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?

**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

Ian Ascher · 01-12-2007, 04:16 PM

In my opinion this sounds a hell of a lot better than Civil War. Might have to check it out.

**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.

Paul Sanderson · 01-12-2007, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian Ascher

In my opinion this sounds a hell of a lot better than Civil War. Might have to check it out.

True, but that wouldn't be hard. But the above info doesn't tell us anything about the story? Why a war? And who's fighting whom? Far too vague so far.

kdmelrose · 01-12-2007, 04:27 PM

"Far too vague," but enough for you to label it as "dopey"?

**Mwynn** · 01-12-2007, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul Sanderson

True, but that wouldn't be hard. But the above info doesn't tell us anything about the story? Why a war? And who's fighting whom? Far too vague so far.

Actually the pieces have already begun to shape. Black Adam is wanted by the US for murder. China has their own super human team. Things started in 52, then progressed OYL. It is all there if you have been reading the books, this will begin to fill in the missing parts.

Joshua P · 01-12-2007, 04:57 PM

Could be good...52 IS my last event I'm collecting at this point. I'm looking forward to it, but also will be happy when it's all over.

JP

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, 03:08 PM	#5
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	#7
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, 04:07 PM	#8
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, 04:16 PM	#10
Ian Ascher Uncle Buck Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: In a House Posts: 3,044	In my opinion this sounds a hell of a lot better than Civil War. Might have to check it out. __________________ The Last Paladin: Updates, news, previews, and projects http://lastpaladin.blogspot.com/ My Comic Space: http://www.comicspace.com/ianascher/

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	#6
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, 04:13 PM	#9
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

01-12-2007, 04:27 PM	#13
kdmelrose Pope of Appalachia Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: In the conservatory, with a candlestick Posts: 7,567	"Far too vague," but enough for you to label it as "dopey"? __________________ Robot 6 at Comic Book Resources

01-12-2007, 04:57 PM	#15
Joshua P The Pants Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Everywhere or so it seems Posts: 133	Could be good...52 IS my last event I'm collecting at this point. I'm looking forward to it, but also will be happy when it's all over. JP

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