After countless leaks and rumors, Absolute DC is finally here. In today’s YouTube Live conversation, writers Scott Snyder and Joshua Williamson Officially announced the launch of a new route, which will be launched as part of the “DC All In” plan, launching a super-large route with October shipments DC All Inclusive Special Offer one strike.
Snyder described All In and Absolute DC as projects they’ve been working on for years, clarifying that it’s an initiative, not a campaign. Williamson said the goal of the project is to introduce new elements to the DC Universe while enhancing existing characters and concepts.
In October, every DC game will begin a new storyline or arc, as well as the launch of some new titles. “The idea is to give you the greatest jump in years,” Snyder said. He has also repeatedly clarified that this one-time move is neither a restart nor a reconnaissance.
Williamson and Snyder are co-writing DC full input one-shot, this will be a loose-leaf book with artwork Daniel Sampere and Wes Craig. Sampere questions will focus on the current DCU absolute power The alter ego portrayed by Craig will tell the story from Darkseid’s perspective. “The goal is to return Darkseid as the greatest evil in the DCU, and this story will also introduce a new Justice League to the DCU,” Snyder said.
Snyder said that Darkseid discovered that something was missing in the DC Universe, which prompted him to set out to find that something. This mission will lead to the creation of the Absolute Universe, a “dangerous new planet” populated by reimagined DCU characters.
Williamson added, “Even though we have these two worlds, we’re telling an important meta-story.”
When describing the Absolute Universe, Snyder described the main differences between it and the main DCU. “Without giving too much away,” Snyder said, “if the main universe is based on Superman’s energy, then in this universe, it’s based on Darkseid’s energy.” Snyder added, The heroes of the absolute universe will appear in ways that put them at a disadvantage.
As for the books Snyder and Williamson are working on, Snyder will have artists on board Nick Dragota exist Absolute Batman. Teaser images for Superman and Wonder Woman were also shown, with no mention of the books’ creative teams despite having been leaked before. Need some SDCC stuff.
In the mainline DC universe, Williamson will continue to stay in the mainline superman Series, add art Batman/Superman: World’s Best artist Dan Mora. Future stories in the series will introduce a new Supergirl and, as teased at the end of “House of Brainiac,” Doomsday will return.
“Let’s work together and do our best together.” Snyder said that the title refers to the creators “going all out” at this moment in the DCU.
Incentives for retailers and readers will be announced at San Diego Comic-Con next week, so stay tuned for more news DC full input Then there is Absolute DC.