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Classic Superman Foe Brainiac Had a Shocking Secret Identity in the New 52
In DC’s 2011 New 52 reboot, Brainiac found a new way to observe humanity by taking on an identity that tied him directly to humanity’s own technology.
Superman's Most Underrated Reboot Shows Why He's Still Relevant Today
Superman’s New 52 reboot was controversial, but his origin shows exactly why the character is still just as important as ever, if not more so.
DC's New WildCATs Team Reverses the New 52's Wildstorm Failure
DC's new series has given Grifter and the WildCATs a new lease on life, reversing how the publisher failed Wildstorm in its New 52 era!
Justice League Still Has to Answer a HUGE New 52 Plothole
The New 52 made a lot of changes, but the reworked history of the Question is a mystery that the Justice League absolutely has to solve.
Dark Crisis Finally Reveals the Fate of DC's ORIGINAL Green Arrow
The Worlds Without A Justice League Green Arrow special teases the fate of the first Oliver Queen, whose life was ruined before the New 52 reboot.
Flash's New 52 Nemesis Finally Justified the 'Reverse-Flash' Codename
Flash has fought plenty of Reverse-Flashes, but the New 52 iteration may be the only one to actually have used the opposite gimmick properly.
Which DC Character Was Actually Responsible for the New 52?
The DCU changed forever thanks to the dramatic reboot that was New 52. Multiple people played a part, but which character is ultimately responsible?
10 Biggest Changes DC Made To The Comics With The New 52
The much-maligned reboot of the DC Universe wasn't a hit among DC's fan base, but the changes made had major repercussions for the comics continuity.
Invincible Highlights the New 52's Biggest Superman Mistake
Debbie Grayson, Mark's mom, is easily one of the best characters in Invincible, proving Superman is a better character with his parents around.
Darkseid's Son Revealed the Real Reason He Can't Ever Be Defeated
Darkseid's son Orion revealed the events that will follow Darkseid's death, confirming that DC's ultimate villain will never truly be defeated.
Wonder Woman's New Girlfriend Is a Second Chance At Her Best Relationship
Superman and Wonder Woman's relationship gave Diana solid character development. A new Kryptonian girlfriend reminds fans of her time with Superman.
When Mr. Freeze Got A New Origin Story, Batman Fans Revolted
Mr. Freeze's new origin story was so hated by Batman fans that DC did something comic publishers hardly ever do: they listened.
Power Girl's Best Costume Is Also Her Most Controversial
Superman's cousin Power Girl has plenty of costumes, but her best superhero suit was absolutely hated by long-time fans of the character.
Suicide Squad Was Right Not to Use Waller’s Hated Comic Redesign
The Suicide Squad movies have wisely chosen to ignore the New 52's redesign of Amanda Waller and stick to something closer to her classic look.
Batman's Name Almost Got a Hilarious New Origin in DC's New 52
Writer Paul Cornell has revealed that in planning for the New 52's Demon Knights, he intended to include a medieval Batman with a familiar surname.
DC Writer Wishes The New 52 Had A Better Game Plan
Looking back 10 years later, DC writer Scott Snyder remembers the trials and struggles of the controversial New 52 publishing relaunch in 2011.
Wonder Woman's Dark Reboot Revealed Why the Amazons Hated Her
Wonder Woman may be Themyscira's champion, but her origin story made her the subject of intense hatred among the Amazons as a child.
Wonder Woman’s Dark Reboot Revealed Fate of Male Babies on Themyscira
DC's New 52 reboot revamped Wonder Woman's origins, revealing the darker side of the Amazons and how Themyscira deals with male babies.
Harley Quinn's Complete Costume History in DC Comics
Beginning with just a harlequin jumpsuit, Harley Quinn has progressed into a fashion-forward character in DC Comics, with many iconic costumes.
The Best Stories of DC's New 52 Era
DC Comics' flawed New 52 reboot still had some gems. From Harley Quinn to Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo's Batman, here are a few that stand out.