Editing DC Comics (section)

=== DC Entertainment ===
In 2011, DC rebooted all of its running titles following the [[Flashpoint (comics)|Flashpoint]] storyline. The reboot called [[The New 52]] gave new origin stories and costume designs to many of DC's characters.

DC licensed pulp characters including [[Doc Savage]] and the [[Spirit (comics character)|Spirit]] which it then used, along with some DC heroes, as part of the [[First Wave (comics)|First Wave]] comics line launched in 2010 and lasting through fall 2011.<ref>{{cite news |first=Vaneta |last=Rogers |url=http://www.newsarama.com/comics/brian_azzarello-first-wave-100303.html |title=Brian Azzarello Gets Ready to Break DC's First Wave |work=[[Newsarama]] |date=March 3, 2010 |access-date=September 26, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100407094828/http://www.newsarama.com/comics/brian_azzarello-first-wave-100303.html |archive-date=April 7, 2010 |url-status=live  }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=First Wave Crashes – DC To Cancel Line |first=Rich |last=Johnston |url=http://www.bleedingcool.com/2011/02/23/first-wave-crashes-dc-to-cancel-line/ |newspaper=Bleeding Cool |date=February 23, 2011 |access-date=May 22, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029191523/http://www.bleedingcool.com/2011/02/23/first-wave-crashes-dc-to-cancel-line/ |archive-date=October 29, 2013 |url-status=live  }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Grumpy Old Fan Growing the garden: DC's May solicits |first=Tom |last=Bondurant |url= https://www.cbr.com/grumpy-old-fan-surprise-me-dc-comics-solicitations-for-august-2011/ |newspaper=Comic Book Resources |date=May 19, 2011 |access-date=December 13, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029195659/http://robot6.comicbookresources.com/2011/05/grumpy-old-fan-surprise-me-dc-comics-solicitations-for-august-2011/ |archive-date=October 29, 2013 |url-status=live  }}</ref>

In May 2011, DC announced it would begin releasing digital versions of their comics on the same day as paper versions.<ref>{{cite web |last=Hyde |first=David |title=DC Comics Announces Historic Renumber of All Superhero Titles and Landmark Day-and-Date Digital Distribution |url=http://dcu.blog.dccomics.com/2011/05/31/dc-comics-announces-historic-renumbering-of-all-superhero-titles-and-landmark-day-and-date-digital-distribution/ |publisher=DC Entertainment |access-date=May 31, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120628103109/http://www.dccomics.com/blog/2011/05/31/dc-comics-announces-historic-renumbering-of-all-superhero-titles-and-landmark-day-and-date-digital-distribution |archive-date=June 28, 2012 |url-status=live  |date=May 31, 2011 }}</ref>

On June 1, 2011, DC announced that it would end all ongoing series set in the DC Universe in August and relaunch its comic line with 52 issue #1s, starting with ''[[Justice League]]'' on August 31 (written by Geoff Johns and drawn by Jim Lee), with the rest to follow later on in September.<ref>{{cite news |last=Truitt |first=Brian |title=DC Comics unleashes a new universe of superhero titles |url=https://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/2011-05-31-dc-comics-reinvents_n.htm |work=USA Today |access-date=June 5, 2011 |date=May 31, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120302021317/http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/2011-05-31-dc-comics-reinvents_n.htm |archive-date=March 2, 2012 |url-status=live  }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=The Definitive Guide to the DC Comics Reboot |date=June 6, 2011 |access-date=June 22, 2011 |first=Ron |last=Richards |publisher=iFanboy.com |url=http://www.ifanboy.com/content/articles/The_Definitive_Guide_To_The_DC_Comics_Reboot |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110619101806/http://www.ifanboy.com/content/articles/The_Definitive_Guide_To_The_DC_Comics_Reboot |archive-date=June 19, 2011 }}</ref>

On June 4, 2013, DC unveiled two new digital comic innovations to enhance interactivity: ''DC<sup>2</sup>'' and ''DC<sup>2</sup> Multiverse''. ''DC<sup>2</sup>'' layers dynamic artwork onto digital comic panels, adding a new level of dimension to digital storytelling, while ''DC<sup>2</sup> Multiverse'' allows readers to determine a specific story outcome by selecting individual characters, storylines and plot developments while reading the comic, meaning one digital comic has multiple outcomes. ''DC<sup>2</sup>'' appeared in the digital-first title, ''[[Batman '66]]'', based on the [[Batman (TV series)|1960s television series]] and ''DC<sup>2</sup> Multiverse'' appeared in ''[[Batman: Arkham#Arkham Origins comic|Batman: Arkham Origins]]'', a digital-first title based on the [[Batman: Arkham Origins|video game of the same name]].<ref>{{cite press release |url=http://www.dccomics.com/blog/2013/06/04/dc-entertainment-brings-digital-comics-to-the-next-level-with-new-dc2-and-dc2#6 |title=DC Entertainment Brings Digital Comics to the Net Level With New DC2 and DC2 Multiverse Innovations |publisher=DC Entertainment |date=June 4, 2013 |access-date=June 4, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130608101809/http://www.dccomics.com/blog/2013/06/04/dc-entertainment-brings-digital-comics-to-the-next-level-with-new-dc2-and-dc2#6 |archive-date=June 8, 2013 |url-status=live  }}</ref>

In 2014, DC announced an eight-issue miniseries titled [[Convergence (comics)|''Convergence'']] which began in April 2015.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bleedingcool.com/2014/10/28/dcs-band-aid-event-its-not-blood-moon-its-called-convergence/ |title=DC's Band-Aid Event? It's Not Blood Moon. It's Called Convergence |publisher=Bleeding Cool |date=October 28, 2014 |access-date=November 12, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141028205507/http://www.bleedingcool.com/2014/10/28/dcs-band-aid-event-its-not-blood-moon-its-called-convergence/ |archive-date=October 28, 2014 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2014/11/03/dc-comics-convergence-exclusive/18249201/ |title=New villain, old tales part of DC's 'Convergence' |newspaper=USA Today |date=November 3, 2014 |access-date=August 22, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170722131142/https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2014/11/03/dc-comics-convergence-exclusive/18249201/ |archive-date=July 22, 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Beedle |first=Tim |url=http://www.dccomics.com/blog/2014/11/06/first-look-the-complete-convergence |title=FIRST LOOK: The Complete Convergence |publisher=DC Entertainment |date=November 6, 2014 |access-date=November 12, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141109040316/http://www.dccomics.com/blog/2014/11/06/first-look-the-complete-convergence |archive-date=November 9, 2014 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.newsarama.com/22683-dc-s-convergence-week-one-donna-troy-oracle-married-superman-montoya-question-more.html |title=DC's CONVERGENCE Week One: Donna Troy, Oracle, Married Superman, Montoya Question, More |publisher=Newsarama.com |date=November 11, 2014 |access-date=November 12, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141112191258/http://www.newsarama.com/22683-dc-s-convergence-week-one-donna-troy-oracle-married-superman-montoya-question-more.html |archive-date=November 12, 2014 |url-status=live  }}</ref>

In 2016, DC announced a line-wide relaunch titled [[DC Rebirth]].<ref>{{cite press release |publisher=DC Entertainment |url=https://www.dccomics.com/blog/2016/02/18/dc-entertainment-reveals-first-details-of-%E2%80%9Crebirth%E2%80%9D-to-retailers-at-comics-pro-2016 |title=DC Entertainment reveals first details of "rebirth" to retailers at Comics Pro 2016|date=February 18, 2016 |access-date=April 11, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180412001204/https://www.dccomics.com/blog/2016/02/18/dc-entertainment-reveals-first-details-of-%E2%80%9Crebirth%E2%80%9D-to-retailers-at-comics-pro-2016|archive-date=April 12, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> The new line would launch with an 80-page one-shot titled DC Universe: Rebirth, written by [[Geoff Johns]], with art from Gary Frank, Ethan Van Sciver, and more. After that, many new series would launch with a twice-monthly release schedule and new creative teams for nearly every title. The relaunch was meant to bring back the legacy and heart many felt had been missing from DC characters since the launch of the New 52. Rebirth brought huge success, both financially and critically.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/herocomplex/la-et-hc-dc-comics-rebirth-numbers-20160831-snap-story.html|title=DC Comics' 'Rebirth' brings new life – and huge sales – to old superheroes|first=Graeme|last=McMillan|website=Los Angeles Times|access-date=April 11, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180412082038/http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/herocomplex/la-et-hc-dc-comics-rebirth-numbers-20160831-snap-story.html|archive-date=April 12, 2018|url-status=live|date=September 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vulture.com/2016/12/dc-comics-rebirth-turnaround.html|title=How DC Comics Scored Its Biggest Win in Years With 'Rebirth'|date=December 16, 2016 |access-date=April 11, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180412082251/http://www.vulture.com/2016/12/dc-comics-rebirth-turnaround.html|archive-date=April 12, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.polygon.com/2017/1/10/14119712/dc-comics-rebirth-superman|title=DC Comics' Rebirth worked because it's actually good|website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]|date=January 10, 2017|access-date=April 11, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180412082329/https://www.polygon.com/2017/1/10/14119712/dc-comics-rebirth-superman|archive-date=April 12, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>

In January 2018, DC held an event in the now-defunct [[Newseum]] in [[Washington, D.C.|Washington D.C]]..  The event featured a pop-up shop with autograph opportunities, panel discussions with stars and producers from ''[[Arrow (TV series)|Arrow]], [[Legends of Tomorrow|DC's Legends of Tomorrow]], [[The Flash (2014 TV series)|The Flash]], [[Gotham (TV series)|Gotham]], [[Supergirl (TV series)|Supergirl]],'' and ''[[Freedom Fighters: The Ray]]'',  comic book authors and artists, and premiere screenings of ''[[Black Lightning (TV series)|Black Lightning]]'' and ''[[Batman: Gotham by Gaslight|Batman: Gotham By Gaslight]].''<ref>{{Cite web |title=DC in DC 2018 |url=http://www.dcindc2018.com/ |access-date=2025-03-25 |website=www.dcindc2018.com |archive-date=November 11, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241111125300/http://www.dcindc2018.com/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title="DC in D.C." January 12-13, 2018 |url=https://www.dc.com/blog/2018/01/09/dc-in-d-c-january-12-13-2018 |access-date=2025-03-25 |website=DC |language=en-us |archive-date=January 24, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250124071015/https://www.dc.com/blog/2018/01/09/dc-in-d-c-january-12-13-2018 |url-status=live }}</ref>