The speculation is over as Scott Snyder and Joshua Williamson took to DC Comics’ YouTube to reveal their next big project: DC All In. Snyder and Williamson discussed the future of the DC Comics Universe—and beyond—starting in the oversized DC ALL IN SPECIAL comic, which is on sale in October.
Snyder called it the “biggest initiative” DC has done in decades. They made it clear this isn’t an event, but an “initiative.” The idea is this initiative opens up the story so creators can come in and tell their best stories. “The greatest jumping on point,” Snyder called it.
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Snyder made it clear there is no reboot or retcon to the current universe.
All-In Special will be a flip book with one side featuring art by Daniel Sampere and the other by Wes Craig. Sampere will focus on Superman’s side, while the other side is from the point of view of Darkseid.
The special “Reintroduces Darkseid as who he should be. The greatest villain of the DCU,” Snyder said. “Darkseid starts to realize something has always been missing. He senses something has changed, and once he realizes this, it sets him on a quest.” Darkseid will then collide with a new Justice League.
“One thing it creates is a dangerous wild new planet where we’ve invited in the biggest names in comics and some rising stars to reinvent the characters,” Snyder added. “All in one place.” The story will create a “driving force” for the company for “years to come.”
Williamson added this is one big story and it’s part of the “Absolute” world.
“If the main universe is set up by Superman energy, this universe is founded on Darkseid energy,” Snyder added. That makes the heroes underdogs. “They have to be tougher. Have to be more resourceful,” and that makes them more badass.
Williamson and Dan Mora will be working on Superman and introducing a new Superwoman, with the return of Doomsday.
Snyder added, “All In is a rallying cry.” Not only are the creators at DC Comics all-in, but the retailers and fans.
As I speculated yesterday, the reveal isn’t too surprising, but it sure is hugely important to DC Comics going forward.
Scott Snyder and Joshua Williamson spilled the beans at their DC Comics premiere event.
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