New 52

The New 52 was a 2011 reboot of DC Comics, where the publisher relaunched its entire line of superhero titles with new origins, redesigns, and story directions. This effort aimed to modernize characters, simplify continuity, and attract new readers by starting fresh. Existing characters like Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman were reintroduced with updated histories, occasionally reimagining their backstories. The New 52 lasted for about five years, influencing the tone and style of DC comics during that period, and was eventually followed by subsequent relaunches and initiatives to reshape their universe.