns Omnibus Vol. 3 by Geoff Johns, Scott Kolins, 25 January 2022, 880 pages. The epic story of Barry Allen's return from the dead to reclaim his title as The Fastest Man Alive and the amazing adventures that followed are included in this massive hardcover collection. Geoff Johns and Ethan Van Sciver, the writer/artist team behind the blockbuster Green Lantern: Rebirth and The Sinestro Corps War, brought Barry Allen back after his death in Crisis On Infinite Earths in an explosive, jaw-dropping epic that reintroduces the modern–age Flash. The Fastest Man came speeding back and his breakneck pace never slowed down with all-new unforgettable adventures. This collection features the epics stories that followed his return that no fan of the Scarlet should miss out on reading including Flashpoint where Barry Allen wakes up to a world that is not his own. A place where his mother was never killed…and the Flash never existed. The history of Barry's life is not as he remembers it, and the people he cares about most are now strangers, vanished, or worse. This altered universe is on the brink of a cataclysmic war. No human has ever wielded the Green Lantern's light, and no one has ever heard of Superman. Batman has as much blood on his hands as his enemies do, and America's last hope is Cyborg. Powerless and alone, Barry Allen desperately tries to hold on to his memories of the reality that once was. If there is any hope of setting things right, he must convince this world's strange, dangerous heroes to help him fix what was broken. Includes: Final Crisis: Rogue's Revenge #1-3; The Flash: Rebirth #1-6; Flash #1-12; Blackest Night: The Flash #1-3; The Flash: Rebirth #1; Blackest Night: Black Lantern Corps Vol. 2 #1; The Flash Secret Files and Origins 2010 #1; Flashpoint #1-5. Legion of Super-Heroes: Before the Darkness Vol. 2 by Gerry Conway, Steve Ditko, Paul Levitz, , 25 January 2022, 352 pages. Experience the Legionnaires' far-flung adventures leading up to the great darkness saga! The second volume of the Legionnaire's incredible run is here! Discover the answers to these intriguing mysteries in Legion of Super-Heroes: Before the Darkness, an astonishing collection of action- packed episodes from acclaimed talents Gerry Conway, Paul Kupperberg, E. Nelson Bridwell, J.M. DeMatteis, Jim Janes, Steve Ditko, Jim Sherman, Frank Chiaramonte, Dave Hunt, and more! This second and final volume collects The Legion of Super-Heroes #272-283, The Best of DC: Blue Ribbon Digest #24. Top 10 Compendium by Alan Moore, Zander Cannon, Gene Ha, 25 January 2022, 824 pages. In a city where the entire population has superpowers, follow the lives of those who attempt to solve and prevent crime! Follow along on the adventures of Precinct 10, affectionately known as Top 10! You won't want to miss as Smax, Toybox, Dust Devil and more work on solving crimes and protecting their home! This collection also contains the Smax acclaimed miniseries! Top 10 Compendium collects Top Ten #1-12; Americas Best Comics Special #1; Smax #1-5; Top Ten: 49'ers #1; Top Ten: Beyond the Farthest Precinct #1-5; Top Ten: Season 2 #1-4; Top Ten: Season 2 #1! Crime Syndicate by Andy Schmidt, Kieran McKeown, 18 January 2022, 152 pages. Spinning out of Dark Nights: Death Metal, the Multiverse is reborn-and Earth-3 with it! Witness the true origins of the malevolent makers of mayhem known as the Crime Syndicate as a common foe unites them! But how long can alliances last between villains like these? With the Crime Syndicate's forces combined for the first time, seeds are sown to change the world forever. But before that can happen, Ultraman, Superia, , Atomica, and Emerald Knight must survive a final battle with the biggest Starro of them all—and each other! Collects Crime Syndicate #1- 6. Green Lantern: The Power of Ion by Judd Winick, Darryl Banks, Dale Eaglesham, 18 January 2022, 400 pages. Kyle's life as Green Lantern will be turned upside down when he discovers new strengths…and powers?! As Kyle seems to be tested at every turn, he'll face some of his biggest adventures yet! With Jade and Terry by his side—as well as some familiar faces, like the Man of Steel—is there anything that can stand in his way? Discover the powers of Green Lantern in this collection of Green Lantern #137-150 and Green Lantern: Our Worlds at War #1! Tales of the DC Universe: Mark Waid Vol. 1, 18 January 2022, 400 pages. This collection of incredible Mark Waid stories collected for the first time in this hardcover edition, Tales of the DC Universe treatment! Superman, Batman, Green Lantern and more! These are only a few of the famous characters Mark Waid has written for over the decades for DC Comics. Gathered in one collected edition, some of Mark Waid's most iconic scenes have made a lasting impression on the DC Universe! This volume collects Superman #114, Adventures of Superman #536, Action Comics #572-576, Action Comics #641-723, Detective Comics Annual #2, Adventures of Superboy #7, Superman: The Man of Steel #58, Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight Annual #4, Green Lantern Corps Quarterly #2, Metamorpho #1-4, and DC Universe Holiday Bash #1. Crisis on Multiple Earths Book 2: Crisis Crossed by Len Wein, Dick Dillin, Gerry Conway, Carmine Infantino, 11 January 2022, 424 pages. The perfect companion piece to Crisis on Infinite Earths features classic team-ups between the heroes of Earth-One and Earth-Two, the Justice League, and the Justice Society of America. This book features the classic crossovers between the Justice League and their predecessors the Justice Society of America that launched the DC Multiverse as we know it! This collection brings features adventures of the heroes of two Earths as they search through time for the Seven Soldiers of Victory, discover of Earth-X and the Freedom Fighters, meet the heroes of Earth-S, led by the Earth's Mightiest Mortal, Captain Marvel, as well as the Legion of Super-Heroes! Includes Justice League of America #91-92, #100-102, #107-108, #113-124, #135-137, #147-148, and #159-160. Batman Vs. Ra's Al Ghul 11 January 2022 160 pages. From comics industry titan and Ra's al Ghul's original artist, Neal Adams, comes an all-new story featuring one of the Dark Knight's greatest enemies! Gotham City is under seige by terrorists, and Batman is determined to find the source. But when Boston Brand tries to intervene, he discovers an even more disturbing and deadly truth: the terrorists are led by an inhuman monster. Ra's al Ghul has volunteered his own private security force to aid the GCPD, and now they are the only thing standing between nuclear terror and the townspeople. But al Ghul's true goal is hidden from everyone's eyes. He will destroy the city and kill Batman—this time for good. Watching in horror is…Bruce Wayne Collects Batman vs. Ra's Al Ghul issues #1-6. Batman: The Caped Crusader Vol. 6 04 January 2022 248 pages. A new collection featuring the legendary 1990s Batman epics "The Return of Scarface" and more! This new collection of 1990s Batman tales includes the legendary story "The Return of Scarface," one of DC's most vindictive villains made famous from the Batman: The Animated Series. This volume also includes the of the Gotham Gargoyle, and a run of stories in which the Dark Knight must stop crime boss Zucco. An all-star cast of talent, led by Jim Aparo (The Brave and the Bold), Alan Grant, and Doug Moench, presents Batman: The Caped Crusader Vol. 6, collecting Batman #475-483 and Detective Comics #642. And a book that was solicited for this time last year, has been rescheduled for 2022. From the Wildstorm Universe, the creative minds of Jim Lee, Brandon Choi, and J. Scott Campbell deliver this hardcover deluxe version of Gen 13: Starting Over. Under the leadership of their mentor Lynch, the super-powered teenagers of Gen 13 live a life of fighting evil, saving the world, and partying hard. Featuring strong characterization and wacky humor, this trade paperback presents the offbeat adventures of Fairchild, Burnout, Freefall, Grunge, and Rainmaker as they deal with typical teenage problems while combating violent villains and would-be world conquerors. Rebellious and headstrong, this atypical collection of heroes trots the globe in search of adventures and excitement. Collects Gen13: Lost In Paradise #1, Gen13 #1-5, Gen13 European Vacation #1, Gen13 Backlist #1, Gen13 #0-5, Wildstorm Universe Sourcebook #1, and Gen13: Encore No. 1. Legends of the DC Universe: Carmine Infantino Vol. 1 is the can't miss collection of Infantino's most incredible works! Collecting some of Infantino's most incredible work from the Silver Age of comics, including stories from Secret Origins, Detec tive Comics, The Flash, All-Star Comics, and more! Legends of the DC Universe: Carmine Infantino Vol. 1 makes the perfect addition to any bookshelf! The Golden Age of Superman tales are collected for the first time in their entirety in this oversize omnibus series, continuing with stories from the early 1950s in Superman: The Golden Age Omnibus Vol. 7. As the 1950s began, the Man of Tomorrow was faced with new dangers big and small! In these stories that are reprinted here for the first time, Lex Luthor invents a device that banishes Superman to the fourth dimension, while Mr. Mxyztplk makes the entire city of Metropolis forget that their hero ever existed. Plus, Superman becomes a super-cowboy and meets a mighty caveman who was frozen in an iceberg. This new hardcover collects the Metropolis Wonder's tales from Action Comics #125-143, Superman #55-65, and World's Finest Comics #37-47. In these 1990s tales, Oliver Queen takes a break from the role of Green Arrow–and his crime-fighting mission is taken up by his son, Connor Hawke. Spinning out of the events of the 1990s miniseries known as Zero Hour, Oliver Queen goes on a retreat from his role as Green Arrow — and meets his previously unknown son, Connor Hawke, who becomes the new Green Arrow. But while Oliver learns that a secret government agency has him in its sights, Connor learns that being a superhero is harder than it looks. Collects Green Arrow #0 and #91-101. The Golden Age of Wonder Woman tales is collected in this beautiful, oversize omnibus series, continuing with stories from the early 1950s in Wonder Woman: The Golden Age Omnibus Vol. 5! Follow the adventures of Wonder Woman in this stunning collection of her classic adventures! Join Wonder Woman as she takes on perilous adventures in the name of justice! Collects Action Comics #142, Wonder Woman #35-47, and Sensation Comics #90-104. DC's greatest science fiction tales from across the decades are collected in one title for the first time, including tales written by Grant Morrison, Warren Ellis, Scott Snyder, Jeff Lemire, and others. Some of these tales feature appearances by heroes including Superman and Adam Strange; several come from acclaimed series like WE3, Transmetropolitan, The Wake, and Trillium; and many are short stories of adventure set in the far reaches of the galaxy. Collects Action Comics #186, Transmetropolitan #1, WE3 #1, Strange Adventures #7, #9, #18, #31, #119, and #126; Camelot 3000 #1, Mystery in Space #1, #6, #19, #30, #35, #63, #69, #101, #103, #113-115, and #117; Time Warp #5, Real Fact Comics #1, #3, #6, #11, and #15; My Greatest Adventure #7, #12, and #15, The Wake #6, Trillium #1, and Strange Sports Stories #1. DC Universe: Rebirth #1 by Geoff Johns. Hey Lashaan, is this another reboot by DC? No, my friend. This is far from being a reboot. We don’t start from scratch. We aren’t about to re- explore all the origin stories of our beloved superheroes. We will not be looking looking at rehashed stories from the past. Wait. Are we? DC Universe Rebirth is a new step by DC Comics. You can gladly say goodbye to all the New 52 tags that you’ve been seeing for the past couple years. DC even changed their logo to mark their brand new beginning. While some people are probably lost and completely disoriented by all the things that happened during the New 52 era, others just jumped into anything that tickled their curiosity. More often than not, people found the New 52 a real big mess, even if some series had some really amazing runs here and there. Rebirth is probably something that was much needed by the company. I’m all in for a completely new management, new creative teams, new series and new numbering. DC Universe Rebirth #1 is a single-shot story with Geoff Johns as lead writer. This 80 page comic is where it all begins. Readers are presented with the big plot twist that will run throughout the whole Rebirth universe from now on. This is where everyone should start, theoretically, in order to understand anything Rebirth related. I say theoretically because the truth of the matter is that you would still need to check out some of the last issues of some New 52 series in order to follow some of the events that will directly continued. Among those series, Justice League (especially #50) and Superman (especially #52) from the New 52 universe are two key issues to have read before engaging Rebirth, unless you don’t mind getting spoiled to some extent. Once those have been read, DC Universe Rebirth #1 will propel you into a completely new and original storyline that will affect absolutely everyone. Except Wally West. What Geoff Johns brings to DC Comics with this single-short story is ingenious. If you ask me, the idea behind Rebirth, based on this lone story, is a tremendous, extravagant and glorious step forward. It’s hard to talk about the story without jumping into spoilers, but to comprehend this story, several keys issues should be read. Besides the ones mentioned earlier, the famous story of Flashpoint by Geoff Johns and Andy Kubert is also a MAJOR plot to be conscious about. Flashpoint is exactly what explains DC Comics relaunch notably called the New 52. In this story, Geoff Johns uses the Flashpoint again, but in an even more substantial manner. DC Universe Rebirth securely uses that plotline to devise a clever twist to the universe that will potentially revitalize DC Comics. To narrate the story, Wally West figures center stage. He alone knows what everyone else doesn’t. This factor drives the majority of the story until the denouement. A part of the story that will bring tears to our inner child. Wally West’s narration was flawless. Geoff Johns makes this a beautiful story about relationships and does a brilliant job in keeping the momentum steady throughout the issue. What Wally West knows could save every heroes future, but he, himself, is stuck in the speedforce looking for a way out. To do so, he needs to find someone that actually remembers him, which is not the case. While he tries to find someone to connect with, readers finds out that there’s a brand new villain that had something to do with Wally’s situation and the big secret that he alone knows: someone has deleted the past 10 years from existence. Throughout the story, Geoff Johns explores the current situation of a vast array of superheroes and popular characters. These quick moments give readers a glimpse into the lives of the heroes that they might soon follow throughout their respective Rebirth series. The best part of this story is the end. The big finale where we are finally shown the missing puzzle, and the big surprise, of what Rebirth has in store for us. Besides the great writing, the original direction, the efficient summaries of the lives of all our beloved heroes and the fantastic artwork, DC Universe Rebirth #1 delivers a formidable plot twist. Every time I went through this issue, it always ended up sending shivers down my spine. I cannot repeat how optimistic this series makes feel for the Rebirth series to come. But this is not to say that everything that is to come is going to be part of the classics we know and love to this day. I’m glad that about the direction its taking and the ideas that have been presented. I just hope that the future will have more amazing surprises for fans. Hopefully, DC Comics will know where they want to go with Rebirth. Where should you go after reading this issue? DC Comics is really good at confusing people, so I’ll hook you guys up with some tips and tricks. After this big one-shot story, DC Comics started to roll out these #1 issues (they are also one-shot stories) for major series (which comes down to around 21 different #1s). These Rebirth Specials is what you should look for before jumping into the Rebirth series of your desired superhero. And so, for example, if you want to read the Rebirth Flash series. You should go after the Rebirth Special called The Flash Rebirth #1. Afterwards, you should hunt for The Flash #1 and so on. These main series normally ship twice monthly, while others are monthly. Of course, for those who don’t plan on collection issues, you can always wait for the DC Rebirth Omnibus (link below) for all the one-shot Rebirth Specials, including this 80 page one-shot story. And then check out the trade paperbacks of the series you’d love to follow! If you have any questions, I’d gladly answer them! Did you read the DC Universe: Rebirth #1 yet? What did you think about it? You haven’t read it, you say? How about you read this story for yourself! You can pre-order the hardcover copy of this one-shot story @Amazon / Indigo once it comes out or go to your local comic book store for the already-out comic issue itself! You can also pre-order the hardcover omnibus containing this one-shot and all the first one-shot main stories of our DC superheroes (all 21 different series) @Amazon / Indigo or you can always go to your local comic book store and hunt for every already-out single issues! Don’t forget to share your thoughts in the comment section below, as well as like and follow us so we can get you guys more reviews to enjoy!