This is my personal list that is very heavy batman, since i. Dc animated universe chronological watch order new 52. Dc house ads began using the phrase the original universe when promoting an incontinuity book set in the main timeline. Or in the case of crossover events all crossover issues. The events are placed in the same order they appear in the dc master reading. History of the dc universe was an informational followup to crisis on infinite earths, told as a record made by harbinger of the history of the newlyreformatted dc universe the postcrisis new earth reality from the time of its beginning to some point in the future, establishing what was canonical at the time of its publishing. Dc comics more details of dc s comprehensive timeline of his history have been reported by the hollywood reporter including the four eras into which dc is apparently grouping its history. Thats where we made our mistake during the new 52 we didnt understand which stories matter, which ones didnt. The historical timeline describes the major events that formed the setting for dc universe online, known as the dc universe. As revealed by dc s dan dido during new york comiccon 2019, there is a new timeline coming that will take things back to the golden age and set.
Dec 18, 2019 it seems like a long time ago that dc universe. Only major historical events, or those that are important to dc s major characters, are listed here. Dc comics announces new definitive dcu timeline at nycc. The story line wanders too much because it tries to do excessively much in a limited amount of space. The dc universe is split into multiple versions and variations of dcs greatest heroes into multiple worlds and universes. Bop birds of prey and the fantabulous emancipation of one harley quinn 2020. Below is the fictional timeline of major events in the dc extended universe.
Endgame, october 2014 april 2015, a sixissue comic book story arc, plus four. Dc history official timeline details newsarama comic book. Dc rebirth is a 2016 relaunch by the american comic book publisher dc comics of its entire line of ongoing monthly superhero comic book titles. This is the chronological watch order for the dc animated universe thats based off of dcs new 52 concepts and stories with the exception of parts of son of batman, batman. Dc is a universe that has reset its own history over four times in the past 35 years. The most recent history altering event occurred in 2011, when dcs new 52 initiative happened. City of demons, the death of superman, reign of the supermen, and teen titans. We are looking to build a series of books that will retell the history of the dc universe. The comic gave selina a new backstory as a former street girl who took command of her life by becoming catwoman. History of the dc universe book one book one paperback january 1, 1986 by marv wolfman author 4. The most recent history altering event occurred in 2011, when dc s new 52 initiative happened. Dc superheroes such as superman, batman, wonder woman, martian manhunter, the flash, green lantern, aquaman, and booster gold are from this universe, and it also contains wellknown supervillains such as lex luthor, the joker, brainiac, lady shiva, sinestro. For example, following the crisis, power girl was explicitly removed from any membership in the jsa. Crisis featured many key deaths that shaped the dc universe for the following decades, and it separated the timeline of dc publications into pre and postcrisis.
Contentsshow timeline creation based on the template of new earth. This is the telling of the dc universe after the crisis of infinite earths. A marketing campaign in which dc created and sold more comic books. Also included are major events in dc history that take place in a single series like 52. Oct 04, 2019 moving into 2020, dc has plans to ensure that fans and creators alike will have a better handle on the history of its comic book universe, with publishers dan didio and jim lee telling audiences. At the dc nation panel, dc comics publisher dan didio revealed the first, major details on a ultimate dc universe timeline. Heinlein, and one of the first fictional timelines published by an author. Below lists a timeline of the chronological events in the dc comics extended universe. Feb 16, 2020 the march toward dcs future begins here.
The 40 most essential reads in dc comics from the 40s through the 90s. Dc comics first appearance in history under the alias of national allied publications feb, 1935. Oct 04, 2019 as revealed by dc s dan dido during new york comiccon 2019, there is a new timeline coming that will take things back to the golden age and set wonder woman as the major influence that would. It takes a ragtag group of resistance fighters to defeat him and restore the universe to its rightful. Let me know if you agree with it or if you think i need to make some changes. Note that in context, dc universe is usually used to refer to the main dc continuity. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. The dc universe in 1938 dc published the first superman story in action comics no. So i thought id findmake one for dc since there isnt a fixed one and the last one they provided got rebooted. Dc comics first appearance in history under the alias of national allied publications.
However, in the history of dc, creepy timelines emerged take a look. Dr manhattan destroys the white lanterns hal jordangreen lantern corps. Dcs generations explains the new dc timeline and a. Aug 03, 2018 this channel was designed to assist in answering all of your questions about marvel comics and dc comics in an easy to understand way. Based on comic book 17 dc extended universe 16 shared universe 16 superhero 16 based on comic 11 superheroine 9 action heroine 8. A perfect companion to crisis on infinite earths, this trade paperback is a definitive history of the dc universe based on the consequences of that epic tale. There is a brief but detailed history of the dc universe timeline that moves chronologically through the dc time line 1938 through 2016, explaining the golden age of dc, the silver age, the bronze age, and so forth. This is not meant to be an endall beall list to every book that has been written in the past 35ish years.
Plus see what comic books you should buy this week. The historical timeline describes the major events that formed the setting for dc. At present the original dc universe era covers both the pre and post crisis on infinite earths dc universe. Dec 18, 2019 the extralength issue once again rewrites the fictional history of dcs comic book universe and, surprisingly, drops some interesting teases of what lies ahead in 2020 and beyond. Dc comics has produced many crossover stories combining characters from different series of. A companion publication, two volumes entitled the history of the dc universe, set out the revised history of the major dc characters. Heavy on the batman this list is meant to present an overarching timeline of the big books relating to the dc universe starting with the late 80s and going to the modern era in a chronological order of events in the dc universe. This is a list of all dc events and crossovers in chronological order.
The definitive guide to the characters of the dc universe hardcover october 25, 2016. The events are placed in the same order they appear in the dc master reading order. Oct 08, 2019 but with the postflashpoint reboot of the entire dc universe in 2011, the traditional justice society were removed from the main dc earth in favor of a new timeline in which superheroes had. It is the publishing unit of dc entertainment, 2 3 a subsidiary of warner bros. City of bane, july 2019december 2019, batman confronts bane, and even his own alternatetimeline father, the flashpoint batman. In some ways, that will become our bible for the dc. While some of the artwork is excellent, some it is just adequate. Legion of superheroes just brought back dc s cerebro and its terrifying. In doing so, he shifts the timeline so the great and powerful mordu becomes the magical ruler of the universe. More details of dcs comprehensive timeline of his history have been reported by the hollywood reporter including the. We look back at the boys and girls who have served as robin in this infographic which was first revealed at san diego comiccon. At the time, it was perhaps unclear what effect these characters had on the wider universe. The history is mostly told through one and twopage splash pages, accompanied by brief prose. New dc universe history begins in may dcs generation one.
This book collects a twopart series dc published soon after crisis that explains that in full. Doomsday clock changes timeline of dcs comic book universe. The dc universe dcu is the shared universe where most of the comic stories published by dc comics take place. The book tries summarize the vast and convoluted history of the dc universe. Many others were referred to as elseworlds set in tributary timelines.
Dec 10, 2019 the timeline shift takes place when the oncedead legionnaire monel recovers and decides to beat the snot out of the time trapper. To further solidify this reclaimed continuity, dc is creating a comprehensive timeline of major events in dcu history, the first of its kind in roughly a decade, and apparently the most. The generation series serves to unite all eras in the history of the dc universe, including the events narrated in heroes in crisis spinoff series flash forward and watchmen crossover event doomsday clock which was part of the new 52 and dc rebirth relaunches. Even during the 1950s, when comic books were deemed harmful to. History of the dc universe had been one of the working titles for crisis on infinite earths. Moving into 2020, dc has plans to ensure that fans and creators alike will have a better handle on the history of its comic book universe, with. Definitive dc universe timeline revealed at nycc dc. History of the dc universe is a twoissue comic book limited series created by writer marv wolfman and artist george perez which was published by dc comics following the end of crisis on infinite earths. Using the end of the new 52 initiative in may 2016 as its launching point, dc rebirth restored the dc universe to a form much like that prior to the flashpoint storyline while still incorporating numerous elements of the new 52, including its continuity.
Definitive dc universe timeline revealed at nycc dc comics news. The dc universe dcu is the fictional shared universe where most stories in american comic book titles published by dc comics take place. Dawn of justice 2016, suicide squad 2016, wonder woman 2017, justice league 2017, aquaman 2018, shazam. The history of the dc universe is told as harbinger recounts significant events from the dawn of time up to world war ii. Superman, batman, and wonder woman are wellknown superheroes from this universe. This channel was designed to assist in answering all of your questions about marvel comics and dc comics in an easy to understand way. All of these threads came to a head but, as doomsday clock reached its end, the watchmen returned home. Feature film based on the dc comic book series, the new gods. Dc unveils new timeline for comic book universe october 04, 2019 11. Currently its in the early stages of rebirth, which in a nutshell apparently aims to restore ten years worth of in universe time to the fiveyear backstory of the new 52.
Ever since dc comics jumpstarted its entire line with 1986s classic crisis on infinite earths, some people have been confused as to which elements of the precrisis universe survived the transition. Featuring virtually every character in the dc universe, including batman, superman, wonder woman. Dc comics, american media and entertainment company whose iconic comic based properties represented some of the most enduring and recognizable characters in 20th and 21stcentury popular culture. Dc has been trying to do this for decades, now, with one crisis after another attempting to unify dc comics multiple titles into one coherent history. Please note that few exact dates have been given for these events, so approximations are used instead. Future history, a list of future events chronicled in much of the science fiction of robert a. History of the dc universe vol 1 dc database fandom.
Publication history of dc comics crossover events wikipedia. Oct 04, 2019 the dc nation panel at new york comiccon saw the alist creators of dc comics chatting on stage with dc publisher dan didio. Dc will be releasing a series of oneshots that will attempt to, once and for all, completely cover the history of the dc universe in a coherent manner. Definitive dc universe timeline revealed at nycc conventions are always full of surprise reveals that fans go crazy over and this year at nycc dc fans were treated to more of the same. Over almost eighty years of publishing history, dc comics has gotten a reputation for mucking around rather a lot with the fictional history of its shared superhero universe. Trinity 1993 takes place during reign of the supermen. Age of mysteries kicks off a new look at the dc comics timeline, with a story about the jsa. Dcs generations explains the new dc timeline and a doctor. The loose plotline of the series involves the character harbinger chronicling the past, present, and future of the postcrisis dc universe. The massive commercial success of that character was responsible for creating the costumed superhero genre, which has been a mainstay for the comic book industry ever since. Were building this so we have a better idea where our stories connect. All very jovial and entertaining, like hanging with old friends. History of the marvel universe history of the marvel universe 2019 mark waid.
As bleak as gotham city can seem, its always had at least one ray of lightrobin. Dc comics leaks a glimpse at their official new time line. Legion of superheroes reveals watchmens mark on dc history. To give readers a better picture of what the new dc universe timeline looks like, dc comics will tell their complete superheroic history with a free comic book day oneshot followed by five self. Nov 17, 2018 is there a timeline in dc new 52, rebirth, dc universe. The dc character chronologies is an effort to catalog every actual appearance by every character and team in the dc universe, and place them in their proper chronological order. Publication history of dc comics crossover events a timeline of major events in the comic book universe of the dc universe. October of that year saw the first marvel comics release, which featured a rather different looking human torch to what we see now. This page will focus only on the main timeline, and not the dcau, other dc adaptations or extended universe timelines, and no elseworld stories or vertigo stories will be included either due to them taking place in different universes. Dc unveils new timeline for comic book universe hollywood. The original dc universe which covers characters published from the 1937 to 2011, and the new 52 dc universe which covers the new reality that came in the wake of the event known as flashpoint. Didio originally teased the dc timeline in july at comiccon international in san diego, saying, one of the things were working on in the dcu is were building an ultimate timeline. But still, superhero history can be tricky to navigate, and dc comics is looking to clarify it all with a new timeline. With that out of the way, this post is a timeline for dc comics.
Dc comics are working on a new dc universe timeline. Dc comics announces new definitive dcu timeline at nycc nerdist. Also included are major events in dc history that take place in a single series like 52 and cosmic odyssey. In may, dc launches a series of special oneshots that detail the history of the dc universe starting with the debut of wonder woman, dcs first superhero, and leading all the way to a bold new era unlike anything youve seen before. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Well written and decent art highlight dick graysons robin initiation test over. Historical timeline dc universe online wiki fandom. Dc comics is one of the largest and oldest american comic book companies. This timeline page is made with the purpose to catalog the main continuity timeline of the dc universe. The history of marvel marvel was founded by martin goodman in 1939 under another company, timely comics. After the dc universes timeline was shifted with the realityaltering crisis on infinite earths, frank miller reinvented catwoman in 1987s batman. Its parent company, dc entertainment, is a wholly owned subsidiary of time warner inc. Today arris breaks down dc comics multiverse and gives you a wtf moment in comic books. Narrated by harbinger, a central figure in the crisis storyline, the reader is brought through the new history of the world and its heroes.
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