DC Reboots Universe.

[Dr Kain]

But basically, like I said, it's DC's worst selling book and it absolutely doesn't deserve to be. Not with 'Red Hood' and 'Hawk & Dove' and so much other garbage out there. Even 'Teen Titans' is dreadful now. 'Vampire' is not my favorite book, but it's well-done and the creators seem to be putting in a lot of effort, which can't be said for so many other books in the DC New 52.

If I have the time, maybe I'll give it another shot when it comes out in paperback, but right now, Swamp Thing, Justice League Dark, Demon Knights, Detective Comics, Wonder Woman, All-Star Western, Voodoo, Grifter (well, for maybe only 2 more issues), Justice League, Superman, Action Comics, and New Guardians are the only ones I am still reading. Most of the other comics I have either dropped because they sucked or just because I cannot afford 30 comics a month, nor do I have the time to read them. It is a shame because Blue Beetle, Nightwing, and JLI were pretty interesting.

[MegaGearMax]

You're right - is that deliberate, or is it just sloppy? (I.e., did DC command decide that they needed to totally rethink the personalities, or is just the result of everything being changed?) It seems to be Clark et al. could still function just fine as they people they've always been - and their personalities never really changed much, if at all, in previous reboots (WW not withstanding.)

I'm not crazy about the new take on Ollie, for one, and I miss the JL-relationships. Any word on where the Atom is? And has the JSA been completely negated now?

I think it's both deliberate AND sloppy. DC wanted changes, but they aren't consistent.

DC wanted to address problems that the characters have always had, such as Superman and Wonder Woman being unapproachable paragons and ideals rather than having personalities or costumes such as Superman's underwear or Wonder Woman's iconic costume being so iconic that the sex industry uses it. Superman seems pretty Marvel-like now and Wonder Woman is more warrior-like and is capable of killing her enemies. That explains the main heroes.

The JSA is said to exist on another earth now. They are supposed to be getting a mini-series soon.

[Wonderboy_JMB]

I find it odd that Ryan Choi is now the Atom after having just been killed, but, so far, Ray Palmer is the only one who has been used in the New 52. I actually liked Ryan Choi, but the differences between him & Ray Palmer are minuscule at best(especially since the "reboot" makes them both blank slates).

DC took a ton of heat over killing Choi, one of their few ethnic leads. Also, Ryan Choi was the version used on The Brave & The Bold so he's more familiar to folks outside of comics. (Not sure how large an audience that show had, though, to be honest.)

If I have the time, maybe I'll give it another shot when it comes out in paperback, but right now, Swamp Thing, Justice League Dark, Demon Knights, Detective Comics, Wonder Woman, All-Star Western, Voodoo, Grifter (well, for maybe only 2 more issues), Justice League, Superman, Action Comics, and New Guardians are the only ones I am still reading. Most of the other comics I have either dropped because they sucked or just because I cannot afford 30 comics a month, nor do I have the time to read them. It is a shame because Blue Beetle, Nightwing, and JLI were pretty interesting.

I think everyone's in the same boat. Plus, my editor wants me to cover more Marvel books, so I've just been gradually whittling away at what I read. I think I'm down to:
Justice League (not digging it, but it's the flagship book)
JLI
JLD
Animal Man
Aquaman
Wonder Woman
Batwoman
Batman
Savage Hawkman (for now)
Batwing
Birds of Prey
Action
Demon Knights
Frankenstein
I, Vampire

I just decided to cut Superman, Superboy, Supergirl and Teen Titans. A couple more of mine are slightly on the bubble, but I have to do at least five comic reviews a week, so we'll see. With Vampire and Batwing, those are underdog books, so I keep reviewing them because they need the help. There are so many much worse books that are outselling them, it's a shame.

[Dr Kain]

Oh yeah, I forgot about Batwing. I buy that too right now, as it has been surprisingly good. Again though, I'm going to drop it for monetary reasons.

[MegaGearMax]

My books:

Justice League
Action Comics
Superman
Batman
The Dark Knight
Catwoman
Batgirl
Wonder Woman
Green Lantern
Green Lantern Corps
Aquaman
Red Hood and the Outlaws
Teen Titans
Demon Knights
Captain Atom

DC is better than Marvel IMO. I started dropping a bunch of Marvel titles because I was curious about DC books, including long mainstays the X-books (the only exceptions are X-Factor and X-Force).

[wyldman11]

I have also dropped Superboy and Supergirl. More because while I can deal with decompressed storytelling, both these stories still feel like they haven't gone anywhere. Also went ahead and dropped JLI, the last issue just didn't go over with me.

So I am down to
Action Comics
Batman
Batgirl
Demon Knights
Green Lantern
Green Lantern Corps
New Guardians
Justice League Dark
Red Lantern (more to keep up with the Green Lantern Mythos)
Wonder Woman

Red Lantern and New Guardians feel more like miniseries than ongoing.

[Teelor]

Well, the dust has settled with DC's New 52 titles, and the ones I am still buying and enjoying are:

Batgirl
Animal Man
Nightwing
Aquaman
Swamp Thing
Birds of Prey

I had dropped all DC books months before the relaunch, and I am happy I have found some DC stuff I like again!

[Mr. Shokoti]

Of those of you who've read JLA #3, what did you think of Superman ripping apart Parademons? Is this similar to when he killed Aliens in the Pre-Flashpoint DCU, a change for the better since now he kills, or is this a step down for the world's "first" superhero?

DC took a ton of heat over killing Choi, one of their few ethnic leads. Also, Ryan Choi was the version used on The Brave & The Bold so he's more familiar to folks outside of comics. (Not sure how large an audience that show had, though, to be honest.)

While I'm not a fan of killing off characters in general, where were the people upset with Ryan's death when he headlined a book? I bought every issue of his Atom comic, but I was one of the few. It reminds me of when some people got upset when Wonder Woman was put through changes(either her New 52 book or when JMS started writing her) but weren't even buying her book in the first place.

[Dr Kain]

Who cares, the Parademons are mindless drones anyway. They are there to be killed.

[MegaGearMax]

Of those of you who've read JLA #3, what did you think of Superman ripping apart Parademons? Is this similar to when he killed Aliens in the Pre-Flashpoint DCU, a change for the better since now he kills, or is this a step down for the world's "first" superhero?

I think nuSuperman kills monsters or beasts. Even mindless drones. He won't kill people though.

While I'm not a fan of killing off characters in general, where were the people upset with Ryan's death when he headlined a book? I bought every issue of his Atom comic, but I was one of the few. It reminds me of when some people got upset when Wonder Woman was put through changes(either her New 52 book or when JMS started writing her) but weren't even buying her book in the first place.

Wonder Woman fans squabble as much as MOTUC fans over which Diana is the best. The nuDiana is really popular now, but some of the old fans like the the last version of WW.

[wyldman11]

Who cares, the Parademons are mindless drones anyway. They are there to be killed.

insurance agencies and funders, just like they care about when Superman knocks a building over fighting some suped up being that needs to be hit that hard.

So Lex Luthor's rival just needs to dress him up in a lead mook suit so Superman can kill him off for good.

I kind of don't care, except it is more inline with DCs death sales mentality. I still think DC is misreading the success of their current books though, the costume changes, the teen rating, aren't whats selling these books. Pseudo reboot helps, but it's the publicity they have finally started putting into it. Since the new 52 started I have seen actual TV spots for comics, sure not many for individual titles but still.

[SCB]

No new 52 this week, but is there anything coming out at all?

[MegaGearMax]

No new 52 this week, but is there anything coming out at all?

Tarot got bit in her nether region by an eel and the Joes discover who the COBRA traitor is in a vicious 4 person fight! Hope makes a rather nasty headshot too...

[Frequency]

Here's what I am picking up:

Justice League
Batgirl
Green Arrow
Hawk and Dove
Justice League International
Batman and Robin
Batwoman
Green Lantern
Batman
Birds of Prey
Green Lantern Corps
Nightwing
Red Hood and the Outlaws
Supergirl
Wonder Woman
Aquaman
Batman: The Dark Knight
The Flash
Green Lantern: New Guardians
Superman

A few titles have been kind of slow, but I've mostly enjoyed what I've seen so far. I am pretty much new to the DC Universe, outside of the animated shows, so I did not mind the reboot.

[BCI Guy]

My books:

ACTION
ALL-STAR WESTERN
ANIMAL MAN
AQUAMAN
BATGIRL
BATMAN
I, VAMPIRE
JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK
SWAMP THING
WONDER WOMAN

There are a few others I'm still reading, but they're "bottom of the pile" type of books that I may or may not get to.

[Mr. Shokoti]

Tarot got bit in her nether region by an eel

Which page does Tarot get totally nude by?

I like Balent's art and was getting that book for awhile, but I just had to drop it when every issue felt the same and all subtlety in terms of "cheesecake" was dropped in favor of wiccan porn.

and the Joes discover who the COBRA traitor is in a vicious 4 person fight! Hope makes a rather nasty headshot too...

I haven't been buying any G.I. Joe comics for the past few months. I'm going to wait to see who the "new" Cobra Commander is next month before I decide if I'm getting rid of my IDW Joe comics or not. Between G.I. Joe, TMNT, and Jurassic Park, I'm not a fan of IDW's licensed books these days(I think Dark Horse &, to a lesser extent, Dynamite do a better job). Although the new Ghostbusters book is pretty good.

Sorry. Back to New 52.

I think nuSuperman kills monsters or beasts. Even mindless drones. He won't kill people though.

Granted, this is a "new" DCU, but there have been Parademons who have talked before. I wouldn't automatically call them "mindless drones"(although I know you were just repeating what someone else said). I find it funny that Superman draws the line at killing based on the ability of speech. Who's to say these animals/beasts/monsters aren't extremely intelligent otherwise? Would he have no problem killing a dolphin? They don't speak using words but are far from stupid. What about a human who is brain damaged to the point that they are barely functional?

Wonder Woman fans squabble as much as MOTUC fans over which Diana is the best. The nuDiana is really popular now, but some of the old fans like the the last version of WW.

I have no problem with people not liking and/or getting upset about storylines or changes made to comic book characters(I dropped all Marvel comics after over 20 years of reading them thanks to problems like that). I just can't stand people who come out of the woodwork when they were either "fairweather" fans to begin with or just jumping on a bandwagon when they have next to nothiing invested in a character. There were even people complaining back when Superman died who had never read a comic let alone a Superman comic.

[MegaGearMax]

Which page does Tarot get totally nude by?

The beginning. It's the second part of a two parter. She's captured by a warrior mermaid and disarmed of her sword and magic armor. Crabs, sharks, eels and other hazards of the sea are attacking her as she's strung up. But she gets her "armor" back on in the middle of the book after she survives those assaults.

[Wonderboy_JMB]

No new 52 this week, but is there anything coming out at all?

The only DC book I picked up was THUNDER Agents. I'm reviewing it for my website, so no further comment.

I didn't even notice Supes tearing apart Parademons! But I agree with MegaGearMax, these are monsters, so they are free reign.

[wyldman11]

DC Comics Unit Share Down 22% in November, But Continues to Lead Comics Market

The Diamond Comics Distributors numbers are out for comic book sales in November 2011, and while DC Comics maintained the lead they earned with their massive new 52 relaunch in September, that lead has now diminished significantly. DC dropped 18% in dollar share and 22% in unit share from last month, a high point where DC had seen a huge boost from the New 52 and lead Marvel Comics in unit share nearly 51% to 30%.

Read More: http://www.comicsalliance.com/2011/1...#ixzz1gqmgVJ00

[Adam_Prince of Eternia]

When does Grant Morrison start on Wonder Woman?

[Kevenn]

Grant Morrison's Wonder Woman is a whole different comic, supposedly separate from the monthly Wonder woman comic. I've heard rumors of 2012 some time. I can't believe I'm actually looking forward to a Grant Morrison Wonder Woman comic - that's what the long period of less-than-great on the monthly has reduced me to.

[Wonderboy_JMB]

Here are the DC articles I wrote this week:
Batgirl
The Ray
Batwoman
Demon Knights
Plus I wrote a couple of additional pieces:
A very short piece: Female Super Heroes Battle Breast Cancer
And a much longer piece: A Look At Catwoman Throughout The Years (I didn't come up with that name.) It's an examination of all the actresses who have played her both in live action and animation, so even Melendy Britt is included.

[MegaGearMax]

Grant Morrison's Wonder Woman is a whole different comic, supposedly separate from the monthly Wonder woman comic. I've heard rumors of 2012 some time. I can't believe I'm actually looking forward to a Grant Morrison Wonder Woman comic - that's what the long period of less-than-great on the monthly has reduced me to.

Unless he changes her too greatly as well. Some of his ideas are over some people's heads.

[Kevenn]

Unless he changes her too greatly as well. Some of his ideas are over some people's heads.

Supposedly, he's been doing a lot of research on feminism and her original Marston comic book issues. Morrison does get a bit to obtuse for my tastes often, but I have to admit that his Action Comics run has not been a complete disaster. Though it does still have the problem I have with much of his work starting in the second issue, where scenes transition very awkwardly and confusingly. That's the biggest problem I have with much of his product, the "rhythm" of his stories are very "off" to me.

[Wonderboy_JMB]

Supposedly, he's been doing a lot of research on feminism and her original Marston comic book issues. Morrison does get a bit to obtuse for my tastes often, but I have to admit that his Action Comics run has not been a complete disaster. Though it does still have the problem I have with much of his work starting in the second issue, where scenes transition very awkwardly and confusingly. That's the biggest problem I have with much of his product, the "rhythm" of his stories are very "off" to me.

My opinion exactly!