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The People's Mixed Reactions To DC 'Rebirth'

Published Sat, 23 Jan 2016 09:00:49 -0600

by Rich Johnston

Last updated Mon, 25 Jan 2016 07:49:54 -0600

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Yesterday we ran a number of rumours regarding an upcoming DC Comics relaunch in June.

By the middle of the day, it had a name. Rebirth.

We're hearing it's a relaunch rather than a reboot – though to expect a little retconning as recently seen in Superman: Lois And Clark and Titans Hunt…

So how did people take to it?

https://twitter.com/khuxford/status/690707849270423552

I get it DC, rebirth is a great name but if you'd just asked I could've told you calling it WHEEEEEEEbirth signals more fun times. So.

— Adam P. Knave (@adampknave) January 23, 2016

So, If I were DC Comics? I'd relaunch with a complete obliteration of continuity, like the N52 was SUPPOSED to…

— EL Anderson (@FemmesinFridges) January 23, 2016

I am available, DC 📠

— let's go Ayo (@letsgoayo) January 22, 2016

Man, huge news from DC and Doctor Who today. Both things I love with some recent problems, hope both make a great turnaround.

— Ryan Higgins (@RyanHigginsRyan) January 22, 2016

Heck, if DC Comics is taking ideas, let me pitch them on Nadir, the first POC superhero in comics (he predated Superman by almost a year).

— Jess Nevins (@jessnevins) January 22, 2016

Last time DC rebooted/rebirthed/reborned I made this and almost got a job at DC. So what do I do this time?https://t.co/V52cB6iPQ0

— Patrick Willems (@patrickhwillems) January 22, 2016

Don't call it a relaunch. Don't call it a reboot. This is the DC Rebirth…DC, I am happy to help!

— Jean Gay 🏳️‍🌈🔥🦅 (@JosephGlass) January 22, 2016

F it man, I'm ok with DC going all new again. I'm already back down to just reading books with Gotham related characters then two others.

— FHIZ (@gothamspoilers) January 22, 2016

Crazy day today in every corner of my world it seems. DC reboot, Cavs fire their coach, family health stuff. Sigh.

— Christian Hoffer (@CHofferCBus) January 22, 2016

Excited for this next DC reboot event pic.twitter.com/tY1tMxXbVo

— RustyShacklesArt (@rusty_shackles) January 22, 2016

A relaunch is exactly what DC needs massively.

The big two need to be more focused and accessible.

— KD3:6-7 (@TommyJH4) January 23, 2016

I'm now really curious how the DC retailer meeting this year is going to go.

— Ryan Higgins (@RyanHigginsRyan) January 22, 2016

https://twitter.com/fujoshie/status/690784618639790080

I was just about to say, if Rich's rumors were untrue, DC would probably come out hard against it. Instead… pic.twitter.com/xwZWQpMRjA

— SKTCHD (@sktchdcomic) January 22, 2016

Ok, is there a source for this "DC relaunching again" story BESIDES Bleating Drool?

— The Green Murder Hornet (@Notintheface1) January 22, 2016

Nope!

Free idea for the DC relaunch. 52 new issue 1s, each has a playing card on the cover. Fans can then play solitaire inside their lonboxes.

— Kody Chamberlain (@KodyChamberlain) January 22, 2016

https://twitter.com/thalestral/status/690623482229555202
https://twitter.com/HonestlyJon/status/690612431329071104
https://twitter.com/onetimeko/status/690754327724470272

If @neilkleid doesn't get to do RAGMAN at DC, why even bother?

— Kody Chamberlain (@KodyChamberlain) January 22, 2016

I've been hearing a lot of speculation that DC Comics might be doing another relaunch. Honestly, I hope that's not the case.

— Barry Allen ⚡ (@BrryAlln77) January 23, 2016

Hm. DC Comics might be doing another reboot, or possibly "just" a line-wide relaunch? Wouldn't mind seeing some reboot changes undone…

— Socially Distant Niels is at home, writing (@nielsvaneekelen) January 23, 2016

I don't want DC relaunch. Particularly not interested in having the TV entertainment universe into the comics.

— 🍋 Emily Lemony 🍋 (@Emmajh17) January 23, 2016

The excitement over a new DC relaunch is sweeping my feed. Settle down people!

— Alexander Adrock (@adrock512) January 23, 2016

Man that's gross. RT @bleedingcool: DC Comics To Relaunch Everything With #1s Again This Summer With A Film/TV Bent https://t.co/Ry2j33DBxm

— LarrysComics.net (@LarrysComics) January 22, 2016

https://twitter.com/Seiginotora/status/690722082200510466

DC relaunching entire line this year with all new #1's? pic.twitter.com/BoR9nr1guY

— John Gholson (@gholson) January 22, 2016

Well, I hope these rumors of a DC relaunch turn out to be true. Mainly because lines all over costumes is dumb.

— Dan and the Belmonts (@dan_brooks) January 23, 2016

Jeez, DC people, take care of yourselves. Go get your bread, milk, water, pet food, etc, and stay safe!

— J. Williams 🎃 (@JenWilliams13) January 22, 2016

Oh wait, that was about the storm. Still might apply though….

"DC to follow Marvel's lead. Aimlessly once again hopes for the inflated sales boost of a FirstIssue Syndrome." https://t.co/libiV46II7

— Marc Lombardi (@marclombardi) January 22, 2016

I kept thinking, "Man, why isn't DC doing more to bridge the audiences of the movies/TV shows and comics?" This is not what I had in mind.

— Patrick Willems (@patrickhwillems) January 22, 2016

https://twitter.com/devincf/status/690672941189586944

Now, DC's rumored to be doing another relaunch?! pic.twitter.com/TnddhHVqVg

— 𝙲𝚊𝚖𝚎𝚛𝚘𝚗 𝚁𝚒𝚍𝚍𝚕𝚎 (@CamSkywalker) January 23, 2016

Sorry DC, but yet another relaunch and title change so soon after the last couple… feels more like rehash rather than #rebirth

— Shane Plays: The Loud Tweeting Account (@ShanePlaysPR) January 23, 2016

As I said in 2011, the DC relaunch COULD be a good thing. They need less books this time and a clear line-wide direction, though.

— Christian Hoffer (@CHofferCBus) January 23, 2016

DC Comics in other media is doing fine. The comics themselves are not. New readers aren't appearing and another relaunch isn't the solution.

— Nash Across the 8th Dimension (@Nash076) January 23, 2016

https://twitter.com/kevinpanetta/status/690677479510556672

It'd be hilarious to me if the DC relaunch is them just going "ALL THE COMICS NOW TAKE PLACE ON EARTH-23, OKAY?" and that's it.

— Graeme (@graemem) January 22, 2016

I hear 616 is available now…

New 52 was the rebirth. I am really worried this is afterbirth. https://t.co/azSBHIdpxi

— Randyl Bishop (@RBishopComics) January 23, 2016

DC compulsively reboots more times than Windows 7: https://t.co/o0N5j28HBh

— Jules Rivera (@julesrivera) January 23, 2016

But the one that might get the most possible traction?

Someday it would be cool if I could retool and relaunch the DC Universe so it would be awesome and amazing and everyone would hate me.

— Kurt Busiek Resists (@KurtBusiek) January 22, 2016

Read our other DC Comics Rebirth coverage here.

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