Starting a new hobby is always daunting. You want to get into something new, and yet it’s a big, scary world full of new rules and things to learn, and you don’t want to screw it up, right? Comic book collecting is like that to a terrifying degree.

The rich continuity, vast amounts of characters, and numerous reboots and retcons make everything confusing enough to follow without having to worry about when issues are released, or what titles showcase which characters, or which of the fifteen thousand Batman books appeals to you.

I’ve compiled a list here of my top 5 Comic Collecting Dos and Don’ts which should help new readers break in a little easier and experience the rich world of comics, and maybe even give existing readers a fresh outlook on their hobby.

I understand that at the moment, some of the folks over at DC Comics are not on anybody’s Christmas card list. Understandable too, what with the recent creative team shambles with Andy Diggle on Action Comics, and Josh Fialkov quitting both Green Lantern Corps and Red Lanterns.

Oh, and if we go back a bit further, there was the decision to hand the creative reins to Orson Scott Card on a digital-first Superman comic, and of course, the unceremonious firing, and then rehiring of Gail Simone on Batgirl.

But are DC Comics the evil corporation everyone paints them out to be? Ever since the New 52 launched back in September 2011, have they done nothing but prey on the weak and fearful, ruining our favourite childhood characters and sucking all the joy out of our comic reading experience?

Well, no actually. Hit the break as I celebrate my favourite 5 things which have come out the New 52!

It’s no secret that comic companies and their creators don’t always see eye to eye, but it seems that all is not well at DC Comics, as not one but two creators have left the titles they were meant to be writing before their first issues have even hit the stands.

Yeah, the Django jokes are everywhere right now, but Scott Snyder and Jim Lee’s upcoming Superman book finally has an official title and release date.

Though it’s been oft rumored to be named Man of Steel, due to the upcoming movie, it will be called Superman Unchained, and it will be unleashed to the comics world on June 12th and will feature backup features by Snyder and Dustin Nguyen (Li’l Gotham).

DC, you had my curiosity. But now you have my attention.

Can I get one more Django joke in here before the end of the article?

… I’m positive I’ll be buying this comic.

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Last week when DC announced that Geoff Johns would be leaving Green Lantern, as well as all the other GL franchise writers leaving, it was a big mystery as to who would be taking over the reigns, leading the franchise forward.

Well, now MTV Geek has the lowdown on the creative teams for all of the series.

Read on to find out who’s taking over!

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It’s the end of an era as the long-time GL scribe has announced his departure from the franchise that he’s been heading since 2004.

It has been announced that another six titles from the New 52 line will be ending this May whilst creative team shifts continue. More details under the cut.

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With the anticipated return of DC Nation this weekend after its surprise hiatus, here are some incredible animated programs DC has cranked out over the years. If you grew up with some of these, you had a fulfilling childhood; if not, they’ll certainly scratch that perpetual superhero itch.