Whereas the Rebirth initiative was a tonal reboot for the entire pantheon of DC Comics heroes and villains, it wasn’t a proper reboot. It wasn’t Crisis on Infinite Earths or Zero Hour: Crisis In Time. The New 52 universe was still the prime reality for Superman and pals. Until now that is.

It’s hard to believe that DC’s Rebirth initiative is going to celebrate its first birthday next month. DC promised a soft reboot that would restore its heroes back to their tonal values, a move that so far has resulted in changes both big and small. Superman is now more original than ever before because of really weird reasons, Wonder Woman’s origins are finally becoming clearer and Batman is actually a force of hope. Weird, but good, times. DC also promised an angle that the entire Rebirth event would be built around: Alan Moore and Dave Gibbon’s cult classic comic book series Watchmen. How do the gritty heroes of that world fit into the DC universe? That’s the mystery that began unfolding in Batman #21 this week

Man of Steel director Zack Snyder’s vision for Krypton was bold, alien and fresh to say the least. A vision that producer David Goyer wanted to use three years ago to kickstart a prequel series detailing the House of El during its darkest hour. Here’s the first trailer for Krypton which SyFy says is not official, but looks 2 legit 2 quit to me

The Flash will soon meet up with Jay Garrick as the two pursue Eobard Thawne and his memories of the universe before the Flashpoint Paradox occurred, as well as a certain darker knight. That’d be Thomas Wayne, who donned the cape and cowl of the Batman when the Flashpoint universe saw Bruce Wayne die that night in Crime Alley, a death that split the Waynes apart and fractured both of their minds. Two Batmen, who have a mystery to solve in the wake of DC Rebirth.

When it comes to villains, it’s hard to top the dark knight. Generally speaking, I’d prefer to have less than capable people nursing a massive haterection for me, but Batman regularly finds himself challenged by people who can put his mental or physical prowess. Sometimes even both depending on the flavour of the week. Batman’s assorted rogues don’t exactly get …

Announced over at the Fan Expo Dallas event over the weekend, Dark Knights: Metal will reteam writer Scott Snyder with frequent artistic collaborator Greg Capullo for a story that will take place across the entire DC universe, with tie-ins to the upcoming other Batman-centric event Dark Days.

Black lightning has been in production for a while now, switching networks and lead actors for a series that tells the tale of former superhero Jefferson Pierce. Giving up his career as a crimefighter, Pierce is drawn back into the world of super-crime when his one daughter becomes determined to fight crime herself, while daughter number two decides to roll around with a local gang instead. What’s a dad to do? Slip back into some leather and start zapping away, that’s what. Here’s a look at Cress Williams in his full costume

DC Comics have always had a somewhat workable solution to decades of baggage: Reboots. Kicking off with Crisis on Infinite Earths in 1985, DC would flip the switch again with soft tweaks in Zero Hour: Crisis in Time in 1994, Infinite Crisis in 2005 and the larger ramifications of 2011’s Flashpoint Paradox that led to the birth of the New 52 universe. A universe which has now been rebooted once again, with very little fanfare or announcement in the latest issue of Action Comics.