DC Comics New Logo

Hello there comic book lovers, if you haven’t heard already DC comics is in the process of changing there logo, which was reportedly in the works for nearly a year, will debut on comic book covers this March. This peel-back logo replaces the “DC Spin” which was introduced in 2005, which had replace the “DC Bullet” that had been in place since 1977. Media and design website Fast Company revealed the final version of a new DC logo, which was also created with the hopes to be animatable for things like movies and TV, the design reveals a variety of effects, design elements and other colorful twists on the logo. Those variety of colours, and designs, includes a Watchmen yellow-with-blood-splatter variety, that, presumably, will be on the new Watchmen prequel comic books. The design will look pretty cool, DC is showing the touchscreen, interactive and animated aspect of the new logo, and you can see that in action below, revealing Green Lantern.

Well, can’t wait to check out the logo in actual action, so be on the look out for the design in March, hopefully everyone is keeping up with the new DC titles. Also, DC has present some mock ups (possible ideas) of how their new logo will be used on current books and current branding. The press release reads “DC Entertainment, a Warner Bros. Entertainment company and home to iconic brands DC Comics, Vertigo and MAD, revealed today a new brand identity.  The new identity is reflective of the company’s mission to fully realize the value of a rich portfolio of brands, stories and characters, distinguished by incredible breadth and depth across publishing, media and merchandise.  A new logo for DC Comics was also introduced, closely aligning with DC Entertainment’s new mark.” Have Fun Reading!

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