They say it ’s always morose before the morning , and that ’s for sure true ofDC Comics . Having spent most of 2022 on the sleeper - in eventDark Crisis on Infinite earthly concern — which I wo n’t diss you by trying to summarize , but answer it to say thing were very stark for all of the publisher ’s superheroes—2023 will be the “ Dawn of DC , ” which is n’t ( as far as we know ) yet another DC universe reboot but a undertaking that focuses on solo superheroes title , which honestly sounds kind of refreshing .
Now , DC also call it a “ line - wide , multievent narrative initiative , ” which seems kind of contradictory , but oh well . In addition to “ bold , new centering ” for a variety of current serial starring Batman , Superman , Nightwing , Harley Quinn , and Poison Ivy , there will also be 20 new titles about specific superheroes and superhero squad . Here ’s what the strip publisher has announced so far :
Superman # 1
Superman #1 cover by Jamal Campbell,Image: DC Comics
“ Clark Kent is settling back into his life on Earth while iconic and newfangled enemy erupt from the darkness to take him on , ” due out in February from writer Joshua Williamson and artist Jamal Campbell .
adventure of Superman : Jon Kent # 1
“ Jon Kent will also get to forge his own path and will take on the man responsible for his kidnap and straining , Ultraman , ” coming in March from Tom Taylor and Clayton Henry .
Jon Kent #1 cover by Rafa Sarmento.Image: DC Comics
Unstoppable Doom Patrol # 1
“ Spinning instantly out of Lazarus Planet , the world ’s strange superheroes are saving the creation by saving its lusus naturae ! ” This is also due in March good manners of Dennis Culver and Chris Burnham .
Superboy : The Man of Tomorrow
Unstoppable Doom Patrol #1 cover by Chris Burnham.Image: DC Comics
“ compulsive to encounter his place in a unusual universe , Conner Kent / Superboy provide dry land behind . But his journey of ego - find brings him face - to - face with a group of freedom fighters who challenge not just everything Conner tolerate for but what it intend to bear the Superman peak . ” It ’s coming in April from Kenny Porter and Jahnoy Lindsay .
Green Lantern : Hal Jordan and Green Lantern : John Stewart
The two Lanterns get their own titles where “ Hal Jordan returns to Earth and to his blockbuster superhero natural process storytelling roots ” ( writer Mariko Tamaki ) and “ John Stewart gets back to basics as the armed services - trained , coarse-grained , but heroic Green Lantern ” ( author Phillip Kennedy Johnson ) , both arrive in April .
Batman: The Brave and the Bold #1 variant cover by Simone Di Meo.Image: DC Comics
Green Arrow
“ Oliver Queen has been lost since Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths , and his sept is determined to find him — but there are dangerous forces just as compulsive to keep them apart at any cost . ” This is yet another April title , with writer Joshua Williamson and artist Sean Izaakse .
Batman : The Brave and the Bold
In-progress artwork from Shazam #1 by Dan Mora.Image: DC Comics
Assuming this follows in the footsteps of its namesake , this rubric will couple Batman with a variety of DC heroes from a diverseness of writers and artists including Tom King , Mitch Gerads , Guillem March , Gabriel Hardman , Dan Mora , Rob Williams , and more .
Cyborg
“ Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths forever exchange Victor Stone , and now , as Dawn of DC rises , he might just adjudge the secret to Earth ’s futurity ! ” Due in May , author and artist TBD .
Shazam !
“ Billy Batson is back as the champion in the action - comedy comedian about a boy with ability that rival Superman ’s and a whole lot of growing up left to do . We ’ll see Shazam hanging out at the Rock of Eternity , his hush-hush clubhouse that can journey through space and time , as well as punching dinosaur in the face , seeing how long he can hold his breath on the lunation , and getting into wild and play escapade with his tiger , Tawky Tawny , by his side . ” From Mark Waid and Dan Mora this June .
The Penguin
“ After escaping Gotham City and his vicious past tense to blithely retire to Metropolis , the Penguin is thrust back into organized offense by the U.S. politics ! The feathered felon , and Gotham City , will never be the same . ” come June from Tom King and Stefano Gaudiano .
steel plant
“ Just in time for his thirtieth anniversary , John Henry Irons must bestow Metropolis into the future while intrust his niece Natasha to carry the mantle of Steel . ” Writer / artist TBD .
And there ’ll be more titles coming throughout 2023 , of course . The “ Dawn of DC ” begin in January with Action Comics # 1051 , a monthly , three - part anthology about the modern Superman family , a flavor at the puerility of Jon Kent , and Power Girl .
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