Starting August 31st, 2011, DC Comics launched a historic renumbering of the entire DC Universe line of comic books with 52 #1 issues, which brings some changes to their iconic characters.  DC Comics-The New 52 was launched with a Midnight event at Midtown Comics’ Times Square store on August 31^st, at which Geoff Johns and Jim Lee signed Justice League #1 and Flashpoint #5. See coverage of the event by Newsarama, CNN, and the Village Voice and Midtown Comics.

If you’re still wondering what the New 52 is, DC has your answers in this short video:

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Midtown Bloggeroni’s, Raph here with something I haven’t done in a while. I’ve been really fortunate to interview major players at both Marvel and DC the past few months, and that won’t stop. This time, I just wanted to talk about the NEW DCU, and what that might mean for comics, both as a fan and as a retailer.

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So the NEW DCU has been announced, and the solicits are up, Midtown Bloggee. DC has shown us what they have in store for us in September. As of this writing, all of the DC Solicits for September are up. Take a look at the NEW DCU! I’m just going to get into some initial thoughts… I had thought of doing what I did last week again, but then I realized “Maybe people don’t have time to read FIFTY TWO OPINIONS!” So here are some tidbits:

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Midtown Bloggensteiner! I’ve got another look at DC’s new #1s, this time, we take a look at the Bat-Family!

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Scott Snyder, Kyle Higgins & Trevor McCarthy Sign Batman: Gates of Gotham at Midtown Comics Downtown!

Thursday, May 19^th, from 5:00PM to 6:30PM

Midtown Comics – Downtown

64 Fulton Street, NYC

New York, NY, May 12, 2011- Midtown Comics in New York City will present Scott Snyder, Kyle Higgins and Trevor McCarthy signing their new book Batman: Gates of Gotham from DC Comics.

Scott Snyder is the creator of the hit Vertigo series American Vampire and is also currently writing Detective Comics for DC Comics.

Kyle Higgins is a writer/director who has worked primarily for Marvel and DC Comics writing for books such as Captain America and Batman.

Trevor McCarthy is an artist whose work has included a number of DC and Marvel comic books. He is best known for his run on Nightwing.

BATMAN: GATES OF GOTHAM #1: When a mystery as old as Gotham City itself surfaces, Batman assembles a team of his greatest detectives – including Red Robin, Owlman, I-Ching and others – to investigate this startling new enigma. As clues are discovered and the mystery deepens, Batman’s team soon finds itself on a journey that explores different eras in Gotham’s history and touches upon notable Gotham families including the Waynes, Kanes, and Elliotts. This miniseries spins out of recent events in the Batman titles and sets the stage for several exciting storylines in 2011. Additionally, this limited series touches upon mysterious story elements introduced in Grant Morrison’s RETURN OF BRUCE WAYNE. Featuring many exciting Batman Family guest stars!

MIDTOWN COMICS opened its first store in 1997, and is now the industry’s leading retailer of comic books, graphic novels, and manga, with its online store as well as three landmark NYC locations in Times Square, Grand Central and Downtown.  Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and the Midtown blog! More information available online at:  http://www.midtowncomics.com

If you haven’t been reading DETECTIVE COMICS recently you NEED TO! Scott Snyder, Jock and Francesco Francavilla have been knocking these recent issues out of the park! DC’s The Source Blog takes a look at Scott Snyder and Jock’s collaboration process on DETECTIVE COMICS.

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