DC Universe: The Source

DC Universe: The Source
The Official Blog of the DC Universe
  • USA TODAY previews SUICIDE SQUAD #6
    Harley Quinn has escaped Belle Reve Penitentiary and is on the run. In next week’s issue of SUICIDE SQUAD the Hunt for Harley begins. USA TODAY features an exclusive preview of SUICIDE SQUAD #6 and spoke with the comic book’s writer, co-executive producer on the CW TV series Supernatural, about the storyline and the Squad. [...]
  • THE LIEFELD LINE-UP: CREATIVE TEAMS FOR DEATHSTROKE, GRIFTER and THE SAVAGE HAWKMAN
    We recently announced that writer/artist Rob Liefeld will be bringing his distinctive sensibilities to DEATHSTROKE, GRIFTER and THE SAVAGE HAWKMAN in DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 – and here’s a look at the full creative teams for those series. On GRIFTER, Liefeld’s stories will be scripted by Frank Tieri, whose previous DC Comics work includes JSA [...]
  • THE FLASHPOINT FEBRUARY Digital Comics SALE
    Everything he knew changed in a flash. Police scientist Barry Allen awakens to a world far different from the one he remembers. A world that never heard of Superman, a place where friends are enemies and enemies become unlikely allies, a society torn apart by a war between two all too familiar faces, a world [...]
  • DC UNIVERSE PRESENTS: A new arc and a new creative team beginning with Issue #9
    A spotlight series starring a different hero in each story arc, DC UNIVERSE PRESENTS will be getting a new creative team with issue #9. Following the conclusion of the science-fiction based CHALLENGERS OF THE UNKNOWN, the new story arc begins when the nation’s best FBI profiler, Kass Sage, must reach out to her father for [...]
  • The Conversation Continues About BEFORE WATCHMEN
    Yesterday, we encouraged you to participate in the conversation regarding DC Entertainment’s official announcement of BEFORE WATCHMEN, a set of seven all-new inter-connected prequel mini-series that will expand on the acclaimed WATCHMEN universe. Well the chatter has far from died down and plenty of people are still talking. To read what people are saying about [...]
  • ARTIST MARCUS TO JOIN BATWING WITH ISSUE #9
    Fan-favorite artist Marcus To will be joining writer Judd Winick on BATWING, beginning with issue #9 in May. To is currently illustrating the six-issue HUNTRESS miniseries, which follows the international adventures of the extended Bat-family through Italy. With BATWING, he’ll be bringing his distinctive style to the heroic exploits of David Zavimbe in Africa’s Democratic [...]
  • Exclusive Preview of the Final Issue of PENGUIN: PAIN AND PREJUDICE
    Earlier today, we announced that acclaimed novelist Gregg Hurwitz will be taking over as the series writer for BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT, beginning with issue #10 in June. But in the meantime, don’t miss the miniseries Hurwitz is currently writing, PENGUIN: PAIN AND PREJUDICE. In PENGUIN: PAIN AND PREJUDICE, readers were introduced to a new [...]
  • NOVELIST GREGG HURWITZ JOINS BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT CREATIVE TEAM
    Acclaimed novelist Gregg Hurwitz will be taking over as the writer for BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT beginning with issue #10 in June. Hurwitz is the internationally bestselling author of YOU’RE NEXT. No stranger to the shadows of Gotham City, he is also currently writing PENGUIN: PAIN AND PREJUDICE, a five issue mini-series which explores the [...]
  • Join the conversation about BEFORE WATCHMEN
    Earlier today, DC Entertainment officially announced BEFORE WATCHMEN, a set of seven all-new inter-connected prequel mini-series that will expand on the acclaimed WATCHMEN universe. To read more about the announcement and join in on the conversation, check out some of the coverage that’s run in places like MTV.COM, /FILM, LATINO REVIEW, NEW YORK DAILY NEWS, [...]
  • DC Comics All Access: Ian Sattler
    I was worried I’d never see daylight again. That’s seriously a concern I had while playing Batman: Arkham City over the holidays this year. We all love comics (obviously) and we all love video games, so the amazing combination of Batman and brutality that was Arkham City had a lot of us spending quite a [...]
  • The Covers for BEFORE WATCHMEN
  • EVERYONE’S TALKIN’ ABOUT “BEFORE WATCHMEN”
    It’s official. BEFORE WATCHMEN has officially been announced. To see the covers and read exclusive interviews with the writers of the seven mini-series, as well as the CURSE OF THE CRIMSON CORSAIR back-up story to be featured in each issue, visit the following media outlets. • USA Today: RORSCHACH – Interview with writer Brian Azzarello [...]
  • DC ENTERTAINMENT OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCES “BEFORE WATCHMEN”
    This summer, DC Entertainment will publish all-new stories expanding on the acclaimed WATCHMEN universe. As highly anticipated as they are controversial, the seven inter-connected prequel mini-series will build on the foundation of the original WATCHMEN, the bestselling graphic novel of all time. BEFORE WATCHMEN will be the collective banner for all seven titles, from DC [...]
  • Tomorrow’s DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 Releases
    Earlier today, we linked to all of the exclusive previews of the first batch of sixth issues from DC COMICS-THE NEW 52, on sale tomorrow. Below, take a look at all the previews that ran (sorted alphabetically and separated by cover), compiled here in one easy location for your convenience.
  • Previews of Wednesday’s DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 Releases
    Here’s a round up of the exclusive previews from this week’s DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 releases, on sale tomorrow. USA TODAY has a sneak peek at RED LANTERNS #6. “I really liked the idea of taking these monsters, who are normally portrayed as wild forces of destruction, and really getting under their skin, finding out [...]
  • JUSTICE LEAGUE #4 GOES BACK TO PRESS
    JUSTICE LEAGUE #4 has sold out, and will be going back to press for its second printing. The fourth issue joins JUSTICE LEAGUE #1 as the second installment of the flagship series to go back to press. The second printing of JUSTICE LEAGUE #4 will be on sale in comic book stores on February 29, [...]
  • Matt Kindt debuts as series writer of FRANKENSTEIN: Agent of S.H.A.D.E.
    It was announced earlier today that Jeff Lemire will be writing JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK. Well, Jeff is super talented, but writing four ongoing series is a tough gig, so he’ll be leaving FRANKENSTEIN: AGENT OF S.H.A.D.E. and taking over for him is one of his favorite collaborators, Matt Kindt. If you’re not familiar with Kindt’s [...]
  • THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER’s first look at the ANIMAL MAN movie
    Before he was the Animal Man you know in DC COMICS-THE NEW 52, Buddy Baker starred in an independent movie. THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER has your exclusive first look at this film, as shown in ANIMAL MAN #6. “This issue is a bit different in that it focuses in the ‘indie film’ that part-time superhero, part-time [...]
  • Peter Milligan Heads to STORMWATCH
    It was announced earlier today that Jeff Lemire will be writing JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK. So where is Peter Milligan going you ask? Well, Milligan will be staying on RED LANTERNS and Vertigo’s HELLBLAZER and will be writing STORMWATCH beginning with issue #9. We asked Milligan about taking on the covert sci-fi superhero team STORMWATCH and [...]
  • Jeff Lemire takes on JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK
    Following the JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK/I,VAMPIRE crossover in issues 7 & 8, JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK will have a new writer. Beginning with issue #9, superstar Jeff Lemire (ANIMAL MAN, SWEET TOOTH) will be taking over the reins. We asked Lemire about following the sage Peter Milligan and what he’s got planned and here’s what he has [...]
  • Mike Choi’s variant cover for THE FLASH #6
    Paving the way for the return of Captain Cold in THE FLASH #7, Mike Choi’s awesome variant cover for THE FLASH #6 depicts a frozen Barry Allen mid-movement. Below, take an exclusive first look for yourself. “THE FLASH is one of my favorite books right now, so it was a real pleasure and honor to [...]
  • DC Comics Fall 2012
    Wondering what to read this fall? Below, please find a list of some fantastic graphic novels and collected editions scheduled for this Fall. DC Universe titles coming in September 2012: BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY TP Writer: Paul Dini Artists: Carlos D’Anda, Dustin Nguyen, Ben Herrera, Ted Naifeh and Derek Fridolfs Collects: BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY #1-5 and [...]
  • What’s Inside DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 FCBD EDITION
    Free Comic Book Day 2012 is Saturday, May 5, but you don’t have to wait four months to learn what’s inside DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 FREE COMIC BOOK DAY EDITION. Right here on THE SOURCE, we’ve got an early taste of what to expect. Featuring art by legendary illustrator Jim Lee and other top talents, [...]
  • Walter Simonson on the cover for THE JUDAS COIN
    This fall, DC Entertainment will be releasing THE JUDAS COIN, an original 94-page hardcover graphic novel written and illustrated by industry legend Walter Simonson. THE JUDAS COIN features characters from all across the DC Universe. Today, take an exclusive first look at the book’s cover based on a featured showdown between Batman and Two-Face. “The [...]
  • Andy Kubert Signing in Stamford, CT
    When ACTION COMICS #5 came out earlier this month, you got a taste of artist Andy Kubert’s collaboration with writer Grant Morrison. Next month, Kubert’s 2-part arc on the series concludes with ACTION COMICS #6, which finds the present day Superman teaming up with peculiar versions of the Legion of Super-Heroes to save the Superman [...]