DChas announced today it plan to releaseDC All In Special # 1 , a 64 - pagesingle issue“mega event ” presented as “ a startling , symmetrical flipbook”–no , sadly , notone of these – that just means it ’ll have a dissimilar cover on both the front and back . But beyond the swanky cover , the new especial will prepare the phase for a unexampled slice of the DC multiverse , and offer a refresh of DC ’s core ongoing titles along the manner .
anticipate “ bold new directions for DC ’s anchor Super Heroes , ” the number will serve as the spearhead for “ a line - wide initiative combining an exciting , reimagined population of DC ’s Super Heroes ” with “ an ongoing occupation of heart titles . write by Scott Snyder and Joshua Williamson with art by Daniel Sampere , the story is said to concern “ a immensely different edition ” of Darkseid returning to Earth , prompting the hero of the DC Universe to come together and front him down . As the press discharge province , “ when the first blow land , the blow undulation will undulate across DC ’s gist series , shaking the nature of their realities to their very groundwork ! ”
Yes , Darkseid ’s volley will somehow create a new offshoot of the DC Multiverse , the “ Absolute Universe , ” focusing on a world where DC ’s poor boy have “ few advantages while facing keen opposition than ever before , ” as they struggle to bring Bob Hope to the masses in a reality wreck with despair . What does that intend , on the button ? The launch of three brand - novel titles free-base around the Graeco-Roman trio : in which Batman no longer has money , Wonder Woman is not a product of her Paradise Island upbringing , and Superman is seemingly completely homeless . Yikes !

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This unexampled Absolute Universe trilogy will kick off with the going ofAbsolute Batman#1 this October 9 , feature art by Nick Dragotta and again written by Scott Snyder . In this novel loop , “ fans will be introduced to a version of the Dark Knight that does n’t have the money , star sign , or butler of his nub - contrast twin . Readers will rapidly find out what makes this the ‘ Absolute ’ version of Batman . ” October 23 will then see the tone ending ofAbsolute Wonder Woman#1 , written by Kelly Thompson with art Hayden Sherman . As the printing press release states , “ For Diana , there is no island paradise , no sisterhood to shape her , nor a mission of peace — so what is the purpose of an Amazon warrior in this new universe ? ”
Most intriguingly , November 6 will then see the discharge ofAbsolute Superman#1 , written by Jason Aaron with art by Rafa Sandoval . The Christian Bible is tell to precede a translation of the character with “ no family , no Fortress of Solitude , and no household . Will he still stand for truth , Justice Department , and a better tomorrow in this Modern universe ? ”
As DC ’s statement reason out , “ this daring new publishing direction is also an exciting chance for readers to discover and rediscover their dearest for DC ’s Super Heroes with exciting chronicle across the lineage . ” That enunciate , are you excited for these Hubert Selby , Jr.-inspired takes on your favorite hoagy ? have us lie with what you recall whenDC Special All - In#1 recaches shop October 2 .

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