JackFetch Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 As of January 2011, DC Comics titles will no longer carry the Comics Code Authority Seal of Approval. In 2011, DC Comics will employ a rating system consistent with that of the rest of the industry, as well as with our digital releases, which already utilize a rating system. As for our Vertigo comic books, they will not utilize the rating system, because they will continue to be labeled as “For Mature Readers”. Beginning with our April 2011 titles, all DC comic book covers will utilize the following rating system: E – EVERYONE Appropriate for readers of all ages. May contain cartoon violence and/or some comic mischief. T – TEEN Appropriate for readers age 12 and older. May contain mild violence, language and/or suggestive themes. T+ - TEEN PLUS Appropriate for readers age 16 and older. May contain moderate violence, mild profanity, graphic imagery and/or suggestive themes. M – MATURE Appropriate for readers age 18 and older. May contain intense violence, extensive profanity, nudity, sexual themes and other content suitable only for older readers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stavros Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 How in any way does the bloodbath that is DC conform to the comic's code? Totally a good thing though, ratings are helpful to prospective first time buyers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc20willsave Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 That's the thing. They didn't even submit most of their titles, just the all-ages and the occasional Superman and Batman. Really, this is something that was going to happen anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venneh Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 And Marvel announces that they're dropping it too in three... two... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missy Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 And Marvel announces that they're dropping it too in three... two... Marvel dropped the Code for their own rating system 10 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuaveStar Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 I don't think I've ever even noticed ratings on most DC books, ever. Johnny DC/Kids and Vertigo being the ones that are obviously for kids/mature audiences, but regular books, I've never seen anything. How in any way does the bloodbath that is DC conform to the comic's code? I agree, that issue of Tiny Titans where Conner thinks he is Connor MacLeod from Highlander was pretty damn crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuaveStar Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Archis following suit in February Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightWing Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 FINALLY, we can get the Archie X-rated comic that we've all been waiting for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc20willsave Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 This issue, Betty and Veronica has a three way with Archie while Jughead watches. Also, Sabrina The Teenage Witch's satanic orgy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightWing Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Also, Sabrina The Teenage Witch's satanic orgy! I could buy that actually happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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