I seem to remember him mentioning that as the reason his book is set in the 32nd century, so as not to invalidate the previous versions. Dc house ads began using the phrase the original universe when promoting an incontinuity book set in the main timeline. Superman and waverider leave doomsday at the end beginning of time, where history loops over. The dc universe is split into multiple versions and variations of dcs greatest heroes into multiple. Contentsshow timeline creation based on the template of new earth. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above.
Historical timeline dc universe online wiki fandom. Note that in context, dc universe is usually used to refer to the main dc continuity. Everything was rewritten to comprise most elements from the former earths one, two, four, s and x, which now coexisted in this reality and shared the same history. The majority of its publications take place within the fictional dc universe and feature numerous culturally iconic heroic characters, most notably superman, batman and wonder woman. Theres been a lot of leaks and teases in the comics world about a new authoritative dc universe timeline, as well as a rumored major crisishypertime combo event next year. A timeline of the universe shows the absolute beginning and the probable end. More details of dcs comprehensive timeline of his history have been reported by the.
The book tries summarize the vast and convoluted history of the dc universe. Please note that few exact dates have been given for these events, so approximations are used instead. Oct 04, 2019 the dc nation panel at new york comiccon saw the alist creators of dc comics chatting on stage with dc publisher dan didio. In the dc timeline, there must be the assumption of accelerated aging on damians part, as he is conceived during dc y7 and is tenyearsold during dc y 3 zilch. The timeline structured the dc universe and its history into four distinct generations and ages, in this manner. This channel was designed to assist in answering all of your questions about marvel comics and dc comics in an easy to understand way. Animal man gave us the blinkandyoumissedit remark about superman as he goes to confront buddy baker and check up on the whole mysterious return to life thing.
John ridley explores the other history of the dc universe in new prestige comic book miniseries today, dc announces oscarwinning screenwriter john ridley 12 years a slave, let it fall will examine the dc mythology with a compelling new literary comics miniseries, the other history of the dc universe. The historical timeline describes the major events that formed the setting for dc universe online, known as the dc universe. Occasionally, dc universe will be used to indicate the entire dc multiverse. Bop birds of prey and the fantabulous emancipation of one harley quinn 2020. Its parent company, dc entertainment, is a wholly owned subsidiary of time warner inc. The scope of the other history of the dc universe fits the overall theme of the dc in d. This page will focus only on the main timeline, and not the dcau, other dc adaptations or extended universe timelines, and no elseworld stories or vertigo stories will be included either due to them taking place in different universes. Still, what a perfect capture of the spirit of late 1980s dc comics. All of these films except for son of batman, batman. Everything was rewritten to comprise most elements from the former earths one, two, four, s and x, which now. Dan first announced the new dc universe timeline during dcs meet the publishers panel at san diego comic con, noting as he did so that he was probably going against the marketing teams wishes. Dcs version of history the real batman chronology project. The visible universe contains billions of galaxies, each comprising billions of stars. Dc comics rumored 5g initiative will kick off next year.
Using our own ingenuity, humanity is probing the depths of the universe and trying to unravel its mysteries, from our tiny, home planet, earth. This is the chronological watch order for the dc animated universe thats based off of dcs new 52 concepts and stories with the exception of parts of son of batman, batman. John ridley to explore the other history of the dc. The dc universe dcu is the shared universe where most of the comic stories published by dc comics take place.
Dc history official timeline details newsarama comic book. He is sent back again with brainiac, who helps recreate the big bang our worlds at war. Timeline of the universe shows the full history and the. Autumn the crimson avenger debuts the flash gains his powers. Dc unveils new timeline for comic book universe hollywood. Superman, batman, and wonder woman are wellknown superheroes from this universe. The universe also features wellknown supervillains who oppose the superheroes such. Only major historical events, or those that are important to dc s major characters, are listed here. Learn more about the upcoming films in the franchise, including the eagerly anticipated birds of prey and. Moving into 2020, dc has plans to ensure that fans and creators alike will have a better handle on the history of its comic book universe, with publishers dan didio and jim lee telling audiences. The history is mostly told through one and twopage splash pages, accompanied by brief prose. The events are placed in the same order they appear in the dc master reading order.
Dc comics, american media and entertainment company whose iconic comic based properties represented some of the most enduring and recognizable characters in 20th and 21stcentury popular culture. Oct 11, 2019 dc comics copublisher dan didio had been teasing the timeline project prior, but nycc saw the timeline being officially announced, even if not fully released. The dc cinematic universe wiki is a database devoted to the shared film series based on dc comics. Discuss everything about dc extended universe wiki fandom. For example, following the crisis, power girl was explicitly removed from any membership in the jsa. Narrated by harbinger, a central figure in the crisis storyline, the reader is brought through the new history of the world and its heroes. Crisis featured many key deaths that shaped the dc universe for the following decades, and it separated the timeline of dc publications into pre and postcrisis.
The timeline next showed up in september in the background of a dan didio interview about the current year of the villain motif. City of demons, the death of superman, reign of the supermen, and teen titans. John ridley to explore the other history of the dc universe cbr. Dawn of justice 2016, suicide squad 2016, wonder woman 2017, justice league 2017, aquaman 2018, shazam. Doom patrol reimagines one of dcs most beloved groups of super heroes. One of the biggest desires of man is the gift of foresight. While some of the artwork is excellent, some it is just adequate. Some writers interpreted this to mean a month passed between each issue. Each week beginning in april, dc will release ten titles set during and starring characters from the previous eras of their superhero publishing history including the precrisis, prezero hour and prenew 52 timelines.
Dc comics is one of the largest and oldest american comic book companies. Below lists a timeline of the chronological events in the dc comics extended universe. The dc comics database is a wiki that anyone can edit, full of info on characters like superman, batman, the joker, catwoman, and the jla, comic books, and movies. Robotman aka cliff steele, negative man aka larry trainor, elastiwoman aka rita farr and crazy jane, led by modernday mad scientist niles. Dc comics rumored 5g initiative will kick off next year aipt. We are the worlds largest dc comics encyclopedia that anyone can edit, hosted by wikia.
Robotman aka cliff steele, negative man aka larry trainor, elastiwoman aka rita farr and crazy jane, led by. Dc comics first appearance in history under the alias of national allied publications feb, 1935. The timeline is split between the main dc trinity of batman, superman, and wonder woman in. More details of dc s comprehensive timeline of his history have been. A companion publication, two volumes entitled the history of the dc universe, set out the revised history of the major dc characters. You want a definite timeline, may i present to you bored at 3am. The story line wanders too much because it tries to do excessively much in a limited amount of space. For most of dc comics history, superman was always the first superhero. The loose plotline of the series involves the character harbinger chronicling the past, present, and future of the postcrisis dc universe. Also included are major events in dc history that take place in a single series like 52 and cosmic odyssey.
This timeline page is made with the purpose to catalog the main continuity timeline of the dc universe. Dec 18, 2019 it seems like a long time ago that dc universe. This spring, dc comics will put its entire line on hold to release 40 miniseries as part of their newest event, convergence. The film is considered to center on a dark justice league team that consists of john constantine, swamp thing, deadman, zatanna and etrigan the demon.
Heres the entire new dc timeline illustrated and retold as adapted from my dcu history. This timeline was made with the help of the unauthorized chronology of the dc universe website and some edits i made on my own. Jan 12, 2018 the format and number of issues has not been revealed, but dc has dubbed it a prestige comic book miniseries. History of the dc universe had been one of the working titles for crisis on infinite earths. This graphic of the timeline was created by martin vargic, slovak graphic designer. That new dc universe timeline is now showing up in dcs. It is the publishing unit of dc entertainment, a subsidiary of warner bros.
The format and number of issues has not been revealed, but dc has dubbed it a prestige comic book miniseries. Dc history official timeline details comic book news, tv. Watch doom patrol 2019 starring brendan fraser, joivan wade, timothy dalton, april bowlby, diane guerrero, matt bomer, alan tudyk, matthew zuk, riley shanahan on dc universe. Stream dc movies & tv shows, read your favorite dc comics and news, shop for exclusive dc merchandise, and connect with other dc fans on dc universe. Dceu timeline worlds of dc movies in chronological order. That changed in a major way with the new52, which established superman operating for five years along with all the. May 10, 2008 imperiex destroys the previous universe. The dc nation panel at new york comiccon saw the alist creators of dc comics chatting on stage with dc publisher dan didio. This is a list of all dc events and crossovers in chronological order. Your guide to understanding dc comics convergence timelines. By george marston, newsarama contributor october 4, 2019 11.
Apr 02, 2020 dc comics, american media and entertainment company whose iconic comic based properties represented some of the most enduring and recognizable characters in 20th and 21stcentury popular culture. A perfect companion to crisis on infinite earths, this is a definitive history of the dc universe based on the consequences of that epic tale. Note that in context, dc universe is usually used to refer to the main d the dc universe dcu is the shared universe where most of the comic stories published by dc comics take place. The timeline structured the dc universe and its history into four distinct. Make educational timelines or create a timeline for your company website. A neat point of reference in regard to dcs version of history is the dc universe. Dc comics leaks a glimpse at their official new time line. Nowadays, the history of the dc universe after being rewritten so many timesis thoroughly out of date and much of what the reader learns no longer counts. The picture depicts the first ten years of generation 1, which is the new golden age era of dc comics. Timetoasts free timeline maker lets you create timelines online. History of the dc universe is a twoissue comic book limited series created by writer marv wolfman and artist george perez which was published by dc comics following the end of crisis on infinite earths. Dc comics copublisher dan didio had been teasing the timeline project prior, but nycc saw the timeline being officially announced, even if not fully released. Superman and waverider leave doomsday at the end beginning of time, where history loops. The majority of its publications take place within the fictional dc universe and feature numerous culturally iconic heroic characters.