Feel free to check out the synopses right here and come back for my opinions on the individual titles.
Justice League- Ok. New Justice League book written by Geoff Johns and drawn by Jim Lee? Fuck yes. Original Line-up, sans Martian Manhunter? Fuck yes. Cyborg? Meh, but I can live with it. I will say that this is a worthy flagship title for DC. I am REALLY stoked for this book and hope the threats within reflect well on the promise the creative team and line up gives.
Justice League International- Fans of the 80's League are already going to be all over this book. Me? I am a BIG fan of the JLI and fell even more in love with them after Justice League: Generation Lost this past year. I think this will be one of the big hits for DC, allowing many minor characters to florish again. I just hope DC remembers that this was as much of a light hearted character piece as it was about the cosmic stuff.
Aquaman- Long overdue. I was uber excited to hear about a new Aquaman series was coming out, and even more excited that Geoff Johns, who interpreted the king of the seas masterfully in Brightest Day, will be writing this book. Aquaman is one of the most underrated heroes in the world and I think this will really help with that image.
Wonder Woman- Brian Azarello, writer of 100 Bullets, The Joker, and Lex Luthor: Man of Steel, is on this book. Can he do it? I have faith that he can. After a lack luster run by J. Michael Strazynski I am REALLY looking forward to this. Wonder Woman is one of the big three and needs some god damn respect.
The Flash- Aside from a change in the writing staff I don't see much changing for this title. In fact, I think the main reason to pick up this comic is to get a more direct interpretation on the fallout of Flashpoint. I know I will be picking it up because I love the Flash though.
Captain Atom- Really? Really? WHY DID IT TAKE YOU THIS LONG TO MAKE THIS SERIES!? Captain Atom is one of the most powerful, interesting, and tragic heroes on DC's roster. While J.T. Krul has been hit and miss with me of late he is still a competent enough writer for me to say this title is in good hands.
The Fury of Firestorm- Gail Simmone? I'm fucking there. I also love the fact that they are using both Jason Roush and Ronnie Raymond for this series, helping with the duality theme of Firestorm while providing the fans with both Firestorms. Excellent. Definite buy.
Green Arrow- Hrm...Ok. I am in. J.T. Krul was doing well enough on this title and I enjoy GA enough to be up for this. I say pick this up if you are a Green Arrow fan. It should be interesting.
The Savage Hawkman- Tony Daniel is a decent writer and artist, and I am such a big Hawkman fan that I am willing to give this one a shot. I don't like the new armor or setting and am cautious about Hawkman when it comes to reboots. Last time he was rebooted he became so fucked up in continuity that he became radioactive for creators and was not even allowed to be touched.
Mr. Terrific- The only JSA member that has been revealed to be sticking around after the reboot. I'm not really impressed by this title. I am cool with Mr. Terrific and DC needed a strong black hero with a title of his own, but I am just not wowed by this title.
DC Universe Presents- Now this is something I am definitely going to check out. This feels like the old school showcase books of the Silver Age. It will allow the old and new readers to get a good feel for the different characters of the DC Universe. This is like a sampler story series. Very good idea. They needed this a long time ago. Pick this up if you pick up anything.
Action Comics- Rebooting a series just after it hit the milestone 900th issue? For shame. For shame. Still people that know me will already know my feelings on this title as soon as they see the writer. Grant. Morrison. Fuck yes. All-Star Superman is one of my favorite Superman stories and I know this shit will be amazing!
Superman- George Perez? You know, I have to admit, I am not familiar with the man's writing. Art? Hell yes. He is one of the best comic book artists around. The level of detail he puts into the medium is astounding. Writing? Unsure. Still, I am going to give it a chance because the man has not let me down yet with his work, so let's see what happens.
Superboy- Not really interested in this title. The character is a good one, but this title doesn't really interest me.
Supergirl- This title FEELS like they are going to drama up Supergirl with how they are selling it. I'll read it because I do like Kara Zor'el a lot, but I am hesitant on the angle they are going with.
Batman- Are you kidding? I have to get this. It's Batman. Besides, I hear Scott Snyder is a great writer, though I can't recall anything of his I have read recently.
Detective Comics- Hrm...I think I will check this out, but I don't know what they are doing with this aside from rehashing Batman: Year Two.
Batman: The Dark Knight- Don't care. David Finch is a good artist, but I simply don't care about this series.
Batman and Robin- Yes. I LOVE Damian Wayne as Robin and I have been waiting for this team up of father and son for a while. Besides, this title confirms that the recent Batman continuity will remain intact. *breathes a sigh of relief.*
Batgirl- Gail Simmone writing about Barbara Gordon? Of course. Wait...Babs? She's not in the chair? Well shit...I hope they explain that... They are? Good. A lot of people are going to be pissed by this though...They are? Huh. Well then...I think this is one of the MUST buys of the DCnU titles just to see how they explain the bitch is walking again, since her paralysis is still in canon according to DC.
Batwoman- I have been waiting over a year for this book. Oh my god I am all over this like flies on shit. J.H. Williams did such an amazing job with the Detective Comic Batwoman story that I can't NOT read this. She is not only one of the most prominent lesbian heroes, but also one of my favorite bat family members. Basically? BUY THIS BOOK!
Nightwing- Ok...Why the fuck is Grayson not Batman anymore? I was fine with multiple Batmen. It was a legacy concept. I loved it...They are explaining it in canon in the comic? Ok, DC, I'll let you explain, but if you don't like it I'll...I'll...blog about it. YEAH! Take that!....No one gives a damn about that. Anyways, I am going to give this series a shot still.
Catwoman- Uh oh. Winnick. Shit. This guy is one of the most inconsistent quality writers out there. Sometimes he writes AMAZING stories. Sometimes he writes TERRIBLE stories. It is like flipping a coin and hoping that it lands on "good stories." I am going to give this a shot because his last two titles have been really good (Justice League: Generation Lost and Powergirl). Why not go with the man when he is on a streak? I'll check it out.
Bird of Prey- I am sad for this book not being written by Gail Simmone anymore. I also don't know who the staff is or care too much for the line up. It has Black Canary on the team with Poison Ivy and Katana as well as....Someone I can't figure out who the fuck they are? Eh. Not really wowed here. I love BC and PI, but I am just not wowed. I may skip this.
Red Hood and the Outlaws- Eh. Don't know the writing staff, but the concept is interesting and I DO like Starfire. It isn't a "wow"er but I am interested in the idea, as well as the fact that Roy Harper has both of his arms again, it seems. I'll keep my eye on it. I may check it out.
Green Lantern- Nothing is changing in this book. Nothing. No new staff. No continuity changes. Nothing. If you are a Green Lantern fan (which those of you who know me know I FUCKING ADORE the Green Lantern) then you are the safest DC fanbase right now. Just chill back and keep on trucking with this book. I am all for it.
Green Lantern Corps- Nothing new here besides the main stars now being Guy Gardner and John Stewart. Still picking it up. Still stoked. OH! and Peter Tomasi is back on the book. Fucking awesome.
Green Lantern: New Guardians- New book about the 7 corps unified as a New Guardians of the Universe, staring Kyle Rayner? Sold.
Red Lanterns- RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGEEEEEEE!!!! I am all for this shit! I am going to read each issue with a fucking energy drink in hand while blaring heavy metal! FUCKING ROCK THIS BOOK!
Justice League Dark- Deadman, Madame Xanadu, Zatana, Shade the Changing Man, and...JOHN CONSTANTINE!? Ok. Sold. John may not traditionally be a team character, but the fact that he is back in the DCU and that this is a magic based superhero team with mostly characters who have had Vertigo series at some point I think this will be one of the better series released. Go. Buy it. Do it.
Swamp Thing- A traditionally Vertigo character written by a writer that is traditionally a Vertigo writer? Yeah. I am on this book like a fly on shit.
Animal Man- I am not familiar with the staff on this book, but I am such a huge Animal Man fan that I am onboard no matter what. (Arn't you tired of me saying that?)
Frankenstein, Agent of S.H.A.D.E.- Don't care about it. Still haven't read Seven Soldiers, though it is on my list, and just haven't fallen for this character in his other appearances. I'll pass on this book.
I, Vampire- Fuck. No. I know why they are making this book. It failed in the 80's when this vampire craze exploded last time and they are trying it again with the Twilight tweeners. Not doing it. No. Fuck it.
Resurrection Man- I will admit, though I have never READ a series with him as the star yet I have been interested in the concept of the character. A guy dies and comes back to life with a new power? Very interesting. I will check it out just out of curiosity.
Demon Knights- Despite my love of the work of Paul Cornell and the character Etrigan the Demon I am just not interested in this series. I don't know, I just don't feel like reading any DC Medieval series right now. I might change my mind in the coming months and pick it up, but I am apathetic right now. I mean, what can they do? Who can they draw from for characters? Brian Kent the Silent Knight? Morgan le Fay? Mordred? That is a very limited based of characters to work with. They need to be pretty creative to make it work for me.
Stormwatch- So THIS is where the Martian Manhunter was hiding. That tricky bastard. Wait...Why is he with a Wildstorm Comics team? Why not with the Justice League...Wait...Wildstorm Team? So THIS is where those guys went? I know that branch of DC went belly up, but I am surprised that they are appearing here. Ok. Now I am excited.
Voodoo- AAAAAAAND that excitement for Wildstorm is gone. Who the fuck is Voodoo? No clue. (Seriously. Me not having a clue who someone is a big thing. I know who everyone from Crazy Quilt to Zebra Man is.) The synopsis is not inspiring me to buy this either. Sounds generic. Don't care. Gen-13 would have been a better choice.
Grifter- The most popular member of the Wild C.A.T.S. in the DCU? Yawn. Sorry, but when it comes to Grifter I have a severe case of "don't give a shit" syndrome. Mr. Majestic? Sure. I am all for that. The Spartan? Bring it on. Hell, I would have been all over it if it was the Void, but Grifter? Eh. I understand why people like him, but I just am meh about it.
Deathstroke- Oh god. That costume? Holy shit. Fucking terrible. The story doesn't interest me according to the synopsis and the costume is a BIG turn off for me. I love Deathstroke as a villain, but I am just not onboard for this.
Suicide Squad- So wait, you are telling me that you made a Suicide Squad book staring Deadshot, King Shark, and Harley Quinn and you DIDN'T give the reigns to Gail Simmone or allowed Secret Six to stick around? I mean even SHE was surprised in one of her tweets. Still...The Suicide Squad has always been one of the best concepts in DC and I am really looking forward to this series, especially with this line-up of characters...plus Harley looks fucking hot...ter than usual.
O.M.A.C.- Ok, I may check this out for the Jack Kirby style art alone. Other than that? Eh, I am not a big Dan Didio fan for writing, though I am a fan of Kieth Giffen. It will be a mixed bag of fun for me. I'll look into it.
Blackhawks- So let me get this straight, you turned one of the coolest team of WWII comic book heroes/ soldiers into a new age G.I. Joe. The nerd side of me (which is the majority of me) is hating and loving this idea at the same time. On one hand it destroys the legacy. On the other. G.I. Joe! Ugh. I am confused here. So confused.
Men of War- Eh, maybe. I think the era for WWII era comic stories may have passed...Wait...This is about modern Warfare...Fuuuuuuuck. I have to check it out for a few issues now, just to see how they handle this concept.
All-Star Western- So this is what they are doing with Jonah Hex? OH! His creative crew is sticking around too? Right on. Right on. Hrmmm. Ok, this title should really expand the DC Western Universe. I may check this out. Who doesn't love a good spaghetti western? No one, that's who.
Teen Titans- Hrm. While I love the team and the art style is interest I don't know the writing team well and I don't care for some of the redesigns (Jesery Shore Superboy? Really? I mean I covered Superboy earlier, but the cover didn't show off his costume as much as this one does.) I'll check it out still, though. The cast of characters is varied enough for me to enjoy it.
Static Shock- Ok. I loved the TV series a lot when I was younger and haven't had a chance to read any of the comics. What with Dwayne McDuffie dying this past year I think I should check it out.
Hawk and Dove- Oh cool a new Hawk and Dove series. I always like the conce....What? Rob Liefeld is doing art? MOTHER FUCKER! NO! NO! This is NOT conducive to good sales! This is AGAINST the entire purpose of the revamp! How does that man still get work!? Fuck this title. UGH!
Blue Beetle- Oh hey, Blue Beetle has a title again....wait....What did I say? Blue Beetle has a title again!? HOLY SHIT! YES! YES! I am on this shit like no one's business! No doubt. No doubt.
Legion of Superheroes- Don't care. While I am cool with Paul Levitz I am just not really impressed with their synopsis for the new series. Just eh. They didn't make me care.
Legion Lost- THIS is the reason why I don't care about the above. Waaaah Waaah. We are lost in time. Waaaah Waaah. The guys in the future can't deal with it. Seriously, this is just a whole sack of "I don't care."
And that is my opinion on each of the 52 new titles. I would have liked to see a new Doom Patrol title and to see Secret Six keep going, but oh well. This shit happens and I do like what DC has going on right now for these titles. While I am still a little depressed by the revamp I am simultaneously excited. Let's see where this goes, shall we?
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