DC Rebirth Special

Charlie and Christian examine DC Comics’ latest attempt to reinvent their publishing line. Is it really about defeating despair with hope, as writer/executive Geoff Johns has said? And is this friendly to new readers? We also look at the ethical implications of using characters from “Watchmen” in an attempt to create a shared universe with an emotionally compelling narrative.

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Additional Resources:

• “A Layman’s Guide To Why People Are Flipping Out Over DC Comics Rebirth #1″ by Susanna Polo
• ‘Rebirth’: Geoff Johns Talks About Bringing Hope Back to the DC Universe by Graeme McMillan
• The Wait, What? Roundtable! Speedy Edition: DC Universe: Rebirth
• io9 Round Table: What We Loved and Hated About DC Comics: Rebirth