| 2Ndary Box: | y |
| Publisher: | DC Comics |
| Startmo: | May 25, |
| Startyr: | 2016 |
| Endmo: | November 29, |
| Endyr: | 2017 |
| Superhero: | y |
| Main Char Team: | DC Universe |
| Writers: | Various |
| Artists: | Various |
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| Tpb: | DC Rebirth Omnibus |
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. Using the end of The New 52 (2011–2016) initiative in May 2016 as its launching point, DC Rebirth restored the DC Universe to a form much like that prior to the 2011 "Flashpoint" storyline while still incorporating numerous elements of The New 52, including its continuity. It also saw many of its titles move to a twice-monthly release schedule, along with being released at .
DC Comics ended the Rebirth branding in December 2017, opting to include everything under a larger "DC Universe" banner and naming. The continuity and repercussions established by Rebirth continues into the New Justice (2018–2021), Infinite Frontier (2021–2023), and Dawn of DC (2023) relaunches.
In January 2016, DC Comics co-publishers Dan DiDio and Jim Lee tweeted an image of a blue curtain with the word "Rebirth" on it, teasing the event's release. The following month, DC announced its Rebirth initiative, a line-wide relaunch of its titles, to begin in June 2016. Beginning with an 80-page one-shot which was released on May 25, 2016, Rebirth returned Action Comics and Detective Comics to their previous numbering (#957 and #934, respectively). It also released all comic titles at the price of, multiple books shifted to a twice-monthly release schedule, a number of existing titles relaunched with new #1s, and several new titles were released. Geoff Johns, president and CCO of DC Entertainment, described the 80-page one-shot as "re-laying the groundwork for DC's future while celebrating the past and present. It's not about throwing anything away. It's quite the opposite." On the initiative, which was described as a rebirth of the DC Universe, Johns called Rebirth more "in the same vein as and . Some things alter and change, but it's more character-driven, and it's also more about revealing secrets and mysteries within the DC Universe about "Flashpoint" and The New 52 that are part of a bigger tapestry." The Rebirth initiative would reintroduce concepts from pre-"Flashpoint" continuity that The New 52 had done away with, and build "on everything that's been published since Action Comics #1 up thru The New 52." Lee said that Johns "came up with this brilliant story [for the ''DC Universe: Rebirth Special''] that basically allows us to seat the New 52 within the continuity that preceded it. So it really synchronizes and harmonizes pre-52 with New 52 continuity".
Creative teams for the Rebirth titles, along with some art and storylines, were revealed at WonderCon 2016. Johns worked with each writing team and the editors for the titles to help refocus "on these characters, deconstructing them down to their core DNA and building out story arcs based on that DNA". Additionally, two titles part of the initial announcement in February, Gotham Academy: Second Semester and Earth 2, were revealed to no longer be considered Rebirth titles, instead acting as continuations of their New 52 titles, Gotham Academy and Earth 2: Society, respectively. Regarding the decision to focus on fewer titles, with some shipping twice-monthly, DiDio said, "What we did was eliminate some of the lower ranked titles, and we're trying to incorporate those ideas into the main books themselves, because we feel that makes the main books stronger" adding, "we look at things like... Gotham by Midnight. And I loved Gotham by Midnight, but it never got the sampling that a Batman book would. But if we did that Gotham by Midnight story and integrated it into the Batman series that was shipping twice monthly, there was a better chance for people to see those characters, get excited by those characters, and more importantly, if we ever decided to thin them out, maybe we'd have a stronger audience and a better chance for series like that to succeed." DiDio also revealed that DC had breaks in the schedule "where we'll decide whether or not a double-ship is working" and potentially change it to monthly status. "We're going to be examining that on a regular basis", he added. "We're not going to keep book double-shipping if we don't think the demand is there."
Regarding the release of variant covers for titles, Lee said, "we're only using specialty variants with comic book shops and variant covers in judicious ways. We're not going to have a gazillion SKUs across the entire line. We find that, at that point, why publish a story inside at all, if you're just going to build a business based on variant covers. We're still using variant covers, but we're actually using one variant cover artist for each book. They sort of get tenure, as it were. And they're going to be responsible for being the alternate cover artist on that book. And we're only doing it on our top-selling books."
On May 27, 2016, DC announced that DC Universe: Rebirth Special #1 would receive a second printing. The re-release, being sold at, featured an update to Gary Frank's cover, better revealing the outstretched hand of Doctor Manhattan in the top right corner, as well as a square-bound format. Less than a week later, DC revealed the title would receive a third printing, again being released at with a square-bound format and a new cover from Frank. Additionally, the first wave of Rebirth one-shots – Superman: Rebirth, Batman: Rebirth, Green Lanterns: Rebirth and Green Arrow: Rebirth – also received second printings, with a recolored Rebirth banner to differentiate it from the original printing. A fourth printing featured a cover by Ethan Van Sciver depicting the scene where Wally West interrupts Batman in the Batcave, with the image of three Jokers on the Batcomputer. DC Universe: Rebirth Specials fifth printing, announced in August 2016, featured a new cover by Phil Jimenez that depicts Barry Allen and Wally West grabbing each other's hands.
In September 2016, DC announced the Justice League vs. Suicide Squad miniseries for release in December 2016 through January 2017, which would "reintroduce a supervillain that hasn't been seen for some time." Johns called the story in the miniseries "another building block to 'Rebirth’" that would "set the stage for ‘Rebirth’ Phase 2" with the reemergence of "a surprising team... and another piece of the puzzle of the future of the DC Universe, and the past, [coming] into focus." The second phase of Rebirth began in February 2017, with the launch of Justice League of America, Super Sons, and Batwoman. In January 2017, DC announced the four-issue storyline "The Button" for release in April and May 2017. Taking place in issues 21 and 22 of Batman and The Flash, the storyline continues plot elements from the DC Universe: Rebirth Special with Batman and Barry Allen investigating the mystery of the Comedian's smiley face button found in the Batcave. Shortly after, DC revealed that in April 2017, all of the monthly titles releasing at the time (Batgirl, Batgirl and the Birds of Prey, Batman Beyond, Batwoman, Blue Beetle, Cyborg, The Hellblazer, New Superman, Red Hood and the Outlaws, Super Sons, Supergirl, Superwoman, Teen Titans, Titans, and Trinity), would increase their price to, with All-Star Batman continuing to maintain its price. To account for the price increase, each physical copy came with a code to redeem a free digital copy of the title. DC also indicated that the semi-monthly titles would stay at the price point.
In May 2017, DC announced the miniseries Doomsday Clock for release in November 2017. Written by Johns with art by Frank, it continues the story presented in the DC Universe: Rebirth Special and "The Button" storyline focusing on Superman and Doctor Manhattan. Speaking on the project, Johns said, "It is Watchmen colliding with the DC Universe. It is the most personal and most epic, utterly mind-bending project I have ever worked on in my career. With Rebirth, I opened the door to Manhattan. Part of that was I loved the real-world influence Watchmen has. I put Manhattan out there, and always thought there was a Manhattan/Superman story to be told... at the core of it, there’s a being who has lost his humanity and distanced himself from it, and an alien who embodies humanity more than most humans. I love the idea that Watchmen influenced DC, but what would that look like in reverse? And it goes well beyond that." Johns indicated the miniseries would not be a sequel to Watchmen and would be a stand-alone story, with no tie-in material. Despite this, Johns noted Doomsday Clock " have an impact on the entire DC Universe. It will affect everything moving forward and everything that has come before. It will touch the thematic and literal essence of DC." Johns also noted that the miniseries would be set one year in the future of the DC Universe, so by the time the final issue releases, "the rest of the universe will have caught up to it — and the repercussions of the event will become known."
In October 2017, DC revealed that they would be discontinuing the Rebirth branding and logo from their titles in December 2017, releasing everything under a single umbrella title as the "DC Universe". Coincided with the release of the New Age of Heroes imprint, DiDio explained, "We want to make it clear that this is all the DC Universe... Rebirth pretty much the DCU now; while we're taking Rebirth off the books, we'll be following the direction that Rebirth established." Titles also received new trade dresses, with those "that tie in clearly to our larger DC Universe" having a "DCU logo on them" in addition to corner boxes with icons of the characters to help identify the family of titles; titles outside the DCU, such as Injustice 2 and DC Bombshells would simply have the DC logo on them. DC planned to continue their dual cover release of titles as they have "seen a genuine interest in them, as they're well accepted by both fans and retailers".
With the release of DC Universe: Rebirth Special, characters not seen during the New 52 line of DC Comics comic books, such as the first version of the character Wally West, Jackson Hyde and Ryan Choi, reappeared in the DC Comics line of comic books, while other characters, such as Ted Kord and Ray Palmer, were revised to be similar to their characters as they appeared prior to the "Flashpoint" storyline. Within the story, Wally states to Barry Allen that the cause of the alterations to "history" following the end of "Flashpoint" was an outside force (revealed to be Doctor Manhattan from the Watchmen universe) removing 10 years of history from the internal timeline of the comic books' stories (resulting in the younger age of heroes in the "New 52" storyline, the resurrections of several deceased characters, and the loss of legacy and previous relationships) rather than Barry's merging of several alternate timelines, as was previously presented in the "Flashpoint" story.
Nearly all characters had their designs revised.[1] Some of those who are also featured in the DC Extended Universe (WarnerMedia's film franchise based on DC Comics characters) now more closely resemble their on-screen counterparts, such as Harley Quinn and Wonder Woman.
Another new character is the enigmatic "Mr. Oz", who is watching Earth, kidnapping characters such as Mister Mxyzptlk, Doomsday and Tim Drake, as he hinted they would play very important roles in the future, and insisted they must remain "off the field".
At the end of the "Superman Reborn" event in April 2017, a story in the comic book Action Comics presents Superman, alongside his wife Lois Lane and their son Jonathan Samuel Kent, merging the "timelines" of the DC Comics superhero line from before and after the "Flashpoint" event into a single fictional reality, resulting in further change to the internal timeline of the fictional world of DC Comics superheroes.[2] Peter J. Tomasi said that "The events of Action #976 reset and reshape the entire Superman timeline. Where there had been two Superman, their realities have now been fused into one timeline with just one of them."[3] [2]
DC Comics representatives stated that the books will deal with the aftermath of Doctor Manhattan's actions by the end of the Doomsday Clock miniseries.
At WonderCon 2016, DC revealed the initial titles under four different "families", grouping similar characters or titles together.
These titles feature Batman and the "Batman Family" of characters.
| Title | Publication dates / Issues | Initial creative team | Notes / References | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batman | Writer Tom King Artists David Finch Mikel Janin | The title initially shipped twice monthly. | ||
| Detective Comics | Writer James Tynion IV Artists Eddy Barrows Alvaro Martinez | Featuring a team initially consisting of Tim Drake, Stephanie Brown, Cassandra Cain and Clayface, led by Batman and Batwoman. The title initially shipped twice monthly. | ||
| Batgirl | Writer Hope Larson Artist Rafael Albuquerque Christian Wildgoose | Focusing on Barbara Gordon. The title initially shipped monthly. | ||
| Nightwing | Writer Tim Seeley Artists Javi Fernandez Marcus To | Focusing on Dick Grayson. The title initially shipped twice monthly. It began shipping monthly in April 2018 before returning to a twice monthly schedule in September 2018. | ||
| All-Star Batman | Writer Scott Snyder Artists Multiple | Artists for the series include John Romita, Jr., Jock, Sean Murphy, Paul Pope, Tula Lotay, Afua Richardson, Francesco Francavilla, and more. The title initially shipped monthly. | ||
| Batgirl & the Birds of Prey | Writers Julie Benson Shawna Benson Artist Claire Roe Roge Antonio | Focusing on the team consisting of Barbara Gordon, Black Canary and Huntress. The title initially shipped monthly. | ||
| Batwoman | Writers Marguerite Bennett James Tynion IV Artist Steve Epting | The title initially shipped monthly. |
These titles feature Superman, the "Superman Family" of characters and Wonder Woman.
| Title | Publication dates / Issues | Initial creative team | Notes / References | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Action Comics | Writer Dan Jurgens Artists Patrick Zircher Tyler Kirkham Stephen Segovia | Featuring the pre-Flashpoint Superman existing alongside Clark Kent, as well as Lex Luthor in his Superman armor. The title initially shipped twice monthly. | ||
| Superman | Writers Peter J. Tomasi Patrick Gleason Artists Patrick Gleason Doug Mahnke | This title focuses on the pre-Flashpoint Superman's family, and follows the story through his son Jon Kent's eyes. The title initially shipped twice monthly. | ||
| Wonder Woman | Writer Greg Rucka Artists Liam Sharp Nicola Scott | For the first 12 issues, the odd numbered issues told a story, "Wonder Woman: The Lies", in the present, with Sharp as the artist. For the even numbered issues, Rucka told the story "Wonder Woman: Year One", set in the past, with Scott as the artist. The title initially shipped twice monthly. | ||
| New Super-Man | Writer Gene Luen Yang Artist Viktor Bogdanovic | Focusing on a Chinese teenager named Kong Kenan who gains a portion of Superman's power. The title was previously announced as The Super-Man but was changed once Yang came on board and pointed out that there is no Chinese word for "the". The title initially shipped monthly. It became New Super-Man & the Justice League of China for issues #20-24 | ||
| Superwoman | Writer Phil Jimenez Artists Phil Jimenez Emmanuela Lupacchino | Focusing on Lana Lang who had gained superpowers. The title initially shipped monthly. | ||
| Supergirl | Writer Steve Orlando Artist Brian Ching | Focusing on Kara Zor-El. The title initially shipped monthly. | ||
| Trinity | Writer Francis Manapul Artists Francis Manapul Clay Mann | Focusing on Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman. The title initially shipped monthly. |
These titles feature characters related to the Justice League, as well as the Green Lantern Corps and the Teen Titans.
| Title | Publication dates / Issues | Initial creative team | Notes / References | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquaman | Writer Dan Abnett Artists Brad Walker Jesus Merino Phil Briones | The title initially shipped twice monthly. It began shipping monthly in July 2017. | ||
| The Flash | Writer Joshua Williamson Artists Carmine Di Giandomenico Neil Googe | Focusing on Barry Allen. The title initially shipped twice monthly. | ||
| Green Lanterns | Writer Sam Humphries Artists Robson Rocha Ardian Syaf | Set on Earth, the title follows the two newest human Green Lanterns, Simon Baz and Jessica Cruz. The title initially shipped twice monthly. | ||
| Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps | Writer Rob Venditti Artists Ethan Van Sciver Rafa Sandoval | Focusing on Hal Jordan, John Stewart, Guy Gardner, the other members of the Green Lantern Corps and White Lantern Kyle Rayner. The title initially shipped twice monthly. | ||
| Justice League | Writer Bryan Hitch Artists Tony Daniel Fernando Pasarin | Featuring on a team consisting of Aquaman, Batman, Cyborg, Flash (Barry Allen), Superman, Wonder Woman, and the Green Lanterns Simon Baz and Jessica Cruz. The title initially shipped twice monthly. | ||
| Titans | Writer Dan Abnett Artist Brett Booth | Focusing on a team consisting of Wally West, Dick Grayson, Donna Troy, Arsenal, Garth, and Lilith Clay. The title initially shipped monthly. It began shipping twice monthly in September 2018. | ||
| Cyborg | Writer John Semper Artists Will Conrad Paul Pelletier | The title initially shipped twice monthly. It began shipping monthly in January 2017. | ||
| Teen Titans | Writer Ben Percy Artist Jonboy Meyers Khoi Pham | Focusing on a team consisting of Damian Wayne, Starfire, Raven, Beast Boy, and Wally West II. The title initially shipped monthly. | ||
| Justice League of America | Writer Steve Orlando Artists Ivan Reis Joe Prado | Spinning out of the events seen in the miniseries, Justice League vs. Suicide Squad. Focusing on an initial team of Atom (Ryan Choi), Vixen, Ray (Ray Terrill), Killer Frost (Caitlin Snow), Batman, Black Canary and Lobo. The title initially shipped twice monthly. |
These titles do not fall under the larger headings above, or were not announced with those titles.
| Title | Publication dates / Issues | Initial creative team | Notes / References | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Arrow | Writer Ben Percy Artists Otto Schmidt Juan Ferreyra | The title initially shipped twice monthly. It began shipping monthly in November 2017. | ||
| Deathstroke | Writer Christopher Priest Artists Carlo Pagulyan Igor Vitorino Felipe Watanabe | The title initially shipped twice monthly. It began shipping monthly in June 2017. | ||
| Harley Quinn | Writers Jimmy Palmiotti Amanda Conner Artists Chad Hardin John Timms | The title initially shipped twice monthly. | ||
| Hellblazer | Writer Simon Oliver Artist Moritat | Focusing on John Constantine. The title initially shipped monthly. | ||
| Red Hood and the Outlaws | Writer Scott Lobdell Artist Dexter Soy | Focusing on a team consisting of Jason Todd, Bizarro and Artemis. Starting from Issue 26 the series was rebranded as Red Hood Outlaw, where Red Hood now works solo. The title initially shipped monthly. | ||
| Suicide Squad | Writer Rob Williams Artists Jim Lee Philip Tan | Focusing on a team consisting of Harley Quinn, Killer Croc, Deadshot, Rick Flag, Katana, Captain Boomerang, The Enchantress, and a "couple other ones". The title initially shipped twice monthly. | ||
| Blue Beetle | Writer Keith Giffen Artist Scott Kolins | Focusing on Ted Kord and Jaime Reyes. The title initially shipped monthly. | ||
| Batman Beyond | Writer Dan Jurgens Artist Bernard Chang | Focusing on Terry McGinnis. The title initially shipped monthly. | ||
| Super Sons | Writers Peter J. Tomasi Artist Jorge Jimenez | Focusing on Damian Wayne and Jonathan Kent, the sons of Batman and Superman, respectively. The title initially shipped monthly. The title was originally revealed with Chris Burns and Dennis Culver serving as writers. |
| Title | Creative team | Notes / References | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DC Universe: Rebirth Special #1 May 2016 | Writer Geoff Johns Artists Ivan Reis Phil Jimenez Ethan Van Sciver Gary Frank | ||
| Aquaman Rebirth #1 June 2016 | Writer Dan Abnett Artists Brad Walker Jesus Merino Phil Briones | ||
| Batman Rebirth #1 June 2016 | Writers Tom King Scott Snyder Artist Mikel Janin | ||
| The Flash Rebirth #1 June 2016 | Writer Josh Williamson Artists Carmine Di Giandomenico Neil Googe | ||
| Green Arrow Rebirth #1 June 2016 | Writer Ben Percy Artists Otto Schmidt Juan Ferreya | ||
| Green Lanterns Rebirth #1 June 2016 | Writers Geoff Johns Sam Humphries Artists Ethan Van Sciver Ed Benes | ||
| Superman Rebirth #1 June 2016 | Writers Peter J. Tomasi Patrick Gleason Artist Doug Mahnke | ||
| Titans Rebirth #1 June 2016 | Writer Dan Abnett Artist Brett Booth | ||
| Wonder Woman Rebirth #1 June 2016 | Writer Greg Rucka Artist Phil Winslade | ||
| Batgirl and the Birds of Prey Rebirth #1 July 2016 | Writer Julie Benson Shawna Benson Artist Claire Roe | ||
| Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps Rebirth #1 July 2016 | Writer Rob Venditti Artist Ethan Van Sciver | ||
| The Hellblazer Rebirth #1 July 2016 | Writer Simon Oliver Artist Moritat | ||
| Justice League Rebirth #1 July 2016 | Bryan Hitch | ||
| Nightwing Rebirth #1 July 2016 | Writer Tim Seeley Artist Yanick Paquette | ||
| Red Hood and the Outlaws Rebirth #1 July 2016 | Writer Scott Lobdell Artist Dexter Soy | ||
| Blue Beetle Rebirth #1 August 2016 | Writer Keith Giffen Artist Scott Kolins | ||
| Deathstroke Rebirth #1 August 2016 | Writer Christopher Priest Artists Carlo Pagulyan Igor Vitorino Felipe Watanabe | ||
| Suicide Squad Rebirth #1 August 2016 | Writer Rob Williams Artist Phillip Tan | ||
| Suicide Squad: War Crimes Special #1 August 2016 | Writer John Ostrander Artist Gus Vazquez | ||
| Supergirl Rebirth #1 August 2016 | Writer Steve Orlando Artist Emmanuela Lupacchino | ||
| Batman Beyond Rebirth #1 September 2016 | Writer Dan Jurgens Artist Bernard Chang Ryan Sook | ||
| Cyborg Rebirth #1 September 2016 | Writer John Semper Artists Will Conrad Paul Pelletier | ||
| Teen Titans Rebirth #1 September 2016 | Writer Ben Percy Artist Jonboy Meyers | ||
| Justice League Director's Cut #1 October 2016 | Writer Bryan Hitch Artist Tony S. Daniel | ||
| Batman Director's Cut #1 November 2016 | Writer Tom King Artist David Finch | ||
| All-Star Batman Director's Cut #1 December 2016 | Writer Scott Snyder Artist John Romita, Jr. | ||
| DC Rebirth Holiday Special #1 December 2016 | Writers Multiple Artists Multiple | ||
| Justice League of America: The Atom Rebirth #1 January 2017 | Writer Steve Orlando Artist Andy Macdonald | Prelude to the Justice League of America series. Focusing on Ryan Choi. | |
| Justice League of America: Killer Frost Rebirth #1 January 2017 | Writers Steve Orlando Jody Houser Artist Mirka Andolfo | Prelude to the Justice League of America series. Focusing on Caitlin Snow. | |
| Justice League of America: The Ray Rebirth #1 January 2017 | Writer Steve Orlando Artist Stephen Byrne | Prelude to the Justice League of America series. Focusing on Ray Terrill. | |
| Justice League of America: Vixen Rebirth #1 January 2017 | Writers Steve Orlando Jody Houser Artist Jamal Campbell | Prelude to the Justice League of America series. | |
| Batwoman Rebirth #1 February 2017 | Writers Marguerite Bennett James Tynion IV Artists Ben Oliver Steve Epting | ||
| Justice League of America Rebirth #1 February 2017 | Writer Steve Orlando Artist Andy Macdonald | ||
| Suicide Squad Director's Cut #1 March 2017 | Writer Rob Williams Artists Jim Lee Jason Fabok Ivan Reis | ||
| Dark Days: The Forge #1 June 2017 | Writer Scott Snyder James Tynion IV Artists Jim Lee Andy Kubert John Romita Jr. others | Prelude to Dark Nights: Metal. | |
| Dark Days: The Casting #1 July 2017 | Writer Scott Snyder James Tynion IV Artists Jim Lee Andy Kubert John Romita Jr. others | Prelude to Dark Nights: Metal. | |
| Batman: The Red Death #1 September 2017 | Writer Joshua Williamson Artist Carmine Di Giandomenico | Tie-in to Dark Nights: Metal. | |
| Batman: The Murder Machine #1 September 2017 | Writer Frank Tieri Artist Ricardo Federici | Tie-in to Dark Nights: Metal. | |
| Batman: The Dawnbreaker #1 October 2017 | Writer Sam Humphries Artist Ethan Van Scriver | Tie-in to Dark Nights: Metal. | |
| Dark Days: The Forge / The Casting Director's Cut #1 October 2017 | Writers Scott Snyder James Tynion IV Artists Jim Lee Andy Kubert John Romita Jr. others | ||
| Batman: The Drowned #1 October 2017 | Writer Dan Abnett Artist Philip Tan | Tie-in to Dark Nights: Metal. | |
| Batman: The Merciless #1 October 2017 | Writer Peter J. Tomasi Artist Francis Manapul | Tie-in to Dark Nights: Metal. | |
| Batman: The Devastator #1 November 2017 | Writer Frank Tieri Artist Tony S. Daniel | Tie-in to Dark Nights: Metal. | |
| Batman: Lost #1 November 2017 | Writers Scott Snyder James Tynion IV Joshua Williamson Artists Doug Mahnke Jamie Mendoza Yanick Paguette Jorge Jimenez | Tie-in to Dark Nights: Metal. | |
| The Batman Who Laughs #1 November 2017 | Writer James Tynion IV Artist Riley Rossmo | Tie-in to Dark Nights: Metal. | |
| Dark Nights: Metal Director's Cut #1 November 2017 | Writer Scott Snyder Artist Greg Capullo | ||
| Hawkman: Found #1 December 2017 | Writer Jeff Lemire Artists Bryan Hitch Kevin Nowlan | Tie-in to Dark Nights: Metal. | |
| Dark Knights Rising: The Wild Hunt #1 February 2018 | Writers Scott Snyder James Tynion IV Joshua Williamson Artists Doug Mahnke Ivan Reis | Tie-in to Dark Nights: Metal. |
A Rebirth issue for Trinity was also planned for release in August 2016, written by Francis Manapul with art by Manapul and Clay Mann, but it was never released.
| Title | Creative team | Notes / References | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Justice League vs. Suicide Squad #1–6 December 2016 – January 2017 | Writer Joshua Williamson Artists Jason Fabok Tony S. Daniel | ||
| #1–6 August 2017 – March 2018 | Writer Scott Snyder Artist Greg Capullo | ||
| Doomsday Clock #1–12 November 2017 – < | --Bi-monthly release--> December 2019 | Writer Geoff Johns Artists Gary Frank Brad Anderson | |
| Batman and the Signal #1–3 January 2018 – April 2018 | Writers Scott Snyder Tony Patrick Artist Cully Hamner | Focusing on Duke Thomas and spinning out of All-Star Batman and the New 52 title We Are Robin. | |
| Justice League: No Justice #1–4 May 2018 | Writers Scott Snyder Joshua Williamson Artist Francis Manapul | Dark Nights: Metal left the DCU transformed in ways both terrifying and wondrous—and only the Justice League is strong enough to face the threats to come...or are they? |
The six-issue miniseries Death of Hawkman, written by Marc Andreyko with art by Aaron Lopresti, does not feature the "Rebirth" banner on its cover, but is considered by Andreyko to be "'Rebirth' adjacent". Despite not having the "Rebirth" banner on its cover, the miniseries Mister Miracle was stated to be a part of the Rebirth continuity by writer Tom King.
By the end of August 2016, all Rebirth titles combined accounted for 12 million units shipped, with 11 issues exceeding 200,000 units shipped, over 60 issues exceeding 100,000 units shipped, and 21 issues having multiple printings.
Beginning in January 2017, television commercials aired on AMC, IFC, TBS, TNT, truTV, El Rey Network and Boomerang through February 2017. The commercials promoted the release of the first wave of collected editions, highlighting Batman, The Flash, Green Arrow, Justice League, Suicide Squad, Supergirl, Superman, and Wonder Woman, with three additional commercials promoting Rebirth as a whole. Additionally, DC "is also offering [comic] retailers co-op funds to help pay for ads on local markets, promoting Rebirth with a space for a store tag at the end of the commercial." In February 2017, DC partnered once again with National CineMedia to promote its comics and partner comic shops with pre-movie advertisements. Having worked with National CineMedia for ads during The New 52, DC created 15 and 30 second ads for Rebirth "that comic shops can have their contact info added into," with DC "offering a 50% reimbursement on these ads should a retailer buy them with National CineMedia."
| Title | Page count | Material collected | Publication date | ISBN | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Very DC Rebirth Holiday TP | 160 | DC Rebirth Holiday Special #1, Batman Annual Vol. 3 #1, Harley Quinn Vol. 3 #10 | |||
| All-Star Batman Volume 1: My Own Worst Enemy HC | 192 | All-Star Batman #1–5 | |||
| All-Star Batman Volume 2: Ends of the Earth HC | 144 | All-Star Batman #6–9 | |||
| All-Star Batman Volume 3: The First Ally HC | 176 | All-Star Batman #10–14 | |||
| Aquaman Volume 1: The Drowning TP | 192 | Aquaman: Rebirth #1, Aquaman Vol. 8 #1–6 | |||
| Aquaman Volume 2: Black Manta Rising TP | 212 | Aquaman Vol. 8 #7–15 | |||
| Aquaman Volume 3: Crown of Atlantis TP | 216 | Aquaman Vol. 8 #16–24 | |||
| Aquaman Volume 4: Underworld TP | 152 | Aquaman Vol. 8 #25–30 | |||
| Batgirl Volume 1: Beyond Burnside TP | 144 | Batgirl Vol. 5 #1–6 | |||
| Batgirl Volume 2: Son of Penguin TP | 168 | Batgirl Vol. 5 #7–11, Batgirl Annual Vol. 5 #1 | |||
| Batgirl Volume 3: Summer of Lies TP | 144 | Batgirl Vol. 5 #12–17 | |||
| Batgirl and the Birds of Prey Volume 1: Who Is Oracle? TP | 168 | Batgirl and the Birds of Prey: Rebirth #1, Batgirl and the Birds of Prey #1–6 | |||
| Batgirl and the Birds of Prey Volume 2: Source Code TP | 168 | Batgirl and the Birds of Prey #7–13 | |||
| Batman/The Flash: The Button Deluxe Edition HC | 96 | Batman Vol. 3 #21–22, The Flash Vol. 5 #21–22 | |||
| Batman: Rebirth Collection Deluxe Edition Book One HC | 400 | Batman: Rebirth #1, Batman Vol. 3 #1–15 | |||
| Batman Volume 1: I Am Gotham TP | 192 | Batman: Rebirth #1, Batman Vol. 3 #1–6 | |||
| Batman Volume 2: I Am Suicide TP | 168 | Batman Vol. 3 #9–15 | |||
| Batman Volume 3: I Am Bane TP | 176 | Batman Vol. 3 #16–20, #23, #24, Batman Annual Vol. 3 #1 | |||
| Batman Volume 4: The War of Jokes and Riddles TP | 200 | Batman Vol. 3 #25-32 | |||
| Batman Volume 5: The Rules of Engagement TP | 160 | Batman Vol. 3 #33–37, Batman Annual Vol. 3 #2 | |||
| Batman Beyond Volume 1: Escaping the Grave TP | 144 | Batman Beyond: Rebirth #1, Batman Beyond Vol. 7 #1–5 | |||
| Batman Beyond Volume 2: Rise of the Demon TP | 168 | Batman Beyond Vol. 7 #6–12 | |||
| Batman: Detective Comics: The Rebirth Deluxe Edition Book One HC | 384 | Detective Comics Vol. 934–949 | |||
| Batman-Detective Comics Volume 1: Rise of the Batmen TP | 176 | Detective Comics Vol. 1 #934–940 | |||
| Batman-Detective Comics Volume 2: The Victim Syndicate TP | 168 | Detective Comics Vol. 1 #943–949 | |||
| Batman-Detective Comics Volume 3: League of Shadows TP | 184 | Detective Comics Vol. 1 #950–956 | |||
| Batman-Detective Comics Volume 4: Deus Ex Machina TP | 144 | Detective Comics Vol. 1 #957–962 | |||
| Batman-Detective Comics Volume 5: A Lonely Place of Living TP | 144 | Detective Comics Vol. 1 #963–968 | |||
| Batman: Night of the Monster Men HC | 152 | Batman Vol. 3 #7–8, Nightwing Vol. 4 #5–6, Detective Comics Vol. 1 #941–942 | |||
| Batwoman Volume 1: The Many Arms of Death TP | 168 | Batwoman: Rebirth #1, Batwoman Vol. 2 #1–6 | |||
| Blue Beetle Volume 1: The More Things Change TP | 160 | Blue Beetle: Rebirth #1, Blue Beetle Vol. 9 #1–6 | |||
| Blue Beetle Volume 2: Hard Choices TP | 168 | Blue Beetle Vol. 9 #6–12 | |||
| Cyborg Volume 1: The Imitation of Life TP | 152 | Cyborg: Rebirth #1, Cyborg Vol. 2 #1–5 | |||
| Cyborg Volume 2: Danger in Detroit TP | 192 | Cyborg Vol. 2 #6–13 | |||
| DC Universe: Rebirth Omnibus TP | 544 | Aquaman: Rebirth #1, Batgirl and the Birds of Prey: Rebirth #1, Batman: Rebirth #1, Batman Beyond: Rebirth #1, Blue Beetle: Rebirth #1, Cyborg: Rebirth #1, Deathstroke: Rebirth #1, Green Arrow: Rebirth #1, Green Lanterns: Rebirth #1, Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps: Rebirth #1, Justice League: Rebirth #1, Nightwing: Rebirth #1, Red Hood and the Outlaws: Rebirth #1, Suicide Squad: Rebirth #1, Supergirl: Rebirth #1, Superman: Rebirth #1, Teen Titans: Rebirth #1, The Flash: Rebirth #1, The Hellblazer: Rebirth #1, Titans: Rebirth #1, Wonder Woman: Rebirth #1 | |||
| DC Universe: Rebirth Omnibus Expanded Edition HC | 792 | Aquaman: Rebirth #1, Batgirl and the Birds of Prey: Rebirth #1, Batman: Rebirth #1, Batman Beyond: Rebirth #1, Batwoman: Rebirth #1 Blue Beetle: Rebirth #1, Cyborg: Rebirth #1, DC Rebirth Holiday Special #1, Deathstroke: Rebirth #1, Green Arrow: Rebirth #1, Green Lanterns: Rebirth #1, Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps: Rebirth #1, Justice League: Rebirth #1, Justice League of America: Rebirth #1, Justice League of America: The Atom Rebirth #1, Justice League of America: Killer Frost Rebirth #1, Justice League of America: The Ray Rebirth #1, Justice League of America: Vixen Rebirth #1, Nightwing: Rebirth #1, Red Hood and the Outlaws: Rebirth #1, Suicide Squad: Rebirth #1, Supergirl: Rebirth #1, Superman: Rebirth #1, Teen Titans: Rebirth #1, The Flash: Rebirth #1, The Hellblazer: Rebirth #1, Titans: Rebirth #1, Wonder Woman: Rebirth #1 | |||
| Deathstroke Volume 1: The Professional TP | 144 | Deathstroke: Rebirth #1, Deathstroke Vol. 4 #1–5 | |||
| Deathstroke Volume 2: The Gospel of Slade TP | 144 | Deathstroke Vol. 4 #6–11 | |||
| Deathstroke Volume 3: Twilight TP | 168 | Deathstroke Vol. 4 #12–18 | |||
| Deathstroke Volume 4: Defiance TP | 136 | Deathstroke Vol. 4 #21–25 and a story from DC Rebirth Holiday Special #1 | |||
| Green Arrow Volume 1: The Death and Life of Oliver Queen TP | 160 | Green Arrow: Rebirth #1, Green Arrow Vol. 6 #1–5 | |||
| Green Arrow Volume 2: Island of Scars TP | 144 | Green Arrow Vol. 6 #6–11 | |||
| Green Arrow Volume 3: Emerald Outlaw TP | 152 | Green Arrow Vol. 6 #12–17 | |||
| Green Arrow Volume 4: The Rise of Star City TP | 200 | Green Arrow Vol. 6 #18–25 | |||
| Green Lanterns Volume 1: Rage Planet TP | 168 | Green Lanterns: Rebirth #1, Green Lanterns #1–6 | |||
| Green Lanterns Volume 2: The Phantom Lantern TP | 184 | Green Lanterns #7–14 | |||
| Green Lanterns Volume 3: Polarity TP | 168 | Green Lanterns #15–21 | |||
| Green Lanterns Volume 4: The First Rings TP | 128 | Green Lanterns #22–26 | |||
| Green Lanterns Volume 5: Out of Time TP | 144 | Green Lanterns #27–32 | |||
| Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps Volume 1: Sinestro's Law TP | 192 | Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps: Rebirth #1, Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #1–7 | |||
| Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps Volume 2: Bottled Light TP | 144 | Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #8–13 | |||
| Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps Volume 3: The Quest for Hope TP | 192 | Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #14–21 | |||
| Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps Volume 4: Fracture TP | 200 | Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #22–29 | |||
| Harley Quinn: The Rebirth Deluxe Edition Book One HC | 304 | Harley Quinn Vol. 3 #1–13 | |||
| Harley Quinn Volume 1: Die Laughing TP | 168 | Harley Quinn Vol. 3 #1–7 | |||
| Harley Quinn Volume 2: Joker Loves Harley TP | 144 | Harley Quinn Vol. 3 #8–13 | |||
| Harley Quinn Volume 3: Red Meat TP | 168 | Harley Quinn Vol. 3 #14–16, the lead stories from Harley Quinn Vol. 3 #17–21 | |||
| Harley Quinn Volume 4: Surprise, Surprise TP | 144 | Harley Quinn Vol. 3 #22–27, Harley Quinn 25th Anniversary Special #1 | |||
| Justice League of America: Road to Rebirth TP | 128 | Justice League of America: Rebirth #1, Justice League of America: The Atom Rebirth #1, Justice League of America: Killer Frost Rebirth #1, Justice League of America: The Ray Rebirth #1, Justice League of America: Vixen Rebirth #1 | |||
| Justice League of America: The Rebirth Deluxe Edition Book One HC | 288 | Justice League of America: Rebirth #1, Justice League of America: The Atom Rebirth #1, Justice League of America: Killer Frost Rebirth #1, Justice League of America: The Ray Rebirth #1, Justice League of America: Vixen Rebirth #1, Justice League of America Vol. 5 #1–6 | |||
| Justice League of America Volume 1: The Extremists TP | 168 | Justice League of America Vol. 5 #1–6 | |||
| Justice League of America Volume 2: Curse of the Kingbutcher TP | 128 | Justice League of America Vol. 5 #7–11 | |||
| Justice League of America Volume 3: Panic in the Microverse TP | 144 | Justice League of America Vol. 5 #12–17 | |||
| Justice League: The Rebirth Collection Deluxe Edition Book One HC | 312 | Justice League: Rebirth #1, Justice League Vol. 3 #1–11 | |||
| Justice League: The Rebirth Collection Deluxe Edition Book Two HC | 344 | 'Justice League Vol. 3 #12–25 | |||
| Justice League Volume 1: The Extinction Machines TP | 168 | Justice League: Rebirth #1, Justice League Vol. 3 #1–5 | |||
| Justice League Volume 2: Outbreak TP | 152 | Justice League Vol. 3 #6–11 | |||
| Justice League Volume 3: Timeless TP | 144 | Justice League Vol. 3 #14–19 | |||
| Justice League Volume 4: Endless TP | 152 | Justice League Vol. 3 #20–25 | |||
| Justice League Volume 5: Legacy TP | 144 | Justice League Vol. 3 #26–31 | |||
| Justice League vs. Suicide Squad HC | 312 | Justice League vs. Suicide Squad #1–6, Suicide Squad Vol. 5 #8–10, Justice League Vol. 3 #12–13 | |||
| New Super-Man Volume 1: Made in China TP | 144 | New Super-Man #1–6 | |||
| New Super-Man Volume 2: Coming to America TP | 144 | New Super-Man #7–12 | |||
| Nightwing: The Rebirth Collection Deluxe Edition Book One HC | 384 | Nightwing: Rebirth #1, Nightwing Vol. 4 #1–15 | |||
| Nightwing Volume 1: Better Than Batman TP | 176 | Nightwing: Rebirth #1, Nightwing Vol. 4 #1–4, 7–8 | |||
| Nightwing Volume 2: Back to Bludhaven TP | 168 | Nightwing Vol. 4 #9–15 | |||
| Nightwing Volume 3: Nightwing Must Die TP | 144 | Nightwing Vol. 4 #16–21 | |||
| Nightwing Volume 4: Blockbuster TP | 176 | Nightwing Vol. 4 #22–28 | |||
| Nightwing Volume 5: Raptor's Revenge TP | 128 | Nightwing Vol. 4 #30–34 | |||
| Red Hood and the Outlaws Volume 1: Dark Trinity TP | 168 | Red Hood and the Outlaws: Rebirth #1, Red Hood and the Outlaws Vol. 2 #1–6 | |||
| Red Hood and the Outlaws Volume 2: Who is Artemis? TP | 128 | Red Hood and the Outlaws Vol. 2 #7–11 | |||
| Red Hood and the Outlaws Volume 3: Bizarro Reborn TP | 208 | Red Hood and the Outlaws Vol. 2 #12–18, Red Hood and the Outlaws Annual Vol. 2 #1 | |||
| Suicide Squad: The Rebirth Collection Deluxe Edition Book One HC | 296 | Suicide Squad: Rebirth #1, Suicide Squad Vol. 5 #1–8, Harley Quinn and the Suicide Squad April Fool's Special #1 | |||
| Suicide Squad Volume 1: The Black Vault Part One TP | 144 | Suicide Squad: Rebirth #1, Suicide Squad Vol. 5 #1–4 | |||
| Suicide Squad Volume 2: Going Sane TP | 144 | Suicide Squad Vol. 5 #5–8, Harley Quinn and the Suicide Squad April Fool's Special #1 | |||
| Suicide Squad Volume 3: Burning Down the House TP | 160 | Suicide Squad Vol. 5 #11–15, Suicide Squad: War Crimes Special #1 | |||
| Suicide Squad Volume 4: Earthlings on Fire TP | 128 | Suicide Squad Vol. 5 #16–20 | |||
| Suicide Squad Volume 5: Kill Your Darlings TP | 128 | Suicide Squad Vol. 5 #21–25 | |||
| Supergirl Volume 1: Reign of the Cyborg Supermen TP | 168 | Supergirl: Rebirth #1, Supergirl Vol. 7 #1–6 | |||
| Supergirl Volume 2: Escape from the Phantom Zone TP | 144 | Supergirl Vol. 7 #7–11, a story from Batgirl Annual Vol. 5 #1 | |||
| Supergirl Volume 3: Girl of No Tomorrow TP | 128 | Supergirl Vol. 7 #12–14,Supergirl Annual Vol. 7 #1 | |||
| Superman Reborn HC | 168 | Action Comics Vol. 1 #973–976, Superman Vol. 4 #18–19 | |||
| Superman: The Rebirth Deluxe Collection Book One HC | 336 | Superman: Rebirth #1, Superman Vol. 4 #1–13 | |||
| Superman Volume 1: Son of Superman TP | 176 | Superman: Rebirth #1, Superman Vol. 4 #1–6 | |||
| Superman Volume 2: Trials of the Super Son TP | 168 | Superman Vol. 4 #7–13 | |||
| Superman Volume 3: Multiplicity TP | 144 | Superman Vol. 4 #14–17, Superman Annual Vol. 4 #1 | |||
| Superman Volume 4: Black Dawn TP | 176 | Superman Vol. 4 #20–26 | |||
| Superman Volume 5: Hopes and Fears TP | 176 | Superman Vol. 4 #27–32 | |||
| Superman–Action Comics–The Oz Effect: Deluxe Edition HC | 192 | Action Comics Vol. 1 #985–992 | |||
| Superman–Action Comics: The Rebirth Deluxe Collection Book 1 HC | 240 | Action Comics Vol. 1 #957–966, Justice League Vol. 2 #52 | |||
| Superman–Action Comics: The Rebirth Deluxe Collection Book Two HC | 424 | Action Comics Vol. 1 #967–984 | |||
| Superman–Action Comics Volume 1: Path of Doom TP | 144 | Action Comics Vol. 1 #957–962 | |||
| Superman–Action Comics Volume 2: Welcome to the Planet TP | 128 | Justice League Vol. 2 #52, Action Comics Vol. 1 #963–966 | |||
| Superman–Action Comics Volume 3: Men of Steel TP | 144 | Action Comics Vol. 1 #967–972 | |||
| Superman–Action Comics Volume 4: The New World TP | 192 | Action Comics Vol. 1 #977–984 | |||
| Super Sons Volume 1: When I Grow Up TP | 128 | Super Sons #1–5 | |||
| Super Sons Volume 2: Planet of the Capes TP | 128 | Super Sons #6–10 | |||
| Superwoman Volume 1: Who Killed Superwoman? TP | 168 | Superwoman #1–7 | |||
| Superwoman Volume 2: Rediscovery TP | 144 | Superwoman #8–13 | |||
| Teen Titans Volume 1: Damien Knows Best TP | 144 | Teen Titans: Rebirth #1, Teen Titans Vol. 6 #1–5 | |||
| Teen Titans Volume 2: The Rise of Aqualad TP | 128 | Teen Titans Vol. 6 #6–7, 9–11 | |||
| The Flash: The Rebirth Collection Deluxe Edition Book One HC | 304 | The Flash: Rebirth #1, The Flash Vol. 5 #1–13 | |||
| The Flash: The Rebirth Collection Deluxe Edition Book Two HC | 344 | The Flash Vol. 5 #14–27 | |||
| The Flash Volume 1: Lightning Strikes Twice TP | 216 | The Flash: Rebirth #1, The Flash Vol. 5 #1–8 | |||
| The Flash Volume 2: Speed of Darkness TP | 128 | The Flash Vol. 5 #9–13 | |||
| The Flash Volume 3: Rogues Reloaded TP | 144 | The Flash Vol. 5 #14–20 | |||
| The Flash Volume 4: Running Scared TP | 144 | The Flash Vol. 5 #23–27 | |||
| The Flash Volume 5: Negative TP | 128 | The Flash Vol. 5 #28–32 | |||
| The Hellblazer Volume 1: The Poison Truth TP | 160 | The Hellblazer: Rebirth #1, The Hellblazer #1–6 | |||
| The Hellblazer Volume 2: The Smokeless Fire TP | 144 | The Hellblazer #7–12 | |||
| The Hellblazer Volume 3: The Inspiration Game TP | 144 | The Hellblazer #13–18 | |||
| Titans: The Lazarus Contract HC | 136 | Titans Vol. 3 #11, Teen Titans Vol. 6 #8, Deathstroke Vol. 4 #19–20, Teen Titans: The Lazarus Contract Special #1 | |||
| Titans Volume 1: The Return of Wally West TP | 168 | Titans: Rebirth #1, Titans Vol. 3 #1–6 | |||
| Titans Volume 2: Made in Manhattan TP | 152 | Titans Vol. 3 #7–10, Titans Annual Vol. 3 #1, stories from DC Rebirth Holiday Special #1 | |||
| Titans Volume 3: A Judas Among Us TP | 168 | Titans Vol. 3 #12–18 | |||
| Trinity Volume 1: Better Together HC | 144 | Trinity Vol. 2 #1–6 | |||
| Trinity Volume 2: Dead Space HC | 128 | Trinity Vol. 2 #7–11 | |||
| Wonder Woman: The Rebirth Collection Deluxe Edition Book One HC | 360 | Wonder Woman: Rebirth #1, Wonder Woman Vol. 5 #1–14 | |||
| Wonder Woman Volume 1: The Lies TP | 176 | Wonder Woman: Rebirth #1, Wonder Woman Vol. 5 #1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 | |||
| Wonder Woman Volume 2: Year One TP | 168 | Wonder Woman Vol. 5 #2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 | |||
| Wonder Woman Volume 3: The Truth TP | 176 | Wonder Woman Vol. 5 #13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25 | |||
| Wonder Woman Volume 4: Godwatch TP | 144 | Wonder Woman Vol. 5 #16, 18, 20, 22, 24, a story from Wonder Woman Annual Vol. 5 #1 | |||
| Wonder Woman and Justice League Dark: The Witching Hour | Wonder Woman (vol. 5) #56-57; Wonder Woman and Justice League Dark: The Witching Hour #1; Justice League Dark (vol. 2) #4 and Justice League Dark and Wonder Woman: The Witching Hour #1 | 2019 |
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