TheDark Crisisis upon us – in the best way possible.DC Comicsannounced today that one of its most anticipated stories will be accompanied by several treats to fans, retailers, and an homage toCrisis on Infinite Earthsstoryline. Celebrations include freebies, special editions, return of DC comics’ legendary artists and a breakdown of what we can expect to get in the coming months.Dark Crisisis a celebratory event that will spread across seven issues, and it chronicles an epic event set in motion after the “death” of the Justice League, and the heroes from Earth-0 who band together to continue protecting the planet from supervillain Pariah.
This week, theDark Crisisstoryline will kick off withDark Crisis #0, a special edition from writerJoshua Williamsonand artistDaniel Sampere. In celebration of Free Comic Book Day, on May 7, DC is releasing a free, seven-page preview ofDark Crisis #1, which is already available to read now. This Saturday, you may expect to find your copy ofJustice League: Road to Dark CrisisandDark Crisis #1on your local comic book store.
The anticipated, mega-crossover storyline gets even more special by the DC announcement that beloved writers and artists are releasing special one-shots in which they pay homage to the world’s greatest (and now fallen) superheroes. Further details of the one-shots will be revealed soon by DC.
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What we do know is the series is calledDark Crisis: Worlds Without a Justice League, and along with the previously announcedDark Crisis: Worlds Without a Justice League - Superman #1, you can check out which artists and writers are heading an issue centered around our favorite superheroes:
- Dark Crisis: Worlds Without a Justice League - Superman #1 - Tom King (w) and Chris Burnham (a); Aquaman backup by Brandon Thomas (w) and Fico Ossio (a)
Dark Crisis: Worlds Without a Justice League - Green Lantern #1 - Phillip Kennedy Johnson (w) and Fernando Blanco (a); Hawkgirl backup by Nadia Shammas (w) and Jack Herbert (a)
Dark Crisis: Worlds Without a Justice League - Wonder Woman #1 - Tini Howard (w) and Leila Del Duca (a); Martian Manhunter backup by Dan Watters (w) and Bandon Peterson (a)
Dark Crisis: Worlds Without a Justice League - Green Arrow #1 - Stephanie Phillips (w) and Clayton Henry (a); Black Canary backup by Dennis Culver (w) and Nik Virella (a)
Dark Crisis: Worlds Without a Justice League - Batman #1 - Si Spurrier (w) and Ryan Sook (a); Zatanna backup by Meghan Fitzmartin (w) and Rebecca Isaacs (a)
Of course, it’s a lot to keep track of, which is why DC Comics decided to release along withDark Crisis #0 FCBD Special EditionaDark Crisischecklist page that includes all issues of the upcoming series, as well as all tie-ins that are set to come out, including threeFlashissues, sixYoung Justiceissues, andWar Zone.
Finally, DC Comics reminds us thatDark Crisis #7will feature a variant cover celebrating theGeorge Pérezbirthday. Pérez created the original crisis event,Crisis on Infinite Earths, along withMarv Wolfman. The event is widely considered one of the best in DC Comics’ history. The new eventDark Crisisis a tribute to the original and includes the best aspects of the DC Multiverse.
You can check out all the details surrounding the Dark Crisis arrival on theDC website. In the meantime, check out a preview ofDark Crisis #1below:
