World War 3

**Mwynn** · 01-12-2007, 02:00 PM

WORLD WAR III PART ONE: A CALL TO ARMS
Written by Keith Champagne
Art by Pat Oliffe & Drew Geraci
Cover by Ethan Van Sciver
It is a day of infamy. Chaos has broken out across the globe, and Firestorm and Firehawk are among the many mobilizing to stem the flow of blood and thunder.
In stores April 18; 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US

WORLD WAR III PART TWO: THE VALIANT
Written by Keith Champagne
Art by Andy Smith & Ray Snyder
Cover by Ethan Van Sciver
The war rages on, extending from the far reaches of space, where Supergirl encounters a missing hero, to the darkest depths of the ocean, where the fate of Aquaman is revealed.
In stores April 18; 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US

WORLD WAR III PART THREE: HELL IS FOR HEROES
Written by John Ostrander
Art by Tom Derenick & Norm Rapmund
Cover by Ethan Van Sciver
The horrors of war become grim reality for the Teen Titans, as they suffer the loss of one of their own.
In stores April 18; 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US

WORLD WAR III PART FOUR: UNITED WE STAND
Written by John Ostrander
Art by Jack Jadson & Rodney Ramos
Cover by Ethan Van Sciver
Through the fog of war, a hero is reborn, and the DC Universe bands together against the wrath of an ancient evil!
In stores April 18; 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US

Oh, and there's one more project coming up...keep reading.

Along with telling of the war, and how it rages through the DC Universe, the four regular-sized special issues will also answer some nagging questions that have been topics of discussion for DC readers since the start of One Year Later in the books – things like: How did Firestorm get separated from Cyborg and then merge with Firehawk? Why is Cassandra Cain evil? Why did Jason Todd take over the Nightwing mantle? When did the Teen Titans disband? How’d Martian Manhunter transform?

“Spinning out of the events of World War III, we’re going to see a new Suicide Squad book, a miniseries, by John Ostrander,” Didio said. “We felt this was a great springboard for the Squad, and have a lot of story to tell with them over the course of 2007, and they’ll be a key factor of a lot of events that take place in the DC Universe, both in Checkmate, but also in their own book.”
http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=97276

Mike225 · 01-12-2007, 02:04 PM

Why would they have a Suicide Squad book when they already have Villains United?

**Mwynn** · 01-12-2007, 02:09 PM

Villians United was a mini.

Mike225 · 01-12-2007, 02:10 PM

I'll confess, I didn't read it, but unless they all died in the last issue, I think it's kind of redundant. It'd be like having more than one group of Thunderbolts.

You don't agree?

*Edit* Maybe the Villains United line-up will be the Squad line-up?

Ian Ascher · 01-12-2007, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mwynn

Villians United was a mini.

So is this new Suicide Squad book. Plus the name is cooler...

Ian Ascher · 01-12-2007, 06:13 PM

Reading the full story about WWIII, this is part of 52.

Sounds like it starts around Week 50 and was something they really wanted to touch on in the series but didn't have the room for. You dont need it to enjoy the whole story but it'll add to the experiance.

Imboden · 01-12-2007, 08:47 PM

There's 16 weeks left before its "One Year Later".

That's gonna be one helluva quick "world war".

**Mwynn** · 01-12-2007, 03:08 PM

I think you are confused on what VU was about. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Villains_United

The SS will spin somewhat from Checkmate.

Shep · 01-12-2007, 03:21 PM

I was wondering about this since the begining of JSA #1 says its after World War III.

Imboden · 01-12-2007, 03:45 PM

Civil War from Marvel.
Then comes... World War III from DC.
Hey, pretty original idea there!

kdmelrose · 01-12-2007, 04:07 PM

In fairness, though, World War III was mentioned pretty early in 52 (Week 6, if not earlier).

Paul Sanderson · 01-12-2007, 04:13 PM

When it was mentioned doesn't really matter, it sounds just as dopey as Civil War. Great stuff

**L Jamal** · 01-12-2007, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mwynn

Along with telling of the war, and how it rages through the DC Universe, the four regular-sized special issues will

... show you how DC has planned since the beginning to separate you from ten more dollars in one single week.

Once 52 ends my DC pull list will be back down to 0.

**Mwynn** · 01-15-2007, 10:59 PM

I'll take good stories anyway I can get them, at this moment in time DC is doing good stuff. Keep the momentum going I say.

Moonrider · 01-16-2007, 10:21 AM

Does this have anything to do with The New Gods?

01-12-2007, 02:09 PM	#3
Mwynn On THE EDGE Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Haven Posts: 23,240	Villians United was a mini. __________________ www.goldengoatstudios.com Buy Digital Webbing Comics. Or Bucho will foreclose on the orphanage. The Edge issue one Diamond code : NOV121048 The Edge Online The Edge Facebook

01-12-2007, 06:13 PM	#6
Ian Ascher Uncle Buck Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: In a House Posts: 3,044	Reading the full story about WWIII, this is part of 52. Sounds like it starts around Week 50 and was something they really wanted to touch on in the series but didn't have the room for. You dont need it to enjoy the whole story but it'll add to the experiance. __________________ The Last Paladin: Updates, news, previews, and projects http://lastpaladin.blogspot.com/ My Comic Space: http://www.comicspace.com/ianascher/

01-12-2007, 08:47 PM	#7
Imboden Writer and Hero for Hire Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Inside the D.C. Blast Zone Posts: 3,396	There's 16 weeks left before its "One Year Later". That's gonna be one helluva quick "world war". __________________ -Mike Imboden mike@imboden.org / www.imboden.org Creator and Writer of FIST OF JUSTICE Warmageddon Whipping Boy WWFoJD?

01-12-2007, 03:08 PM	#8
Mwynn On THE EDGE Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Haven Posts: 23,240	I think you are confused on what VU was about. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Villains_United The SS will spin somewhat from Checkmate. __________________ www.goldengoatstudios.com Buy Digital Webbing Comics. Or Bucho will foreclose on the orphanage. The Edge issue one Diamond code : NOV121048 The Edge Online The Edge Facebook

01-12-2007, 03:45 PM	#10
Imboden Writer and Hero for Hire Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Inside the D.C. Blast Zone Posts: 3,396	Civil War from Marvel. Then comes... World War III from DC. Hey, pretty original idea there! __________________ -Mike Imboden mike@imboden.org / www.imboden.org Creator and Writer of FIST OF JUSTICE Warmageddon Whipping Boy WWFoJD?

01-12-2007, 02:00 PM	#1
Mwynn On THE EDGE Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Haven Posts: 23,240	World War 3 WORLD WAR III PART ONE: A CALL TO ARMS Written by Keith Champagne Art by Pat Oliffe & Drew Geraci Cover by Ethan Van Sciver It is a day of infamy. Chaos has broken out across the globe, and Firestorm and Firehawk are among the many mobilizing to stem the flow of blood and thunder. In stores April 18; 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US WORLD WAR III PART TWO: THE VALIANT Written by Keith Champagne Art by Andy Smith & Ray Snyder Cover by Ethan Van Sciver The war rages on, extending from the far reaches of space, where Supergirl encounters a missing hero, to the darkest depths of the ocean, where the fate of Aquaman is revealed. In stores April 18; 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US WORLD WAR III PART THREE: HELL IS FOR HEROES Written by John Ostrander Art by Tom Derenick & Norm Rapmund Cover by Ethan Van Sciver The horrors of war become grim reality for the Teen Titans, as they suffer the loss of one of their own. In stores April 18; 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US WORLD WAR III PART FOUR: UNITED WE STAND Written by John Ostrander Art by Jack Jadson & Rodney Ramos Cover by Ethan Van Sciver Through the fog of war, a hero is reborn, and the DC Universe bands together against the wrath of an ancient evil! In stores April 18; 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US Oh, and there's one more project coming up...keep reading. Along with telling of the war, and how it rages through the DC Universe, the four regular-sized special issues will also answer some nagging questions that have been topics of discussion for DC readers since the start of One Year Later in the books – things like: How did Firestorm get separated from Cyborg and then merge with Firehawk? Why is Cassandra Cain evil? Why did Jason Todd take over the Nightwing mantle? When did the Teen Titans disband? How’d Martian Manhunter transform? “Spinning out of the events of World War III, we’re going to see a new Suicide Squad book, a miniseries, by John Ostrander,” Didio said. “We felt this was a great springboard for the Squad, and have a lot of story to tell with them over the course of 2007, and they’ll be a key factor of a lot of events that take place in the DC Universe, both in Checkmate, but also in their own book.” http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=97276 __________________ www.goldengoatstudios.com Buy Digital Webbing Comics. Or Bucho will foreclose on the orphanage. The Edge issue one Diamond code : NOV121048 The Edge Online The Edge Facebook

01-12-2007, 02:04 PM	#2
Mike225 low brow B1Tch Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Right in the brainpan squish! Posts: 5,719	Why would they have a Suicide Squad book when they already have Villains United?

01-12-2007, 02:10 PM	#4
Mike225 low brow B1Tch Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Right in the brainpan squish! Posts: 5,719	I'll confess, I didn't read it, but unless they all died in the last issue, I think it's kind of redundant. It'd be like having more than one group of Thunderbolts. You don't agree? Edit Maybe the Villains United line-up will be the Squad line-up?

01-12-2007, 03:21 PM	#9
Shep Superman's Pal Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 422	I was wondering about this since the begining of JSA #1 says its after World War III.

01-12-2007, 04:07 PM	#11
kdmelrose Pope of Appalachia Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: In the conservatory, with a candlestick Posts: 7,567	In fairness, though, World War III was mentioned pretty early in 52 (Week 6, if not earlier). __________________ Robot 6 at Comic Book Resources

01-12-2007, 04:13 PM	#12
Paul Sanderson Dread Avenger Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Metro City Posts: 12,414	When it was mentioned doesn't really matter, it sounds just as dopey as Civil War. Great stuff

01-15-2007, 10:59 PM	#14
Mwynn On THE EDGE Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Haven Posts: 23,240	I'll take good stories anyway I can get them, at this moment in time DC is doing good stuff. Keep the momentum going I say. __________________ www.goldengoatstudios.com Buy Digital Webbing Comics. Or Bucho will foreclose on the orphanage. The Edge issue one Diamond code : NOV121048 The Edge Online The Edge Facebook

01-16-2007, 10:21 AM	#15
Moonrider Registered Abuser Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Indonesia Posts: 6,937	Does this have anything to do with The New Gods?

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