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1. Tweets that mention DC Universe: The Source » Blog Archive » DCU IN 2010: WELCOME TO EARTH ONE -- Topsy.com says on December 7th, 2009 at 9:03 am :
   

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2. Ricardo says on December 7th, 2009 at 9:04 am :
   

   I kind of thought that this would be the most logical way for DC to forge new readers in a GN dominated book world. I am not that bad of a thinker, then. Good luck!

3. dietel says on December 7th, 2009 at 9:13 am :
   

   This is fantastic. I hope it succeeds and thrives. It would be cool to have OGNs for people to enjoy as well as comics to follow month to month. I know a lot more of my friends will get into comics this way, and I will appreciate another fresh take on my favorite characters in a great format.

   Also Johns and Frank doing Batman is the best news I can imagine.

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5. lightningrider says on December 7th, 2009 at 9:20 am :
   

   You guys had me at Johns and Frank On Batman. I Hope You Guys Introduce More Characters!

6. dietel says on December 7th, 2009 at 9:24 am :
   

   I would like to add however that this is a treatment Wonder Woman needs. I love her character but her continuity is so muddled and despite it’s critical acclaim I’ve had trouble getting into her monthly series. She fits fantastically with this concept and her absence among Batman and Superman is a bummer.

   I hope this doesn’t come across as a complaint, I’m so happy with this announcement, but I hope you guys consider Wonder Woman because it seems like it just fits to me.

   Ideally, all the big DC characters should receive this treatment on top of the comics they run in.

7. aaronturon says on December 7th, 2009 at 9:30 am :
   

   Agreed with dietel. Hopefully Wonder Woman gets something like this. I think we are already having too much Superman and Batman! Not that I’m saying that it isn’t good! Good job anyway guys! Got to love the new look for Alfred!

8. thephylemon says on December 7th, 2009 at 9:55 am :
   

   I wish this wasn’t being done in the graphic novel format. Several new floppys a month, I would snatch them up and beg for more. As it is, I’ll probably pass and enjoy my mainstream DC universe instead.

9. stopsatgreen says on December 7th, 2009 at 10:00 am :
   

   Good idea. I no longer buy monthly comics, and sometimes have to wait a year for trade issues (I won’t buy hardcover) - if trades are issued at all. A series of OGNs is much more preferable to me.

10. superboy1991 says on December 7th, 2009 at 10:22 am :
    

    Geoff Johns writing Batman. The dream has come true.

11. kalel39 says on December 7th, 2009 at 10:25 am :
    

    Alfred looks like a bad a**. Im sold, where do I buy?

    I agree with aaronturon, where is Wonder Woman’s book? She should be part of the launch.

    The graphic novel idea is a good one, but I wish it was a monthly book. Maybe the introduction of these books will lead to a launch of an Earth One monthly title. Best to test the waters first than to commit to a series that is mediocre (Im looking at you All-Star line).

12. Superman: Earth One and Batman : Earth One Announced : Comic Book Fury says on December 7th, 2009 at 10:44 am :
    

    [...] his Twitter account the next big project he had set for DC in 2010 and it looks like AICN and the DC Blog followed suit in reporting his announcement as well as announcing the other big project. Two big [...]

13. DC Announces “Earth One” « Fistfight At The Arthouse says on December 7th, 2009 at 10:49 am :
    

    [...] “Earth One” 2009 December 7 by Costa …and I am excited.  From The Source: Original stories featuring Batman and Superman in graphic novel form from the biggest creators out [...]

14. Michel Nadorp says on December 7th, 2009 at 10:59 am :
    

    I was just wondering what the heck Shane Davis was doing all this time! Great to see him back. The other creators are stellar also! The graphic novel format is also a plus my only concern is the umpteenth retelling of the origin. But I guess it’s a must for this new series in order to attract new readers. I hope to see the artteam of Jose Louis Garcia Lopez and Kevin Nowlan on these books. The series is made for them. Perhaps on Wonder Woman?

15. runnerx13 says on December 7th, 2009 at 10:59 am :
    

    Not a nit pick, just a questions, aren’t the new Earths numerical? Meaning, that this Earth is “Earth-1″, not “Earth-One”.

16. DC Comics: Presentati Superman: Earth One e Batman: Earth One | Comics Eden says on December 7th, 2009 at 11:01 am :
    

    [...] DC Comics attraverso il proprio blog ufficiale ha annunciato i nuovi lavori di J. Michael Straczynski e di Geoff Johns, dopo che nei mesi precedenti vi erano stati numerosi rumors. Superman: Earth [...]

17. DailyPlanet.cl » Superman: Earth One says on December 7th, 2009 at 11:02 am :
    

    [...] se ha anunciado en The Source un nuevo proyecto relacionado con Superman y Batman, “Earth [...]

18. thecoyotegospel says on December 7th, 2009 at 11:09 am :
    

    I think these creative teams sound excellent, and I am a huge proponent of more OGN releases. However, I just am not sure that using these excellent teams on what is, let’s be honest, The Ultimate DC Universe is the best use of their talents with the properties. Secret Origin is only halfway done and we’re going to see a new, non-canon Superman origin story?

    I feel that this is a way of combating the difficulty of picking up most DC Universe titles for new readers. Because of DiDio’s idea that picking up a comic and being confused leads you to read more for comprehension, I feel that the DC Universe is much harder to dive into. How will new readers feel, then, when they read one of these OGNs and then buy an issue of Superman and find the adventures of Mon-El, or Batman to discover that Dick and Damien are facing someone who eats faces?

    I have been consistently confused about some of DC’s choices with their major properties, and this only perpetuates that for me. Why not use blockbuster creative teams to tell stories that affect the character histories? Or even stories in the vein of Brave and the Bold, which occur at hazy times in continuity but don’t contradict anything? Instead we have a pocket universe that needs to be built from the ground up.

    I will probably read these when they come out. I’m not trying to knock the books completely, these are just my immediate concerns about the concept.

    Also, for the reader who waits for trades and skips hardcovers: Joker was released in hardcover first, and I would expect the same treatment here.

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20. thecoyotegospel says on December 7th, 2009 at 11:21 am :
    

    ALSO

    Does anyone remember Wizard running an article about what a DC Ultimate Universe would look like? I seem to remember the Batman looking similarly, but it was maybe 8 years ago.

21. ryaztek says on December 7th, 2009 at 11:22 am :
    

    Great creative teams, too bad they don’t invest in this kind of talent for the mainstream DCU (New Earth). I for one am not interested in yet another telling of Superman and Batman’s origin and yet another earth. I would much rather see one of these teams doing an AQUAMAN: REBIRTH in the present DCU.

22. thecoyotegospel says on December 7th, 2009 at 11:25 am :
    

    Praise be to that Aquaman comment.

    Also, not to blow up this post, but I found the Batman image. Granted, there isn’t much you can do to keep the costume intact but new. Notice similar cowls and gray detailing.

    http://hallofheroes.free.fr/Images/UltimateDC/batman.jpg

23. Superman and Batman are Reborn in DC’s Earth One Graphic Novels - Comic Hero News says on December 7th, 2009 at 11:26 am :
    

    [...] To read the full interviews with the creative teams, head on over to Ain’t It Cool News. Meanwhile, check out the cover to Superman: Earth One, and two character profiles from Batman: Earth One, courtesy of DC Universe: The Source. [...]

24. Gorbunov says on December 7th, 2009 at 11:30 am :
    

    Dudes, Superman: Secret Origin is not even finished yet. What’s the point in new retold of first years, besides JMS’ desires?

    Gimme WW GN by Rucka & J.G. Jones. And Flash by Johns & Van Sciver. And Captain Marvel by Johns & Alex Ross.

25. DC Announces Earth One « Comic Book Daily says on December 7th, 2009 at 11:39 am :
    

    [...] Announces Earth One In what promises to be a week of big DC announcements, DC’s blog The Source is announcing a new line of graphic novels under the name “Earth [...]

26. emeraldlatenight says on December 7th, 2009 at 11:39 am :
    

    Mixed feelings!

    I agree with the sentiments already expressed. A Geoff Johns Batman is very exciting (especially since he is doing the RIDDLER early on), but I wish these were told on Earth-0, in current continuity. And the last thing we need is more origin stories.

    I’ll definitely buy these two graphic novels. They look great. But when DC tries to suck me into buying entire series based on yet another universe, I’ll bail. When money gets tight, it’s easy to ignore stories that are not in continuity and do not affect my favorite characters.

    I almost wish this was a one-time event instead of the start of a whole new “thing”. Seems like a bad direction to commit DC’s energy to.

    But still kind of exciting.
    -ELN

27. ultimatetoronto says on December 7th, 2009 at 11:43 am :
    

    That’s great! Just what the DCU needs. ANOTHER origin story for Superman and Batman. Sigh.

28. creepingterror says on December 7th, 2009 at 11:46 am :
    

    Well, that’s certainly an Alfred where I won’t be able to hear Efrem Zimbalist Jr…

29. Gorbunov says on December 7th, 2009 at 11:50 am :
    

    Oh, and is Earth-1 the current Earth? Or those are different Earths?

30. lakidash says on December 7th, 2009 at 11:50 am :
    

    Wow. That Superman: Earth One artwork is breath-taking. I’m already down with both of these. Do it up for Aquaman too, please?

31. DC Announces EARTH ONE, Alfred gets ripped | The Comic Book Shoppe News says on December 7th, 2009 at 11:52 am :
    

    [...] AICN and The Source Tags: alfred, Batman, dc comics, earth one, gary frank, geoff johns, j. michael straczynski, [...]

32. emeraldlatenight says on December 7th, 2009 at 11:56 am :
    

    If I have it straight in my head, Earth-1 is the pre-crisis silver age Earth. Many of the core concepts were included in the “New Earth” that represents current continuity, but it is still a separate universe where some artistic liberties could be taken. The events on Earth-1 do not affect the character’s official continuity.

    -ELN

33. Gorbunov says on December 7th, 2009 at 12:13 pm :
    

    I thought that pre-crisis Earh is Earth-2.

34. dusk83 says on December 7th, 2009 at 12:15 pm :
    

    Wow Cool!

35. reaper2k says on December 7th, 2009 at 12:23 pm :
    

    I, too, wish to voice my hope that Wonder Woman will get a similar treatment here. She is as integral to the history of DC as Superman and Batman. These both look like amazing projects and I’m already sure I will buy both. But DC needs to keep Wonder Woman in mind when these projects come together. She is a very important character and deserves more of a spotlight. (And while were talking about WW, when will we see a major motion picture for her franchise?)

36. meisterlegion says on December 7th, 2009 at 12:24 pm :
    

    I knew this would happen - I just didn’t think this soon.
    I knew that when the “original” heroes were put on Earth-0 (New Earth), that somewhere out there was a re-created Earth-1. I guess 2010 is the perfect time to reveal this world

    The way I see it:
    Earth-0 - Modern Era heroes that appeared on the scene in the early 80’s
    Earth-2 - Silver Age heroes that appeared on the scene in the 1940/1950’s
    Earth-1 - These heroes are appearing on the scene for the first time in the 21st century…where not around in the 1980’s or 90’s…it’s a brand new beginning.

37. dietel says on December 7th, 2009 at 1:20 pm :
    

    Greg Rucka or Grant Morrison doing Wonder Woman would be awesome, or Gail Simone doing a continuity free Wonder Woman. I’ve heard Grant Morrison interview about what he thinks of Wonder Woman and I know he has a great handle on the character.

    Grant Morrison Frank Quitely Wonder Woman OGN would be superb.

38. Comics DC , alles over Batman, Superman, Green Lantern, ... - Pagina 3 - 9lives says on December 7th, 2009 at 1:31 pm :
    

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39. Pop Culture Zoo - Building Better Geeks! | DC Comics Invites You To ‘Earth One’ says on December 7th, 2009 at 1:32 pm :
    

    [...] retold in a standalone, original graphic novel format. Below is some preview art. Head on over to The Source for more info and stay tuned to Pop Culture Zoo as we bring you more on these exciting new [...]

40. meisterlegion says on December 7th, 2009 at 1:43 pm :
    

    I forgot my additional comments…

    the Superman preview above is so BOSS! Love the updated hairstyle.
    the Earth-1 Batman outfit - SOLD! I love it too.
    Earth-1 Alfred - WOW! Now that looks like the Alfred the writers of the Bat-books have been trying to portray him as being.

41. elipso says on December 7th, 2009 at 1:55 pm :
    

    Great!. Boris Karloff as Alfred!!!!

42. brian01 says on December 7th, 2009 at 1:55 pm :
    

    I think this is awesome news. How about doing Earth-2 stories as well. I would love to see a retake on Kal-L and the Golden Age Heroes. Now that would be amazing!

43. elipso says on December 7th, 2009 at 1:56 pm :
    

    with guns!!!

44. thesymptom says on December 7th, 2009 at 2:00 pm :
    

    The current Earth in “DCU Proprer” is New Earth aka Earth-0/Earth-Zero. Ever since ‘52′, DC has been quick to correct people calling it Earth 1; leaving it’s content up for speculation.

45. mikethebat says on December 7th, 2009 at 2:08 pm :
    

    So this is like taking another stab at All Star Batman and All Star Superman?

46. Thoughts on Earth One « Speed Force says on December 7th, 2009 at 2:12 pm :
    

    [...] morning, DC announced the first two volumes in Earth One, a new series of original graphic novels set in a new continuity. The first two books will be [...]

47. burro787 says on December 7th, 2009 at 2:19 pm :
    

    Thank you DC, thank you so much

48. DC Unveils Earth One, New Superman and Batman - Techland - TIME.com says on December 7th, 2009 at 2:26 pm :
    

    [...] big announcement sometime this week on Techland in regards to DCU in 2010. But until then, DCU’s The Source has unveiled Superman: Earth One and Batman: Earth One. Two of DC’s most iconic characters will [...]

49. meisterlegion says on December 7th, 2009 at 2:28 pm :
    

    @mikethebat:

    the ALL STAR Books took place outside DC Universe continuity.
    However, this Earth-1 Superman or Batman can or may interact in the current DC Universe and with the Earth-0 (New Earth) heroes.

    The ALL STAR books were just a “re-telling” and have been brought to a close:
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All-Star_Superman

50. kcnightwing says on December 7th, 2009 at 2:50 pm :
    

    This is what should have been to the entire DC Universe 25 years ago. Then we wouldn’t still be arguing about what is in and what is out and trying to create convoluted explanations for things. The regular Universe is more of a mess than now it was before Crisis.

51. alderct says on December 7th, 2009 at 2:56 pm :
    

    Could OGNs be DC’s attempt at creating a product for digital and bookstore distribution that won’t harm the “floppies” that Didio is sworn to protect. Everyone but DC seems to be publicly gearing up for the digital market (if you don’t count Warner’s motion comics). Local comic shops can buy this from Diamond, but it seems like a product made for mass distribution.

52. mhalteman says on December 7th, 2009 at 3:02 pm :
    

    Oh, my God, all the negativity and grousing about which “Earth” it is!!! Who cares? No wonder people make fun of comic book readers. Jesus, it’s depressing. Thankfully internet commenters really don’t make up that much of the buying public.

    I am so stoked for this. I only buy collections and OGNs now anyway, so I am the perfect target audience. I sincerely hope this is a huge success and signals a shift in how comics are done with the big two.

53. kalel39 says on December 7th, 2009 at 3:17 pm :
    

    Since this is Earth One, will this Superman be named Kal-L?

54. erwinm says on December 7th, 2009 at 3:27 pm :
    

    This is great news, I’m SO looking forward to this!

55. BZZURKK » DCUC: Earth One! says on December 7th, 2009 at 3:31 pm :
    

    [...] Comics official Blog (The Source) has some interesting news on a retelling or modernizing of the DC Universe for 2010! Original [...]

56. THE BEAT » Blog Archive » DC announces EARTH ONE graphic novel line says on December 7th, 2009 at 4:11 pm :
    

    [...] this morning on The Source blog, SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE and BATMAN: EARTH ONE kick off an ongoing series of original graphic novels [...]

57. embee says on December 7th, 2009 at 4:20 pm :
    

    Alfred has a BEARD! WHAT.

58. drewber2635 says on December 7th, 2009 at 4:24 pm :
    

    Got to say I like the designs. But I am kind of tired of seeing Batman and Superman “reinvented” all the time. Why not characters like Aquaman? Sorry, but I have to agree with the other Aqua-fans that posted on here. A lot of people want to see this kind of commitment to the King of the Seas. Whether its an Earth One story or in the mainstream continuity (which would be cooler/better in my opinion)

59. Get reintroduced to the world’s greatest heroes with DCU: EARTH ONE! - Ideology of Madness says on December 7th, 2009 at 4:32 pm :
    

    [...] out more at The Source and Ain’t It Cool [...]

60. thecoyotegospel says on December 7th, 2009 at 4:51 pm :
    

    I think the debate about “which Earth this is” extends beyond fan boy-ism. It’s a way for readers to determine if this is told in any sort of existing continuity. And differentiating this from the All-Star line is a moot argument. The pitch then was “all-star” creative teams telling stories with characters unhampered by continuity. This isn’t any different, except both will be origin-slanted, as opposed to the All-Star line where only Batman (kind of) took that route.

    The more I think about these, the less interested I am. I’m studying comics in college and I’m an avid fan, but my wallet does not need to be opened up to an entirely new universe when the current one is in shambles.

61. DC Universe: The Source » Blog Archive » DCU IN 2010: WELCOME TO … | planets says on December 7th, 2009 at 4:54 pm :
    

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62. querldox says on December 7th, 2009 at 5:25 pm :
    

    ’spotlighting the most powerful heroes of the DC Universe’

    Do you read your own comics. The Spectre!

    Secondly, can this be as close to earth one as possible? It seems a shame that Earth two kinda survived and Earth one (the best earth) didn’t.

    thirdly, I appreciate starting from the beginning but this is going to take forever to get to the good stuff. I presume there will be Legion coming out of Superman:Earth One but how long until we get Supergirl, Dick Grayson, Wally West, Teen Titans. I really am just not interested in the ‘main’ guys.

63. querldox says on December 7th, 2009 at 5:28 pm :
    

    Also LOL at people confusing Earth One and Earth Two

    Earth 2 is golden age (1938-1957)
    Earth 1 is silver age/Bronze age(1958-1986)

64. meisterlegion says on December 7th, 2009 at 5:39 pm :
    

    so would that makes Earth 0: Modern Age (1987 - Present)
    and, the “new” Earth-One: New Millennium Age (2010 - ?)??

65. mhalteman says on December 7th, 2009 at 5:57 pm :
    

    “Earth 2 is golden age (1938-1957)
    Earth 1 is silver age/Bronze age(1958-1986)”

    “so would that makes Earth 0: Modern Age (1987 - Present)
    and, the “new” Earth-One: New Millennium Age (2010 - ?)??”

    “Since this is Earth One, will this Superman be named Kal-L?”

    *Sigh* (Shakes head, walks away)

66. Earth One, WOW « morrisonmultiverse says on December 7th, 2009 at 6:06 pm :
    

    [...] Click for link to DCU blog news. [...]

67. The Awesome Village says on December 7th, 2009 at 6:14 pm :
    

    [...] Comics have announced today via their Source Blog that, starting in 2010, they will begin publishing new adventures of Superman and Batman under the [...]

68. albatross says on December 7th, 2009 at 6:17 pm :
    

    …Send them MY WAY! Just… PLEASE PLEASE don’t pull another “All Star”. This means (1)i think it’s a bit soon to even TRY to top All-Star Superman and (2)i don’t think many people want anything that even resembles All-Star Batman & Robin… but this looks so cool!!! I’m a die-hard DC fan but Ultimate Spider-Man is one of my all-time favorite series. This approach (and the format, since i’m not the ‘floppy’ buyer i used to be) greatly appeals to me! I’m glad JMS and Johns are covering the stories, and I feel like a new continuity could do WONDERS for these characters! Pump it UP!!

69. querldox says on December 7th, 2009 at 6:51 pm :
    

    No, there is no ‘modern age’ earth. Although a 90’s DC earth may be cool. The second world war characters are earth 2- Kal-L. The sci fi re-inventions are Earth 1- Kal-El

    Mhalteman, are you going to make the argument that ‘ages’ are arbitrary because Superboy comics pre-date the silver age? I’ll admit, I can’t remember the date Barry was introduced but Earth 1 is his intro to COIE.

    Ok, I looked it up 1956

70. I liked the Earth-2 me better. | NerderyBlog[dot]Com says on December 7th, 2009 at 6:52 pm :
    

    [...] DC announced today that 2010 will bring original graphic novels starring Batman and Superman. [...]

71. druzhba says on December 7th, 2009 at 7:18 pm :
    

    Do you really need to tell AGAIN the same story?

    What will add these origin stories? cellphones and the Internet? facebook?

    This shows a lack of talent for contemporary storytelling.

    what will happen to : The Man of Steel, World of Krypton, World of Smallville World of Metropolis, etc. …. ????

    Sorry, but you fail on this DC : /

72. kauffinbauchser says on December 7th, 2009 at 7:48 pm :
    

    Johns on Batman is amazing. But, another Superman Origin? Am I the only one who remembers Mark Waid’s Birthright?

73. ryaztek says on December 7th, 2009 at 8:12 pm :
    

    Hey DiDio, can you say

    Jumped the Shark?

    How about market saturation?

74. ryaztek says on December 7th, 2009 at 8:49 pm :
    

    Hope someone at DC reads this one:

    http://www.weeklycrisis.com/2009/12/dc-announces-yet-another-superman.html

75. scarecroe says on December 7th, 2009 at 9:16 pm :
    

    Not loving the Superman art. Looks too polished and airbrushed whereas Gary Frank’s art always looks so natural.

76. mhalteman says on December 7th, 2009 at 9:26 pm :
    

    querldox: No, I am saying that what “earth” this is happening on means diddly-squat! Only a good story means anything. I think it’s ridiculous the way everyone gets caught up in this alternate earths nonsense. Just enjoy the story or don’t, on it’s own merits. That’s all. Who cares what box it fits into? Sheesh.

77. Earth-Whatever « Speed Force says on December 7th, 2009 at 9:31 pm :
    

    [...] went back and looked at the comments on the Earth One announcement at The Source. Big mistake. There’s an argument over whether it’s the same as Earth-1 [...]

78. The Big Fat Skinny Podcast With J. David Weter Episode 28- Get Down With the Sickness | J David Weter Dot Com says on December 7th, 2009 at 10:51 pm :
    

    [...] Learn how J. David Weter feels about DC Entertainment announcing DC Universe: Earth One. [...]

79. My thoughts on DC’s ‘Earth One’ at Comics212 says on December 7th, 2009 at 11:19 pm :
    

    [...] their official announcement at their blog and the unembargoed interviews at AICN at face value, DC Comics today announced that they will be [...]

80. JMS & Geoff Johns to Superman: Earth One and Batman: Earth One Series for DC | Hypergeek says on December 8th, 2009 at 1:36 am :
    

    [...] was announced on the their blog today that DC are planning a new series of OGNs starring legacy characters such as Superman and [...]

81. DC’s New Earth One Line | Doomkopf.com says on December 8th, 2009 at 3:15 am :
    

    [...] is a lack of interesting comics news out there of late.  It’s probably a mix of both, but DC’s recent announcement of a new Earth One line is a welcome bit of good news among the daily fluff.  This will be done [...]

82. Black Manta says on December 8th, 2009 at 3:43 am :
    

    More Superman and Batman origins. I love both creative teams, but do we really need more origin stories from Batman and Superman? In the movies they’ve done it about 3x each, then their tv-series, then about 10+ origins in the comics.

    I pray that DC does something with Aquaman, because it’s insane on how much they support these two characters over everyone else.

83. adohall says on December 8th, 2009 at 5:22 am :
    

    I’m surprised that this Earth-1 Superman appears to be wearing briefs over tights. Any serious attempt to widen the readership of Superman comics would not pass on the opportunity to ditch them. We all know they’re a stumbling block for non-readers of comics. We’ve all heard the jibes - most recently on Heroes. So please DC editors, if you’re reading this - give Earth-1 Supes trousers, as you’ve done with Batman.

84. adohall says on December 8th, 2009 at 5:39 am :
    

    btw I am really excited about both these OGNs. The creative teams are sensational and their new takes on the Superman and Batman stories have piqued my interest. Keep them coming - Wonder Woman, Justice League, Aquaman, Flash, Green Lantern, Hawkman… (and while we’re on the subject, why not give Hawkman the ability to fly without Nth metal, by manipulating the wings themselves through “on-demand” [or "on-the-fly"] nerve and muscle connections and the shifting of weight and power from his lower body to the wings when attached; he could attach and detach the wings at will… when you think about it, the current arrangement does’t make any sense. How can he flap wings that are simply strapped on? And if they’re not serving any purpose, why wear them?)

85. DC’s Earth One « comicbookjesus says on December 8th, 2009 at 6:39 am :
    

    [...] attracting bookstore browsers is a series of Original Graphic Novels set on Earth One. DC’s The Source blog describe the project like this: Original stories featuring Batman and Superman in graphic [...]

86. DC’s Earth One « Arcana Magazine says on December 8th, 2009 at 6:41 am :
    

    [...] attracting bookstore browsers is a series of Original Graphic Novels set on Earth One. DC’s The Source blog describe the project like this: Original stories featuring Batman and Superman in graphic [...]

87. Geek Radio Daily » Blog Archive » Geek Radio Daily December 8th 2009 says on December 8th, 2009 at 7:12 am :
    

    [...] Batman & Superman Get The Boot [...]

88. imls says on December 8th, 2009 at 8:21 am :
    

    I’m totally in love with the Batman: Earth One look, Bruce and Alfred do look different. Bats costume is awesome. Hopefully the story will have some twist here and there…
    Now about Superman…oh boy to me he just looks like any other Superman drawing, Shane say something about his hair is different, c’mon!!! he looks the same, the costume is the same, c’mon DC take some challenges with his costume if u do not want to update it in the regular series, fine but please update this Earth One version, change some names, and satus quo, i don’t want to read the same stuff i’ve been reading lately, some suggestions: cut his hair, remove the trunks, remove the “S” on the cape, perhaps change the name of the daily planet to the metropolis herald for example, clark could be a police section reporter, perhaps even lois and clark do not work togeter but in different newspapers, it will be fun the love triangle from another perspective, dunno these are some ideas…hopefully some of the dc guy read this…
    peace ina’

89. Geek Entertainment News and Commentary - Angry Zen Master says on December 8th, 2009 at 9:49 am :
    

    [...] Source: The Source [...]

90. Not With That Face » Reboot is the new black(est night) says on December 8th, 2009 at 10:13 am :
    

    [...] DC is jumping into the Ultimates-styled pool with Earth One. As mentioned yesterday on DC’s The Source blog, Earth One is going to be the vehicle to reboot Batman and Superman (like it hadn’t [...]

91. DC Comics Announces Superman: Earth One and Batman: Earth One « Land Of Geek says on December 8th, 2009 at 10:15 am :
    

    [...] DC Comics Announces Superman: Earth One and Batman: Earth One (Via DC Universe: The Source) [...]

92. DCU in 2010: Welcome to Earth One « Eat More Comics says on December 8th, 2009 at 10:26 am :
    

    [...] in 2010: Welcome to Earth One By gokitalo Wow, big news yesterday: next year, DC is unveiling Superman: Earth One and Batman: Earth One, two original graphic novels set in a brand new continuity. J. Michael Stracynksi and Shane Davis [...]

93. JL4GL says on December 8th, 2009 at 11:38 am :
    

    I thought the Nth metal responded to mental control?….I know my head would be aching though if I had to constantly keep having to ‘think’ to flap my wings tho…hmmm…

    Anywho — awesome concept DC!, and like many others have said, please be sure to expand on these upcoming stories and flesh out Earth-1, so that later you can show us some of the other Earths (Prime, 2-52, etc)…at least glimpses.

94. Westfield Comics Blog » Fifth Degree: Marvel Previews #76 says on December 8th, 2009 at 12:28 pm :
    

    [...] Over on DC’s The Source blog, they announced something [...]

95. DC Gets The ‘Ultimate’ Treatment | Field-Tested Fun says on December 8th, 2009 at 2:45 pm :
    

    [...] Welcome to Earth One. [...]

96. doccomic says on December 8th, 2009 at 3:17 pm :
    

    And of course, Superman gets screwed once again. Batman and Alfred get awesome new designs, but Superman looks exactly the same. If you really want to establish this as a “new continuity”, DITCH THE UNDERWEAR!

97. How Superman Origin Changes Might Impact Future Stories | CloneMovie Latest movie news says on December 8th, 2009 at 5:37 pm :
    

    [...] the recent anno­­uncement o­­f­ “S­upe­r­m­an­: E­ar­th­ On­e­” — the f­i­rst i­n­ a­ seri­es o­f­ [...]

98. DC Launches Earth One; Reaction Not as Positive as Hoped » Comics Worth Reading says on December 8th, 2009 at 8:18 pm :
    

    [...] DC Comics announced Earth One: two direct-to-book-format stories, one each for Superman and Batman, retelling the origin in [...]

99. How Superman Origin Changes Might Impact Future Stories | Movies & Movie Blog Info says on December 8th, 2009 at 8:58 pm :
    

    [...] the recent announcement of “Superman: Earth One” — the first in a series of original, out-of-continuity graphic novels written by J. [...]

100. DC’s Earth One Initiative: Expanding the Base | Phantom Comics says on December 8th, 2009 at 9:08 pm :
     

     [...] morning DC’s Source Blog announced a new initiative from the publisher. The Earth One effort will be a relaunch of DC’s primary characters via a series of original [...]

101. kosmiczombie says on December 8th, 2009 at 11:13 pm :
     

     So excited for these stories! The new Bat-designs are great. And I love Shane Davis’ art, but why is Superman’s costume the same? Since these are new continuity tales, why not redesign the outfit? The trunks need to go if this is meant to appeal to a modern readership.

102. chicagoseven » Blog Archive » How Superman Origin Changes Might Impact Future Stories says on December 9th, 2009 at 6:55 am :
     

     [...] the recent announcement of “Superman: Earth One” — the first in a series of original, out-of-continuity graphic novels written by J. [...]

103. roadblock26 says on December 9th, 2009 at 10:03 am :
     

     So, this means we’ll see Blue Devil: Earth One, right?

104. nomoredidio says on December 9th, 2009 at 10:03 am :
     

     Batman’s belt looks great on Wolverine.

105. Ultimate DC « says on December 9th, 2009 at 11:02 am :
     

     [...] today on the DC Source blog, DC will forgo the traditional comic format, instead publishing longer form graphic novels.  [...]

106. Ultimate DC (aka Earth One) « HIRNWICHSE. (wir ♥ comics) says on December 9th, 2009 at 12:52 pm :
     

     [...] DCU IN 2010: WELCOME TO EARTH ONE [...]

107. prytur says on December 9th, 2009 at 3:14 pm :
     

     Not to rain on anyone’s parade, but is this really necessary ? What exactly is the point in jump-starting these type of origin stories except to appeal to a new generation of readers ?

108. Odds and Ends « Comic Culture Warrior says on December 9th, 2009 at 9:13 pm :
     

     [...] had a few people ask me what my opinions are concerning DC’s announced Earth One original graphic novels which will begin being released in 2010. It really does feel like it is [...]

109. Will Warners Reboot Batman? « the m0vie blog says on December 10th, 2009 at 7:14 am :
     

     [...] another factor which makes me curious about Batman’s future on film. It’s the recently announce “Earth One” series of graphic novels DC are launching. apparently DC have realised that [...]

110. SUPERMAN And BATMAN: EARTH ONE Standalone Graphic Novels Coming In 2010; Interviews With J. Michael Straczynski And Geoff Johns | SciFi Mafia says on December 10th, 2009 at 11:00 am :
     

     [...] DC Comics, AintItCoolNews [...]

111. mhalteman says on December 11th, 2009 at 3:24 pm :
     

     “What exactly is the point in jump-starting these type of origin stories except to appeal to a NEW GENERATION OF READERS ?”

     You’re kidding, right? Please tell me that you’re kidding.

     Let’s look at this statement again:

     NEW GENERATION OF READERS

     Do you think that might indeed be the point?

112. DCU in 2010 – Reactions « Speed Force says on December 11th, 2009 at 7:32 pm :
     

     [...] Earth One OGN Series: I like the concept, but I’m not particularly interested in the Superman or Batman books. I’m mildly curious about how JMS will approach Superman, but my real interest is in what happens when it expands beyond Superman and Batman. Give me a series of Flash graphic novels and I’m there. More thoughts on the concept and the name. [...]

113. GRAN ANUNCIO: Bienvenidos a DC: EARTH ONE says on December 12th, 2009 at 5:18 pm :
     

     [...] DCU Blog. Share and [...]

114. Earth One : Comi Girl Magazine says on December 13th, 2009 at 5:08 pm :
     

     [...] more on Earth One visit  DC Universe The Source. Share and [...]

115. Superman and Batman: Earth One | NERDSociety.com says on December 14th, 2009 at 1:00 am :
     

     [...] DC will once again release “origins” of Batman and Superman with “Earth One”.  The books will be released in graphic novel formats instead of the traditional monthly issues.  What sets this apart from other origins?  Well, they’ll supposedly start their crime fighting career in this era with the technology and culture we have right now.  Geoff Johns of Green Lantern fame will write Batman, while Michael Straczynski will script Superman.  Check out the images below, click on the picture for higher res: [...]

116. NITROBOTMOC says on December 14th, 2009 at 5:52 am :
     

     Well, I really liked this Batman Earth One version, but I thought SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE by J. Michael Straczynski and artist Shane Davis is like “more of the same” in look and essence.

     I think they - Straczynski and Davis - need to change the uniform to a modern normal and serious interpretation, and NOT red underwear afterall.

117. Things I’m hyped-up/excited about in 2010 « F241vc15′ Weblog says on December 15th, 2009 at 7:17 am :
     

     [...] Supermand: Earth One and Batman: Earth One –  Graphic novel format! Retelling of Superman/Batman origins in modern times (ala Ultimates of Marvel)! J. Michael Straczynski and Geoff Johns (again) as writers, respectively! Need I say more? Anyway,  in case it’s not too obvious, I love the writers, the heroes,  the concept, and the format. I think it’s a good way to get away from the monthly format (I’m not saying I dislike them), and a good way to save money while salivating for the next graphic novel installment. I read that each graphic novel is about 100 pages, which reminds me of mange-type publications. Oh boy! [...]

118. Prime Time Geek » PTG Episode 77: More Isn’t Always Better says on December 15th, 2009 at 12:41 pm :
     

     [...] DCU in 2010: Welcome to Earth-One [...]

119. Podcast 14: High Rise Jeans » Dork Shelf says on December 15th, 2009 at 10:58 pm :
     

     [...] Earth One, Batman: Return of Bruce Wayne, War of the Supermen [...]

120. Episode 107 – We are Powered by Mutant Radio Waves says on December 16th, 2009 at 1:52 am :
     

     [...] JMS & GEOFF JOHNS HEAD TO ‘EARTH ONE’ [...]

121. applemask says on January 27th, 2010 at 8:21 am :
     

     Damn it, you had to hire JMS/Davis and Johns/Frank to write them, so now I have to buy them.

122. robph4 says on February 17th, 2010 at 2:52 pm :
     

     i’ve never been mutch into comics but i think ill get the superman novel thing
     im kinda interested to see how he became superman

     anyone know when the release date is or were to buy it?

123. Earth One | Shiny Shelf says on March 23rd, 2010 at 8:33 am :
     

     [...] announced on the DC blog and further expanded upon in this AICN interview, ‘Earth One’ is a new DC line of [...]

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