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I like the old characters--I like the sheer history of the DCU. It's why I can catch up to some of my favorite characters in "Justice Society of America." History and legacy are a couple of big hits for me--"Legacy" is actually the subtitle of my 3+ year Nobilis GWB game (probably ending tonight!). Being mindful of where you come from, who your heroes, mentors, role-models are, and what you may be leaving behind is powerful stuff.
So, when I heard the news this summer that DC would be doing a reboot, my first reaction was great disappointment. I didn't want new takes on familiar characters and themes, I wanted the history to continue. I thoroughly enjoyed the Crises and the big crossover events. I love the big, cosmic stories because I think the writers and editors of DC do them so well--the universe can change seven ways from Sunday, people hurt, and people make it through, and it works for me.
I know Superman is getting a full reboot, but there seem to be series that are getting renumbered but keeping at least some history around--in the GL-related titles, for instance, where the events of "Blackest Night" intact. But how does this affect continuity and cross-over potential? Are there two versions of Superman (again)? How many bat-mantles are out there, now? I loved the story of the Robins and how Jason Todd and then Tim Drake took on the mantle of Red Robin, originally a character in "Kingdom Come." It looks like Captain Atom is back...I try not to be confused with that guy, but Grant Morrison hurts my head sometimes...
I need to finish reading "Brightest Day" and "Flashpoint." I'm going to do some major web-research about The New 52 today. I need to get prepared for this stuff, because, as DC points out, this could be a great time to start buying comics again. Same-day digital copies are a huge bonus for me, a guy who games, chats, reads and writes digitally, these days.
