DC Rebirth: What's Happened So Far

Today on Variant, we break down what has happened in DC Rebirth so far!
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[@TheFLAMEXD]

As someone who loved the New 52 (aside from Red Hood and the Outlaws, Teen Titans etc), Rebirth is probably one of the most impressive and awesome things DC has done. A lot of the titles are excellent, especially Batman, Flash, Wonder Woman and Deathstroke

[@user-rc7bi6md4z]

Thunder Goku Sadly justice league is shit

[@mattventura724]

I recommend superman,action comics,titans,detective comics,red hood and the outlaws,nightwing,all star batman and teen titans. All of them are great titles and surprisingly the only title that isn't great IMO is justice league.

[@phantom_thief_jk9859]

Mr. ? couldn't be more right

[@TheFLAMEXD]

Mr. ? Really? What happened? What made it shit?

[@TheFLAMEXD]

matt ventura Cheers mate

[@zvonimirtomac7896]

Superman vs Dr Manhattan. Make it happen DC!

[@MyIpadMail]

Zvonimir Tomac seriously?

[@zvonimirtomac7896]

Emre Kaya Don't underestimate Superman.

[@zvonimirtomac7896]

Harvey Dent Two face Then he's screwed even more than the last time.

[@zvonimirtomac7896]

Harvey Dent Two face Unless Superman freezes it. Like he did with Batman's kryptonite ring.

[@skyfathergreen5529]

Harvey Dent Two face Manhattan doesn't need krytonite nor any of Superman's weakness to defeat him. he's too much for Superman either way.

[@Synyster975]

Marvel has the better movies so far but DC is killing them in the comic story lines right now. Rebirth has been amazing.

[@mangodango1733]

That whole animated universe though

[@MonkeyDBatman]

Synyster975 DC movies are way better

[@Bornloserstrongheart]

Synyster975 if only the DCEU uses the source material then WB and the DCEU would be killing it on the big screen as well

[@MonkeyDBatman]

@@Bornloserstrongheart DC still has better movies

[@wrestlinganime4life288]

@@MonkeyDBatman Aside from WW,Shazam,Aquaman the list is quite little compared to the MCU. However TDK is the best

[@ISAAC607]

Feels crazy being around when Rebirth is going on. Like one day when I have kids I'll tell them I was there, when some of the best comics were being made. Then they will call me a nerd and put me in a home.

[@Blackwing2040]

DC Rebirth is doing excellent so far, I can't wait to see what epic stuff they're having for their 2nd year

[@timiadeogun6159]

This is the best thing coming out of DC Rebirth

[@TheEpicImpaler]

Lmaooo

[@SolidSnake240]

Wally Adeogun where did this phrase come from? lol

[@timiadeogun6159]

Afro Shinobi a legendary silky voiced KZbinr known as ComicsExplained. Thank me later bro

[@calico44gaming84]

Timi Adeogun was it a vid?! I’ve been looking for it for the longest time

[@manuelsoriano9410]

Comics:DC Movies:Marvel Hotel? Trivago.😉

[@robertoliver711]

what happens when you take the mcu away from marvel lol

[@celofoliveira]

DontTestMe Plays i prefer the DC movies

[@giovannibaring]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@casualhamburger9607]

@@robertoliver711 what happens when you take away dccu from dc? Nothing because no one cares for the shit movies anyways

[@MonkeyDBatman]

Russell WestBrick DC movies are way better

[@wolfpack_104]

"DC Rebirth is the best thing coming out of DC Rebirth right now." - Rob 2016

[@j.p.2467]

4:12 I GET THE CHILLS EVERY TIME I SEE THAT

[@TiihoPlays]

I usually skip sponsor shoutouts but that one was hilarious. "I'm gonna shave this balloon." "Why?" "I dunno."

[@deltaprime3509]

I want Shazam rebirth or captain marvel rebirth or whatever they want to call him back with his own series

[@deltaprime3509]

Haljordan4life yep

[@joey1kenobi]

Im saying. I love me some Billy.

[@Russluke100]

Didn't he have a DCYou title?

[@Russluke100]

Didn't he have a DCYou title?

[@Daniel-pc1bg]

Luke Russell he has an origin story, it was pretty good. But not his own series😭

[@ThreeG]

I think you missed one huge tease from detective comics, where when Tim Drake was "killed" and taken to be a prisoner, its heavily implied that Manhattan isn't the big-bad we thought he was, but rather Manhattan himself is imprisoned much like Tim Drake.

[@scott050105]

Thank you sir! Your explanation of how the new 52 and rebirth fit together was antazmic! You should do another mini doc - on the "why" DC is going down this path and where they hope to take. And maybe include how they plan to fit that w/ the cinematic universe. I'd dig that a lot.

[@jasonle4125]

DC comics will always make me more happy 2 read their stories and I will always support what Geoff does

[@fridge6836]

Wally West and Barry hugging each other was just oh my god

[@hobgoblin9938]

Thanks for making this video man! I love the DC Rebirth, it's renewed my love for comics but I've been mostly reading the Batman related series (which are freaking fantastic!) so I've missed out on the other stuff happening in the Universe, so thanks for updating me!

[@mannygonzalez8303]

You guys should do an update on what's going on in DC rebirth each month!!

[@wolfmaster7746]

was the 3 jokers ever explained?

[@thearrow4203]

not yet, we have to wait untill the summer i beleive.

[@the_well-known_stranger2275]

wolfmaster7 not yet

[@soraxstacy1477]

wolfmaster7 I have a feeling that what Superman went through, Batman and Joker are to go through that also

[@azarystell7544]

wolfmaster7 Yeah that's something I want explained!

[@seankidwell8208]

not yet

[@Sabresrgreat]

Hey arris. Thanks for the video. I'm one of the few who can't keep up with everything going on in comics lately. Thanks for bringing me a little more up to speed.

[@zacgorenc]

I hope you make more of these 'so far in rebirth' I'm so lost with it all but it is still awesome to see what's going on with it all!

[@robertoservin1628]

Do one for Marvel cause everything is confusing as hell

[@t-dawg5265]

I'll sum it up for you: SJW bullshit. Done

[@ajanaya8055]

True^

[@superawesome2506]

When Rebirth started up I dropped all of the Marvel comics I was reading mid arc and picked up all of the stories that were coming out

[@DogeTheTruth]

Superawesome 250 good move! I love Rebirth also!

[@supercartooncosmos8505]

Watching your videos really does help new Comic readers catch up quick with what's going on in the comic industry :) You manage to convert me into buying more DC comics :)

[@shayan_idk]

i cant read comics cuz there is literally no comics sold in my country.but i REALLY love comics

[@TheBadlandzprince]

keep loving them bro

[@shayan_idk]

Aurelio Leon ILL NEVER STOP

[@Jacman-tx6cd]

Shayan Ahmed watch comicstorian on youtube

[@the_well-known_stranger2275]

Shayan Ahmed google 'view comics' and use that

[@zarikrobertson8076]

do you not have amazon in you country

[@Omegawabo]

This video its the best thing coming out of DC Rebirth.

[@armbaria]

So where should i start reading Batman comics ? I've only seen the movies ....

[@mehmetberkgok464]

Armin Barimani i reccomend you to read the character defining comics like killing joke , long halloween, year one ,hush ,a death in the family, under the red hood

[@armbaria]

Does it matter which one i read first ?

[@XDivineintervensioNX]

Armin Barimani I'd say comicstorian or Comic explained playlists are a good place to start. their KZbin channels are really helpful. careful I went in a Superman fan the came out a green lantern fan.

[@TheGoldSwordSquad]

Armin Barimani read the new 52 Scott Snyder batman as its relatively new and also arguably some of the best batman stories ever written. At least pick up volume 1 the court of owls

[@joeprado3614]

Armin Barimani First of, buy the graphic novels, The Dark Knight Returns and Batman: Year One (both some of the greatest of all time, no continuity needed) then start reading his rebirth series. If you need help with any of this feel free to ask.

[@djmaydraws3862]

Also recently in Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern corps, White Lantern Kyle Rayner tried to resurrect the Blue Lantern Corps but failed. Ganthet noted that someone very powerful was preventing him, it drained Kyle of his White Lantern energy completely and forced him to take up the mantle of Green Lantern again. This seemed like yet another reference to Dr. Manhattan in DC Rebirth

[@edgarzajmi2284]

Finalyyyyy a video explaining me evereything!!Thank youuu

[@timcuedesignz2798]

confusing as hell; pre new52 supes merging with Earth prime supes, mr Oz holding mtzxlplixik prisoner, Dr Mahattan and Mars??

[@loganflowers564]

Tim Z it's not that complicated it will probably be more explained when dr Manhattan shows up so we will have to wait

[@Ismail-Ibrahim841]

Can't wait for the Flash/Batman story arc.

[@miachong1498]

Best ad ever. That extra-long shot on Arris' blank face was the best!

[@timchindles424]

Surprised you didn't mention what happened recently in Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Crops. Kyle, Saint Walker and the Guardians tried to "bring hope back" but someone (seemingly Manhattan) directly interfered to stop them because hope was one of the things he took when he reshaped the DCU and he doesn't want them to get it back. Also surprised there was no mention of Mr. Oz secretly collecting people like Tim Drake, Doomsday and Prophecy.

[@morganloftin2864]

So Superman isn't really Superman he's now Superman... got it lol

[@SonTomNetwork]

But...but...I am a new fan of DC and I was finally getting the hang of everything in the New 52. Not to mention comics are really hard to get in my country unless you pirate them.

[@MKF30]

I love how not just Rebirth but Convergence as well as DC themselves confirmed that these events officially brought back ALL the past and alternate continuity within the DC multiversal canon, even elseworlds, alternate universe stories etc exist for them to play around with. So technically everything DC ever done is canon which is awesome and Rebirth is awesome!

[@michaelbleckler9072]

I get both Superman and Superman Action Comics. These titles are so great. Also Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corp drops a Easter egg when the Blue Lantern try to do something with Kyle Raynor and something happens to to Kyle and you see "Mr Oz" in the background. Great reads really great reads.

[@imura11]

this is why i don't read comics...this too confusing as s**t! respect to those that can keep up

[@davidalves6592]

Guang Huang yah, I have the same problem. I would like if someone told us the sequence of chapers that we need to read

[@Marco199977]

David Alves Scearch "Rebirth Reading Order" tou will fins lots of list with what you need to know and in which order should you read it

[@minstrel1097]

You just go to wiki when you don't get the reference and it's ok. It's really not that hard once you start

[@Marco199977]

Exactly,when I started I just read the characters I liked and searched for the things I didn't get

[@brokenwave6125]

If it's confusing just pick a few titles and only read those. Or read Image comics that dont all tie together.

[@TevyaSmolka]

I love D.C. Rebirth it's amazing

[@klayden0048]

I love how dc is bringing back the old stuff but keeping the good things from the new 52!

[@Cbc1604]

Omg, im eo grateful you made this video, i literally read the superman story and i didn't understand what did it mean, maybe bc action/supeman aren't my favorites series but damn, now my mind it's blown away bc what dc is doing is genius!

[@theodougalis]

Has Equinox, the wielder of Chaos and Order, as appeared in Batman he Brave and the Bold ever appeared in comicbooks and if so, could you make a video out of it please? Love the show!

[@calebevans743]

Theo Douglas, he hasn't. I believe he was created for the show.

[@themysteriousretrogamer9655]

Theo Douglas technically he is Libra, who is in the comics

[@theodougalis]

Oh just looked up Libra's appearances online, thanks. :D

[@chrisguzman3090]

Am I the only one annoyed on how he says "Mxyptlk"?

[@MarvelSHS10]

no, you're not xD

[@thomasfredrickson6298]

Diamond Pro then YOU tell us how to say his stupid name!

[@TannerAustin]

Thomas Fredrickson, Its pronounced "Mixy-spit-lick"...I think. lol

[@RATREVI]

"Mixie-petilik"

[@thatguy5779]

Diamond Pro He pronounces it right. It's right of the way Mr.Mxysptlk tells superman to pronounce his name in the animated series. Either way it's an odd name to pronounce.

[@JackVanFleet]

This is so helpful thank you for making this, I haven't been able to keep up with rebirth

[@VictorRodriguezArt]

Arris, thanks for this video. Now I have a better understanding of what is going on in the DC universe "Thus Far".

[@oz88og40]

how u doing arris i was wondering if u can do a video of dc comics top fighters list whenever u get a chance take care arris fan of work

[@nyyfandan]

We desperately need a Marvel Rebirth. For the love of God Marvel, listen to your fans.

[@HyugaBlood881]

@VarientComics dude ur vids are awesome,they r fun,informative and ur narration style is great ^^

[@PhatGirlLuvr68Comix]

Finally! I can get excited about DC comics again. Thanks Arris.

[@johnoliverfainsan3115]

what they're doing is amazing, Superman vs Dr. Manhattan, yes pleeease

[@proxy90909]

John Oliver Fainsan Superman dies instantly....just saying

[@johnoliverfainsan3115]

not really? If you even read the comics or know anything about Superman

[@j.r.milton1273]

Am I too soon?! I'm too soon! PS I like your hats.

[@joligejorrie3409]

JustGeekStuff you can't be early on youtube...

[@ShinReacts]

antoine de hengst That's a quote the Flash says in Batman v. Superman.

[@mr.q337]

Rotten tomato, rotten tomato everywhere =)))

[@damiangasowski4551]

Thanks for this episode i never understood really what DC Rebirth was about and now I do

[@MarcMagma]

As long as my only DC ship, BeastRaven, is restored, I'm happy.

[@ethansmall581]

Original Wally West is from Earth-One or New Earth?

[@yoda4833]

Ethan Small from how they've explained it, Wally is part of the new 52 universe. But he was in the speed force when flashpoint happened, so he knows what's wrong with the universe. The only character that didn't originate from this universe is pre-flashpoint superman

[@TitanGT66]

Still waiting on Shazam and Martian Manhunter..

[@PetarNNenkovski]

Amazing! Amazing video, thank you for this!

[@timtams629]

I've just finished reading volume 1 of 'Titans' and I couldn't put it down. I thought it was well done and does say how Wally ended up in the timestream

[@elinoah2462]

fans don't hate diversity comic book creators just suck at diversity

[@ahmanshah7817]

I honestly don't care about supes....but were my boy _Martian man hunter_

[@proxy90909]

Ahman Shah I know were the hell is he they showed him a long time ago in a justice league panel were batman talks about not recieving new members and his memory is MMH beating all of them but after haven't seen him

[@sparkleygrapes]

Captain Marvel too. That's the only problem I've had with Rebirth so far, but I'm sure they'll come in sooner or later.

[@adventuresofgerradandjuban6822]

He’s in dc metal

[@lemaitrerenard]

I don't even finished the video and I'm looking forward to see the bloopers for your pronunciation of that little imp's name :P S/O from Québec Tho! I love your videos!

[@edwardgates1027]

Rebirth has been amazing, DC is killing it with their comics right now! They also listen to the fans which is awesome.

[@lpsoldier2938]

I think a bold idea would be Superman in the end sacrificing himself for the D.C. Universe. They could replace him with one of his kryptonian relatives.

[@skyfathergreen5529]

Barett Brandt you're a scoundrel.

[@f.u.allthosecriticallystup9099]

Barett Brandt perhaps his son..

[@zhin8294]

Barett Brandt That's almost exactly what happened at the start of Rebirth. The Superman of n52 sacrificed himself (Still miss him, pls come back some day), and made way for the pre n52 Superman to take up the mantel, aswell as two new Superwomen and a Superboy.

[@brokenwave6125]

Yeah but the New 52 just died so it would just be rehashing that.

[@the_well-known_stranger2275]

YOU BARELY MENTIONED TIM 'THE BEST ROBIN' DRAKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@damianwayne6981]

C-Bat 1612 Damian Wayne is the best Robin.

[@sparkleygrapes]

I am entropy I am death I am Darkseid nah, I like Damian but my favorite is Tim Drake too, then Damian and Dick tied for second right behind Tim Drake.

[@ViewtifulBr080]

I am entropy I am death I am Darkseid nope its time

[@rock3tofjustus777]

Nah Jason is the best, Tim is kinda boring.

[@sparkleygrapes]

Rock3TofJustUS Jason is AWESOME as Red Hood but he's not really a Robin in my opinion.

[@denizisi8566]

Awesome! Thanks for the Video👍

[@SomeAndrewGuy]

That's probably the best ad for a sponsor on KZbin. I loved it haha.

[@sindarin3682]

Rebirth or the new 52

[@ChrisAK360]

Rebirth by far the superior

[@mattventura724]

Rebirth is better at least IMO.

[@shadowwriter4538]

Rebirth

[@kmbreezy1]

AMonkeyQueen The New 52 was absolutely terrible and complete utter shit!

[@bengates9722]

Michaela Danaher Justice League and Batman were great in new 52!

[@perfectman0910]

Notification Squad?

[@gridmane]

Thank you for this!

[@isaacacosta8848]

my favorite episode from Variant in a while

[@sylviaclinton8849]

So Superman and Wonder Woman are not together

[@ashutoshtripathi.]

Sylvia Clinton Which is the way it should be.

[@proxy90909]

Ashutosh Tripathi No they should be together it is way better for supes to be with a goddess than some pulitzer reporte

[@owenpurdy9768]

naw need to make room for batman x wonderwoman just like it used to be :)

[@loganflowers564]

proxy90909 nope your wrong why would I care for 2 gods being together it's boring and awful and usually i respect others opinions but supes and Diana is horrible I quit comics for awhile because of it lois is so much more better for him it makes him feel grounded and supes and Diana together is like dating your sister you wouldn't do it

[@loganflowers564]

Ashutosh Tripathi damn right

[@raihanmakkau2090]

feel so pround of myself cause ive been reading n i understand😎😎😎

[@spoonmanramil9069]

I really like this episode. I hope more "What's Happened So Far" episode in the future.

[@robstoppablecosplay]

Woah!! My mind has just been blown away.

[@jonathann2116]

Hey im just now starting to read comics,and im going to start off on the first issue of rebirth. I'm going to read mainly Batman,flash,justice league,titans,and superman comics. is there anything i should know before reading?

[@samraihan6207]

you won't be able to keep up. I want to get into reading comics but there are way to many tie-in issues with other titles and just too much going on. I so badly want to read the whole Blackest Night saga

[@tylerjay213]

Jonanator Do not start with rebirth if you're just starting reading comics. I know it might seem logical but it doesn't recap any history and rather massively adds on to it. You should start with reading and learning as much as you can about the Justice league and its main members before moving onto rebirth

[@ruflupucus8720]

Jonanator You have to read New 52 first, to know what is going on at all.

[@havocsurge7667]

New 52 is a great starting point actually. It even has the origin stories (not that anyone really needs more of that xD). I started with that and I felt like I hadn't missed anything. My biggest problem however, is that the amount of tie-ins is ridiculous. You'll still get the main picture if you don't go into those, but you'll miss out on some cool stuff. That kinda wore me out. I haven't read anything in a while.

[@ruflupucus8720]

Jonanator That's comics man, tons of tie-ins. Pre-New 52 was arguably worse about tie-ins, though, lol.

[@JacobyJ56]

can we get a history of the Defenders

[@ToonamiT0M]

Great recap. Rebirth has been very good. I read most of the books they put out.

[@Tw1s7]

Every time I see that One-Shot panel with the moon, I play Manhattan's theme in my head~

[@supreme84x]

This makes no sense...

[@lbp4143]

Figured it out yet 😭

[@sdprz7893]

It's mxzypytlk not mxyespytlk

[@Genevieve1023]

SDPRZ That pronunciation is correct according to Superman the Animated Series.

[@carlfjnon]

Mxyzptlk not mxzyptlk, so based on the spelling, Mxyzptlk, "Mix-yez-pyt-lik" is a reasonable pronunciation.

[@randomers7870]

Wow, Arris will be in Texas on my birthday, just saying hello would be the best birthday present ever!

[@joeyrodriguez3421]

Thank you arris!!!! I've been so confused with rebirth

[@ynojovigullan7789]

Im probably gonna trigger a lot of people, but so far Im not impressed with rebirth JL compared to new 52 JL titles. yup I know, I sound crazy.

[@erichernandez4062]

Creme Dela Creme same with batman tbh

[@cake6851]

Oh no. Everyone hates JL in rebirth. It sucks.

[@brokenwave6125]

Yeah but the JL Rebirth just started. New 52 JL had a whole complete run

[@NerdyQueen1234]

Lol your not alone in that the JL 52 stories were great JL Rebirth should be better it's getting there tho

[@ynojovigullan7789]

P Smith I'm not saying new 52 is better than rebirth, it's not. rebirth has been phenomenal almost all titles have been great. I'm just saying rebirth JL has yet to wow me. it's still pretty early, there is still time to turn the tide.

[@songoku4936]

Do a video about How powerful is goku please

[@dionmiller8547]

You should keep this up. Hope to see a Part 2.

[@christophermoody6288]

Great videos man

[@alexc2399]

am i the only one who hates these stories where the only purpose of them is to restore the status quo?

[@mattventura724]

It's a good way to introduce new readers to the world of comics so honestly IMO I don't have a problem with it. I mean imagine being a new reader and getting confused af after realizing that lex luthor's a hero now,member of the justice league and one of the 3 superman of earth prime(main dc universe).

[@alexc2399]

matt ventura what's the point in introducing new plot points then just going back to normal a few months later, its so boring and convoluted, just pandering to old fans.

[@alexc2399]

Haljordan4life a lot of rebirth stories are cool but the worst ones are the ones bogged down with conenuity fixing like old superman mixing with his new 52 body and all that crap.

[@alexc2399]

Haljordan4life i liked it up until the recent stuff then it just became too convoluted and stupid for me.

[@ethanhughes8602]

Ainselee Haroot At least we don't have Twilight Lobo.

[@captainbear666]

Awesome Recap of Rebirh little behind!

[@IakovosSianoudis]

Awesome recap.. Thanx!

[@Jbat43]

Excellent info on DC Rebirth.

[@QuantumVFXLtd]

GREAT Episode man

[@adrianslzr]

Batman and Superman storylines have been the best ones throughout Rebirth, for me. Batman is epic, Detective Comics is badass, Superman is very cool and Action Comics is amazing!

[@Thar_VoDs]

That dollor shave club commerical you guys did was hilarious XD

[@chrismichael4048]

THANK YOU ARRIS! I live in Alpharetta so there's close to 0 comic book stores and I get my hands on D.C. Rebirth comics

[@gsossi7404]

Superman is the best thing coming out of DC Rebirth right now. ROB CORE!!!!!!

[@fettman17]

I like how more than half the video is devoted to a comic I read last year.

[@darqjade]

Really impressed how many times you said Mxyzptlk without stuttering or messing it up :)

[@markburns4837]

I think it's really cool how they rebooted DC.

[@TheRealRehman]

as Rob from the ComicsExplained. Rebirth is the best thing coming out of Rebirth right now lol. Superman has been consistently awesome.

[@RamenCupBMG]

Finally someone who pronounces mxyzptlk like how it is from the animated series (aka the correct way)

[@ggleam88]

Oh man! Thanks for this video. I'm fairly new to comic book reading and all the history makes it overwhelming! For example I'm currently reading Nightingale rebirth! But a lot of what's happening is pointing to the past. I read 1 volume of the nightwing 52 and I really liked the batman 52 I got 4 or 5 volumes in. Anyway, this video helped explain some things about what the rebirth is doing! There's just soo much! My plan is to stick with the Bat family for now but I've never read a Flash comic and I heard wonder woman is good too! idk! anyway, thanks for the video

[@Amacherasu]

So awesome. Thank you