When the DC New 52 universe transitioned to the Rebirth Universe it was done with a lot of thought and its own story. What is hinted at is that the all powerful Watchmen character, Doctor Manhattan was some how behind the creation of the New 52 Universe. Alan Moore the writer of Watchmen was long against anyone meddling with his universe. In his eyes the Watchmen was story was a self contained work of art and nobody should play with it. That view was respected for a long time but beginning about 6 years ago DC tentatively began creating prequels and other stories set in the Watchmen universe. The major change was that the film Watchmen brought greater interest in the story and that universe. There was effectively a great demand for new Watchmen stories and DC decided to create something to fulfill that demand. Up until Rebirth though the Watchmen and DC universes were seemingly kept separate that has changed with Rebirth. It is very clear that the Watchman Universe is has now effected the DC universe in a major way.
Why Doctor Manhattan created New 52 Universe, how it was done these things have not been explained. This mystery is not being ignored however there are small hints that something has taken place and DC will drill into the mystery with Flash and Batman comics in April. The mystery that began way back in last year's DC Universe: Rebirth #1 will finally begin to play out.
A Toylab Note from no where: Expect April's Flash #21 and Batman #21 to be VERY popular comics! Both Batman and Flash currently have the same numbering and 21 and 22 of both series will make a four part look at the Rebirth mystery.
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What's deal with the Button?
In the beginning of Batman's Rebirth run he finds a bloody smiley face button in the Bat Cave. The button is the same type of Button that started the mystery in original Watchmen story when the Comedian was murdered. Effectively, DC has created a murder mystery to explain how their universes united. Instead, of a huge dramatic universe colliding story its a personal bloody, detective story. I personally find this approach to be awesome!
The Comedian's bloody button remains as one of the most iconic symbols of the Watchmen Universe. It dropping into the Batcave is very interesting because it says a few things. First who the heck was in the Batcave? 2nd it obviously has something to do with Watchmen characters. Finally, why did the person who entered the Batcave provide a clue to Batman?
Perhaps the biggest question of all is who's blood is on the button? When universes meet in such a mysterious way it really could be anyone!
DC Official synoposis of the Button Mystery Crossover:
“The Dark Knight and The Fastest Man Alive, the two greatest detectives on any world, unite to explore the mystery behind a certain blood-stained smiley button embedded in the Batcave wall. What starts as a simple investigation turns deadly when the secrets of the button prove irresistible to an unwelcome third party-and it's not who anyone suspects! It's a mystery woven through time, and the ticking clock starts here!”
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