DC Comics ‘All In’: Details And Key Art Revealed
by Olly MacNamee
DC Comics has revealed cover art, creative teams and brief synopses for its upcoming All In initiative that will see the launch of showrunner Scott Synder’s Absolute Universe this October. An event intended as a great jumping-on point for new and longtime fans.
DC All In Special #1
Writers: Scott Snyder and Joshua Williamson
Artists: Daniel Sampere and Wes Craig
“Following the events of Absolute Power, the heroes of the core DC Universe have fought against the deep divisions in the world around them to usher in a new era of unity.
And it’s just in time, too—because Darkseid has returned! Superman gathers every DC Super Hero on Earth to hold the line against a vastly different version of the Lord of Apokolips as they raise our cosmic defenses and prepare for war. And when the first blows land, the shock waves will ripple across DC’s core series, shaking the nature of their realities to their very foundation!
But a greater threat looms on the horizon in the Absolute Universe. Here, DC’s biggest icons come of age with fewer advantages while facing greater opposition than ever before and retaining the immutable heroism that continues to inspire and entertain fans. But can they really protect the light that shines inside them when the world in which they live is hurtling toward a terrible destiny?”
DC All In Special #1 is out on October 2.
Absolute Batman #1
Writer: Scott Snyder
Artist: Nick Dragotta
“In this iteration, fans will be introduced to a version of the Dark Knight that doesn’t have the money, mansion, or butler of his core-line counterpart.”
Absolute Batman #1 is out on Wednesday, October 9.
Absolute Wonder Woman #1
Writer: Kelly Thompson
Artist: Hayden Sherman
“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?”
Absolute Wonder Woman #1 is out onWednesday October 23.
Absolute Superman #1
Writer: Jason Aaron
Artist: Rafa Sandoval
“Writer Jason Aaron and artist Rafa Sandoval join forces to present a new Man of Steel with the launch of Absolute Superman #1. This Superman has no family, no Fortress of Solitude, and no home. Will he still stand for truth, justice, and a better tomorrow in this new universe?”
Absolute Superman #1 is out on Wednesday November 6.
