DC's latest jumping on point for new and returning readers. The initiative begins after the conclusion of the Absolute Power storyline and establishes a new status quo for the core DC Universe while simultaneously creating a new, parallel universe called the "Absolute Universe”. An to top it all there is a Darkseid 'meta' narrative that connects it all.
Amanda Waller seizes control of metahuman abilities across the world, forcing Earth’s heroes into a desperate resistance against a global regime that has stripped them of their power and agency. Although this crossover event precedes All-In, it does set up a lot of the status quo and is referred to many times during the early All-In issues.
An Action Comics arc set in the days after Absolute Power and before the All-In-Saga really gets going. Recommended, as this sets up some of the scene for Superman and the Phantom Zone referred to in Main Act 1. Note: The 12-part Supergirl backup story happens after the 12-part main storyline.
The title that starts it all! An essential issue, which sets up the DC Universe and the 'meta' Darkseid storyline that will continue throughout the All-In initiative.
The newly expanded Justice League struggles to secure its Watchtower headquarters while uncovering betrayals, scientific conspiracies, and cosmic anomalies. Parallel investigations collide in a larger battle for control of Earth’s greatest stronghold.
In the aftermath of Absolute Power a familiar foe returns with dire warnings that will impact everything going forwards.
The Absolute Universe was forged in the shadow of Darkseid’s influence, reshaping reality into a streamlined continuity where the familiar heroes of DC are reimagined from the ground up. Its beginnings are marked by the first arcs of Absolute Batman, Absolute Superman, and Absolute Wonder Woman. We think all essential to the All In narrative.
The Green Lanterns move from internal divisions in the Civil Corps Special to escalating interstellar conflicts, culminating in the Starbreaker Supremacy crossover.
Member’s of the Justice League are reeling from the effects of Absolute Power. These are all optional arcs in the wider Darkseid ‘meta’ storyline of the All In initiative - they don't directly impact it, but still a great read.
Back in Gotham and beyond, sinister new threats meet Bat heroes & villains. These are all optional arcs in the wider Darkseid ‘meta’ storyline of the All In initiative - they don't directly impact it, but still a great read.
Superman and Power Girl cope with local troubles. These are both optional arcs in the wider Darkseid ‘meta’ storyline of the All In initiative - they don't directly impact it, but still a great read.
All In’s first major crossover event as the Justice League battle a major foe in a time-bending plot. Essential reading for its impact on future storylines.
Superman’s interactions with Darkseid’s corrupted Legion of Super-Heroes from the Absolute Universe is essential reading.
The Absolute Universe expands beyond the Trinity, as new legends step into the spotlight - culminating in Absolute Evil. We still think these are all too good not to be Essential.
The Justice League members continue their own battles. These are all optional arcs in the wider Darkseid ‘meta’ storyline of the All In initiative - they don't directly impact it, but still a great read.
The Bat heroes and villains continue their own battles. These are all optional arcs in the wider Darkseid ‘meta’ storyline of the All In initiative - they don't directly impact it, but still a great read.
Superman’s universe expands with more stories. These are all optional arcs in the wider Darkseid ‘meta’ storyline of the All In initiative - they don't directly impact it, but still a great read.
A tournament organized by Darkseid, or King Omega (K.O.). Essential reading.
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