As became clear with the announcement of a 2012 Batman Beyond relaunch, the"New 52" #1 issues are not the end of DC's big plans. Yesterday, it was announced at the DC Retailer Conference in London, UK that Kurt Busiek and Brent Anderson's Astro City will be an ongoing monthly title, launching some months after the big September launch.

Astro City, a groundbreaking title that comprised a universe all its own through its runs at Image, Homage, and Wildstorm, will remain a self-contained continuity despite being published under the banner of DC. At this point, I don't have a date, nor do I know if longtime cover artist Alex Ross will be on board, but I'm keeping an ear to the ground.