in the time between its announcement and release a comic site came up from nothing using the name to become Eisner nommed.
— David Uzumeri (@DavidUzumeri) April 15, 2014
It has been an incredibly long road, but over 5 years after the book was originally teased, “The Multiversity” has finally, officially, been solicited for an August 20th release. Take a look:
THE MULTIVERSITY #1
Written by GRANT MORRISON
Art and cover by IVAN REIS and JOE PRADO
1:10 B&W Variant cover by IVAN REIS
1:25 Variant cover by CHRIS BURNHAM
1:50 Variant cover by BRYAN HITCH
1:100 Variant cover by GRANT MORRISON
Blank variant cover available
On sale AUGUST 20 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US • RATED TRetailers: This issue will ship with six covers. Please see the order form for more information.
The biggest adventure in DC’s history is here!Join visionary writer Grant Morrison, today’s most talented artists, and a cast of unforgettable characters from 52 alternative Earths of the known DC Multiverse! Prepare to meet the Vampire League of Earth-43, the Justice Riders of Earth-18, Superdemon, Doc Fate, the super-sons of Superman and Batman, the rampaging Retaliators of Earth-8, the Atomic Knights of Justice, Dino-Cop, Sister Miracle, Lady Quark, the legion of Sivanas, the Nazi New Reichsmen of Earth-10 and the latest, greatest Super Hero of Earth-Prime: YOU!
Comprising six complete adventures – each set in a different parallel universe – plus a two-part framing story and a comprehensive guidebook to the many worlds of the Multiverse, THE MULTIVERSITY is more than just a multipart comic-book series. It’s a cosmos spanning, soul-shaking experience that puts YOU on the frontline in the Battle for All Creation against the demonic destroyers known as the Gentry!
In issue #1, pencilled by superstar artist Ivan Reis (AQUAMAN, JUSTICE LEAGUE), President Superman of Earth-23 uncovers a threat to all Reality so apocalyptic it will take a team of incredible heroes from across the Multiverse to face it – including Captain Carrot, like you’ve never seen him before!
But even with a multitude of alternate worlds to choose from, where every variation is possible, can anyone hope to prevail against the onslaught of ultimate evil and undying hatred – in the unstoppable form of a one-time cosmic defender with unimaginable powers?! Join us, if you dare, for the beginning of THE MULTIVERSITY!
It’s certainly an exciting time, for us if not everyone. Comics are such a different place now than they were in 2009 when this book was first supposedly coming out, and I can only imagine how the book has changed in light of that. We not only have things like the New 52, but you have to imagine that Morrison, as he grew as a writer, probably scrapped about a dozen plans for the series that caused the delay, enough for us to gain a form of prominence with the title!
Yet, never the less, the hype-level for this book is chart breaking. I, for one, am looking forward to the resurgence of Captain Carrot.
Oh, and my new column — Multiversity Reads The Multiversity.
Oh yeah, Grant Morrison? My next book is going to be called 'The Newsarama' or 'The Comic Book Resources!'
— Joe Eisma (@Supajoe) May 14, 2014
