Overview:
DC’s Infinite Frontier is a 2021 event that acts as a fresh starting point for the DC Universe, following the Dark Nights: Death Metal storyline. It introduces a multiverse that is no longer constrained by the traditional boundaries of continuity. The series is written by Joshua Williamson, with art by Xermanico and other contributors. It explores the newly expanded possibilities within the multiverse, focusing on characters from across different Earths, timelines, and realities.
The event features a mix of key DC characters, including familiar heroes like Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, and Flash. It also brings in lesser-known figures such as Roy Harper and new incarnations of classic heroes. Key antagonists include older cosmic-level threats and mysterious new forces who exploit the instability of the multiverse.
Critically, Infinite Frontier receives a generally positive response for its ambition and scope, though some reviewers feel that the storyline juggles too many characters and concepts. Fan reception is similarly mixed, with excitement about the potential for fresh storytelling but concern over the complexity of keeping track of numerous plot threads. The art, particularly by Xermanico, is consistently praised for its vibrant, clear visuals that help bring this ambitious multiverse-spanning narrative to life.
Background Reading:
- Dark Nights: Death Metal
Related Guides
Best Way To Read:
Main Collection
- Infinite Frontier
- Collects: Infinite Frontier #0–6, Infinite Frontier: Secret Files #1
For crossover and significant events, I typically only read the main story the first time I encounter it. Trying to read all of the tie-ins with the story tends to make them increasingly convoluted and are not crucial to the main narrative. However, I think they are important to read, as many series-shifting plotlines can happen.
For the tie-in issues, I only read them as they come up in the reading guide that I am working through. This can become problematic because the tie-in issues are not always included in collected editions of the event. So you may need to hunt for them.
Reading Order:
| Title | Importance | Collected |
|---|---|---|
| Infinite Frontier #0 | Main Story Essential | Infinite Frontier |
| Infinite Frontier: Secret Files #1 | Secret Files TBD | Infinite Frontier |
| Infinite Frontier: Secret Files #2 | Secret Files TBD | Not Collected |
| Infinite Frontier: Secret Files #3 | Secret Files TBD | Not Collected |
| Infinite Frontier: Secret Files #4 | Secret Files TBD | Not Collected |
| Infinite Frontier: Secret Files #5 | Secret Files TBD | Not Collected |
| Infinite Frontier #1 | Main Story Essential | Infinite Frontier |
| Infinite Frontier: Secret Files #6 | Secret Files TBD | Not Collected |
| Infinite Frontier #2 | Main Story Essential | Infinite Frontier |
| Infinite Frontier #3 | Main Story Essential | Infinite Frontier |
| Infinite Frontier #4 | Main Story Essential | Infinite Frontier |
| Infinite Frontier #5 | Main Story Essential | Infinite Frontier |
| Infinite Frontier #6 | Main Story Essential | Infinite Frontier |
Publications Impact
Infinite Frontier is the 2021 relaunch of the DC Universe after Dark Nights: Death Metal, Generations, and Future State. It affects all titles, with most being rebooted. The Infinite Frontier continuity continues into another relaunch, 2023’s Dawn of DC.
References:
Feature Image from Infinite Frontier #4 cover art by Mitch Gerads
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