The fallout from “Absolute Power,” the DC Super Heroes battle against the Trinity of Evil, will result in seismic changes to DC’s comics this October.
Today, the publisher revealed details surrounding DC All In, a line-wide initiative combining an exciting, reimagined universe of DC’s Super Heroes and an ongoing line of core titles featuring bold new directions for DC’s mainstay Super Heroes.
‘DC All In Special’ no.1 – October 2
As “Absolute Power” ends (issue no.4 on sale October 2), DC’s All In initiative begins with a single-issue mega-event, presented as a startling, symmetrical flipbook.
Following the events of “Absolute Power,” the heroes of the core DC Universe have fought against the deep divisions in the world around them to usher in a new era of unity.
And just in time, because Darkseid has returned. Superman unites every DC superhero on Earth to defend against a new version of the Lord of Apokolips as they bolster their cosmic defenses and brace for war. The impact of the initial attacks will reverberate through DC’s main series, fundamentally altering their realities.
But a greater threat looms on the horizon in the Absolute Universe. Here, DC’s biggest icons come of age with fewer advantages while facing greater opposition than ever and retaining the immutable heroism that continues to inspire and entertain fans. But can they really protect the light that shines inside them when the world in which they live is hurtling toward a terrible destiny?
Co-written by Scott Snyder (“Absolute Batman”) and Joshua Williamson (“Superman”), the flipbook “DC All In Special” no.1 features art by Wonder Woman artist Daniel Sampere when read in one direction and Deadly Class co-creator and series artist Wes Craig when read in the other direction. The 64-page one-shot features a main cover by Sampere, with variant covers by Rafa Sandoval, Wes Craig, and John Giang.
DC’s Absolute Universe – A new beginning for DC’s superheroes
The “DC All In Special” sets the table for the DC Absolute Universe, led by the return of fan-favorite writer Scott Snyder to DC.
“The creation of the Absolute Universe is how I always imagined coming back to DC, and DC All In will be a great jumping-on point for new readers as well as lapsed fans to discover new stories to love and the chance to explore the new directions in store for DC’s core series lineup,” says Snyder.
Snyder launches this new universe with the release of “Absolute Batman” No.1, featuring art by Nick Dragotta. In this iteration, fans will be introduced to a version of the Dark Knight that doesn’t have the money, mansion, or butler of his core-line counterpart. Readers will quickly discover what makes this the “Absolute” version of Batman when the debut issue arrives at participating comic book shops and digital retailers on Wednesday, October 9.
For Diana, there is no island paradise, no sisterhood to shape her, nor a mission of peace—so what is the purpose of an Amazon warrior in this new universe? Eisner Award-winning writer Kelly Thompson and breakout artist Hayden Sherman reinvent her from the ground up in “Absolute Wonder Woman” no.1, on sale October 23.
Writer Jason Aaron and artist Rafa Sandoval join forces to present a new Man of Steel with the launch of “Absolute Superman” no.1. This Superman has no family, Fortress of Solitude, or home. Will he still stand for truth, justice, and a better tomorrow in this new universe? Readers can discover when “Absolute Superman” no.1 hits participating comic book shops on November 6.
