Enough has been written about this subject, so I'm not going in depth here.
Today is a big day for DC Comics (a subsidiary of Time Warner). The DC Universe (the fictional continuity within the comic books the company publishes) is being relaunched. This means every comic book issue will start over at #1, new back-stories for the superhero characters, new costumes, and other updates. There has been a lot of hype for this event, as it has had quite a strong reaction from those fans who oppose the change.
I'm personally excited, and hope to pick up Justice League #1 this week and Action Comics #1 next week. There are some things I'm not thrilled about: the costume changes, especially with Superman (No red shorts on the outside! Also, why is he wearing armor?); the character changes to characters (like the Twilight- or Batman-esque "brooding" he will be exhibiting, according to the company); and the changing of continuity, like the end of Superman's marriage to Lois Lane.
I am looking forward to see what stories come from this, where it takes DC as a company, and what effect it will have on the industry.
Here's a funny video, directed by Patrick Willems, parodying some true geek-rage:
"No matter what happens, Grant Morrison will be writing Action Comics..."
These are such encouraging words.
The books I can't wait to see are as follows: Justice League, Action Comics, Superman, Detective Comics, Batman, Animal Man, and Stormwatch.
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