DC Comics unveils latest addition to The New 52 - CONSTANTINE

John Constantine has been a constant presence in the pages of DC Comics, having first appeared in SWAMP THING in the 1980s and up through his current adventures in the pages of JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK, ANIMAL MAN and SWORD OF SORCERY.
 
Now, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS announced this morning that the chain-smoking British occult detective will headline his own ongoing comic book series as part of DC Comics-The New 52.
 
Launching in March 2013, CONSTANTINE will be written by upcoming DEMON KNIGHTS writer and New York Times bestselling author of The Homeland Directive and the sci-fi graphic novel series The Surrogates, Robert Venditti, with incredible art by Renato Guedes (SUPERMAN).
 
"Few characters in comics are as complex and entertaining as John Constantine, and I'm finding him to be every bit as enjoyable to write as he is to read," says Venditti. "It's my goal to have the new CONSTANTINE series be equal parts familiarity and surprise.  This will be the Constantine we all know and love, but facing new and unexpected challenges from both inside and out."
 
HELLBLAZER, Vertigo's longest-running series which currently headlines John Constantine, will end with issue #300 in February. John Constantine has escaped, cheated, narrowly avoided and even reversed death on multiple occasions. Now, in the conclusion of “Death and Cigarettes,” longtime writer Peter Milligan and artists Giuseppe Camuncoli and Stefano Landini will test whether he’s got one more second chance in him, giving him the bloody best sendoff he deserves.

 

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Exclusive First Look at the Covers for the Last Week of ZERO MONTH!

Timed to the one year anniversary of the launch of the historic DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 initiative, DC Comics has introduced 0 month.

 

Below, take an exclusive first look at the final covers for all of the 0 month issues hitting stores on September 26th!

 

ALL-STAR WESTERN #0!

 

 

AQUAMAN #0!

 

 

BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #0!

 

 

BATMAN, INCORPORATED #0!

 

 

THE FLASH #0!

 

 

THE FURY OF FIRESTORM: THE NUCLEAR MEN #0!

 

 

I, VAMPIRE #0!

 

 

JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK #0!

 

 

RED LANTERNS #0!

 

 

THE SAVAGE HAWKMAN #0!

 

 

SUPERMAN #0!

 

 

TALON #0!

 

 

TEEN TITANS #0!

 

 

And VOODOO #0!

 

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Who’s Who in the New 52: Week One

Today marks the release of the first week of DC Comics’ #0 issues. Each of these special issues is filled with everything from secrets to revelations to origin stories. These will both explain what happened before the launch of DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 last summer, as well as plant seeds for future story arcs!

 

If you’ve already picked up your #0 issues today, you’ve probably noticed that in the back of each book (and now online!) is a Who’s Who entry on a major character in DC COMICS-THE NEW 52. These pages share information such as each character’s first appearance, base of operations, powers, history, and other appearances. Below, check out the list of which character is being spotlighted on each of this week’s releases and be sure to click on their names to read up on who they are!

 

ACTION COMICS #0 – Superman

ANIMAL MAN #0 – Animal Man

BATWING #0 – Batwing

DETECTIVE COMICS #0 – Commissioner James Gordon

DIAL H #0 – The H-Dial

EARTH 2 #0 – The history of Earth 2

G.I. COMBAT #0 – The Unknown Soldier

GREEN ARROW #0 – Green Arrow

GREEN LANTERN #0 – Green Lantern

THE PHANTOM STRANGER #0 – The Phantom Stranger

STORMWATCH #0 – Stormwatch

SWAMP THING #0 – Swamp Thing

WORLDS’ FINEST #0 – Power Girl & Huntress

 

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INTRODUCING DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 "0" MONTH

Timed to the one year anniversary of the launch of the historic DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 initiative, DC Comics will introduce 0 month.

 

In September 2012, DC Comics will release 0 issues—and we don’t mean we aren’t publishing any titles—but what we will be doing is numbering every DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 title #0.

 

#0s will be stand-alone stories. “Some issues will tell the origins of a character or a team, or in some case where an origin has already been told, they will fill in the blanks in terms of questions readers may have about the New 52 DC Universe,” said Bob Harras, DC Entertainment Editor-in-Chief. “Each of these issues promises to reveal something surprising.”

 

And debuting at #0 are four new comic book series:

TALON - Co-Writers: Scott Snyder and James Tynion IV. Artist: Guillem March.

Meet Calvin Rose, the only Talon to ever escape the grasp of the Court of Owls. This former assassin of the Court is trying to live a normal life ... but that’s impossible when he’s being hunted by his former masters!

SWORD OF SORCERY – Writer: Christy Marx. Artist: Aaron Lopresti.
Featuring the return of Amethyst, Amy Winston leads a strange life on the road with her mother and resents it. She’s about to learn it’s all been necessary when she discovers she’s the lost princess of Gemworld—and she’s being hunted by her murderous aunt. With a back-up story written by Tony Bedard with art by Jesus Saiz, set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, the monstrous warrior Beowulf is charged with finding and defeating the evil Grendel.

 

THE PHANTOM STRANGER - Writer: Dan DiDio. Artist: Brent Anderson.
Spinning out of his recent appearances in JUSTICE LEAGUE and DC’s Free Comic Book Day story, learn more about the true origin of The Phantom Stranger and his connection to the mysterious Pandora.

TEAM SEVEN - Writer: Justin Jordan. Artist: Jesus Merino.
Set in the early days of DC COMICS-THE NEW 52, threads of the entire DC Universe collide. As Superman emerges, so does the world’s counter measures against him and his kind. Team 7 is comprised of Dinah Lance, Amanda Waller, Steve Trevor, John Lynch, Alex Fairchild, Cole Cash and Slade Wilson — and their story will change everything you know about DC COMICS-THE NEW 52.

The four new series will follow with issue #1s in October and other series will resume their numbering.

 

(Promotional art for BATMAN, INCORPORATED #0)

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JUSTICE LEAGUE #1 Goes Back to Press for Unprecedented Eighth Printing

JUSTICE LEAGUE #1 has sold out yet again, and will be going back to press for an unprecedented eighth printing. From New York Times bestselling writer Geoff Johns and legendary artist Jim Lee, the flagship title of DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 was Diamond Comic Distributors' top-selling comic book of 2011 - and it is maintaining its popularity among readers into 2012. The eighth printing of JUSTICE LEAGUE #1 will be available in comic book stores on June 6, 2012. Check out the  cover below.

 

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Free Comic Book Day is Tomorrow!

It’s that time of year again!

 

Free Comic Book Day is tomorrow and DC Entertainment is proud to participate with the must-have DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 FCBD Edition. Hot on the heels of the historic launch of DC COMICS-THE NEW 52, this exclusive FCBD issue will feature reveals and surprises, offering a tantalizing glimpse into what’s still to come for 2012. 


The DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 FCBD Edition will include:

  • A cover by legendary artist Jim Lee, who also illustrated five interior pages – ­ including a gorgeous, four-page gatefold.
  • An all-new story written by New York Times bestselling author Geoff Johns and illustrated by Jim Lee, Ivan Reis, Gene Ha and Kenneth Rocafort.
  • Exclusive preview material from DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 “Second Wave” titles, including BATMAN INCORPORATED, DIAL H, EARTH 2, G.I. COMBAT, THE RAVAGERS and WORLDS’ FINEST. 

 

Free Comic Book Day will also include:

  • Vertigo’s free preview of THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO graphic novel.
  • FCBD Super Sampler, highlighting the all-ages adventures of GREEN LANTERN: THE ANIMATED SERIES, YOUNG JUSTICE and the all-new SUPERMAN FAMILY ADVENTURES.
  • A custom-designed FCBD T-shirt featuring art by Jim Lee. 

 

For fans of DC Entertainment, this is a nation-wide event that is not to be missed.

 

And to help hold you over until tomorrow, click here to check out Lee’s 4-page gatefold from DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 FCBD EDITION.
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"Second Wave" Tease: EARTH TWO #1

“The parts not on fire are really pretty,” says EARTH TWO editor Pat McCallum. “Trouble is that after an invasion from Apokolips, some prime Earth 2 real estate has gone up in smoke. What we’re looking at down there used to be [INFORMATION REDACTED].”

“One of the great things about EARTH TWO is that while it’s very much plugged into the larger DC Universe, it’s also somewhat self contained,” continued McCallum. “You can really cut loose with the storytelling and not sweat how it impacts other shared-universe titles. James Robinson and Nicola Scott, the creators on the title, have taken full advantage of that. So when things start to really hit the fan in EARTH TWO, they’re going to hit in jarring, unapologetic ways. Characters will die, landmarks will burn and the good guys won’t always save the day. Aside from entertaining readers, the goal of every issue is to make fans put it down and think ‘I can’t believe they just did that.’ It’s gonna be a fun ride...unless you’re in one of the parts of Earth 2 that’s on fire.”

EARTH TWO #1 goes on sale tomorrow.


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"Second Wave" Tease: WORLDS' FINEST #1

"WORLDS' FINEST reminds me of an old Churchill line about 'a riddle wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma.'  I hope readers will have as much fun unwrapping as we did layering the secrets through the issues.  Our heroines have fascinating backstories and complex lives aleady in their young years, and we'll be sharing connecting fragments every issue." - Paul Levitz, series writer


WORLDS' FINEST #1 lands in stores on Wednesday. Click here for a behind-the-scenes look at some of the issue's artwork by George Perez and Kevin Maguire.

 

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Behind-The-Scenes Tours of BEFORE WATCHMEN, DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 and the New York DC Entertainment Offices

It’s going to be a rainy week here in New York City. But here at the DC Entertainment offices in midtown Manhattan, it’s easy to forget about the gray skies and dark clouds when we’re surrounded by so much bright artwork and comic book décor. So shake off your umbrella and join us inside by viewing the virtual tours of our offices over at BUZZFEED and CNET.

 

And our offices are not the only virtual tours you can take today. Gearing up for the upcoming releases of BEFORE WATCHMEN and the “Second Wave” of DC COMICS-THE NEW 52, BUZZFEED has your first looks at some behind-the-scenes artwork from both. Check them out here and here.

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