Detective Comics, popularly known as DC Comics, is set to gather a convention for its most beloved fans, the catch is, it will all happen online! DC previously teased the event on June, but the long wait is over, DC Fandome will premiere on August 22.
Variety mentioned that Warner Bros. first revealed in June that a virtual fan experience would happen, noting that it will be an immersive experience for fans, being the first of its kind.
The DC Fandome is set to premiere on August 22 lasting only for 24 hours. DC invite fans to take advantage of the event as exclusive, never before seen content will be made available varying from various DC news and content found in movies, television, comics, and games.
Save the date for the first of its kind, immersive global fan experience in 9 languages featuring exclusive reveals with our biggest stars across the DC Multiverse - free for all fans to join for 24-hours only on August 22 at https://t.co/SyKFjcIr1y. #DCFanDome pic.twitter.com/1I1QLYdfPf — DC (@DCComics) August 6, 2020
DC features its stars that will bring comic book heroes, villains, and characters to the big screen with the likes of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Robert Pattinson, Ezra Miller, Idris Elba, Margot Robbie, Gal Gadot, and more. Also joining the ensemble are producers and directors behind the scenes with James Gunn and Zack Snyder being the most anticipated ones.
What's made DC Fandome exemplary from all other conventions that happened is that it brings DC directly to its fans, without the expense of being exposed to COVID-19, even giving them ten different languages to suit their experiences. The languages available will be including Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean and Spanish.
DC made this decision following the dismay of the cancelled San Diego Comic Convention (SDCC) 2 months before the event in July because of the coronavirus pandemic. This is the first time that the SDCC was cancelled since it began in the 1970s and finally being named as San Diego Comic-Con in 1973. SDCC is expected to return on July 22-25, 2021.
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The Most Epic Lineup Ever
DC teases its fans yet again following a tweet yesterday evening, August 7, saying that the 'Fandome' will be featuring the "most epic lineup ever" in a video inviting fans this coming August 22 and revealing the complete list of attendees.
Most Epic Lineup Ever Free for all fans globally to join for 24-hours only on August 22 at https://t.co/SyKFjcIr1y. #DCFanDome pic.twitter.com/lyDGcomCdk — DC (@DCComics) August 7, 2020
The video listed an epic length of attendees from comic book writers, developers, producers, directors, and even artists themselves.
The DC Fandome hype is real as it amassed a great deal of reacts on social media, signifying fans' excitement of the virtual experience.
Here's What to Expect on the DC Fandome
As DC gears up for the virtual fan experience event, here is a list of the expected attendees that will surely make your DC experience complete.
DC Cinematic Universe
- Wonder Woman 1984
- Aquaman
- The Batman - set to release on 2021
- "Snyder Cut" of Justice League - the most anticipated version of 2016's Justice League, will be brought upon the Fandome. This is demanded by fans throughout the years as the film initially took a different way, following Director Zack Snyder's absence.
- Black Adam - set to release on 2021
- The Flash - set to release on 2022
- Shazam!
- Suicide Squad 2 - with many of the cast and even its director attending, fans expect a trailer or teaser of the anticipated 2021 movie.
DC Television shows
- CW's Black Lightning
- CW's DC's Legends of Tomorrow
- CW's DC Stargirl
- CW's The Flash
- CW's Supergirl
- DC Universe Original's Doom Patrol
- HBO Original's Watchmen
- Lucifer
- Pennyworth
- Superman & Lois
- Teen Titans GO!
- Titans
DC Personalities
- Black Adam - Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Noah Centineo
- Justice League - Zack Snyder (director)
- Shazam! - Zachary Levi
- Suicide Squad 2 - James Gunn, Margot Robbie, Idris Elba, Jai Courtney, Jon Cena, Alice Braga, Nathan Fillion, Pete Davidson
- The Batman - Robert Pattinson
- The Flash - Ezra Miller, Andy Muschietti (director)
- Wonder Woman 1984 - Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Kristen Wiig, Pedro Pascal, Patty Jenkins (director)
The DC Fandome is divided into six programs, each catering to a specific feature. Hall of Heroes, DC WatchVerse, DC YouVerse that will feature selected fan-made content, DC InsideVerse is featuring the company's executive and brains behind each story, DC KidsVerse for the younglings, and DC FunVerse for merchandise.
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Written by Isaiah Alonzo
