DC Comics Rebirth Spoilers: DC Rebirth’s DC Universe: Rebirth #1 2nd Print & 3rd Print With New Gary Frank Covers Revealed At Double The Price?

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DC Universe: Rebirth #1 hits stores again this week this time with a 2nd printing, a new cover, a $5.99 cover price, and in a square bound format.

The original Gary Frank cover for the DC Universe: Rebirth #1 first printing, at $2.99, is below.

DC Universe Rebirth #1 cover 1

Spoilers follow for details from the issue including 2nd and 3rd print DC Universe: Rebirth #1 cover art.

DC Universe: Rebirth #1 Second Print

DC Comics has announced a 2nd printing of its DC Universe: Rebirth #1!

      Released on May 25, the DC UNIVERSE: REBIRTH SPECIAL debuted to incredible fan response and critical acclaim:

        “Reading Rebirth feels like coming home again” – IGN.com

        “If this is any indication as to what we can expect in the Rebirth titles, it’s going to be a fantastic time to read DC Comics.” – Comicvine.com

        “DC Universe: Rebirth was, for me, the perfect DC comic.” – Comic Spectrum

      DC Entertainment is proud to announce that this 80-page blockbuster, written by Geoff Johns with art by Ethan Van Sciver, Gary Frank, Phil Jimenez and Ivan Reis is headed into its second printing, featuring updated cover art (by Gary Frank) and a new, square bound format at a price of $5.99. This version will be produced in limited quantities and are sure to go fast once they hit retailers on Wednesday, June 8!

      This epic tale of legacy, love, life, return of a much beloved character and an ending that NOBODY saw coming is the gateway for DC’s line wide title re-launch beginning June 1. With 17 titles shipping twice monthly and an additional 14 monthly titles, all at a new lower price of $2.99. REBIRTH is a return to the themes of optimism, hope and incredible superhero storytelling that has made DC and its characters the favorite of fans the world over for more than 80 years!

While DC Comics has not yet revealed their cover to the 2nd print of DC Universe: Rebirth #1, artist Gary Frank revealed the following on his twitter account recently.

DC Universe Rebirth #1 second printing or Justice League Rebirth variant

Is this the cover for the 2nd print of DC Universe: Rebirth #1 or perhaps a Wonder Woman: Rebirth #1 variant or a Justice League: Rebirth #1 variant? Or, will the DC Universe: Rebirth #1 second print cover by Gary Frank feature Dr. Manhattan and/or the Watchmen? Gary Frank did do a nice cover for the Before Watchmen: Comedian #5 after all.

Gary Frank Before Watchmen Comedian cover 1

DC Universe: Rebirth #1 second printing hits stores this week on June 8, 2016.

DC Universe: Rebirth #1 Third Print

DC Comics has also announced a third printing for DC Universe: Rebirth #1 with the same $5.99 price. They’ve also revealed that 3rd print’s cover by Gary Frank.

DC Universe Rebirth #1 third printing

Rebirth seems to be off to a good start with the first week of Rebirth one-shots also getting second prints: Superman: Rebirth #1, Batman: Rebirth #1, Green Lanterns: Rebirth #1 and Green Arrow: Rebirth #1.

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