TJKernan
11-05-2011, 12:47 AM
Welcome to the inaugural month of DCU: New Dawn!
DC Comics has graciously provided CBR with solicit information for their new line of first issues, the first in their revamped universe, product shipping November 2011.
Please VOTE by posting a list of titles that pique your interest, tickle your tastes, and catch your eye enough so that you would buy this month. The only caveat...you cannot purchase them all (use your actual monthly budget as your constraint!).
Also please feel free to discuss these solicitations in this thread after you post your list. All titles are safe this month, as this is just our beginning, but titles which have the lowest readership over the first three months may well find themselves in jeopardy.
Remember, this is a complete recreation of the DCU. For the most part, the concepts and origins of these characters remain similar to the previous MU, however reasonable details and circumstances can be changed to make them fit into our new tapestry. For the concepts and characters featured in each title, please refer to this thread...
HERE (http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?t=390175)
Note: Plotters are required to participate in this process. Show some affection for your other plotters! (Note, you can not purchase your own titles)
Also please note, several of our titles were not made available by designated press time, and will be solicited next month in a second round of first issues.
THANKS FOR READING AND PARTICIPATING!
All of this month's inaugural issues are a glorious 32 pages and we always tow the line at $2.99!
Aqua Friends #1
Plot by Dr. Cheesesteak
Written by John Layman
Art by Cameron Stewart
Aquaman and Mera may seem to be living the perfect life - love, happiness, and lots of body surfing! But when a string of severe food poisoning cases surface from the local seafood restaurants, Aquaman must find the cause. Luckily, he doesn't have to deal with the insurance claims!
Action, humor, mystery and much much more! Take a swim with us in this new ocean of adventures! These are the Aqua Friends!
Outsiders #1
Plot by Dr. Cheesesteak
Written by Brian Wood
Art by Pete Woods
Deep inside the rotten core of the Chinese Triad criminal underworld, something big is happening. Someone is planning a worldwide threat.
Batman entrusts a fellow Justice Leaguer to take on the challenge. Cyborg must assemble the best team of misfits and outcasts he can find in order to stop this potential danger! But will these Outsiders be each others biggest enemies? Find out as Midnighter, Batwoman, Metamorpho, Starling, and Freestyle join Cyborg to stop this criminal organization!
Action Comics #1
Plot by Icefan
Written by John Ostrander
Art by Phil Noto
Blue Beetle and Captain Atom team up to battle an inexplicably more powerful hoard of Madmen. Elsewhere, reporters Vic Sage and Johnny Mann travel to Mexico and get embroiled in that country's narcotics war. Meanwhile, Nightshade approaches Judomaster with information on the man who killed his fallen predecessor and mentor, Rip Jagger. What common thread ties the fates of these heroes together?
Ragnarøkkr #1
Plot by Icefan
Written by Peter David
Art by Ryan Sook
The usually peaceful city of Oslo has exploded in violence, the citizens' berserker rage splattering the streets in blood. Norway's native champions, Ice and Dr. Mid-Nite, have been called in to quell the rioting, with an assist from Germany's Wild Huntsman. What has caused this madness, and for what motive?
The Planet #1
Plot by shingi70
Written by Judd Winick
Art by Amy Reeder
Jimmy Olsen has finally caught the break of his life. He has been made the head writer of the Daily Planet's new Blog, trying to make a name for himself, more than just as Superman's "friend". Enter the Canary and Chloe Sullivan, Metropolis's newest duo of heroes. Watch as this unlikely threesome join forces in a sexy, crazy thrill ride.
Justice League: World's Finest #1
Plot by maniacmatt
Written by Warren Ellis
Art by Andy Kubert
"The Hidden Cities of the Forever People, part 1: The Final Days of the Human Empire"
Atlantis. Camelot. El Dorado. Three cities long thought lost to the realms of legend. Now, they return with a vengeance, unleashing massive armies and technology beyond our comprehension. They intend to enslave the entire planet in preparation for the return of their gods. But who are these mysterious gods, and how can they be stopped? The Justice League's finest heroes are stretched thin and pushed to their limit in this world-spanning epic.
The Wonder of SHAZAM #1
Plot by maniacmatt
Written by Paul Cornell
Art by Evan Shaner
"The Magic Word, part 1: S is for Sobek!"
Bin is just a normal kid who lives as an impoverished orphan on the streets of Cairo with his shape shifting tiger mentor, Talky Tawny. Oh, and he also is the super hero known as Captain Marvel. Granted magical powers by the wizard Shazam, he now acts as one of the world's most powerful superheroes. But he isn't the only one who wants that power. Who is the mysterious magician Adam and what did he do to enrage the crocodile god Sobek? And what is his secret connection to Tawny? The beginning of a magical world-spanning journey starts here!
CHANGELING #1
Plotted by SuperCooper
Written by Scott Snyder
Art by Karl Kerschl
“The Mountain”
No longer a Titan, no longer part of the Patrol, Garfield Logan is striking out…but not by himself! Join fan favorites Scott Snyder and Karl Kerschl as they lead the former Beast Boy in his first steps to becoming a man! Taking on an old moniker, but a new outlook on life, Gar is accompanied by an eclectic duo: long-time teammate Larry Trainor, aka Negative Man, and science whiz Wendy Harris, aka Proxy, as a support team! His first mission traveling across America leads him to Downer, Colorado, where a madman has hijacked and crashed a helicopter, stranding himself and his hostages on top of a mountain. Now, desperate to succeed in his first solo outing, Gar must muster the strength and courage needed to scale a cliff side, rescue the civilians and stop the bad guy! With his past weighing heavy, but his future bright, Changeling’s climb to the top begins…now!
SECRET SIX #1
Plotted by SuperCooper
Written by Kelly Sue Deconnick
Art by Jeremy Dale
“(Almost) Everybody Hates Mondays”
Catman is having a bad day. After being released from prison for supposedly ‘good behaviour’ he finds himself wandering the streets: no money, no immortality-granting cloak, no hideouts and no friends that aren’t behind bars or halfway around the world. The Body Doubles are having a bad day. Dropped by their firm for botching a mission, they’re now on the run marked as undesirables by both their old bosses and federal police. Mr. Freeze is having a bad day. With his funds severely depleted, he’s forced to rob a gas station of its ice to support his cryogenic research. Livewire is having a bad day. Her powers burned out, she finds herself addicted to AA batteries to keep her electric form stable. Calendar Man is having a good day. With more money than he can count, and dreams to build a new criminal empire, he turns towards his pocketbook…and makes five phone calls that will change the world of villainy, forever! Hop on here for the start of an all-new Secret Six!
NEMESIS: HELLBRINGER #1
Plot by WHITORO
Written by PETER TOMASI
Art by DIOGENES NEVES
“The New York Incident Part 1 of 3”
She came from another world, the deadliest assassin of a race of space-warriors… she’s their best agent, their most trusted soldier, their secret weapon.
She’s Charis of Adrastea: NEMESIS! She was also supposed to safely land on planet Earth, unnoticed. But life doesn’t like to be planned: after her catastrophic crash in the middle of New York City, a wounded Nemesis becomes the primary target of a savage hunt. Humans wants her dead and she’s ready for them! Let the battle begin!
THE OFFENSIVE #1
Plot by WHITORO
Written by JAMES ROBINSON
Art by CLIFF CHIANG
“1885 Part 1 The Shade”
27 August 1883: The volcanic island of Krakatoa explodes, killing more than 40,000 people. But that was just a test… there’s a conspiracy in act, someone lurks in the shadows, planning the downfall of the human society. Two years has passed, and with no progress in the investigations, the British Empire is desperate enough to recruit anybody and anything that can help, even a sardonic, immoral, dreary criminal like Richard Swift, The Shade. Who is this man, where he comes from, and what are his real motifs? Right know it’s not important: he has powers beyond the ones of normal humans, and contacts in the obscure world of the unknown. If someone can find a solution, it’s him. And he must succeed… the safety of the entire world depends on it!
DC Comics has graciously provided CBR with solicit information for their new line of first issues, the first in their revamped universe, product shipping November 2011.
Please VOTE by posting a list of titles that pique your interest, tickle your tastes, and catch your eye enough so that you would buy this month. The only caveat...you cannot purchase them all (use your actual monthly budget as your constraint!).
Also please feel free to discuss these solicitations in this thread after you post your list. All titles are safe this month, as this is just our beginning, but titles which have the lowest readership over the first three months may well find themselves in jeopardy.
Remember, this is a complete recreation of the DCU. For the most part, the concepts and origins of these characters remain similar to the previous MU, however reasonable details and circumstances can be changed to make them fit into our new tapestry. For the concepts and characters featured in each title, please refer to this thread...
HERE (http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?t=390175)
Note: Plotters are required to participate in this process. Show some affection for your other plotters! (Note, you can not purchase your own titles)
Also please note, several of our titles were not made available by designated press time, and will be solicited next month in a second round of first issues.
THANKS FOR READING AND PARTICIPATING!
All of this month's inaugural issues are a glorious 32 pages and we always tow the line at $2.99!
Aqua Friends #1
Plot by Dr. Cheesesteak
Written by John Layman
Art by Cameron Stewart
Aquaman and Mera may seem to be living the perfect life - love, happiness, and lots of body surfing! But when a string of severe food poisoning cases surface from the local seafood restaurants, Aquaman must find the cause. Luckily, he doesn't have to deal with the insurance claims!
Action, humor, mystery and much much more! Take a swim with us in this new ocean of adventures! These are the Aqua Friends!
Outsiders #1
Plot by Dr. Cheesesteak
Written by Brian Wood
Art by Pete Woods
Deep inside the rotten core of the Chinese Triad criminal underworld, something big is happening. Someone is planning a worldwide threat.
Batman entrusts a fellow Justice Leaguer to take on the challenge. Cyborg must assemble the best team of misfits and outcasts he can find in order to stop this potential danger! But will these Outsiders be each others biggest enemies? Find out as Midnighter, Batwoman, Metamorpho, Starling, and Freestyle join Cyborg to stop this criminal organization!
Action Comics #1
Plot by Icefan
Written by John Ostrander
Art by Phil Noto
Blue Beetle and Captain Atom team up to battle an inexplicably more powerful hoard of Madmen. Elsewhere, reporters Vic Sage and Johnny Mann travel to Mexico and get embroiled in that country's narcotics war. Meanwhile, Nightshade approaches Judomaster with information on the man who killed his fallen predecessor and mentor, Rip Jagger. What common thread ties the fates of these heroes together?
Ragnarøkkr #1
Plot by Icefan
Written by Peter David
Art by Ryan Sook
The usually peaceful city of Oslo has exploded in violence, the citizens' berserker rage splattering the streets in blood. Norway's native champions, Ice and Dr. Mid-Nite, have been called in to quell the rioting, with an assist from Germany's Wild Huntsman. What has caused this madness, and for what motive?
The Planet #1
Plot by shingi70
Written by Judd Winick
Art by Amy Reeder
Jimmy Olsen has finally caught the break of his life. He has been made the head writer of the Daily Planet's new Blog, trying to make a name for himself, more than just as Superman's "friend". Enter the Canary and Chloe Sullivan, Metropolis's newest duo of heroes. Watch as this unlikely threesome join forces in a sexy, crazy thrill ride.
Justice League: World's Finest #1
Plot by maniacmatt
Written by Warren Ellis
Art by Andy Kubert
"The Hidden Cities of the Forever People, part 1: The Final Days of the Human Empire"
Atlantis. Camelot. El Dorado. Three cities long thought lost to the realms of legend. Now, they return with a vengeance, unleashing massive armies and technology beyond our comprehension. They intend to enslave the entire planet in preparation for the return of their gods. But who are these mysterious gods, and how can they be stopped? The Justice League's finest heroes are stretched thin and pushed to their limit in this world-spanning epic.
The Wonder of SHAZAM #1
Plot by maniacmatt
Written by Paul Cornell
Art by Evan Shaner
"The Magic Word, part 1: S is for Sobek!"
Bin is just a normal kid who lives as an impoverished orphan on the streets of Cairo with his shape shifting tiger mentor, Talky Tawny. Oh, and he also is the super hero known as Captain Marvel. Granted magical powers by the wizard Shazam, he now acts as one of the world's most powerful superheroes. But he isn't the only one who wants that power. Who is the mysterious magician Adam and what did he do to enrage the crocodile god Sobek? And what is his secret connection to Tawny? The beginning of a magical world-spanning journey starts here!
CHANGELING #1
Plotted by SuperCooper
Written by Scott Snyder
Art by Karl Kerschl
“The Mountain”
No longer a Titan, no longer part of the Patrol, Garfield Logan is striking out…but not by himself! Join fan favorites Scott Snyder and Karl Kerschl as they lead the former Beast Boy in his first steps to becoming a man! Taking on an old moniker, but a new outlook on life, Gar is accompanied by an eclectic duo: long-time teammate Larry Trainor, aka Negative Man, and science whiz Wendy Harris, aka Proxy, as a support team! His first mission traveling across America leads him to Downer, Colorado, where a madman has hijacked and crashed a helicopter, stranding himself and his hostages on top of a mountain. Now, desperate to succeed in his first solo outing, Gar must muster the strength and courage needed to scale a cliff side, rescue the civilians and stop the bad guy! With his past weighing heavy, but his future bright, Changeling’s climb to the top begins…now!
SECRET SIX #1
Plotted by SuperCooper
Written by Kelly Sue Deconnick
Art by Jeremy Dale
“(Almost) Everybody Hates Mondays”
Catman is having a bad day. After being released from prison for supposedly ‘good behaviour’ he finds himself wandering the streets: no money, no immortality-granting cloak, no hideouts and no friends that aren’t behind bars or halfway around the world. The Body Doubles are having a bad day. Dropped by their firm for botching a mission, they’re now on the run marked as undesirables by both their old bosses and federal police. Mr. Freeze is having a bad day. With his funds severely depleted, he’s forced to rob a gas station of its ice to support his cryogenic research. Livewire is having a bad day. Her powers burned out, she finds herself addicted to AA batteries to keep her electric form stable. Calendar Man is having a good day. With more money than he can count, and dreams to build a new criminal empire, he turns towards his pocketbook…and makes five phone calls that will change the world of villainy, forever! Hop on here for the start of an all-new Secret Six!
NEMESIS: HELLBRINGER #1
Plot by WHITORO
Written by PETER TOMASI
Art by DIOGENES NEVES
“The New York Incident Part 1 of 3”
She came from another world, the deadliest assassin of a race of space-warriors… she’s their best agent, their most trusted soldier, their secret weapon.
She’s Charis of Adrastea: NEMESIS! She was also supposed to safely land on planet Earth, unnoticed. But life doesn’t like to be planned: after her catastrophic crash in the middle of New York City, a wounded Nemesis becomes the primary target of a savage hunt. Humans wants her dead and she’s ready for them! Let the battle begin!
THE OFFENSIVE #1
Plot by WHITORO
Written by JAMES ROBINSON
Art by CLIFF CHIANG
“1885 Part 1 The Shade”
27 August 1883: The volcanic island of Krakatoa explodes, killing more than 40,000 people. But that was just a test… there’s a conspiracy in act, someone lurks in the shadows, planning the downfall of the human society. Two years has passed, and with no progress in the investigations, the British Empire is desperate enough to recruit anybody and anything that can help, even a sardonic, immoral, dreary criminal like Richard Swift, The Shade. Who is this man, where he comes from, and what are his real motifs? Right know it’s not important: he has powers beyond the ones of normal humans, and contacts in the obscure world of the unknown. If someone can find a solution, it’s him. And he must succeed… the safety of the entire world depends on it!