The 80-page special showcases well-known A-listers, heroes tied by moniker and legacy such as the Atom and Blue Beetle, and one character in particular from Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ iconic 1980s Watchmen series being brought into the main DC Universe for the first time in very significant fashion.Įxclusive: DC Comics prepares for summer 'Rebirth' And Johns, the writer of such high-profile books as Justice League, The Flash and Green Lantern, sets the stage for what’s to come in DC Universe: Rebirth, out Wednesday and featuring all-star artists such as Gary Frank, Ethan Van Sciver, Phil Jimenez and Ivan Reis. DC begins a new Rebirth initiative next month that refocuses the likes of Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and other characters, emphasizes what makes them special and creates a more cohesive universe.