DC Treats Fans to First Looks at MegaCon

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Dawn of DC Trailer Debuts at MegaCon 2023

Attendees at MegaCon were the first to see the brand-new trailer for DAWN OF DCThe trailer features artwork from legend Jeff Spokes. While you can now watch the trailer online (see above), it will also be appearing during episodes of AEW Dynamite and AEW Rampage on TNT in May. Expect to see it air on HBO Max as well.

A New Batman and Robin series from Joshua Williamson and Simone Di Meo also Announced at MegaCon

Batman and Robin Dawn of DC MegaCon debut

After Batman vs. Robin and Lazarus Planet, Bruce and Damian Wayne are working together once more in Batman and Robin, where they are looking into strange new cases and creatures in Gotham! Batman and Robin, by Joshua Williamson and Simone Di Meo, will debut this September. Fans recently received a sneak peek at the first issue’s cover, interior art, and designs for a Robin Mobile, all created by Di Meo.

The 800th Issue of The Flash Arrives June 6th

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The Flash‘s historic 800th issue, which features tales from legendary writers Mark Waid (Batman/Superman: World’s Finest), Geoff Johns, Joshua Williamson, and Jeremy Adams (The Flash), hits bookstores on June 6. Johns unveiled five never-before-seen panels by Scott Kolins (The Flash) today at MegaCon that depicts Hunter Zolomon, a.k.a. Zoom. Williamson also revealed that the preview artwork would be released shortly and that his story will center on the romance between Barry Allen and Iris West.

First Look at Superman #3

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It was only appropriate to provide a preview of upcoming issues of Superman and Action Comics with two Superman authors present. Williamson released a first glimpse at Superman #3 that showed off Superman’s new outfit. A preview of Phillip Kennedy Johnson’s primary narrative from Action Comics #1054 was also revealed, along with a first look at a variant cover by Mirko Colak (Aquaman) for his upcoming Green Lantern: War Journal, which will debut in September. The Green Lantern backup from Jeremy Adams and Xermánico, which goes on sale on May 9, features John Stewart for the first time for comic book fans.

First Look at Justice Society of America #4

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A first look at Justice Society of America #4, which depicts Helena Wayne’s time travel, was also given by Johns. Justice Society of America #6 will mark the first meeting of the New Golden Age and Dawn of DC, so fans will want to keep an eye out for it. Johns also hinted that there would be additional New Golden Age tales.

Batman: The Brave and the Bold Horrifying First Look

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The story that Tom King and Eisner Award-winning artist Mitch Gerads are developing for Batman: The Brave and the Bold, which hits comic book stores on May 16, was teased. The first bloody fight between The Joker and the Batman is recounted in a terrifying four-part series in Batman: The Brave and the Bold. It’s possible that this is the most terrifying Joker narrative in a generation—a story of hatred, deceit, and laughter.

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Kevin M. Gallagher, Jr
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