No.976983 [Last50 Posts]
DC ANNOUNCES YET ANOTHER IMPRINT: BLACK LABEL
With mature stories for mature readers, by acclaimed creators.
http://archive.is/odi4r
>The success of Batman: White Knight, Dark Knight III: The Master Race and Nightwing: New World Order has demonstrated a readership for more adult-suitable stories using DC Comics characters. So while DC Zoom and DC Ink offer comics aimed at a child and young adult audience I get the word that something called DC Black Label will feature comics aimed at adults using familiar DC characters.
https://www.dccomics.com/blog/2018/03/08/dc-launches-new-publishing-imprint-dc-black-label
http://archive.is/Jtt96
>DC Black Label is an imprint designed to allow “an all-star lineup of creative teams” to “craft their own personal definitive DC stories.” According to DC’s official press release, the imprint is inspired by some of the publisher’s most successful prestige titles including Batman: The Killing Joke, The New Frontier, The Dark Knight Returns, and Watchmen.
>According to DC co-publisher Jim Lee, Black Label books, much like the predecessors that inspired the imprint, will be creator led, rather than continuity driven, takes on the DC universe. He said:
<Many of our perennially best-selling, critically acclaimed books were produced when we unleashed our top talent on standalone, often out-of-continuity projects featuring our most iconic characters…creating DC Black Label doubles down on our commitment to working with all-star talent and trusting them to tell epic, moving stories that only they can tell with the highest levels of creative freedom.”
>When thinking of DC Black Label, longtime fans might turn to DC’s “Earth One” graphic novels as a point of comparison. The Earth One comics, like Black Label’s future books, do away with the intricacies of the standard DC Universe continuity, choosing to focus on making their stories accessible to readers outside the direct market.
>Each of the Black Label books “will have a unique format and release schedule to best serve the story and creative vision.”
>This opens the door not only to standard single issues and OGNs under Black Label, but less standard formats such as Euro-sized comics as well.
I decided to make a new thread after all, but it is too late to remove my original posts in another DC imprint news thread. Janitors can feel free to take either this or my old posts down.
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No.976984
>>976983
List of books that will appear under Black Label imprint:
<SUPERMAN: YEAR ONE by Frank Miller and John Romita Jr.
>A groundbreaking, definitive treatment of Superman’s classic origin story in honor of his 80th anniversary. This story details new revelations that reframe the Man of Steel’s most famous milestones—from Kal-El’s frantic exile from Krypton, to Clark Kent’s childhood in Kansas, to his inevitable rise to become the most powerful and inspiring superhero of all time.
<BATMAN: LAST KNIGHT ON EARTH from Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo
>the creative team behind DARK KNIGHTS: METAL
>Batman wakes up in a desert. He doesn’t know what year it is or how The Joker’s head is alive in a jar beside him, but it’s the beginning of a quest unlike anything the Dark Knight has undertaken before. In this strange future, villains are triumphant and society has liberated itself from the burden of ethical codes. Fighting to survive while in search of answers, Bruce Wayne uncovers the truth about his role in this new world—and begins the last Batman story ever told
<BATMAN: DAMNED from Brian Azzarello and Lee Bermejo
>On a deserted Gotham City bridge, a body is found. Whispers spread the news: Joker is dead. But is this a dream come true or a nightmare being born? Now Batman and DC’s outlaw magician John Constantine must hunt the truth through a Gotham City hellscape. The city’s supernatural recesses are laced with hints about a killer’s identity, but the Dark Knight’s descent into horror will test his sanity and the limits of rationality, as he must face a horror that doesn’t wear a mask.
<WONDER WOMAN HISTORIA: THE AMAZONS from Kelly Sue DeConnick and Phil Jimenez
>A Homeric epic of the lost history of the Amazons and Queen Hippolyta’s rise to power. Featuring monsters and myths, this three-book saga spans history from the creation of the Amazons to the moment Steve Trevor washes up on the shores of Paradise Island, changing our world forever.
<WONDER WOMAN: DIANA'S DAUGHTER from Rucka
>It’s been 20 years since the world stopped looking to the skies for hope, help, and inspiration. Now the world keeps its eyes down, and the powers that have risen have every intention of keeping things that way. Amongst a scattered, broken resistance, a young woman seeks to reclaim what has been forgotten, and on the way will learn the truth about herself, her heritage, and her destiny.
<THE OTHER HISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE from John Ridley (12 Years a Slave, THE AMERICAN WAY)
>A compelling literary series analyzing iconic DC moments and charting sociopolitical gains through the perspectives of DC Super Heroes who come from traditionally disenfranchised groups, including John Stewart, Extraño, Vixen, Supergirl, Katana and Rene Montoya, among others. At its core, the story focuses on the lives of those behind the costumes, and their endeavors to overcome real-world issues. It isn’t about saving the world, it’s about having the strength to simply be who you are.
What is DC doing with all these imprints lately? Are they making serious attempts at experimenting and diversifying their portfolio? Will it work, and change the market?
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No.976986
>>976983
>The success of Batman: White Knight
Fucking kill me.
>Dark Knight III: The Master Race
I saw an issue in my nearby comics store. I know it probably isn't but sounds fun, what is it about /co/?
>Nightwing: New World Order
ditto
>>976984
>SUPERMAN: YEAR ONE by Frank Miller
Frank Miller working on Supes… fucking kill me.
><WONDER WOMAN HISTORIA: THE AMAZONS from Kelly Sue DeConnick and Phil Jimenez
>>A Homeric epic of the lost history of the Amazons and Queen Hippolyta’s rise to power. Featuring monsters and myths, this three-book saga spans history from the creation of the Amazons to the moment Steve Trevor washes up on the shores of Paradise Island, changing our world forever.
This could be so much fun, but I know it won't be…. why /co/?
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No.976988
>>976984
>>976983
Sounds like the whole concept behind it was.
>Hey, guys, you see those M rated comics?
<Yeah.
>What if we put a sticker on them that says "Black Label" and charge twice for them, it'll be easier too since any writers can write their fanfics in it and we won't hire editors for them.
<Sign me the fuck up.
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No.976991
>>976986
>Kelly Sue DeConnick
If you're aware of her work then you know what you're going to be getting.
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No.976993
>>976984
>A compelling literary series analyzing iconic DC moments and charting sociopolitical gains through the perspectives of DC Super Heroes who come from traditionally disenfranchised groups, including John Stewart, Extraño, Vixen, Supergirl, Katana and Rene Montoya, among others.
>Extraño
That's it. I got to storytime the New Guardians. Son of a bitch.
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No.976994
>>976984
>>976993
>Extraño
LEAVE MY AIDS INFECTED HOMO WIZARD ALONE!
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No.976996
uh, excuse you, nazi.
the politically correct term is 'african american label'.
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No.976997
>>976986
>This could be so much fun
People won't even get Wonder Woman right, a Homeric epic to portray Greek mythology with DC characters should be an obvious formula for success, but alas, as always Wonder Woman is a complete waste of potential, only DCAU, and the 2009 animated movie has done her relatively decent and should be examples of what they can do with the character, then again I must admit I only hear of Wondy when is shit, if there's a run an anon could recommend me it would be greatly appreciated.
>>976996
lel.
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No.976998
>>976983
>The success of Batman: White Knight
My first reaction was "what fart-huffing bullshit is this?" until I went and checked the numbers and say that White Knight was consistently a top 10 seller during its run. Why do we want to save comics, again?
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No.976999
>>976984
>>976983
>Are they making serious attempts at experimenting and diversifying their portfolio?
Fuck no. This is DC casting a wide net and hoping to catch some fish. It's no better than the various Archie spin-offs.
>>976988
This is the final amalgamation of Vertigo. Ever since Identity Crisis, DC has been trying to work Vertigo's "maturity" into their main line. This is as far as they can go without completely destroying their brand.
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No.977001
>>976998
>/co/
>wanting to save comics
The newfag is strong with this one.
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No.977003
>>976984
>Batman wakes up in a desert. He doesn’t know what year it is or how The Joker’s head is alive in a jar beside him,
This sentence really drives home that Snyder fucking hates Batman.
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No.977006
>>976999
There is also MAD Books, and Bendis' Jinxworld might be coming to DC as well. Also, is Hannah Barbara it's own imprint, or is it a line with DC's regular comics?
Either way, DC might be going a bit overboard with these imprints. It would probably be better to just make Young Animal and Bendis's imprint into their own lines within Vertigo. Either way, at least DC is trying to do something. It makes sense to have different imprints for different demographics.
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No.977010
>>977006
>It makes sense to have different imprints for different demographics.
But half of them are selling the same product: Variations on Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman.
If I'm looking for something different, I won't be looking at those tired IPs.
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No.977021
>>977001
No one wants more bad comics. There's little joy to be had when a shitty show does well or a terrible comic sells tens of thousands of copies.
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No.977023
>>976983
>>976984
All they had to say was "We're bringing back Elseworlds".
Superman: Year One, Last Knight on Earth, Damned and The Other History sound good.
Might be good, but might also just be a last ditch effort with no thought or planning behind it.
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No.977025
Until the actual books come out, I've yet to see what's so bad about this. Black Label might as well as be an Elseworlds revival in every way except name. At least DC's making an attempt to accurately brand its output.
>>976986
DKIII is another sequel to Dark Knight Returns. It's basically Batman and Superman against crazy Kryptonian cultists from Kandor. It's better than it sounds if you don't take it too seriously.
>Frank Miller working on Supes
Hardly an omen if you don't just buy into the memes about him. I'd be more concerned about JRJR's art.
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No.977026
"For adults"
That's a funny way of spelling "full of tits, innards and unsubtle jabs at Trump, only unlike squirrel girl they'll say 'fuck'"
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No.977028
Weren't they already doing that? How adult can you get? Nothing they write is aimed at anyone younger than 35.
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No.977051
>>976997
>only DCAU, and the 2009 animated movie has done her relatively decent and should be examples of what they can do with the character
You just named two of the worst portrayals of Wonder Woman. One had her as a perpetually angry bitch who also craved Bat-cock, the other had her as a naive, bitchy girl who only calms partially after Steve Trevor spergs out at her.
The closest we got to a good Wonder Woman in animated form was the Young Justice version, ironically enough.
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No.977052
>>977051
And even then, YJ WW was fairly flawed.
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No.977058
>>976984
>BATMAN: DAMNED
Is someone finally doing the "Joker is killed and takes over Hell when he gets there?" storyline?
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No.977063
>>976984
Batman Damned intrigues me. Mainly becuase it's Brian Azzarello and Lee Bermejo doing it and I normally like their work.
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No.977086
>>977023
>All they had to say was "We're bringing back Elseworlds".
But is it Elseworlds? Elseworlds stories usually created an entirely new version of the character. BL just sounds regular cape comics, just with a mature twist.
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No.977088
>>977086
>just with a mature twist
But the mainstream titles are already geared toward adults. I'm having trouble appreciating the difference.
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No.977093
>>977088
The difference is that you can expect more blood and gore along with scenarios that couldn't happen in the mainstream books because it would damage the brand.
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No.977106
>>977051
DCAU Wonder Woman wasn't perpetually angry
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No.977111
They call it black label…because you'd have to be drunk to read it
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No.977186
>>977088
They said the stories were out of canon and cited Elseworlds and famous non-canon one-shots.
Elseworlds don't always have to be incredibly vast changes, they are just uses of the IP that aren't canon so writers could do whatever they liked.
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No.977200
>>977088
When it comes to mainline books, DC and Marvel still will not allow certain mature content. Things like nudity, profanity, "problematic content," and will even put limits on things like alcohol or smoking. Big two comics are usually as tame as basic channels, and tamer than basic cable.
>>976997
>>977051
Did anyone ever get WW right in the first place? I don't think I have ever seen two people who could agree how WW is supposed to be handled.
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No.977207
>>977200
Well, the William Messner-Loebs/George Perez WW was breddy gud.
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No.977336
>>977207
Thanks for the recommendation anon, honestly a warrior trained woman since infancy fighting mythological Greek beasts and monsters along an American soldier should be one of the great histories one could read, I don't even begin to fathom how they constantly fuck up a great premise like that.
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No.977414
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No.977489
>>977023
>Miller on Superman
>sounds good
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No.977507
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No.977509
>>977336
>I don't even begin to fathom how they constantly fuck up a great premise like that.
Because that wasn't the original premise. It's also the reason why Wonder Woman will forever be a shit character.
Wonder Woman, deep at the core concept of the book, is a fetish title. A fetish title all about bondage, sub/dom play, and "loving" femdom. Wonder Woman writers have tried for decades to cover it up with more feminist angles, but the character won't be good until they fully embrace what the character was meant to be.
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No.977512
>>977509
>but the character won't be good until they fully embrace what the character was meant to be.
That original premise was also shit, imho they should just continue on the greek mythology and strip the forced feminism they wrote in.
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No.977522
>>977512
>>977512
>That original premise was also shit
That was the wrongest thing you could have said about this.
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No.977524
>>977522
But anon, the original premise was shit. Anyone who wants bondage fetishism can find it much easier today, too.
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No.977525
>>977524
But can they find a superheroine story with bondage elements worked into the premise? Nigger anyone can find porn.
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No.977526
>>977525
Just because you have a specific fetish that doesn't mean the premise is good.
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No.977530
>>977509
>but the character won't be good until they fully embrace what the character was meant to be.
Didn't Morrison do exactly that and wasn't his rendition, big surprise, shit?
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No.977535
>>977526
I don't have a bondage fetish, but it's still a better idea than "yet another hero based on mythology". If anything they should embrace it more rather than shy away from it.
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No.977536
>>977535
>I don't have a bondage fetish, but it's still a better idea than "yet another hero based on mythology".
Except there weren't that many superheroes, never mind super heroes based on mythology in 1941
The problem with the fetish shit is A) It's redundant what with the abundance and easy availability of porn nowadays (that there wasn't in 1941) and B) if bondage shit is not your fetish it's pretty much impossible to write well.
Wonder Woman's problem is not that she's based on mythology. Wonder Woman's problem is that she's been appropriated by angry feminist dykes who insist on her being an angry feminist dyke.
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No.977537
>>977536
>in 1941
Good thing it's decades later, and that we're not talking about porn. You can explore fetish material without it being porn. Empowered does it just fine, and I will not let you sit here and tell me there aren't dozens of comics about men/women in skintight outfits.
Hey you know what's the easiest way to get rid of angry feminist dykes? I'll let you have three guesses.
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No.977538
>>977537
You seem to have missed several points
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No.977539
>>977538
Your entire point is "Fetish shit in comic is bad because porn exists", when you seem to ignore the fact that you can cater to something without it being porn. Do you really think stuff like Minerva Mink wasn't written and/or animated by furfags, or that Jessica Rabbit's sex appeal wasn't lovingly added into every frame? Wonder Woman's Lasso of Truth is a vehicle for light bondage elements and as we've seen before, sex appeal is like bug spray to the kind of people wanting to turn her into an angry dyke. Play it up and everyone wins.
Look I'll sum it up for you in the simplest way: Sex Sells.
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No.977540
>>977539
>Your entire point is "Fetish shit in comic is bad because porn exists"
No it wasn't. My point was that it's probably not a good idea to excise elements of Wonder Woman's character that have been elements of her character from her inception right through to her modern interpretation, in favour of elements of her character which haven't been part of her character since her earliest incarnation. Especially when there's a better outlet for them.
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No.977543
>>977540
And I believe you're wrong, since there have been plenty of holdover elements from earlier iterations for many, many different comics that have become iconic over the years. Superman's heat vision, Batman's utility belt, The Green Lantern's Rings. Hell the costumes themselves have, more or less, stayed consistent. Very few major alterations.
On top of that, even if you played up the mythology aspect, there'd be no reason to exclude the lasso and it's use. Aside from a slight flavor change. Yes there's "Better outlet" for them, just like you have better sources for mythology-themed heroes, but again, you can cater to something without it being porn. You seem to have this hangup where you either are unable to understand or refuse to acknowledge that fetishy material can exist alongside something else and not be outright, or even somewhat, pornographic. Case in point: the images >>977509 posted.
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No.977547
>>977536
>never mind super heroes based on mythology in 1941
Golden Age Wonder Woman wasn't based on mythology. It was based on bondage. They never really got into the myths.
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No.977619
>>976984
Batman: Damned is the only title that sounds somewhat promising. Miller's and Romita Jr's Superman sounds like something interesting, but not necessarily for good reasons.
>>977537
>I'll let you have three guesses.
Making books that appeal to men, meritocratic hiring practices, and ignoring moral outrage brigades?
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No.977694
>>977093
So DC Ultimates then?
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No.977725
>>977547
Bondage and feminism.
Feminism was whole lot sexier in William Moulton Marston's day…
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No.977736
>>977539
>Minerva Mink wasn't written and/or animated by furfags
Furries didn't exist then you retard.
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No.977759
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No.977774
From the thumbnail I thought they were going to create a whole new imprint for all their nigger-pandering comics. Now that I've read the article I don't know which is worse.
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No.989505
Bump for next month's possible announcement of the TRUE release date of Superman: Year One.
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No.992183
>>976999
In somewhat related news, Young Animal is going to be 'put on hold' starting in August. All of their series will conclude at issue #6, except for Doom Patrol, which will be back someday.
http://archive.is/FKwkW
Maybe that new volume of Umbrella Academy will finally get done.
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No.992234
YouTube embed. Click thumbnail to play.
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No.992262
They definitely missed the point. White Knight didn't sell well because it was super mature or adult. It sold well because people were able to pick up and read a Batman comic without having read the past 2 years of continuity to know exactly what was going on, and could stop when the story ended. That's what most people want. It's easy to get people to read, "the White Knight miniseries" instead of "Samuel Dickboy's run on Superman from 1978-1982 plus all of the cross over comics that are part of events during that run"
>>976997
>People won't even get Wonder Woman right
The only Wonder Woman portrayal that made me excited about her character was in Justice League War. There is no "getting her right" because she's basically a non-entity. Though I did really liked the anons ideas for turning her into Super-Ara
>>977003
That sentence really drives home that someone wants to rewrite Old Man Logan with Batman.
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No.995559
BLACK LABEL LAUNCH TITLE SUPERMAN: YEAR ONE IS NOW DELAYED TO AN UNSPECIFIED DATE
Jesus Christ Millar. Jesus Christ Miller. Jesus Christ DC. Are you pleasing Bendis at this point? Speaking of Bendis, his first Jinxworld comics for DC (Pearl, Scarlet with a new #1) will be published in August.
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No.995598
>>992183
>Flex Mentallo
Was the lawsuit settled, or is that fanart?
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No.995626
>>995598
It is official, and Mentallo appears in new Doom Patrol.
Lawsuit is old news. DC is not allowed to print or reprint any Flex Mentallo solo or titled series, or they could get sued again. However, character himself is protected as a parody, and can be used by DC in any way that would not dilute Atlas brand. That's why Mentallo is in new Doom Patrol, but DC hasn't reprinted the solo Flex Mentallo series since its original run.
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No.1001930
Frank Miller and JRJR BTFO!
Source: http://archive.fo/Xtlqr
>The first graphic novel in the new DC Black Label imprint is here in Batman: White Knight! The impossible has happened: the Joker has become… sane. Now calling himself Gotham's newest protector, the Joker now spearheads a task force to take down the dangerous masked vigilante known as Batman. Visionary creator Sean Murphy (Punk Rock Jesus, American Vampire) unveils his radical take on the greatest rivalry in comics in Batman: White Knight!
>After years of epic battles, the Dark Knight finally finds a way to cure the twisted mind of his archenemy. The Clown Prince of Crime has now changed his ways, fighting for good in Gotham City, and it may just cause Batman to go over the edge of his own sanity.
>Writer/artist Sean Murphy takes the helm of this Batman/Joker story like no one else could, delivering an alternative examination of the relationship between the greatest rivals in the DC Universe, exploring the darkest corners of justice and madness. This new graphic novel is the latest in great stand-alone stories from DC Comics. Collects issues #1-8.
>DC Black Label, a new publishing imprint from DC Entertainment, gives premier talent the opportunity to expand upon the canon of DC's iconic Super Hero comic book characters with unique, standalone stories that are outside of the current DC Universe continuity. An all-star lineup of creative teams will craft their own personal definitive DC stories in the tradition of compelling literary works like Batman: The Killing Joke, DC: The New Frontier and Kingdom Come.
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No.1002047
>>1001930
That mini series felt like fanfiction.
> two harleys was a nice touch idea
> first harley being master keikaku was retarded. Her flaunting the fact people forget she has a phd is also stupid considering she canonically slept with her teachers to get through college and was not very bright otherwise
> Bruce was extremely villified to fit the plot and the joker's crimes were pretty much swept under the rug
> Joker allies with poor black neighborhood because diversity. Said poor black neighborhood is actually very organized, competent and has its own vigilante militia
> Barbara is an unlikable cunt. No spoilers there. She's even worse than usual.
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No.1002054
>>1002047
Let me guess, there were no actual references to Joker stories, were there? Was it only a ride into crappy mainstream Joker?
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No.1002055
>>1002047
>That mini series felt like fanfiction.
I definitely agree, but it wasn't actually terrible. It was decent, with some dumb and some good.
>>1002054
One important bit in the comic was the idea that Harley left The Joker while he was beating Jason Todd to death. A fangirl came in and pretended to be Harley and the Joker never even noticed because he's insane and doesn't give a shit about her.
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No.1002056
>>1002047
>> Joker allies with poor black neighborhood because diversity. Said poor black neighborhood is actually very organized, competent and has its own vigilante militia
Let's not forget, that guy who is the head of the alleged crime fighting force allows muggers run around and attack people.
However, the last two issues were not bad. It's just that everything before it is either stupid or contrived.
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No.1002066
>>976983
Anyone having Dark Prince Charming Vol 2?
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No.1002077
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No.1002078
>>1002047
Now you've done it…
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No.1002185
>>1002056
Yeah, that was weird. It kinda reminded me of the rat gang from nu52's Catwoman.
>>1002078
Speaking of that, she was one of the first ones who caved in at the idea of Joker being good.
>>1002055
To clarify, it wasn't really a fangirl. She was a suicidal clerk who had blonde hair. The joker robs the place she works in and calls her harley and she just rolls with it. Turns out she's kind of a masochist and starts enjoying the way the joker treats her like shit.
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No.1002300
>>1002047
Yeah, the way the first Harley planned everything was retarded. I get that she's not just a bimbo but she's not a genius either. She's smart enough to be manipulative and that's it.
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No.1002324
>>1002300
That was a retarded ending. It took half the issues to accept "Joker is a good guy," dropping the bomb that Harley was actually a fucking genius planner more ridiculous than Light Yagami was an idiotic way to end the story.
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No.1002441
>>1002324
Not just a genius planner, She also made the cure for the joker's condition! We all know knowing entry level mumbo-jumbo is enough to outdo professional chemists.
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No.1002791
FINALLY AN UPDATE FROM DC PR ITSELF!
>DC Black Label is a brand-new publishing imprint dedicated to giving premier writers and artists the chance to expand on DC’s unrivaled characters with unique, standalone stories set outside DC continuity. The imprint will be DC’s home for classy, collectible superhero stories aimed at mature readers looking to be challenged and surprised as they’re entertained, with an eye for the unique and remarkable. In that regard, each DC Black Label series will have a unique format and a release schedule designed to best serve the story and creative vision, with the first of the previously announced DC Black Label titles set to debut later this year:
>BATMAN: DAMNED #1 – September 19, 2018 (bimonthly, three issues)
>SUPERMAN: YEAR ONE #1 – November, 2018 (bimonthly, three issues)
>THE OTHER HISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE #1 – December, 2018 (three issues)
>While the new, upcoming series have gotten fans talking—and all of us here at DC are as excited to read them as you are, so we certainly understand—they’ll also be joined under the banner by some beloved existing titles that represent the DC Black Label spirit and mission. These were Black Label books before there was a Black Label, and can give fans a clearer idea of what to expect from the line as a whole.
>The first out of the gate will be Sean Murphy’s BATMAN: WHITE KNIGHT, which recently wrapped up its eight-issue run. With its ruminations on the true meaning of justice and whether Gotham City’s crimefighters may be just as mad as its criminals, Batman: White Knight resonated with fans and critics alike, resulting in one of the most important and thoroughly original Batman comics released in quite some time. A crucial storyline that both redefines the Dark Knight and his cast of characters while taking them on an imaginative and wholly original adventure that wouldn’t be possible within DC Universe continuity, Batman: White Knight will be right at home at DC Black Label when the collected edition is released on October 9th.
>In addition, fans can look forward to several of DC’s most acclaimed and influential comics getting a DC Black Label release as well. Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely’s ALL-STAR SUPERMAN, Darwyn Cooke’s DC: THE NEW FRONTIER and Mark Waid and Alex Ross’ KINGDOM COME will all soon be released under the imprint. They’ll also be joined by some historic work from legendary artist and writer Frank Miller, whose BATMAN: YEAR ONE and BATMAN: DARK KNIGHT: MASTER RACE will become part of the line as well, timed to the release of his new Superman: Year One series with John Romita, Jr.
https://www.dccomics.com/blog/2018/06/15/shedding-new-light-on-dc-black-label
http://archive.is/t9Bby
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No.1002796
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No.1002797
>>1002791
Haven't we already had a few different books called Superman: Year One? More importantly, haven't we had enough stories detailing the early days of Superman? The only saving grace is that it's written by Frank Miller, so it will at least be interesting and most likely insane.
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No.1002815
>>977025
>Hardly an omen if you don't just buy into the memes about him.
I like Frank Miller a lot and I don't even dislike his take on Superman from TDKR. I think he had a lot of really interesting ideas there, particularly the way he recovers from the nuke. I like the idea of Superman as Frank Miller conceived him and how he managed to turn Batman's conflict vs. Superman into a man against god struggle while simultaneously being man against man and man against society (government). But you can really tell Miller has a sense of antipathy toward the character even though he can use him effectively. I'm a little concerned that he can't tell a story with Superman as its protagonist because he fundamentally does not sympathize with Superman.
I am curious as to whether this is going to be in TDKR continuity or if it's going to be it's own thing, though.
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No.1010917
TWO NEW DC BLACK LABEL TITLES ANNOUNCED
Batman/The Joker: Deadly Duo by Marc Silvestri (yep, this is in the works for long because of an injured hand)
>Lee introduced Marc Silvestri to the stage. Lee talked about he and Silvestri’s history, leading up to an image Silvestri did for a Batman anniversary story. After Lee saw the image, he said that Silvestri had to do a Batman story at some point in the future.
>Silvestri took the mic to announce his Black Label project, a Batman and Joker teamup called Batman/The Joker: Deadly Duo. Silvestri discussed the first pitch he submitted, which was rejected. Silvestri said he was going to have Batman never get over his parents’ death. He just sat in his room all day, playing video games and crying for six issues. HOW EXCITING.
>Silvestri said the premise of his story is that someone is “screwing with” the Joker. They’ve taken something important to him and Batman is forced into teaming up with him after someone kidnaps Jim Gordon and starts sending pieces of his body to him on a semi-regular basis. Batman/The Joker: Deadly Duo will be around 7.5 issues long, according to Silvestri. Like all Black Label books, this one exists outside of continuity.
Speaking of continuity…
Three Jokers by Geoff Johns and Jason Fabok (yep, it's in-continuity; second pic is the issue #1 cover)
>Three-issue prestige format bimonthly miniseries
>It centers on the shared pain of Bruce, Barbara and Jason and what does the Joker want with them and how the Joker operates.
>They hope to release it this winter
The comic book side of cuckchan is full of shills from all sides, twatterfags, phoneposters, and bleedingcucks so almost every time they post new project announcement threads, they seem to neglect to post the full details including any promo/cover art reveals in favor of actual screenshots.
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No.1010972
>>976983
>DC (Penthouse) Black Label
That's what BL reminds me of….
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No.1010991
>>1010917
>Three Jokers by Geoff Johns and Jason Fabok
>eighties Joker, eighties Joker, and first appearance Joker
Looks like they're missing a really big chunk of The Joker's history, nearly fifty years of it.
Ah, but what do I care. This is going to be fucking shit and the sooner DC drives themselves into the ground, the better.
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No.1016757
http://archive.is/gK1W2
White Knight 2 is in the works, and series will probably be released as a part of the black label. It will be a direct sequel.
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No.1022947
SUPERMAN: YEAR ONE AND THE OTHER SIDE OF THE DC UNIVERSE BY JOHN RIDLEY ARE NOW DELAYED TO 2019!
They're not listed in the December 2018 catalog either.
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No.1023115
>>976986
>I know it probably isn't but sounds fun, what is it about /co/?
Batman defends Innocent Urban Youth from Evil Racist Cops .
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No.1023399
>>1010917
I gotta say, that's a well-drawn cover. At first glance I thought it might have been done by Brian Bolland.
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No.1025225
BATMAN: WHITE KNIGHT SEQUEL OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED
>In this explosive sequel to Sean Murphy’s critically acclaimed blockbuster BATMAN: WHITE KNIGHT, the Joker recruits a savage partner to help him expose a shocking revelation about the Wayne family’s legacy and run Gotham into the ground. As Batman rushes to protect the city and his loved ones from this corrupt conspiracy, the mystery of his ancestry unravels and deals a devastating blow to the Dark Knight. Exciting new villains and unexpected allies will clash across history in this unforgettable chapter of the WHITE KNIGHT saga—and the truth about the blood they shed will shake Gotham to its core!
Meanwhile, in related news, the first issue of Batman: Damned shakes up the digital charts because of muh batcock.
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No.1025231
>>1025225
I really wanna like White Knight but it got really heavy handed with the racism elements and made Freeze's father a nazi that he hated because Nora was jewish. Just way too political. On the other hand, it kind of nailed Joker's obsession and made Harley Quinn not insufferable.
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No.1025237
>>1025231
Huh. I got up to 6 or 7 before I dropped it.
They made Harley a master planner on a whole new scale. In addition to the heavy handed writing, just couldn't do it past that point.
The cars, and motorcycle art was dope tho.
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No.1025240
>>1025237
Yeah they made Harley a lot smarter than she ever was but it was better than what we've been getting lately. Fart jokes rapist Harley, Suicide Squad nonsense Harley, and just her whole current comic book character.
But yeah the heavy handed social commentary that just comes from nowhere made reading through the story a struggle for me. I stuck it out though.
But if there's one thing I really really don't like, it's Batman's suit. Just looks like it has too many ideas mixed into one without realizing any of them enough.
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No.1025241
>>1025240
The nice thing was that Babs wasn't totally butchered, by taking on Stephanie's look and personality.
But wow, glossed over the suit, I don't recall it being that bad. Thigh highs, crotch stitching, the belt that would work on a different suit, and the collar just are weird altogether. I think watching the Batman by Gaslight movie meant I didn't think too hard about it.
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No.1025259
>>1025231
>made Harley Quinn not insufferable.
I'll give you that however they gave her genius-level intelligence out of nowhere.
>why does everyone forget I have a Doctorate?
<is it because I slept my way through college?
>I discovered the cure for the joker's illness!
<and it only took me some entry level psychology and an internship at an asylum. No medicine knowledge at all
>I planned everything from issue 1 all the way to the very end!
<with the intellect of a brain-dead bimbo.
The only thing I liked was the second Harley's origin story.
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No.1025270
>>1025259
This Harley Quinn could've been much less of a slutty bimbo compared to her animated version. She did have the brains to leave Joker after all.
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No.1025282
>>1025225
How will that even work? Didn't Batman reveal his identity and resign at the end of WK?
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No.1025343
BATMAN: DAMNED #1 WILL NOT GET SUBSEQUENT PRINTINGS 'AT THIS TIME', REMAINING ISSUES RESCHEDULED
http://archive.fo/BtORR
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No.1029771
>12 Years a Slave is an Oscar-winning examination of the horrors of slavery. THE AMERICAN WAY is one of best superhero stories of the last 25 years. On January 30, 2019, the brilliant writer behind both of them, John Ridley, returns to DC with the debut issue of THE OTHER HISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE, a highly original new series that will be published under DC Black Label.
>The Other History of the DC Universe isn’t comics as usual. In fact, it’s a largely prose-driven series that will be supplemented with breathtaking illustrations by a rotating team of star artists. The Other History of the DC Universe will look at notable events from DC Universe history through a different perspective, telling the equally vital stories of heroes who have been there throughout the DCU’s past, but come from different disenfranchised groups.
>The first issue will focus on none other than Black Lightning, with cover and interior illustrations by Alex Dos Diaz. For a glimpse of what to expect—and trust us, you’ve never seen a series like this before—check out his cover along with the full solicitation for The Other History of the DC Universe #1 below.
THE OTHER HISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE #1
Written by JOHN RIDLEY
Art and cover by ALEX DOS DIAZ
Academy Award-winning screenwriter John Ridley (12 Years a Slave, Let It Fall, The American Way) examines the mythology of the DC Universe in this compelling new miniseries that reframes iconic moments of DC history and charts a previously unexplored sociopolitical thread as seen through the prism of DC Super Heroes who come from traditionally disenfranchised groups.
This unique new series presents its story as prose by Ridley married with beautifully realized color illustrations from a selection of exciting illustrators and comics artists. Alex Dos Diaz provides art for #1, which follows the story of Jefferson Pierce, the man who will one day become Black Lightning, as he makes his way from being a young track star to a teacher and, ultimately, to his role as a hero.
Future issues focus on characters such as Karen and Mal Duncan, Tatsu Yamashiro and Renee Montoya.
Extensively researched and masterfully executed, THE OTHER HISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE promises to be an experience unlike any other. You may think you know the history of the DC Universe…but the truth is far more complex. THE OTHER HISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE isn’t about saving the world—it’s about having the strength to simply be who you are.
PRESTIGE FORMAT
ON SALE 01.30.19
$7.99 US | 1 of 5 | 64 PAGES
APPROX. 8.5” x 10.875”
FC | MATURE READERS
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No.1029772
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No.1029785
>>1029771
GET WOKE GO BROKE
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No.1029792
>>1029771
>The Other History of the DC Universe will look at notable events from DC Universe history through a different perspective, telling the equally vital stories of heroes who have been there throughout the DCU’s past
Oh, hey, that's actually kind of a cool id–
>but come from different disenfranchised groups.
Nevermind. This is literally just meant to be "Niggertears: The Graphic Novel"
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No.1029797
>>1029771
>The label is literally called "DC Black"
>As in "Black DC comics"
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No.1034787
MORE OLDER MOSTLY NON-CANON DC GRAPHIC NOVELS TO BE RE-RELEASED UNDER BLACK LABEL
>All-Star Superman by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely (Trade Paperback, Dec. 4, 2018)
>DC: The New Frontier by Darwyn Cooke (Trade Paperback, Feb. 19 2019)
>Watchmen (DC Modern Classics Edition) by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons (Hardcover, March 26, 2019)
>Kingdom Come by Mark Waid and Alex Ross (Trade Paperback, Apr. 23, 2019)
>Frank Miller’s Ronin by Frank Miller (Trade Paperback, May 6, 2019)
>Batman: Year One by Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli (Trade Paperback, June 11, 2019)
>All-Star Batman & Robin, The Boy Wonder Vol. 1 by Frank Miller and Jim Lee (Trade Paperback, June 11, 2019)
>Batman: The Dark Knight Returns by Frank Miller and Klaus Janson (Trade Paperback, June 18, 2019)
>Batman: The Dark Knight Strikes Again by Frank Miller (Trade Paperback, June 18, 2019)
>Batman: The Dark Knight — The Master Race by Brian Azzarello, Frank Miller and Andy Kubert (Trade Paperback, June 25, 2019)
>Luthor: 10th Anniversary Edition by Brian Azzarello and Lee Bermejo (Hardcover, July 9, 2019)
>The Joker: 10th Anniversary Edition by Brian Azzarello and Lee Bermejo (Hardcover, July 9, 2019)
>Batman: Arkham Asylum by Grant Morrison and Dave McKean (Trade Paperback, Aug. 13, 2019)
>The Joker by Brian Azzarello: The Deluxe Edition by Brain Azzarello and Lee Bermejo (Hardcover, Sept. 10, 2019)
>Batman: The Killing Joke by Alan Moore and Brian Bolland (Trade Paperback, Sept. 17, 2019)
>Watchmen by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons (Trade Paperback, Sept. 24, 2019)
>Batman: Year 100 (was Elseworlds) by Paul Pope (Trade Paperback, Oct. 8, 2019)
>Superman: Red Son (was Elseworlds) by Mark Millar, Dave Johnson, Andrew Robinson, Killian Plunkett and Walden Wong (Trade Paperback, Oct. 22, 2019)
>Batman: The Long Halloween by Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale (Trade Paperback, Nov. 5, 2019)
>Black Orchid (dunno if it's the original three-issue mini) by Neil Gaiman and Dave McKean (Trade Paperback, Nov. 12, 2019)
>Batman: Dark Victory by Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale (Trade Paperback, Nov. 26, 2019)
>Batman: Haunted Night by Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale (Trade Paperback, Dec. 17, 2019)
>Catwoman: When in Rome by Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale (Trade Paperback, Dec. 31, 2019)
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No.1040366
'The Other History of the DC Universe' on indefinite hold, to be resolicited at a later date, creative team silent
THE ABSOLUTE STATE OF THIS IMPRINT
https://www.newsarama.com/43065-other-history-of-the-dc-universe-1-postponed-indefinitely.html
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No.1040371
Sex Abuse Allegation against Bordertown's Writer.
Apparently an ex girlfriend of Eric M. Esquivel made sexual abuse allegations against him on twitter. Bordertown's artist and writers quit, and the writer deleted his social media.
http://archive.is/jbqjj
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No.1040385
>>1040371
The worst part is him hinting at wanting to have sex with some highschool interns.
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No.1040395
>>1034787
So they're just rereleasing shit under this label now?
I mean, it's fine, i guesS? Most of those are good comics anyway, and I guess it gives an idea of what we're supposed to except from the "black" label. But the fact that they're filling up the label with older reprints and most of their originals either suck or are being retooled is not encouraging.
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No.1040417
>>1040371
Are you seriously fucking lost? BORDER TOWN is not Black Label you dummy
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No.1040435
>>1040417
Newfags, cant do much about them.
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No.1048508
According to Scott Snyder and Sean G. Murphy's respective Twitter accounts, their current Black Label books are still in production, while the Three Jokers, in light of recent happenings at DC, may see the light of date as early as Q4 this year.
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No.1049123
BATMAN: DAMNED #3 ORDERS ARE CANCELLED, TO BE RESOLICITED FOR AT LEAST MAY
http://archive.li/G7WLQ
Looks like the creative team has a lot of story and art revisions to do.
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No.1049850
BATMAN: LAST KNIGHT ON EARTH #1
Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo's last word on the Dark Knight starts here!
>Written by SCOTT SNYDER
>Art by GREG CAPULLO and JONATHAN GLAPION
>Cover by GREG CAPULLO
>Variant cover by JOCK
''Bruce Wayne wakes up in Arkham Asylum. Young. Gone.
And… he was never Batman.''
So begins this sprawling tale of the Dark Knight as he embarks on a quest through a devastated DC landscape featuring a massive cast of familiar faces from the DC Universe. As he tries to piece together the mystery of his past, he must unravel the cause of this terrible future and track down the unspeakable force that destroyed the world as he knew it…
From the powerhouse creative team of writer Scott Snyder and artist Greg Capullo, the team that reinvented Batman from the emotional depths at “Court of Owls” to the bombastic power of DARK NIGHTS: METAL, DC Black Label is proud to present the bimonthly, three-issue miniseries BATMAN: LAST KNIGHT ON EARTH, published at DC’s standard comic trim size. This could be the lost Batman story ever told.
>PRESTIGE FORMAT | ON SALE 05.29.19
>$5.99 US | 1 of 3 | 56 pages
>FC | MATURE READERS
Meanwhile, Greg Capullo's Twitter has gone private, while Batman: Damned #3 is rescheduled for May 22.
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No.1049893
>>976983
DC's Penthouse: Black Label?
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No.1049926
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No.1049973
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No.1050002
>>1040395
I'm starting to get the feeling the "DC Black" label is just them retooling Elseworlds.
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No.1050007
>>976994
>Darkplace
Mein neger
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No.1050272
>>1049926
>>1049973
Penthouse: Black Label was a term used by a certain gentlemen's magazine.
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No.1052961
DESCRIPTION AND A COVER OF SUPERMAN: YEAR ONE REVEALED BY PRH
>From legendary writer Frank Miller comes a groundbreaking, definitive treatment of Superman’s classic origin story, with art by John Romita Jr.
>This story details new revelations that reframe the Man of Steel’s most famous milestones–from Kal-El’s frantic exile from Krypton, to Clark Kent’s childhood in Kansas, to his inevitable rise to become the most powerful and inspiring superhero of all time.
>Frank Miller (Batman: The Dark Knight Returns) and John Romita Jr. (All Star Batman) use their celebrated backgrounds to bring a fresh perspective to Superman’s origin, in a story that will live on as the pivotal Superman story.
>Hardcover $29.99 US DC Comics | DC Black Label
>20 oz | 12 per carton
>On sale Nov 12, 2019 | 978-1-4012-9137-2
Meanwhile, here's Dan DiDio on effects of the Batcock on DC creative management:
https://archive.vn/44kKC
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No.1052963
>>1052961
Is this going to be in the same continuity as the Dark Knight Returns or no?
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No.1052964
>>1052961
And more importantly, are Miller and JR Jr bringing their A-game or their Z-game?
Because they don't seem to have anything in between.
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No.1052969
>>1052964
With Frank I doubt it's his A game. The guy hasn't been good since Sin City.
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No.1053069
>>1052961
<That bleeding cool article
>Batdick happens
>Batman Damned #2 gets more orders than the 1st issue
>News fluff pieces, people on the internet, and shitty late night talk show hosts talking about 'Batdick! Lol' were too much for DC to handle
>DC delays the series to be redrawn
>They also meddled with other series, just for good measure
>But moreover, DiDio told retailers that the Batman: Damned situation caused DC Comics to ‘rethink who they are as a company’.
They are retarded. DC had a golden goose and they fucked it up. Why would the whole incident make DC to rethink everything? Was Black Label too successful? Wasn't the whole point of it so that DC has an imprint for all the edgy shit that would not fly in their regular comic line?
If DiDio and Lee were smart, they would use the whole 'controversy' to advertise Black Label and other imprints as well. All it would take is emphasizing Black Label as the 'adult and experimental comics line' in every official statement they made when contacted by news sites due to the incident. Then they could just add that they are still putting out regular DC comics as well as kids aimed imprints like Ink and Zoom.
>>1052969
Xerxes comic was better than his other recent work. It's wasn't necessarily good, but it was not bad either. Maybe Miller can return to form once there is another creator and possibly an editor involved. Frank rally needs someone who can say 'no' to him and offer some constructive criticism.
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No.1053076
>>1050272
If only Danielle Panabaker looked like that.
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No.1053079
>>1052961
Miller hates Superman and treats him with contempt in every story he features him in, so why would they do this?
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No.1053081
>>1053079
I don't think Miller really hates Superman. TDK3 literally has one of the most respectful portrayals of Superman in recent history and even TDKR/TDKSB seem to show Superman more respect if you read between the lines. Miller seems more to dislike Superman as a nice-boy pansy who is always kissing ass, which is why the series seem like "Superman shedding his shell" story behind the scenes. People focus too much on what's in front of them and ignore Superman having one of the most well-developed character arcs in the series.
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No.1053520
THE COVERS FOR ALL THREE INDIVIDUAL ISSUES OF SUPERMAN: YEAR ONE BY JRJR AND DANNY MIKI ARE OUT!
The Frank Miller image above is for the collected edition and also the variant cover for #1. All covers are colored by Alex Sinclair.
SUPERMAN: YEAR ONE #1
>written by FRANK MILLER
>art by JOHN ROMITA JR. and DANNY MIKI
>cover by JOHN ROMITA JR. and DANNY MIKI
>cover by FRANK MILLER
>From the burning world of Krypton to the bucolic fields of Kansas, the first chapter of SUPERMAN YEAR ONE tracks Clark Kent’s youth in Kansas, as he comes to terms with his strange powers and struggles to find his place in our world. DC BLACK LABEL is proud to present the definitive origin of Superman as rendered by the legendary comics creators Frank Miller and John Romita Jr.!
>PRESTIGE FORMAT
>ON SALE 06.19.19
>$7.99 US | 1 of 3 | 64 PAGES
>FC | APPROX. 8.5“ x 10.875” MATURE READERS
>This issue will ship with two covers.
>Please see the order form for details.
All subsequent issues will be released bimonthly.
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No.1053528
>>1053520
>definitive origin
This weasel phrasing makes me wonder if Superman: Year One is being set up as the new canonical origin of Superman.
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No.1056217
BATMAN: CURSE OF THE WHITE KNIGHT WILL BE AN EIGHT-ISSUE MINISERIES LIKE ITS PREDECESSOR, #1 OUT ON JULY 24
>Jack Napier will team up with Azrael to uncover a Wayne family secret
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No.1056221
>>1056217
Starring Popeye the Sailor Man as Batman.
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No.1056301
>>1056217
Are they gonna milk not-operation paperclip plot with Freeze and Wayne family? If so, it would be far better to deal with the aftermath of the events from the White Knight instead and see how that affected Gotham.
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No.1056363
>>1056217
Just bring back Joker, its obvious they're tired of Jack.
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No.1060374
FRANK MILLER AND JRJR'S SUPERMAN: YEAR ONE IS NO LONGER MATURE READERS ONLY AND NOW RETURNABLE BY RETAILERS, ART CHANGES SUSPECTED
>Maybe related to that Batcock controversy and hence the delays
https://archive.fo/j0d6Z
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No.1061123
YouTube embed. Click thumbnail to play.
Surprisingly not that much excellent WW pr0n
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No.1061257
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No.1062720
AN ALL-NEW NINE-ISSUE MONTHLY MINISERIES FROM DC BLACK LABEL, DEBUTING ON OCTOBER 2!
>In Gotham City, where heinous acts of violence are a daily occurrence, the GCPD relies on Harley Quinn, a young forensic psychiatrist and profiler, to consult on their toughest cases. But Harley is haunted by one case in particular—when she found herself at the center of a horrifying crime scene the night she discovered the body of her roommate, left with the signature of a notorious serial killer—the Joker.
>When a series of gruesome displays of murder appear throughout the city, the past and present collide as Harley’s obsession with finding the depraved psychopath responsible leads her down a dangerous path. She must decide how far she is willing to go, and what lines she is willing to cross to solve these cases once and for all.
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No.1062722
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No.1062736
>>1062720
>Harley going insane again
In 2019? Pfff don't be ridiculous, women are perfect, they can't get insane. Maybe it turns out everyone is insane but her. Yes, that's it.
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No.1062738
>>1062720
I guarantee it ends with Harleen looking like she'll become the Jokers Harley, only to sike him out and arrest him and solve the murders, and she'll probably get a medal and be given the key to the city.
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No.1063836
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No.1063841
STJEPAN SEJIC'S LONG-TEASED DC BLACK LABEL PROJECT OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED
>Dr. Harleen Quinzel has discovered a revolutionary cure for the madness of Gotham City—she just needs to prove it actually works. Through her studies of the criminals and sociopaths that pass through the halls of Arkham Asylum and the GCPD, Harleen is seeking to end the growing apathy among the citizens of Gotham. But with the criminal justice and mental health establishments united against her, the brilliant young psychologist must take drastic measures to save Gotham from itself.
>Following an attack on the city by the villainous Joker, Harleen will come face-to-face with one of the many criminals she hopes to heal—but she will soon find herself drawn into the madness and insanity that plagues him. Witness Harleen’s first steps on a doomed quest that will launch the legendary super-villain Harley Quinn in this stunning reimagining of Harley and the Joker’s twisted and tragic love affair.
>HARLEEN will be released in three monthly 'Books' beginning on September 25th, 2019. The three oversize issues in large-print format will also be available in a collected release in Spring 2020.
HARLEY SHILLING INTENSIFIES ONCE MORE
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No.1063861
>>1063841
>legendary super-villain Harley Quinn
She's a fucking henchman!
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No.1063866
>>1063841
Legendary super-villain, formally having a great design, now being a hooker blown up as a feminist idol…
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No.1063900
>>1063841
Was Harleen Quinzel always her name? Or did that get added later?
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No.1063915
>>1063841
>STJEPAN SEJIC
Guaranteed lesbian Harley, then.
>>1063900
Yeah it was always her real name, which I've never been fond of.
Imagine if Scarecrows real name was Samuel Crow, or Penguins name was Penning Guin or something. Never liked Harley's real name being Harleen Quinzel.
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No.1063928
>>1063900
Lurk moar fagget
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No.1064051
>>1063915
Well you probably won't like Riddler's name being Edward Nigma.
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No.1064054
>>1064051
Forgot that but yes, I've not much liked Edward Nigma either, but at least that says Enigma, and not something like Ridley Idler or something.
I still prefer villain names being completely different, like Oswald Cobblepot or Johnathan Crane (Crow, Crane, both birds, eh different enough). I'm just not a fan of real names being too close to villain names. I think it's dumb.
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No.1064058
>>1064054
>Forgot that but yes, I've not much liked Edward Nigma either, but at least that says Enigma, and not something like Ridley Idler or something.
The Riddler's name says two things. Mister E. Nigma. It's a combination of both Mystery and Enigma
Considering that Bill Finger used Batman as an outlet to his near limitless knowledge of trivia, punny names should be expected.
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No.1064068
>>1064058
Guy could put out someone's eye with that chin.
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No.1065398
AT THE HEELS OF THE FINALE OF BATMAN: DAMNED AND THE DEMISE OF VERTIGO, DC BLACK LABEL ANNOUNCES NON-SUPERHERO ORIGINAL CONTENT FOR THE FIRST TIME!
>Starting with a new pop-up imprint: "Joe Hill's Hill House Comics"
>All six-issue horror miniseries with a back-up story across the entire line
BASKETFUL OF HEADS
Written by: Joe Hill
Art by: Leomacs
Covers by: Reiko Murakami
On sale: October 30, 2019
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D-Ftvu2XoAI4lDj.jpg?name=orig
THE LOW, LOW WOODS
Written by: Carmen Maria Machado
Art by: Dani
Cover by: J.A.W. Cooper
THE DOLLHOUSE FAMILY
Written by: Mike Carey
Art by: Peter Gross
Covers by: Jessica Dalva
DAPHNE BYRNE
Written by: Laura Marks
Art by: Kelley Jones
Covers by: Piotr Jabłoński
PLUNGE
Written by: Joe Hill
Art by: TBD
Covers by: Jeremy Wilson
SEA DOGS (backup story)
Written by: Joe Hill
Art by: TBD
https://archive.li/SSuWP
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No.1065399
AND THERE's A NEW ORIGINAL HORROR-FANTASY FRANCHISE FROM A DC WRITER'S WORKSHOP ALUMNUS AND SOLDIER - THE FELLSPYRE CHRONICLES!
>the first installment is The Last God
>written by US Army Sergeant First Class and US Army Field Band trumpeteer Phillip Kennedy Johnson, who is also composing the official soundtrack
>drawn by the Dark Knights of the Dark Universe promo artist and former Aquaman interior artist Riccardo Federici
>colored by All-Star Batman and American Carnage color artist Dean White
>lettered by rising star Tom Napolitano
>covers by oil painter Kai Carpenter
>map by Dungeons & Dragons 5e cartographer Jared Blando
>with a predictable-sounding cross-generational plot of "a new generation of heroes learn the truth that three decades earlier some fellowship 'killed' some demon tyrant (who they kept alive for reasons) and their leader became king"
>also with added painstaking world-building to cater to "lore hounds" (read: autists who are fans of high as fuck fantasy and not superhero comics)
>the twelve-issue monthly maxiseries starts October 30
http://archive.vn/yQu4A
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No.1065400
>>1065399
Example of this autism, in the form of a journal teaser.
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No.1065408
>>1065399
I'm interested. I really like Riccardo Federici's art, and I'm a sucker for sword & sorcery. But it depends on how pozzed it is.
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No.1065409
DC'S BLACK LABEL IMPRINT GETS FIRST FUNKO POP!
https://archive.fo/VvNEn
Absolutely disgusting.
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No.1065423
>>1065398
Any info on what these are about?
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No.1065701
>>1065423
<p-please spoonfeed me!
It's in the archive link at the end of that post yo summerfaggot
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No.1066211
>>1065399
>>1065398
This actually looks promising. Hopefully DC will not shit the bed this time.
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No.1066214
So, does this make sense to anyone. They got rid of the Vertigo imprint to go for an age rating bracket but soon after they announce another imprint label within their new age rating bracket. Why would you dump your most recognizable imprint brand name if you're going to being creating imprints within those age brackets that you dump the imprints in the first place? At least with this new imprint, they seem to be trying something different. Whether they are good will be determined upon release.
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No.1066413
>>1064054
I guess you wouldn't like Jojo then.
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No.1067152
DC BLACK LABEL ANNOUNCES TWO NEW ALBUM-FORMAT BI-MONTHLY MINISERIES PENNED BY JEFF LEMIRE
>DC continues to add more thrilling stories to its lineup this fall with the introduction of two new miniseries—JOKER: KILLER SMILE from writer Jeff Lemire (GREEN ARROW, Gideon Falls, Essex County) and artist Andrea Sorrentino (GREEN ARROW, Gideon Falls, Old Man Logan) available October 30, followed by THE QUESTION: THE DEATHS OF VIC SAGE by Lemire and artists Denys Cowan (THE QUESTION, DETECTIVE COMICS, BLACK LIGHTNING/HONG KONG PHOOEY) and Bill Sienkiewicz (DEATHSTROKE, The New Mutants, Moon Knight) to be released November 20.
>In JOKER: KILLER SMILE Lemire and Sorrentino will share their own interpretation of one of the darkest characters of the Batman mythos—the Joker. For years, the Joker has terrorized Gotham, facing off with Batman time and time again. But now he’s found a new adversary, one that can deliver him from the purgatory of Arkham Asylum and set his madness free once more—the very doctor tasked with treating him. As he gets his hooks deeper and deeper into the mind of his prey, Joker sets off a chain reaction of mayhem that will threaten to tear down not only Gotham City but the soul of this idealistic man, and his young family, too.
>“Getting to work with my long-time collaborator Andrea Sorrentino on a Joker story is very exciting,” shares Lemire. “The Joker is an iconic character and we wanted to create something that challenges readers to look at him in a new and horrifying way.”
>Sorrentino adds, “This story has pushed me as a creator to aspire to new heights in storytelling. That little spark of madness in the Joker gives me an opportunity to play with the pacing, the layouts and the storytelling in a way that few other characters would allow.”
>JOKER: KILLER SMILE is a three-part story that will debut October 30, 2019, releasing every other month following.
>In THE QUESTION: THE DEATHS OF VIC SAGE, Lemire, Cowan and Sienkiewicz launch a philosophical mystery starring Vic Sage—the Question. Building on the legacy of Dennis O’Neil and Cowan’s previous run, it begins in an early Hub City where an unsolved mystery has led to the demise of the Question—and history will soon repeat itself. Beginning in the Old West and continuing through the lawless 1930s, the answers needed to solve the problem are out of reach—and may doom the Question once again.
>The faceless man who believes in absolutes will soon find himself in a world where it all blends together, and escaping this trap is the only way to set himself free.
>Lemire adds, “Denys Cowan’s run on The Question has been a touchstone for me as a creator and a fan of comics for a long time. Getting the chance to team with Denys and Bill Sienkiewicz to return to Hub City and Vic Sage is a dream come true.”
>“Jeff is an excellent writer and this might be one of his best stories so far,” shares Cowan. “The series will go through multiple time periods and explore aspects of Vic Sage’s past and present that have never been explored before. Combined with Bill Sienkiewicz’s inks and Chris Sotomayor’s deft color touch, this may be the best version of the Question yet.”
>Sienkiewicz adds, “Working with Denys is always a rewarding experience, so revisiting the Question with him after all this time—and in a special format—is the textbook definition of a no-brainer. It doesn’t hurt that I’m also a huge fan of Jeff’s writing and Soto’s fantastic colors. What a team to be a part of.”
>THE QUESTION: THE DEATHS OF VIC SAGE is a four-part story that will debut November 20, 2019, releasing every other month following.
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No.1067158
>>1066214
Well, for one the new Joe Hill 'imprint' is a sub-imprint/line of comics under black label. DC did go too crazy with imprints, but instead they should just cull Bendis shit.
>>1067152
>The Question that isn't written by King or Bendis
>Vic Sage is The Question
>Story is set in Hub City
>It will involve proper detective work, research, and investigating
>Inspired by an old run that was not shit
It sounds decent. With some luck it will be good and steals spotlight from what Bendis' plans. That should be enough to minimize impact of Bendis' version, and maybe even push Montoya version further down the memory hole.
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No.1069607
>>1065398
Stuart Immonen is drawing Plunge (pic related is the new cover to #1), and Dan McDaid is the artist of Sea Dogs.
Any thoughts on the new Black Label titles currently in stores?
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No.1069608
FOUR NEW BLACK LABEL TITLES ANNOUNCED FOR THIS WINTER
THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS: THE GOLDEN CHILD #1
written by FRANK MILLER
art and cover by RAFAEL GRAMPA
1:10 variant cover by PAUL POPE
1:25 variant cover by JOELLE JONES
1:100 variant cover by FRANK MILLER
1:500 variant cover by ANDY KUBERT
Frank Miller returns to the Dark Knight Universe!
It’s been three years since the events of Dark Knight III: The Master Race. Lara has spent the time learning to be more human, and Carrie Kelley has been growing into her new role as Batwoman. But a terrifying evil has returned to Gotham City, and Lara and Carrie must team up to stop this growing threat—and they have a secret weapon. Young Jonathan Kent, “the golden child,” has a power inside of him unlike anything the world has ever seen, and it’s about to be unleashed…
Dark Knight Returns: The Golden Child is Frank Miller’s triumphant return to the world of the Dark Knight and joining him is the superstar artist Rafael Grampá, the mastermind behind the groundbreaking Mesmo Delivery. Following work in advertising and film, this incredible collaboration marks Grampá’s first comics work in six years, bringing his extraordinary detail and storytelling to the Dark Knight saga, resulting in a Dark Knight story like nothing you’ve ever seen before.
ONE-SHOT
PRESTIGE FORMAT
ON SALE 12.11.19
$5.99 US | 48 PAGES
FC | DC BLACK LABEL
This issue will ship with five covers. Please see the order form for details.
WONDER WOMAN: DEAD EARTH #1
written by DANIEL WARREN JOHNSON
art and cover by DANIEL WARREN JOHNSON
variant cover by DANIEL WARREN JOHNSON
The celebrated creator of Murder Falcon and Extremity and artist of The Ghost Fleet, Daniel Warren Johnson brings bold sci-fi chops to his DC debut with a harrowing vision of Wonder Woman unlike anything you’ve ever seen. Princess Diana of Themyscira left paradise to save Man’s World from itself. When Wonder Woman awakens from a centuries-long sleep to discover the Earth reduced to a nuclear wasteland, she knows she failed. Trapped alone in a grim future, Diana must protect the last human city from titanic monsters while uncovering its secret of this dead Earth—and how she may be responsible for it.
PRESTIGE FORMAT | ON SALE 12.18.19
$6.99 US |1 OF 4|48 PAGES|BI-MONTHLY
FC | APPROX. 8.5” x 10.875” DC BLACK LABEL
This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for details.
(I won't upload images for now because of ongoing technical problems)
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No.1069609
BIRDS OF PREY #1
written by BRIAN AZZARELLO
art and cover by EMANUELA LUPACCHINO and RAY McCARTHY
cover by IVAN REIS and JOE PRADO
variant by J. SCOTT CAMPBELL
Black Canary’s life has spiraled out of control: her personal life is going through the ringer and her band is in crisis when an old flame resurfaces only to flicker out and set her on an all-new mission against an all-new opponent. The only thing she has to be grateful for is the fact that she’s not alone, as Huntress finds herself on a collision course with Black Canary’s quarry at Detective Montoya’s urging. Meanwhile, Harley Quinn has resurfaced outside of Gotham City and out of the Suicide Squad, with a new lease on life that is sure to make everyone else’s life more complicated.
And that’s only the first five pages of this high-octane, graphic novel-length one-shot that pushes the Birds of Prey far beyond their limits and puts them up against the most brutal crime syndicate to ever sweep into Gotham City! Hardboiled superstar writer Brian Azzarello and the bombshell art team of Emanuela Lupacchino and Ray McCarthy take the Birds into the no-holds-barred world of Black Label, and none of them will ever be the same!
PRESTIGE FORMAT
ONE-SHOT
ON SALE 01.29.20
$9.99 US | 96 PAGES
FC | DC BLACK LABEL
Some of this material was previously solicited as BIRDS OF PREY #1 and 2 (which were originally announced for a November and December release respectively).
This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for details.
HARLEY QUINN AND THE BIRDS OF PREY #1
written by AMANDA CONNER and JIMMY PALMIOTTI
art and cover by AMANDA CONNER
This four-issue miniseries is a sequel to Conner and Palmiotti’s bestselling fan-favorite run that started in 2013, including the cast of crazy characters from Harley’s Coney Island crew (Harley Quinn, Harley Quinn and Her Gang of Harleys). With Harley finally done with The Joker, she’s moving forward with her life (as only she can) until she’s beset by a rogue’s gallery of Gotham City’s worst villains, the target of a $10,000,000 bounty placed on her head by the Clown Prince of Crime. It will take the help of Black Canary, Cassandra Cain (a.k.a. Batgirl), Renee Montoya, and the Huntress to help Harley and get to the bottom of why The Joker has turned Gotham’s worst loose on her.
ON SALE 02.??.20
$5.99 US |1 OF 4|32 PAGES|BI-MONTHLY
FC | DC BLACK LABEL
And finally, the Black Label books that measure 8.5” x 10.875” are under the new PRESTIGE PLUS format.
https://www.newsarama.com/47477-dc-introducing-new-prestige-plus-format-in-2020.html
(Split this long post into two)
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