'' is the 2006 event running through the DC Universe .
Following the events of the Limited Series Crossover '' Infinite Crisis '', every DC comic series jumps ahead in-story by one year. The events of the missing year are depicted in Real-time in the weekly comic book series '' 52 ''. The ''One Year Later'' event started in March 2006, during the publishing of ''Infinite Crisis'' and before the first issue of ''52''. Most first issues bearing the ''One Year Later'' logo were the first parts of multi-issue storylines, and featured major changes to the status quo of each character, often intentionally left unexplained as these details will presumably be filled in by the remaining issues of ''Infinite Crisis'' and/or the ''52'' series.
Numerous prominent heroes have been missing or inactive for a year as the ''One Year Later'' issues commence. Heroes known to have been gone for a year are: Aquaman , Batman , Blue Beetle , Green Arrow , Hawkman , Nightwing , Robin , Superman and Wonder Woman . It seems likely that The Flash has also been missing, but until the new series commences, it is impossible to be sure.
The Superman storyline is co-written by Geoff Johns and Kurt Busiek , with art by Pete Woods , and cover art by Terry and Rachel Dodson . The four-month, eight-part story arc called ''Up, Up and Away'' runs through '' Action Comics '' #837-840 and '' Superman '' #650-653. The story involves Clark Kent protecting Metropolis with his skills as a reporter against a newly bankrupt Lex Luthor , since Clark apparently no longer has superpowers. It also features new versions of the supervillains Toyman , Kryptonite Man , and the Prankster .
The Batman storyline, ''Face the Face'', is written by James Robinson , with art by Leonard Kirk and Don Kramer . It runs through ''Batman'' #651-654 and ''Detective Comics'' #817-820. A newly reunited Batman and Robin investigate a mysterious vigilante, who is murdering Gotham City villains and may be connected to Commissioner Gordon .
Wonder Woman's series will be rebooted in June 2006 with a storyline called ''Who is Wonder Woman?'', written by Allan Heinberg and drawn by Terry and Rachel Dodson . An all-new supporting cast will also be introduced.
Newsarama.com, ''Wizard'' #172 (February 2006), and DC Comics reported on ''One Year Later'' storylines, cancellations, changes, and notes, many of which are now already in effect:
- A new (named Arthur Joseph Curry) has appeared and allied himself with King Shark and the Dweller of the Depths. The original Aquaman (Orin) has mysteriously disappeared.
- Hawkman has been missing for a year, and Hawkgirl has taken his place as St. Roch's protector.
- Jason Rusch and Firehawk now compose Firestorm instead of Jason and Prof. Martin Stein , who has mysteriously disappeared.
- Lady Shiva and Gypsy have both joined the Birds Of Prey .
- Oliver Queen is the mayor of Star City and has not appeared in public as Green Arrow for a year.
- Robin must clear his name of the murder of Batgirl .
- Robin leads the Teen Titans , which now includes Cyborg , Kid Devil , and Ravager (Rose Wilson). The mysterious new Titans East is based in New York. Robin is secretly trying to re-clone Superboy . Beast Boy and Raven have broken up and left the team.
- Selina Kyle's friend Holly Robinson replaces her as Catwoman . Selina, now using a different name, gives birth to a daughter named Helena.
- Some new heroes, such as Batwoman and Supernova will appear.
- Supergirl and Power Girl team up together as the heroes Nightwing (Power Girl) and Flamebird (Supergirl) in the Bottled City of Kandor .
- The Outsiders are believed dead, but continue their work underground. The members, again led by Nightwing (Dick Grayson), are Grace , Thunder , Katana , Metamorpho and the new Captain Boomerang .
- Dick Grayson and Jason Todd both arrive in New York City as Nightwing , but Jason uses lethal force.
- Vandal Savage crash-lands back on Earth without his immortality and learns he has only 11 days to live. He seeks out Alan Scott for one last battle.
As a result of the events of ''Infinite Crisis'' and ''52'', DC Comics canceled some of its long-running series, including; '''', '' Plastic Man '', '' JLA '', '' Superman '' (vol.2) and '' Batgirl ''.
- '' The All-New Atom '' is an ongoing series, beginning July 2006, written by Gail Simone and drawn by John Byrne .
- ''Batman Confidential'' is an ongoing series with revolving creative teams.
- '' Blue Beetle '' has a new title character following in the footsteps of Ted Kord, written by Keith Giffen and John Rogers , with art by Cully Hamner .
- '' Checkmate '' is an ongoing series Spun-off of '' The OMAC Project '', with writer Greg Rucka and artist Jesus Saiz .
- '' Creeper '' is a six-issue limited series starting August 2006, written by Steve Niles and drawn by Justiniano .
- ''Crisis Aftermath: The Battle For Blüdhaven '' is a six-issue limited series written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Grey , with art by Dan Jurgens and Palmiotti.
- ''Crisis Aftermath: The Spectre '' is a three-issue limited series written by Will Pfeifer with art by Cliff Chiang .
- '''' will be written by Danny Bilson and Paul De Meo (producers of the 1990s '' Flash '' TV series) with art by Ken Lashley .
- '' Green Lantern Corps '' is an ongoing series spun-off from ''Green Lantern'', beginning April 2006.
- '' Ion '' is a 12-issue limited series spun-off of '' Green Lantern '' and '' Rann-Thanagar War '', with writer Ron Marz and artist Greg Tocchini .
- '' Justice League Of America '' is an ongoing series spun-off of ''JLA'', beginning June 2006, written by Brad Meltzer and drawn by Ed Benes .
- '' Martian Manhunter '' is an eight-issue limited series starting August 2006, written by A.J. Lieberman and drawn by Al Barrionuevo .
- '' OMAC '' is an eight-issue limited series starting July 2006, written by Bruce Jones and drawn by Renato Guedes .
- '' Secret Six '' is a six-issue limited series spun-off of '' Villains United '', with writer Gail Simone and artist Brad Walker .
- '' Shadowpact '' is an ongoing series spun-off of '' Day Of Vengeance '', with writer and artist Bill Willingham .
- '' The Spirit '' is an ongoing series written and illustrated by Darwyn Cooke . Dan DiDio has stated that although DC will be publishing a Batman/Spirit one-off story, Cooke's Spirit series will not take place in the DC Universe.
- ''Superman Confidential'' is an ongoing title beginning June 2006 with revolving creative teams.
- '' The Trials Of Shazam! '' is a 12-issue limited series starting July 2006, written by Judd Winick and drawn by Howard Porter .
- '' Uncle Sam and the Freedom Fighters '' is an eight-issue limited series starting August 2006, written by Jimmy Palmiotti and drawn by Justin Gray and Daniel Acuna .
- '' Wonder Woman '' (vol. 3), starts in June 2006 with writer Allan Heinberg and artist Terry Dodson .
See Also: 52 (comics)
James Gordon has returned to the role of Gotham City Police Commissioner. Although the exact details have not been revealed as yet, it is known that his return - and that of Harvey Bullock - to the GCPD has something to do with a case cracked by Bullock during the previous year.
Due to the new Freedom of Power Treaty, superheroes are registered and only have authority in their own country. It illegalizes American meta-human activity in the countries that adopted it and is international law. Having broken the treaty numerous times, Hal Jordan is considered a criminal by most of the world.
The treaty was brokered by parties unknown at this time. Signatories to the treaty are similarly undisclosed as yet. Only Rocket Reds (Russia) and Green Lantern Hal Jordan (United States) are metahumans confirmed (''Green Lantern'' #10, 2006) at this time. The Outsiders are operating illegally because the organization is underground with all current members presumed dead.
Monuments to the fallen hero have been erected in at least two locations:
- In Metropolis, the statue depicting Superman holding an eagle dating back to his first battle with Doomsday has been joined by one of Superboy (as seen in '' Action Comics '' #837), honoring his sacrifice and actions during ''Infinite Crisis''.
- A second statue has been erected in San Francisco, in front of Titans Tower .
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