DC Universe Infinite

DC Universe Infinite is an online service by DC Comics that distributes past issues of their comics via the internet. The service launched on January 21, 2021, after DC Entertainment repurposed its streaming service DC Universe to distribute comics only.

DC Universe Infinite
DeveloperDC Entertainment
TypeDigital comics subscription service
Launch dateJanuary 21, 2021
Platform(s)Web, iOS, Android
Websitehttps://www.dcuniverseinfinite.com/

History

In June 2018, the features of the streaming service DC Universe were revealed to include a rotating selection of comics from DC Comics to be featured on the service in addition to their original and legacy video programming.[1][2] In August 2020, after DC Comics publisher Jim Lee revealed that all original programming on DC Universe would be migrated over to HBO Max, he spoke to the community aspect of DC Universe, as well as the ability to access the backlog of comics titles, saying "there is always going to be a need for that" and that DC was looking at ways to transform the platform so that content would not go away.[3]

In September 2020, DC announced that DC Universe would change its name to DC Universe Infinite and become solely a digital comics subscription service on January 21, 2021. The service would offer currently published DC Comics titles six months after their retail release date (before the change, current comics would arrive a year after their release date), early access to DC Comics' digital first titles, would feature exclusive comics created for the service, and access to 24,000 titles in DC's back catalog. DC Universe subscriptions would automatically transfer over to DC Universe Infinite.[4]

Availability

DC Universe Infinite was initially available in just the United States, with a plan to expand globally beginning in mid-2021. The service is available on the web and iOS and Android devices.[5]

See also

References
  1. Ramos, Dino-Ray (June 28, 2018). "DC Universe Streaming Service Set To Launch With Live-Action 'Titans', 'Doom Patrol', & 'Swamp Thing'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 27, 2019. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
  2. McMillian, Graeme (June 28, 2018). "DC Unveils Details of DC Universe Streaming Service". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on June 28, 2018. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
  3. Kit, Borys (August 14, 2020). "DC's Jim Lee on the Company's Future: "We Are Still in the Business of Publishing Comics"". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on August 17, 2020. Retrieved August 14, 2020.
  4. McMillian, Graeme (September 18, 2020). "DC Universe Rebranding as Comics-Centric Platform". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on November 15, 2020. Retrieved September 18, 2020.
  5. Mitovich, Matt Webb (September 18, 2020). "DC Universe to Relaunch With New Name, as All Original Shows Migrate to HBO Max — Get Pricing Details". TVLine. Archived from the original on November 15, 2020. Retrieved September 18, 2020.
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