DC Swaps out 6 New 52’s for …. newer?

It’s been confirmed today via press release that 6 of the New 52 titles from DC Comics will see their final issues this April to be replaced by 6 new titles. The initiative is being called “Wave 2” and will feature the re-emergence of some of the classic DC characters that were suspiciously absent from the initial launch of the New 52, notably the Justice Society in their new title, Earth 2.


Titles that will be cancelled with their 8th and final issue are:

  1. BLACKHAWKS
  2. HAWK AND DOVE
  3. MEN OF WAR
  4. MISTER TERRIFIC
  5. O.M.A.C.
  6. STATIC SHOCK 
To be replaced by:
  • BATMAN INCORPORATED – Writer: Grant Morrison. Artist: Chris Burnham. The acclaimed ongoing writer of ACTION COMICS, Grant Morrison, presents a fresh take on BATMAN INCORPORATED, in which the Batman brand is franchised globally in preparation for a major international threat.
  • EARTH 2 – Writer: James Robinson. Artist: Nicola Scott. The greatest heroes on a parallel Earth, the Justice Society combats threats that will set them on a collision course with other worlds.
  • WORLDS’ FINEST – Writer: Paul Levitz. Artists: George Perez and Kevin Maguire. Stranded on our world from a parallel reality, Huntress and Power Girl struggle to find their way back to Earth 2. Perez and Maguire will be the artists on alternating story arcs.
  • DIAL H – Writer: China Miéville. Artist: Mateus Santoluoco. The first ongoing series from acclaimed novelist China Miéville, this is a bold new take on a cult classic concept about the psychological effects on an everyman who accidentally gains powers to become a hero.
  • G.I. COMBAT – Writer: J.T. Krul. Artist: Ariel Olivetti. Featuring the return of a classic DC Comics series, THE WAR THAT TIME FORGOT, along with rotating back-up stories and creative teams – including THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER, with writers Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti and artist Dan Panosian; and THE HAUNTED TANK, with writer John Arcudi and artist Scott Kolins.
  • THE RAVAGERS – Writer: Howard Mackie. Artist: Ian Churchill. Spinning off from TEEN TITANS and SUPERBOY, this series finds four superpowered teens on the run and fighting against the organization that wants to turn them into super villains.


At present there are no other titles slated for Wave 2 and it would seem that any books not listed on the chop are safe for the time being as well. Which is good news for me, I was worried about Grifter for a second there.