After quite a few leaks and rumors, Absolute DC is lastly right here. In a streamed YouTube dialog right now, writers Scott Snyder and Joshua Williamson formally introduced the brand new line, which is able to kick off as a part of the “DC All In” initiative launching with the outsized, October-shipping DC All In Particular one-shot.
Snyder described All In and Absolute DC as as one they’ve been engaged on for a variety of years, and clarified that that is an initiative and never an occasion. Williamson mentioned the objective of the undertaking is to introduce new components to the DC Universe whereas additionally elevating present characters and ideas.
October will see each DC title start a brand new storyline or arc, in addition to the launch of some new titles. “The thought is to create the best leaping on level for you guys in lots of, a few years,” Snyder mentioned. He additionally clarified a variety of occasions that this one-shot and initiative is neither a reboot nor a retcon.
Williamson and Snyder are co-writing the DC All In one-shot, which will likely be a flipbook with artwork by Daniel Sampere and Wes Craig. Sampere’s aspect of the problem will give attention to the present DCU within the wake of the Absolute Energy occasion, whereas the opposite aspect illustrated by Craig will inform the story from Darkseid’s standpoint. Snyder mentioned the objective is to reintroduce Darkseid as the best evil within the DCU, and that the story can even introduce a brand new Justice League to the DCU.
Darkseid discovers one thing is lacking within the DC Universe, Snyder mentioned, which sends him on a quest to seek out no matter that’s. That quest will end result within the creation of the Absolute Universe, “a harmful new planet” that includes reimagined DCU characters.
Williamson added that, “Regardless that now we have these two worlds, we’re telling one large meta story.”
Describing the Absolute Universe, Snyder described the principle distinction between it and the principle DCU. “With out giving an excessive amount of away,” Snyder mentioned, “If the principle universe is based on Superman power, on this universe, it’s form of based on Darkseid power.” Snyder added that the heroes of the Absolute Universe will come up in ways in which make them underdogs.
As for books that Snyder and Williamson are engaged on themselves, Snyder will likely be joined by artist Nick Dragotta on Absolute Batman. Teaser photographs for Absolute Superman and Surprise Lady had been additionally proven, although no artistic groups had been talked about for these books regardless of having been beforehand leaked. Gotta some some stuff for SDCC.
Within the mainline DC Universe, Williamson will stay on the principle Superman collection, joined on artwork by Batman/Superman: World’s Most interesting artist Dan Mora. Future tales within the collection will introduce a brand new Superwoman, and as teased on the finish of “Home of Brainiac” will characteristic the return of Doomsday.
“Let’s all take our largest swing collectively at one second.” Snyder mentioned, describing the title as referring to the creators being “all in” on this second within the DCU.
Incentives for retailers and readers will likely be introduced at subsequent week’s San Diego Comedian Con, so look for lots extra on DC All In and Absolute DC then.
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