Legion Lost is the name of two superhero titles published by DC Comics , both starring the Legion of Super-Heroes . The first series was a 12-issue comic book limited series co-written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning , often collectively referred to and interviewed as "DnA", penciled primarily by Oliver Coipel , with Pascal Alixe filling in for some issues, inked by Lanning, and colored by Tom McCraw. The second series was created as part of DC's New 52 relaunch.
141-572: Initially, the "Legion Lost" series, together with its companion "Legion Worlds," was to serve as an entry point for the Legion franchise. In keeping with this, the series centers around a specific set of Legionnaires, with each issue told from the perspective of another. It is the third instalment in the Abnett and Lanning Legion series, following the events of "Legion of the Damned" and "Widening Rifts," and
282-513: A 45.17% market share in September due to high orders for Villain Month. It fell back to 30.77% by January 2014. Forbes , The New York Times and The A.V. Club saw The New 52 as a good editorial move from DC. The Christian Science Monitor ' s Rich Clabaugh cited the relaunched Action Comics and Detective Comics as the strongest of the first week's releases. In terms of
423-404: A 45.17% market share in September due to high orders for Villain Month. It fell back to 30.77% by January 2014. Forbes , The New York Times and The A.V. Club saw The New 52 as a good editorial move from DC. The Christian Science Monitor ' s Rich Clabaugh cited the relaunched Action Comics and Detective Comics as the strongest of the first week's releases. In terms of
564-457: A bomb, which would destroy half of the continent but stop Daggor's machine and save the future. His subordinates, Lure and Chameleon Girl, refuse to help him. Gates teleports to himself from the past, revealing how he received his scars. Together, the two Gates create a plan that would send Daggor, Thrax, and Adym's bomb into a distant sun. Harvest escapes, but not before returning Wildfire's original, undamaged suit. The Legionnaires are stranded in
705-422: A complete measure of the relaunch's success. Hauman emphasized that the infinite long-term availability of digital editions will mean that sales will continue on the books for weeks and months afterwards, and that the market share for that market is uncertain. By December 2011, Marvel Comics regained the top spot for market share in both dollars and units. In April 2013, DC's unit share fell below 28%, but rose to
846-422: A complete measure of the relaunch's success. Hauman emphasized that the infinite long-term availability of digital editions will mean that sales will continue on the books for weeks and months afterwards, and that the market share for that market is uncertain. By December 2011, Marvel Comics regained the top spot for market share in both dollars and units. In April 2013, DC's unit share fell below 28%, but rose to
987-586: A free zero issue for Free Comic Book Day . The series would be set five years in the New 52's future. Co-writer Jeff Lemire stated that the series was "an exploration of DC's past, present and its future." Batman Beyond made his New 52 debut in the series. Solicitations published in December 2014 also revealed that 22 titles to be published in March 2014 would feature variant covers based on Robot Chicken , to promote
1128-429: A free zero issue for Free Comic Book Day . The series would be set five years in the New 52's future. Co-writer Jeff Lemire stated that the series was "an exploration of DC's past, present and its future." Batman Beyond made his New 52 debut in the series. Solicitations published in December 2014 also revealed that 22 titles to be published in March 2014 would feature variant covers based on Robot Chicken , to promote
1269-572: A gatefold cover and storylines and moments that will leave readers in a state of shock, including the return of Booster Gold . However, DC later dropped the "WTF Certified" branding and did not feature it on any of The New 52 books. In February 2013, it was announced that DC Comics would launch two new politically motivated books as parts of the Fifth Wave: The Green Team: Teen Trillionaires and The Movement . These would explore concepts similar to
1410-465: A gatefold cover and storylines and moments that will leave readers in a state of shock, including the return of Booster Gold . However, DC later dropped the "WTF Certified" branding and did not feature it on any of The New 52 books. In February 2013, it was announced that DC Comics would launch two new politically motivated books as parts of the Fifth Wave: The Green Team: Teen Trillionaires and The Movement . These would explore concepts similar to
1551-448: A new "contemporary tonality to ensure a diverse offering of comic books." In the initial "relaunch", 24 new publications joined 25 existing publications from before Convergence , with new titles continuing to be added. In March 2015, DiDio revealed there would not be an "overarching brand on this" stating the relaunch was just "DC Comics, pure and simple." However, in May 2015, DC announced
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#17327903274041692-399: A new "contemporary tonality to ensure a diverse offering of comic books." In the initial "relaunch", 24 new publications joined 25 existing publications from before Convergence , with new titles continuing to be added. In March 2015, DiDio revealed there would not be an "overarching brand on this" stating the relaunch was just "DC Comics, pure and simple." However, in May 2015, DC announced
1833-609: A relationship with Wonder Woman . Various character changes were implemented, such as Starfire , Guy Gardner , and Tim Drake having their origins significantly changed. Sinestro was depicted as having returned recently to the Green Lantern Corps , where he became a villain again. Meanwhile, the Earth-Two version of Alan Scott was depicted as gay . The imprint titles are divided into seven families of titles, revolving around central characters or themes. By
1974-483: A relationship with Wonder Woman . Various character changes were implemented, such as Starfire , Guy Gardner , and Tim Drake having their origins significantly changed. Sinestro was depicted as having returned recently to the Green Lantern Corps , where he became a villain again. Meanwhile, the Earth-Two version of Alan Scott was depicted as gay . The imprint titles are divided into seven families of titles, revolving around central characters or themes. By
2115-611: A tie-in to a crossover story arc of the same name. DC later announced that as part of the celebration of The New 52's third anniversary, all ongoing titles published in September 2014 would feature stories that tied into The New 52: Futures End . DC Comics co-publisher Dan DiDio declared: These stories aren't going to just be tied into the weekly. But what you'll be seeing is a lot of the writers who are working on series right now projecting forward—their ideas, their storylines, where they think their character might be five years from now. [...] The [lenticluar 3D] covers now will also have
2256-611: A tie-in to a crossover story arc of the same name. DC later announced that as part of the celebration of The New 52's third anniversary, all ongoing titles published in September 2014 would feature stories that tied into The New 52: Futures End . DC Comics co-publisher Dan DiDio declared: These stories aren't going to just be tied into the weekly. But what you'll be seeing is a lot of the writers who are working on series right now projecting forward—their ideas, their storylines, where they think their character might be five years from now. [...] The [lenticluar 3D] covers now will also have
2397-721: A timeline that details the new history and which storylines to keep or ignore. On August 31, 2011, Midtown Comics Times Square held a midnight event at which they began selling Justice League #1 and Flashpoint #5. On hand to sign the books were DC Chief Creative Officer Geoff Johns , who was the writer of both titles, and Co-publisher and writer/artist Jim Lee , who illustrated Justice League . On January 12, 2012, DC announced that after their eighth issues, Blackhawks , Hawk and Dove , Men of War , Mister Terrific , O.M.A.C. , and Static Shock would be cancelled and replaced with six new titles, which would reveal more of The New 52 DC Universe. The new titles were dubbed
2538-721: A timeline that details the new history and which storylines to keep or ignore. On August 31, 2011, Midtown Comics Times Square held a midnight event at which they began selling Justice League #1 and Flashpoint #5. On hand to sign the books were DC Chief Creative Officer Geoff Johns , who was the writer of both titles, and Co-publisher and writer/artist Jim Lee , who illustrated Justice League . On January 12, 2012, DC announced that after their eighth issues, Blackhawks , Hawk and Dove , Men of War , Mister Terrific , O.M.A.C. , and Static Shock would be cancelled and replaced with six new titles, which would reveal more of The New 52 DC Universe. The new titles were dubbed
2679-827: A twice-monthly release schedule, a number of existing titles relaunching with new #1 issues, and the release of several new titles. DC has used the Green Lantern: Rebirth and The Flash: Rebirth miniseries as examples of the basis for the initiative, which has been described as a rebirth of the DC Universe. The Rebirth initiative reintroduced concepts from pre- Flashpoint continuity, such as legacy, that had been lost with The New 52 and built "on everything that's been published since Action Comics #1 up through The New 52." In June 2011, DC Co-Publisher Jim Lee revealed that he and DC Art Director Mark Chiarello had enlisted artist Cully Hamner to help spearhead
2820-694: A twice-monthly release schedule, a number of existing titles relaunching with new #1 issues, and the release of several new titles. DC has used the Green Lantern: Rebirth and The Flash: Rebirth miniseries as examples of the basis for the initiative, which has been described as a rebirth of the DC Universe. The Rebirth initiative reintroduced concepts from pre- Flashpoint continuity, such as legacy, that had been lost with The New 52 and built "on everything that's been published since Action Comics #1 up through The New 52." In June 2011, DC Co-Publisher Jim Lee revealed that he and DC Art Director Mark Chiarello had enlisted artist Cully Hamner to help spearhead
2961-472: A universe that's tightly connected and has super-internal consistency, and really one flavor, we've really broken it up. We'll have a core line of about 25 books that will have that internal consistency, that will consist of our best-selling books. But then the rest of the line, about 24 titles, will be allowed to really shake things up a little bit. The new titles would be about "reinventing key characters", such as Black Canary, Cyborg, Bizarro, and Starfire, with
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#17327903274043102-472: A universe that's tightly connected and has super-internal consistency, and really one flavor, we've really broken it up. We'll have a core line of about 25 books that will have that internal consistency, that will consist of our best-selling books. But then the rest of the line, about 24 titles, will be allowed to really shake things up a little bit. The new titles would be about "reinventing key characters", such as Black Canary, Cyborg, Bizarro, and Starfire, with
3243-567: A weekly year-long series which would feature Batman, his allies, and others in Gotham City. It was announced in January 2014 that the series would begin in April of that year. The cancellation of Katana and Justice League of America's Vibe was also announced, with the titles' final publication in December 2013, while Green Team: The Teen Trillionaires would end in January 2014. Following
3384-400: A weekly year-long series which would feature Batman, his allies, and others in Gotham City. It was announced in January 2014 that the series would begin in April of that year. The cancellation of Katana and Justice League of America's Vibe was also announced, with the titles' final publication in December 2013, while Green Team: The Teen Trillionaires would end in January 2014. Following
3525-669: A zero issue, dubbed "Zero Month". In addition, the Third Wave of titles was announced: Talon , Sword of Sorcery , Phantom Stranger , and Team 7 . With these additions to the line , Justice League International , Captain Atom , Resurrection Man , and Voodoo were cancelled. In October and November 2012, DC announced new titles Threshold , Justice League of America , Katana , Justice League of America's Vibe , and Constantine . Threshold would be published in January 2013, Constantine in March 2013, while
3666-559: A zero issue, dubbed "Zero Month". In addition, the Third Wave of titles was announced: Talon , Sword of Sorcery , Phantom Stranger , and Team 7 . With these additions to the line , Justice League International , Captain Atom , Resurrection Man , and Voodoo were cancelled. In October and November 2012, DC announced new titles Threshold , Justice League of America , Katana , Justice League of America's Vibe , and Constantine . Threshold would be published in January 2013, Constantine in March 2013, while
3807-562: Is apparently a criminal in the future. Chameleon Girl is revealed to be an agent of Echo, a branch of the Science Police , with a secret mission in the present. Tellus is revealed to know the Hypertaxis pathogen would essentially become inert in the present time. Harvest also claims that he manipulated the Legion into sending them back in time. After fighting with Harvest, the team finds a Time Bubble, which they use to travel back to
3948-573: Is attacked by Daggor, who plants a world-killer machine. Lacking firepower, Adym sends a distress signal to Echo agent Jocelyn Lure, who arrives with Superboy , Caitlin Fairchild, and Ridge. Harvest and his henchmen arrive to fight Daggor, as well as activating a hypnotic trigger on Superboy, making him go out of control. Psykill and Wildfire attack Daggor directly, where Wildfire's containment suit explodes, releasing his energy everywhere. Adym plans to use his Time Bubble to travel back an hour and set off
4089-476: Is now available to us as storytellers." In February 2016, 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 also saw Action Comics and Detective Comics return to their previous numbering (#957 and #934, respectively), nearly all books releasing at US$ 2.99 , multiple books shifting to
4230-425: Is now available to us as storytellers." In February 2016, 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 also saw Action Comics and Detective Comics return to their previous numbering (#957 and #934, respectively), nearly all books releasing at US$ 2.99 , multiple books shifting to
4371-469: Is rushed to a hospital after recovering from wounds when he tells Gates about his past dealings with Echo. Metamerican next attacks and captures Tyroc and Chameleon Girl. Dawnstar and Tellus continue to track down Alastor, who has the ability to pass his consciousness onto others and control them. Tellus, controlled by Alastor, attacks the squad that had captured Tyroc and Chameleon Girl before he passes his consciousness among various soldiers and Legionnaires in
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4512-541: Is set in the present DC Universe on Earth 2 , while showcasing the events and circumstances that lead to the future depicted in Futures End . In March 2014, DC announced the launch of Infinity Man and the Forever People , the one-shot Harley Quinn Director's Cut #0, and the cancellation of Larfleeze for June 2014. March also saw the announcement of variant covers for 20 titles in June 2014, based on
4653-419: Is set in the present DC Universe on Earth 2 , while showcasing the events and circumstances that lead to the future depicted in Futures End . In March 2014, DC announced the launch of Infinity Man and the Forever People , the one-shot Harley Quinn Director's Cut #0, and the cancellation of Larfleeze for June 2014. March also saw the announcement of variant covers for 20 titles in June 2014, based on
4794-561: Is ultimately forgiven. During the course of the series, two additional mysteries haunt the Legionnaires: the fate of Element Lad , who went through the rift along with his teammates but ultimately vanished after placing them in crystals designed to protect them while traveling through the rift; and the identity of "The Progenitor", the supreme leader of the murderous "Progeny". In the end, the Legionnaires are captured and taken to
4935-466: The Convergence miniseries in June 2015, DC would no longer use The New 52 name to brand their books; however the continuity established in September 2011 would continue. Dan DiDio stated, "In this new era of storytelling, story will trump continuity as we continue to empower creators to tell the best stories". Rather than having 52 books all in the same continuity, and really focusing on keeping
5076-408: The Convergence miniseries in June 2015, DC would no longer use The New 52 name to brand their books; however the continuity established in September 2011 would continue. Dan DiDio stated, "In this new era of storytelling, story will trump continuity as we continue to empower creators to tell the best stories". Rather than having 52 books all in the same continuity, and really focusing on keeping
5217-749: The Multiverse , as they attempt to take over Prime Earth in the Justice Leagues' defeat at the end of "Trinity War". The "Forever Evil" event ran in other titles starting in October 2013, including three 6-issue tie-in books that launched: Forever Evil: Rogues Rebellion by Brian Buccellato and Patrick Zircher; Forever Evil: Arkham War by Peter Tomasi, Scot Eaton and Jaime Mendoza; and Forever Evil: A.R.G.U.S. by Matt Kindt and Manuel Garcia. Other tie-in titles included: Teen Titans , Suicide Squad , Justice League , Justice League of America and
5358-571: The Multiverse , as they attempt to take over Prime Earth in the Justice Leagues' defeat at the end of "Trinity War". The "Forever Evil" event ran in other titles starting in October 2013, including three 6-issue tie-in books that launched: Forever Evil: Rogues Rebellion by Brian Buccellato and Patrick Zircher; Forever Evil: Arkham War by Peter Tomasi, Scot Eaton and Jaime Mendoza; and Forever Evil: A.R.G.U.S. by Matt Kindt and Manuel Garcia. Other tie-in titles included: Teen Titans , Suicide Squad , Justice League , Justice League of America and
5499-652: The Occupy Movement and the role money has in a world of superheroes. A wave of cancellations was also announced for May 2013, including: The Savage Hawkman , The Fury of Firestorm: The Nuclear Man , Sword of Sorcery , Team 7 , Deathstroke , and The Ravagers . In March 2013, DC announced that it would launch four new titles in June 2013, making up the rest of the Fifth Wave: Superman Unchained , Batman/Superman , Larfleeze and Trinity of Sin: Pandora . In April 2013,
5640-503: The Occupy Movement and the role money has in a world of superheroes. A wave of cancellations was also announced for May 2013, including: The Savage Hawkman , The Fury of Firestorm: The Nuclear Man , Sword of Sorcery , Team 7 , Deathstroke , and The Ravagers . In March 2013, DC announced that it would launch four new titles in June 2013, making up the rest of the Fifth Wave: Superman Unchained , Batman/Superman , Larfleeze and Trinity of Sin: Pandora . In April 2013,
5781-703: The "Batman" line of titles. The event, initially conceptualized to tell Batman's origin in The New 52, was featured in issue #25 of Action Comics , The Flash , Green Arrow , and Green Lantern Corps , along with Batgirl , Batwing , Batwoman , Birds of Prey , Catwoman , Detective Comics , Nightwing , and Red Hood and the Outlaws in the "Batman" line. The various books explored their characters' connections to Gotham City, and their first encounters with Batman. On June 17, 2013, DC announced two new titles, Justice League 3000 and Superman/Wonder Woman as
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5922-593: The "Batman" line of titles. The event, initially conceptualized to tell Batman's origin in The New 52, was featured in issue #25 of Action Comics , The Flash , Green Arrow , and Green Lantern Corps , along with Batgirl , Batwing , Batwoman , Birds of Prey , Catwoman , Detective Comics , Nightwing , and Red Hood and the Outlaws in the "Batman" line. The various books explored their characters' connections to Gotham City, and their first encounters with Batman. On June 17, 2013, DC announced two new titles, Justice League 3000 and Superman/Wonder Woman as
6063-529: The "Forever Evil: Blight" storyline in Constantine , Justice League Dark , Trinity of Sin: Pandora , and Trinity of Sin: The Phantom Stranger . Forever Evil #1 was also reprinted in a director's cut one-shot in October 2013. It was also announced in June 2013 that the " Batman: Zero Year " storyline in Batman would spin off into an event during November 2013, which would include other titles outside
6204-418: The "Forever Evil: Blight" storyline in Constantine , Justice League Dark , Trinity of Sin: Pandora , and Trinity of Sin: The Phantom Stranger . Forever Evil #1 was also reprinted in a director's cut one-shot in October 2013. It was also announced in June 2013 that the " Batman: Zero Year " storyline in Batman would spin off into an event during November 2013, which would include other titles outside
6345-482: The "perfect" life form. They also encounter a mysterious superhero known as Singularity and a creature known as the Omniphagos, a world-destroying monster imprisoned in a "hard light" pyramid. The creature's prison possesses cosmic teleportation capabilities that the Legionnaires attempt to use to return home. Meanwhile, tensions flare up among the various Legionnaires: Umbra struggles from her previous possession at
6486-542: The 21st century until Brainiac 5 calls them to battle Infinitus in Justice League United . At the end of the story, the group returns to the 31st century. The New 52 The New 52 was the 2011 revamp and relaunch by DC Comics of its entire line of ongoing monthly superhero comic books . Following the conclusion of the " Flashpoint " crossover storyline, DC cancelled all its existing titles and debuted 52 new series in September 2011. Among
6627-471: The 21st century, the Legion relocates to New Orleans . Tellus feels "the death cry of billions...across the universe". The threat is revealed to be Lord Daggor and his dragon Thraxx. Responding to a beacon, the Legion finds a member of the Science Police, Nathaniel Adym, who has come to the present to assign a new mission to the team. In the same moment, Wildfire crashes down from the sky, and the team
6768-561: The Black Razors. Meanwhile, Tellus and Dawnstar locate Alastor and try to reason with him. After Tyroc incapacitates the Black Razors, they go ahead and help the others with Alastor. Tellus defeats Alastor with a telepathic assault. Gates returns, although half of his body is scarred. Timber Wolf and an unconscious, transformed Chameleon Girl are confronted by the Martian Manhunter , who renders Timber Wolf unconscious, letting
6909-520: The DC Collectibles "Bombshells" statue line designed by Ant Lucia , the covers feature retro and pinup versions of female characters. DC also revealed two new publications for July 2014: an ongoing series Star-Spangled War Stories and a one-shot Harley Quinn Invades San Diego Comic-Con . In April 2014, DC announced Suicide Squad and Teen Titans would be relaunched in July 2014, with
7050-404: The DC Collectibles "Bombshells" statue line designed by Ant Lucia , the covers feature retro and pinup versions of female characters. DC also revealed two new publications for July 2014: an ongoing series Star-Spangled War Stories and a one-shot Harley Quinn Invades San Diego Comic-Con . In April 2014, DC announced Suicide Squad and Teen Titans would be relaunched in July 2014, with
7191-428: The Legion's ship. In order to stop the now-combined Element Lad/Omniphagos from killing his friends before they can escape back to their section of the universe, acting leader Live Wire abandons the ship and kills the monster by giving it a stroke. As he is consumed by the blast that kills his former friend and teammate, Live Wire watches his friends return home as the portal closes behind them. Each issue of Legion Lost
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#17327903274047332-453: The New 52 multiverse was the result of a phenomenon called Hypertime . In the book, Brainiac takes cities from the Pre-"Crisis", Post-"Crisis", and Post-"Flashpoint" multiverses and placed them on a planet in another reality. He leaves a portion of himself behind; this part of Braniac renames himself Telos and has the cities battle each other. Deimos of Skartaris tries to take complete control of
7473-404: The New 52 multiverse was the result of a phenomenon called Hypertime . In the book, Brainiac takes cities from the Pre-"Crisis", Post-"Crisis", and Post-"Flashpoint" multiverses and placed them on a planet in another reality. He leaves a portion of himself behind; this part of Braniac renames himself Telos and has the cities battle each other. Deimos of Skartaris tries to take complete control of
7614-466: The Progenitor, who is revealed to be an insane Element Lad. Element Lad explains that in trying to save the team as they came through the rift, he was cast back to the beginning of time and that he has now lived for over a billion years. To (unsuccessfully) try and stay sane during those eons, Element Lad used his powers to create life forms, culminating in his believing himself "God", and his creation,
7755-476: The Progeny, as his most perfect creation. Realizing that their friend is insane, they confront him, during which he murders Monstress after she acknowledges that she is not one of his creations. A battle erupts, and the Legion eventually escapes by way of a dimensional gateway Element Lad possesses—the hard light pyramid they had discovered earlier. As they escape, Element Lad merges with the Omniphagos and attacks
7896-495: The Second Wave: Dial H , Earth 2 , G.I. Combat , World's Finest , Ravagers and Batman Incorporated , which was absent from the initial line of Batman titles, and would continue Grant Morrison's storyline from before The New 52 involving the conflict between Batman and Talia al Ghul . On June 9, 2012, DC announced that in September 2012, the first anniversary of The New 52 launch, all titles would get
8037-427: The Second Wave: Dial H , Earth 2 , G.I. Combat , World's Finest , Ravagers and Batman Incorporated , which was absent from the initial line of Batman titles, and would continue Grant Morrison's storyline from before The New 52 involving the conflict between Batman and Talia al Ghul . On June 9, 2012, DC announced that in September 2012, the first anniversary of The New 52 launch, all titles would get
8178-718: The Spoiler in the teaser issue to Batman Eternal in Batman #28. Barbara Gordon recovered from the paralysis inflicted upon her by the Joker's bullet in Batman: The Killing Joke and returned to crimefighting as Batgirl . As for Superman, his romantic relationship and marriage to Lois Lane has not transpired, and his adoptive parents Jonathan and Martha Kent have died. He was depicted as being slightly more short-tempered, retaining his American identity, and in
8319-485: The Spoiler in the teaser issue to Batman Eternal in Batman #28. Barbara Gordon recovered from the paralysis inflicted upon her by the Joker's bullet in Batman: The Killing Joke and returned to crimefighting as Batgirl . As for Superman, his romantic relationship and marriage to Lois Lane has not transpired, and his adoptive parents Jonathan and Martha Kent have died. He was depicted as being slightly more short-tempered, retaining his American identity, and in
8460-725: The Telos' world but is killed by the Parallax-possessed Hal Jordan. This triggers a chain reaction that threatens to collapse the multiverse. To prevent this, Telos sends several of the heroes back to the Crisis on Infinite Earths to prevent the destruction of the original multiverse. Telos states "They have done it. Reality is resetting, stabilizing. Each world has evolved, but they all still exist." In an interview, writer Jeff King stated "Post-Convergence, every character that ever existed, in either Continuity or Canon,
8601-537: The Telos' world but is killed by the Parallax-possessed Hal Jordan. This triggers a chain reaction that threatens to collapse the multiverse. To prevent this, Telos sends several of the heroes back to the Crisis on Infinite Earths to prevent the destruction of the original multiverse. Telos states "They have done it. Reality is resetting, stabilizing. Each world has evolved, but they all still exist." In an interview, writer Jeff King stated "Post-Convergence, every character that ever existed, in either Continuity or Canon,
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#17327903274048742-464: The Wildstorm and Vertigo imprints were absorbed into the DC Universe. The New 52 branding ended after the completion of the " Convergence " storyline in May 2015, although the continuity of The New 52 continued. In June 2015, 24 new titles were launched, alongside 25 returning titles, with several of those receiving new creative teams. In February 2016, DC announced their Rebirth initiative with
8883-407: The Wildstorm and Vertigo imprints were absorbed into the DC Universe. The New 52 branding ended after the completion of the " Convergence " storyline in May 2015, although the continuity of The New 52 continued. In June 2015, 24 new titles were launched, alongside 25 returning titles, with several of those receiving new creative teams. In February 2016, DC announced their Rebirth initiative with
9024-425: The ability to have a 'flicker' effect. That means that the images change and show the transformation going on... There is a level of change that is taking place with our characters during the course of this story. DiDio added that new ongoing titles would launch in June and July to be included in the event. Following the month of tie-ins, a third weekly titled Earth 2: World's End launched in October 2014. This title
9165-425: The ability to have a 'flicker' effect. That means that the images change and show the transformation going on... There is a level of change that is taking place with our characters during the course of this story. DiDio added that new ongoing titles would launch in June and July to be included in the event. Following the month of tie-ins, a third weekly titled Earth 2: World's End launched in October 2014. This title
9306-725: The advertising campaign DC You for the relaunch, which highlighted the four main themes of characters, talent, stories and fans. The initiative, which began in DC's print and digital comics on May 20, before transitioning to other digital content on June 3, was featured on print inserts and ads, as well as on the DC Comics website and across social media with a special hashtag of #DCYou. Pre-orders for Justice League #1 exceeded 200,000 copies. Justice League #1 has been sent back to press at least four times and all of The New 52's first issue titles sold out by September 24, 2011. For
9447-620: The advertising campaign DC You for the relaunch, which highlighted the four main themes of characters, talent, stories and fans. The initiative, which began in DC's print and digital comics on May 20, before transitioning to other digital content on June 3, was featured on print inserts and ads, as well as on the DC Comics website and across social media with a special hashtag of #DCYou. Pre-orders for Justice League #1 exceeded 200,000 copies. Justice League #1 has been sent back to press at least four times and all of The New 52's first issue titles sold out by September 24, 2011. For
9588-445: The area. After Wildfire contains and releases Alastor's life force into the sun, Metamerican realizes that the Legion is not his enemy. In Legion Lost (vol. 2) #0 (November 2012), Timber Wolf's origin and connection to Echo are depicted. He is a Zuunian and the son of scientist Mar Londo , who gave him his powers to protect him from the criminal Lord Vykor before being killed. Starting with Legion Lost (vol. 2) #13 (December 2012),
9729-960: The books themselves, Keith Phipps and Oliver Sava of The A.V. Club praised the art in Justice League #1, but thought its writing and structure was a weak point. In all, the two reviewers named O.M.A.C. , Captain Atom , Animal Man and Wonder Woman their favorite books of the relaunch. They gave Batman high praise, and enjoyed Action Comics , Swamp Thing , Batwoman , Frankenstein Agent Of S.H.A.D.E. , Demon Knights , Batman and Robin , Nightwing , Aquaman , The Flash , All Star Western , and Voodoo . However, they both disliked Detective Comics , Hawk and Dove , Legion Lost , Red Lanterns , Legion Of Super-Heroes , DC Universe Presents: Deadman , Superman , Batman: The Dark Knight , The Fury of Firestorm: The Nuclear Men , and The Savage Hawkman . On
9870-842: The books themselves, Keith Phipps and Oliver Sava of The A.V. Club praised the art in Justice League #1, but thought its writing and structure was a weak point. In all, the two reviewers named O.M.A.C. , Captain Atom , Animal Man and Wonder Woman their favorite books of the relaunch. They gave Batman high praise, and enjoyed Action Comics , Swamp Thing , Batwoman , Frankenstein Agent Of S.H.A.D.E. , Demon Knights , Batman and Robin , Nightwing , Aquaman , The Flash , All Star Western , and Voodoo . However, they both disliked Detective Comics , Hawk and Dove , Legion Lost , Red Lanterns , Legion Of Super-Heroes , DC Universe Presents: Deadman , Superman , Batman: The Dark Knight , The Fury of Firestorm: The Nuclear Men , and The Savage Hawkman . On
10011-566: The cancellation of I, Vampire and DC Universe Presents in April 2013. To celebrate the 60th birthday of Mad Magazine mascot Alfred E. Neuman , DC solicited variants drawn by Mad artists for 13 titles being published in April 2013. Starting with titles released on January 28, 2013, all printed New 52 publications featured advertisements for the fictional news channel Channel 52. The two page back-ups, titled Channel 52 , appear in all books, starting in February 2013, and replaced
10152-510: The cancellation of I, Vampire and DC Universe Presents in April 2013. To celebrate the 60th birthday of Mad Magazine mascot Alfred E. Neuman , DC solicited variants drawn by Mad artists for 13 titles being published in April 2013. Starting with titles released on January 28, 2013, all printed New 52 publications featured advertisements for the fictional news channel Channel 52. The two page back-ups, titled Channel 52 , appear in all books, starting in February 2013, and replaced
10293-629: The cancellation of Batman Incorporated was announced for July 2013. DC also solicited two director's cut one-shots for the Superman Unchained book and the " Batman: Zero Year " story arc. In May 2013, it was announced that Batman Incorporated Special #1 would be published to finish off the Batman Incorporated series in August 2013. Another director's cut one-shot was solicited for the " Trinity War " story arc, along with
10434-438: The cancellation of Batman Incorporated was announced for July 2013. DC also solicited two director's cut one-shots for the Superman Unchained book and the " Batman: Zero Year " story arc. In May 2013, it was announced that Batman Incorporated Special #1 would be published to finish off the Batman Incorporated series in August 2013. Another director's cut one-shot was solicited for the " Trinity War " story arc, along with
10575-423: The cancellations of Demon Knights , Legion of Super-Heroes , Threshold and Dial H . In June 2013, DC announced that all titles in September 2013 would be "relaunched" as a #1, featuring a villain from that respective book, as part of " Villains Month ". For example, Detective Comics , which would have published issue 24 in September, would be released as Detective Comics #23.1 and Poison Ivy #1, with
10716-423: The cancellations of Demon Knights , Legion of Super-Heroes , Threshold and Dial H . In June 2013, DC announced that all titles in September 2013 would be "relaunched" as a #1, featuring a villain from that respective book, as part of " Villains Month ". For example, Detective Comics , which would have published issue 24 in September, would be released as Detective Comics #23.1 and Poison Ivy #1, with
10857-424: The end of "Forever Evil" in March 2014 would mark the end of the first phase of The New 52, with a new phase starting in April 2014, "one that will see the introduction, and re-introduction, of a lot of characters, concepts and a decidedly new center to the DC universe." In December 2013, it was announced that another weekly year-long series titled The New 52: Futures End would begin publication in May 2014, with
10998-424: The end of "Forever Evil" in March 2014 would mark the end of the first phase of The New 52, with a new phase starting in April 2014, "one that will see the introduction, and re-introduction, of a lot of characters, concepts and a decidedly new center to the DC universe." In December 2013, it was announced that another weekly year-long series titled The New 52: Futures End would begin publication in May 2014, with
11139-551: The first titles of the Sixth Wave, which began publication in October 2013. On July 16, 2013, DC announced Harley Quinn , the third and last title of the Sixth Wave, which began publication in November 2013. In August 2013, it was announced that Justice League 3000 ' s initial publication would be delayed to December 2013, following creative changes on the title. In October 2013, DC announced Batman Eternal ,
11280-436: The first titles of the Sixth Wave, which began publication in October 2013. On July 16, 2013, DC announced Harley Quinn , the third and last title of the Sixth Wave, which began publication in November 2013. In August 2013, it was announced that Justice League 3000 ' s initial publication would be delayed to December 2013, following creative changes on the title. In October 2013, DC announced Batman Eternal ,
11421-544: The formation of the team. The initial run of first issues show a universe in which superheroes have only appeared within the last five years and are viewed with suspicion and hostility, with Superman and Batman being pursued by the police five years ago at the start of their careers. In the present day, organizations such as the United Nations and the United States government seek to exploit and control
11562-417: The formation of the team. The initial run of first issues show a universe in which superheroes have only appeared within the last five years and are viewed with suspicion and hostility, with Superman and Batman being pursued by the police five years ago at the start of their careers. In the present day, organizations such as the United Nations and the United States government seek to exploit and control
11703-496: The former being retitled New Suicide Squad . A new series, titled Grayson , focusing on character Dick Grayson following his role in " Forever Evil ", and a one-shot issue Robin Rises: Omega , tied into the Batman and Robin storyline "The Hunt for Robin", would also debut. It was revealed that July 2014's variant theme would be Batman's 75th anniversary, with 21 publications featuring "Batman 75" themes. April also saw
11844-435: The former being retitled New Suicide Squad . A new series, titled Grayson , focusing on character Dick Grayson following his role in " Forever Evil ", and a one-shot issue Robin Rises: Omega , tied into the Batman and Robin storyline "The Hunt for Robin", would also debut. It was revealed that July 2014's variant theme would be Batman's 75th anniversary, with 21 publications featuring "Batman 75" themes. April also saw
11985-466: The group is also joined by their teammate "ERG-1" (who soon takes the name Wildfire after Shikari mistakenly calls him that), who had been sucked into the rift prior to the other Legionnaires; with Shikari and her tracking power acting as their guide, they start looking for ways to get home. As they cross the galaxy, the Legion discovers that the Progeny have been actively slaughtering entire species in genocide, inspired by their radical belief that they are
12126-399: The hands of "The Blight, Monstress struggles to abide by the Legion's "no killing" rule when faced with the Progeny's atrocities, and Ultra Boy rages over being stranded millions of light years away from his other friends and family. These problems come to a head when it is revealed that Saturn Girl has been repeatedly "manipulating" the team's minds with her psychic powers. While she claims she
12267-520: The integration of the Wildstorm imprint's characters into DC continuity, with Martian Manhunter as a part of the new Stormwatch team in the relaunched Stormwatch series. Justice League was the first book of the relaunch, with the first issue released on August 31, 2011. The first story arc takes place five years in the past, detailing the first meeting of the Justice League members and
12408-400: The integration of the Wildstorm imprint's characters into DC continuity, with Martian Manhunter as a part of the new Stormwatch team in the relaunched Stormwatch series. Justice League was the first book of the relaunch, with the first issue released on August 31, 2011. The first story arc takes place five years in the past, detailing the first meeting of the Justice League members and
12549-433: The issue being known by both titles. It was the first major crossover in the New 52 since "Flashpoint" and spun out of the aftermath of "Trinity War". Each book featured 3D lenticular front and back covers. DC also released 2D versions of the covers. Some books published multiple "Villains Month" issues, while others skipped publication in September 2013. For example, Batman , Superman , and Justice League are some of
12690-433: The issue being known by both titles. It was the first major crossover in the New 52 since "Flashpoint" and spun out of the aftermath of "Trinity War". Each book featured 3D lenticular front and back covers. DC also released 2D versions of the covers. Some books published multiple "Villains Month" issues, while others skipped publication in September 2013. For example, Batman , Superman , and Justice League are some of
12831-417: The military agents arrest them. The others attempt to break into the military installation to save their friends. Manhunter helps the team and heals Chameleon Girl once he realizes they are heroes from the future. The team relocates to New York City , where Timber Wolf steals money from a drug gang. Harvest tasks a team of Ravagers to subdue the members of the Legion and bring them. The individual members of
12972-478: The month of September 2011, DC had eight of the top ten comic books, in spite of Marvel's heavily publicized replacement Ultimate Spider-Man , Miles Morales debuting in that title the same month. Justice League #1 was the top selling comic book in 2011. Writer Warren Ellis was unimpressed with the relaunch's sales, stating that it garnered DC a half-point lead in dollar share and a five-point lead in units sold over Marvel Comics . Ellis also pointed out that
13113-478: The month of September 2011, DC had eight of the top ten comic books, in spite of Marvel's heavily publicized replacement Ultimate Spider-Man , Miles Morales debuting in that title the same month. Justice League #1 was the top selling comic book in 2011. Writer Warren Ellis was unimpressed with the relaunch's sales, stating that it garnered DC a half-point lead in dollar share and a five-point lead in units sold over Marvel Comics . Ellis also pointed out that
13254-561: The new continuity did not constitute a full reboot of the DC Universe but rather a "soft reboot". While many characters underwent a reboot or revamp, much of the DC Universe's history remained intact. Many major storylines such as " War of the Green Lanterns ", " Batman: A Death in the Family " and Batman: The Killing Joke remained part of the new continuity, while others have been lost in part or in whole. DC editorial constructed
13395-444: The new continuity did not constitute a full reboot of the DC Universe but rather a "soft reboot". While many characters underwent a reboot or revamp, much of the DC Universe's history remained intact. Many major storylines such as " War of the Green Lanterns ", " Batman: A Death in the Family " and Batman: The Killing Joke remained part of the new continuity, while others have been lost in part or in whole. DC editorial constructed
13536-603: The official announcement of The Multiversity , which began publication in August 2014; the 8-issue limited series was first mentioned by writer Grant Morrison in April–May 2009 intended for a 2010 release date. The Multiversity was intended to pick up on storylines left over from 52 and Final Crisis . In May 2014, DC announced that six titles, All-Star Western , Batwing , Birds of Prey , Superboy , Trinity of Sin: Pandora and Trinity of Sin: The Phantom Stranger , would have their final publications in August 2014. It
13677-551: The official announcement of The Multiversity , which began publication in August 2014; the 8-issue limited series was first mentioned by writer Grant Morrison in April–May 2009 intended for a 2010 release date. The Multiversity was intended to pick up on storylines left over from 52 and Final Crisis . In May 2014, DC announced that six titles, All-Star Western , Batwing , Birds of Prey , Superboy , Trinity of Sin: Pandora and Trinity of Sin: The Phantom Stranger , would have their final publications in August 2014. It
13818-460: The original incarnation of Legion of the Super-Heroes (and Earth-247 Legionnaire Gates) as they are stranded in the present-day 21st Century, having failed to stop a shape-shifting terrorist from Rimbor from infecting Earth with a deadly virus. The series follows the changing rules of time travel since the events of Flashpoint , where time travel is more difficult. The title's final issue, #16,
13959-459: The others would be published in February 2013. DC later consolidated these new titles as the Fourth Wave of The New 52. G.I. Combat , Frankenstein, Agent of S.H.A.D.E. , Grifter , Blue Beetle , and Legion Lost were cancelled as a result. Young Romance: A New 52 Valentine's Day Special #1 was published as the 52nd title in February 2013. In January 2013, DC Comics announced
14100-399: The others would be published in February 2013. DC later consolidated these new titles as the Fourth Wave of The New 52. G.I. Combat , Frankenstein, Agent of S.H.A.D.E. , Grifter , Blue Beetle , and Legion Lost were cancelled as a result. Young Romance: A New 52 Valentine's Day Special #1 was published as the 52nd title in February 2013. In January 2013, DC Comics announced
14241-469: The past. Back in the future, the Legion finds a world in ruins and learns that their fellow Legionnaires have given them up for dead. They are forced to return to the past, where a military task force led by Metamerican is waiting to apprehend them in New York City. Wildfire's containment suit is damaged, and his life force energy is dissipating. Wildfire is ambushed by Metamerican and his forces. He
14382-540: The previous "DC Comics: All Access" features. This news feature stars Bethany Snow, Ambush Bug , Vartox , and Calendar Man as reporters and anchors on the fictional in-universe news show. The art is provided by Freddie E. Williams II. Each week brings new content regarding the current or future goings-on in the DC universe. Channel 52 and Bethany Snow make an appearance in the second season of Arrow . On January 30, 2013, DC announced that all titles released in April 2013 would be "WTF Certified". Each title would feature
14523-540: The previous "DC Comics: All Access" features. This news feature stars Bethany Snow, Ambush Bug , Vartox , and Calendar Man as reporters and anchors on the fictional in-universe news show. The art is provided by Freddie E. Williams II. Each week brings new content regarding the current or future goings-on in the DC universe. Channel 52 and Bethany Snow make an appearance in the second season of Arrow . On January 30, 2013, DC announced that all titles released in April 2013 would be "WTF Certified". Each title would feature
14664-506: The progeny and stop the cycle of violence. Ultimately, with help from the original Legion and the Earth-Prime Legion, Live Wire would have his face and body restored during the events of "Legion of Three Worlds". The second series, part of The New 52 , depicts seven Legionnaires ( Chameleon Girl , Dawnstar , Gates , Timber Wolf , Tellus, Tyroc , and Wildfire ) from the post- Infinite Crisis "Retroboot" Legion trapped in
14805-486: The redesign of characters for the relaunch of the DC Universe. In late July 2011, DC released The New 52 , a free preview book giving solicitations and previews of all of the new titles launching from August 31, 2011. Notable continuity changes shown included Superman 's two new looks: one which consists of jeans, a blue T-shirt with the "S" logo and a cape, the other consisting of Kryptonian battle armor that resembles his classic costume. Other notable changes included
14946-486: The redesign of characters for the relaunch of the DC Universe. In late July 2011, DC released The New 52 , a free preview book giving solicitations and previews of all of the new titles launching from August 31, 2011. Notable continuity changes shown included Superman 's two new looks: one which consists of jeans, a blue T-shirt with the "S" logo and a cape, the other consisting of Kryptonian battle armor that resembles his classic costume. Other notable changes included
15087-520: The release of Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure , DC announced cover variants for 20 titles published in January 2014, featuring Scribblenauts-inspired artwork. In November 2013, DC announced one-shot issues Superman: Lois Lane #1 and Batman: Joker's Daughter #1 for February 2014, featuring Lois Lane and the new Joker's Daughter , respectively. DC also announced that 20 titles being published in February 2014 would feature steampunk -inspired cover variants. As well, Johns revealed that
15228-520: The release of Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure , DC announced cover variants for 20 titles published in January 2014, featuring Scribblenauts-inspired artwork. In November 2013, DC announced one-shot issues Superman: Lois Lane #1 and Batman: Joker's Daughter #1 for February 2014, featuring Lois Lane and the new Joker's Daughter , respectively. DC also announced that 20 titles being published in February 2014 would feature steampunk -inspired cover variants. As well, Johns revealed that
15369-515: The release of an 80-page one-shot on May 25, 2016, and continuing through late 2016. Following the conclusion of the Flashpoint limited series, DC cancelled and relaunched all titles set in the DC Universe with new #1 issues. The new continuity features new outfits and backstories for many of DC's long-established heroes and villains. An interview with DC Comics executive editor Eddie Berganza and editor-in-chief Bob Harras revealed that
15510-458: The release of an 80-page one-shot on May 25, 2016, and continuing through late 2016. Following the conclusion of the Flashpoint limited series, DC cancelled and relaunched all titles set in the DC Universe with new #1 issues. The new continuity features new outfits and backstories for many of DC's long-established heroes and villains. An interview with DC Comics executive editor Eddie Berganza and editor-in-chief Bob Harras revealed that
15651-406: The release of the October 2013 solicitations, DC was no longer grouping the titles by these families. Instead they began releasing one larger solicit, titled "The New 52 Group". However, titles that were not participating in an event for the month, such as " Forever Evil ", were still grouped together in the larger solicit by the previous family headings. In February 2015, it was revealed that after
15792-406: The release of the October 2013 solicitations, DC was no longer grouping the titles by these families. Instead they began releasing one larger solicit, titled "The New 52 Group". However, titles that were not participating in an event for the month, such as " Forever Evil ", were still grouped together in the larger solicit by the previous family headings. In February 2015, it was revealed that after
15933-454: The remaining titles, the reviewers were either split, or exhibited mixed reactions ranging from indifference to cautious optimism or curiosity. The New 52 The New 52 was the 2011 revamp and relaunch by DC Comics of its entire line of ongoing monthly superhero comic books . Following the conclusion of the " Flashpoint " crossover storyline, DC cancelled all its existing titles and debuted 52 new series in September 2011. Among
16074-548: The renumbered series were Action Comics and Detective Comics , which had retained their original numbering since the 1930s. The relaunch included changes to the publishing format; for example, print and digital comics began to be released on the same day. New titles were released to bring the number of ongoing monthly series to 52. Various changes were also made to DC's fictional universe to entice new readers, including changes to DC's internal continuity to make characters more modern and accessible. In addition, characters from
16215-548: The renumbered series were Action Comics and Detective Comics , which had retained their original numbering since the 1930s. The relaunch included changes to the publishing format; for example, print and digital comics began to be released on the same day. New titles were released to bring the number of ongoing monthly series to 52. Various changes were also made to DC's fictional universe to entice new readers, including changes to DC's internal continuity to make characters more modern and accessible. In addition, characters from
16356-491: The second Robot Chicken DC Comics Special . In January 2014, DC announced Aquaman and the Others , Justice League United , Secret Origins and Sinestro ongoing series and Forever Evil Aftermath: Batman vs Bane #1 for publication in April 2014. In addition, DC revealed that Justice League of America , Nightwing , Stormwatch , Suicide Squad , Superman Unchained , and Teen Titans would end in April 2014. It
16497-438: The second Robot Chicken DC Comics Special . In January 2014, DC announced Aquaman and the Others , Justice League United , Secret Origins and Sinestro ongoing series and Forever Evil Aftermath: Batman vs Bane #1 for publication in April 2014. In addition, DC revealed that Justice League of America , Nightwing , Stormwatch , Suicide Squad , Superman Unchained , and Teen Titans would end in April 2014. It
16638-527: The sellouts and reprintings make returns unlikely, the sales will remain 10% lower throughout the period the books can be returned, which will last through December, and that actual sales would be adjusted for this factor in Diamond Comic Distributors ' end of year figures. Writer and ComicMix columnist Glenn Hauman wrote that relying solely on Diamond's numbers, to the exclusion of newsstand, overseas and digital sales, does not provide
16779-448: The sellouts and reprintings make returns unlikely, the sales will remain 10% lower throughout the period the books can be returned, which will last through December, and that actual sales would be adjusted for this factor in Diamond Comic Distributors ' end of year figures. Writer and ComicMix columnist Glenn Hauman wrote that relying solely on Diamond's numbers, to the exclusion of newsstand, overseas and digital sales, does not provide
16920-490: The series. Singularity would rally the entire galaxy against the remaining members of the Progeny, who would find themselves hunted by their former victims and systematically wiped out by them. The surviving members of the species would find a shocking ally in Live Wire, who ended up merging with a dying Element Lad, transforming him into a crystallized entity. Live Wire contacted the Legion, which convinced Singularity to spare
17061-590: The superheroes through groups such as the Justice League International and the Justice League of America . The "Batman" family of titles strongly resemble the past continuity. However, former Batgirls Stephanie Brown and Cassandra Cain have had their histories erased. Additionally, all of the Robins have been accounted for, including the previously non-canonical Carrie Kelley . Stephanie Brown made her first appearance in The New 52 as
17202-456: The superheroes through groups such as the Justice League International and the Justice League of America . The "Batman" family of titles strongly resemble the past continuity. However, former Batgirls Stephanie Brown and Cassandra Cain have had their histories erased. Additionally, all of the Robins have been accounted for, including the previously non-canonical Carrie Kelley . Stephanie Brown made her first appearance in The New 52 as
17343-458: The team are attacked and defeated by: Rose Wilson , Psykill, Misbelief, Windstorm, Ridge, Hammerfist, and Crush. Legion Lost: The Culling In " The Culling ", they are dropped into battle with the Teen Titans ; initially, they believe each other to be enemies, but they end up teaming up to escape Harvest, who uses technology from the Legion's time. The team recognizes Bart Allen , who
17484-585: The team attempts to return to their own time, their Time Bubble malfunctions due to the pathogen transforming Alastor. Gates attempts to teleport himself and Alastor away, but Chameleon Girl is accidentally teleported along with Gates and Alastor and presumed dead. During a town memorial service for those killed in Alastor's attack, the Legion confronts a doctor who was exposed to the pathogen. Having been transformed into living energy, he refuses to accept his new form and commits suicide. Tellus telepathically searches
17625-482: The titles that published four issues, while The Flash published three issues, Aquaman and others published two issues, and Green Arrow and others published only one. In addition to "Villains Month", a seven-issue limited series titled Forever Evil , by Geoff Johns and David Finch, launched in September 2013 and focused on the Crime Syndicate , an evil version of the Justice League from Earth-3 in
17766-418: The titles that published four issues, while The Flash published three issues, Aquaman and others published two issues, and Green Arrow and others published only one. In addition to "Villains Month", a seven-issue limited series titled Forever Evil , by Geoff Johns and David Finch, launched in September 2013 and focused on the Crime Syndicate , an evil version of the Justice League from Earth-3 in
17907-526: The true intent and reason behind the team are explained. In the 31st century, Chameleon Girl is an agent of Echo, tasked with finding a traitor in the past. Captain Nathaniel Adym tells her of various prophecies and ancient findings: Tyroc dying a millennium before he was born, Wildfire's faceplate found in the Arizona desert, and Gates' disregard for authority, along with his conspiracy theories. In
18048-405: The twenty-first century pursuing a villain who released a pathogen. The series was cancelled with issue #16. Legion Lost: Run from Tomorrow When the team arrives in the 21st century, their technology does not work as intended. They had been chasing Alastor, who has released the mutagenic Hypertaxis pathogen. Timber Wolf quickly apprehends Alastor, who has destroyed a small town; however, as
18189-399: The units DC sold are returnable. Columnist Heidi MacDonald stated that while the market share comparisons are correct, the sales figures for single issue books do not take into account the fact that returnable comics are downgraded by approximately 10%, and that DC's sales are about that amount lower than the actual sales, in order to allow for potential returns. MacDonald opined that while
18330-399: The units DC sold are returnable. Columnist Heidi MacDonald stated that while the market share comparisons are correct, the sales figures for single issue books do not take into account the fact that returnable comics are downgraded by approximately 10%, and that DC's sales are about that amount lower than the actual sales, in order to allow for potential returns. MacDonald opined that while
18471-543: The world for people infected by the pathogen when they hear a news report of an attack from a marrow-sucking creature. Timber Wolf gets a scent from a victim's body after breaking into a forensics lab and noting Durlan DNA on the body. Timber Wolf then interrupts a fight between two creatures exposed to the pathogen. One of the creatures is revealed to be an infected Chameleon Girl. While attempting to contain Chameleon Girl, Wildfire, Tyroc, and Timber Wolf are ambushed by
18612-464: Was also announced that April 2014 publications would feature a second wave of variant covers inspired by MAD magazine. In February 2014, Gail Simone revealed that her series The Movement would be canceled in May 2014 after 12 issues. It was also revealed that 19 titles published in May 2014 would feature variant covers drawn by Mike Allred in the style of Batman '66 . A one-shot issue, Superman: Doomed #1 would also be published in May, as
18753-464: Was also announced that April 2014 publications would feature a second wave of variant covers inspired by MAD magazine. In February 2014, Gail Simone revealed that her series The Movement would be canceled in May 2014 after 12 issues. It was also revealed that 19 titles published in May 2014 would feature variant covers drawn by Mike Allred in the style of Batman '66 . A one-shot issue, Superman: Doomed #1 would also be published in May, as
18894-440: Was also revealed that 22 titles published in August 2014 would feature "DC Universe Selfie" variant covers, focusing on the popular trend of taking selfies . A second Superman: Doomed one-shot was also announced. In June 2014, DC announced six new titles for their Ninth Wave: Arkham Manor , Deathstroke , Gotham Academy , Klarion , Lobo , and Trinity of Sin for publication in October 2014. In February 2015, it
19035-440: Was also revealed that 22 titles published in August 2014 would feature "DC Universe Selfie" variant covers, focusing on the popular trend of taking selfies . A second Superman: Doomed one-shot was also announced. In June 2014, DC announced six new titles for their Ninth Wave: Arkham Manor , Deathstroke , Gotham Academy , Klarion , Lobo , and Trinity of Sin for publication in October 2014. In February 2015, it
19176-417: Was announced that following the Convergence storyline in May, the New 52 branding would not be used anymore, although the continuity of the New 52 would continue. That June, 24 new titles were unveiled under a newly introduced DC You initiative, and most of the 25 remaining titles of The New 52 had new creative teams. The Multiversity Guidebook #1 changed the nature of the 52 multiverse. In this book,
19317-417: Was announced that following the Convergence storyline in May, the New 52 branding would not be used anymore, although the continuity of the New 52 would continue. That June, 24 new titles were unveiled under a newly introduced DC You initiative, and most of the 25 remaining titles of The New 52 had new creative teams. The Multiversity Guidebook #1 changed the nature of the 52 multiverse. In this book,
19458-555: Was narrated by a particular Legionnaire: #1 Shikari, #2 Monstress, #3 Kid Quantum, #4 Apparition, #5 Brainiac 5, #6 Umbra, #7 Ultra Boy, #8 Chameleon, #9 Saturn Girl, #10 Wildfire, #11 Element Lad, and #12 Live Wire. This was largely done to help new fans get to know the Legionnaires better. This gimmick would be repeated with the follow-up miniseries, Legion Worlds . The fallout from the events of Legion Lost would be felt in The Legion #30–33, Abnett and Lanning's final four issues of
19599-494: Was published in January 2013. Following the destruction of the Legion Outpost base by a tear in the fabric of space, Saturn Girl , Brainiac 5.1 , Chameleon , Umbra , Kid Quantum , Live Wire , Apparition , and Monstress find themselves lost on the far side of the universe. They are discovered by Shikari , a half-bug, half-humanoid alien, whose people are being hunted by an alien race known as "The Progeny". Later on,
19740-411: Was succeeded by "Legion Worlds" and a new series titled "The Legion." The series, which ran for 12 issues from 2000 to 2001, was later collected into a hardcover edition in 2011. In September 2011, DC Comics launched a new monthly series ( Legion Lost (vol. 2)). The series replaced "Adventure Comics" as the second Legion title published by DC Comics as part of The New 52 and focuses on a small group of
19881-462: Was trying to keep the team levelheaded and calm, the revelation that Apparition was merely a psychic illusion designed to pacify Ultra Boy turned the group against Saturn Girl. Saturn Girl's actions are discovered after she forces herself into Umbra's head and unknowingly creates two psychic entities: one representing the totality of Umbra's darkest fears and one that represents Saturn Girl's own psyche run amuck. Both entities are defeated, and Saturn Girl
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