DC Rebirth Special

Charlie and Christian examine DC Comics’ latest attempt to reinvent their publishing line. Is it really about defeating despair with hope, as writer/executive Geoff Johns has said? And is this friendly to new readers? We also look at the ethical implications of using characters from “Watchmen” in an attempt to create a shared universe with an emotionally compelling narrative. iTunes direct link Google Play direct link Additional Resources: “A Layman’s Guide To Why People Are Flipping Out Over DC Comics Rebirth #1″ by Susanna Polo ‘Rebirth’: Geoff Johns Talks About Bringing Hope Back to the DC Universe by Graeme McMillan The Wait, What? Roundtable! Speedy Edition: DC Universe: Rebirth io9 Round Table: What We Loved and Hated About DC Comics: Rebirth