Can Someone "Cliffnotes" all this Rebirth Stuff for me?

[GlennSimpson]

The part about stopping the Crisis is pretty solid though. It's also shown in Lois & Clark #1. What isn't solid is what happened to the Pre-Crisis Multiverse afterwards.

I was under the impression that the only thing that changed is that the multiverse survived, presumably hidden away for the most part, afterwards. But a single combined "post-Crisis" Earth was still created. This Earth would get transformed and modified a couple of times until it became the pre-Flashpoint Earth. The multiverse changed a couple times too, eventually becoming the current one.

[colonyofcells]

Pre crisis multiverse probably still exists somewhere out there, unless it was destroyed by superboy prime.

[GlennSimpson]

Pre crisis multiverse probably still exists somewhere out there, unless it was destroyed by superboy prime.

Well, technically, if it did, then what Brainiac did by "saving" particular cities from that timeline was utterly a waste of time.

[The Shredder]

Pre crisis multiverse probably still exists somewhere out there, unless it was destroyed by superboy prime.

He needs to get out of that source wall first, and even then, pretty sure Pre-Crisis/Earth-1 Superman would put a stop to SBP pretty quickly.

Actually, it would be interesting to have Superboy Prime come into contact with Pre-Crisis/Earth-1 Superman again. Especially since he was the Superman, and first superhero, that Superboy Prime met shortly after gaining his powers on Earth Prime.

[Dispenser Of Truth]

For anyone else coming here for answers who doesn't want to watch an hour+ commercial, here's the lay of the land. Not a reboot, new costumes and creative teams, reintroducing old elements, everything including the Rebirth special is $2.99. Many of the titles start with Rebirth one-shot specials before going into number 1, others start normally; Action and Detective Comics are returning to their original numbering, but are also meant as jumping on-points. Over half of the line will now release two issues each month.

DC Universe Rebirth Special
Written by Geoff Johns, art by Ivan Reis, Phil Jimenez, Ethan Van Sciver, Gary Frank
The big introductory issue, 80 pages. Out May 25.

Action Comics (2 issues each month)
Written by Dan Jurgens, art by Patrick Zircher, Tyler Kirkham, Stephen Segovia
The Pre-Flashpoint Superman reclaims the title under unknown circumstances, forced to team up with Lex Luthor - who's declared himself Superman - against Doomsday. Starts June 8 with Action Comics #957.

All-Star Batman (1 issue each month)
Written by Scott Snyder, art by John Romita Jr., Jock, Sean Murphy, backup art by Declan Shalvey, Francesco Francavilla, Paul Pope, Tula Lotay, Afua Richardson
Snyder doing his takes on the villains he didn't touch in his main run with big-name artists, 13-issue main arc titled "My Worst Enemy". Starts in August with All-Star Batman #1.

Aquaman (2)
Written by Dan Abnett, art by Brad Walker, Jesus Merino, Phil Briones
Aquaman attempts to bring Atlantis onto the world political stage, with opposition on both sides. Starts June 8 with Aquaman Rebirth.

Batgirl (1)
Written by Hope Larson, art by Rafael Albuquerque
Batgirl takes off for a backpacking trip across Asia. Starts July 13 with Batgirl #1.

Batgirl & The Birds of Prey (1)
Written by Julie & Shawna Benson, art by Claire Roe
Batgirl teams up with Black Canary and Huntress to track down an imposter taking her formal identity of Oracle. Stars July 20 with Batgirl & The Birds Of Prey Rebirth.

Batman (2)
Written by Tom King, art by David Finch and Mikel Janin
The best writer in mainstream comics is doing Batman, so you should probably check it out. Starts June 1 with Batman Rebirth (that issue being co-written by Scott Snyder).

Batman Beyond (1)
Written by Dan Jurgens, art by Bernard Chang
Still set in the Future's End timeline, with Terry McGinnis returning to the role. Starts September 28 with Batman Beyond Rebirth.

Blue Beetle (1)
Written by Keith Giffen, art by Scott Kolins
Ted Kord mentors Jaime Reyes. Starts August 24 with Blue Beetle Rebirth.

Cyborg (2)
Written by John Semper, art by Will Conrad and Paul Pelletier
Explores "where the soul of the machine ends and where the soul of the man begins". Starts August 17 with Cyborg Rebirth.

Deathstroke (2)
Written by Christopher Priest, art by Carlo Pagulayan, Igor Vitorina, Felie Watanebe
A more character-focused, 'nuanced' take on Slade, featuring Christopher Priest's long-awaited return to comics. Starts August 10 with Deathstroke Rebirth.

Detective Comics (2)
Written by James Tynion IV, art by Eddy Barrows and Alvaro Martinez
Batman and Batwoman work together to train younger crimefighters Red Robin (Tim Drake, now in a uniform much closer to his original look), Spoiler (Stephanie Brown) and Orphan (Cassandra Cain), as well as a reformed Clayface, while going after a deadly new crimefighter. Starts June 8 with Detective Comics #934.

Earth 2
Creative team unknown.
A direct continuation of the previous volume, not considered a part of Rebirth. Start date unknown.

Flash (2)
Written by Joshua Williamson, art by Carmine di Giandomenico and Neil Googe
Flash deals with a spate of new speedsters prompted by the emergence of the being "Godspeed" with Wally West now as Kid Flash joining him. Starts June 8 with Flash Rebirth.

Green Arrow (2)
Written by Ben Percy, art by Otto Schmidt and Juan Ferreyra
Goatee in tow, Arrow meets Black Canary and begins to morph into the more politically radical figure he's traditionally known as. Starts June 1 with Green Arrow Rebirth.

Green Lanterns (2)
Written by Sam Humphries, art by Robson Rocha and Ardian Syaf
Simon Baz and Jessica Cruz take over Hal Jordan's old beat, facing off with the Red Lanterns and trying to find if they're truly worthy. Starts June 1 with Green Lanterns Rebirth (that issue being co-written by Geoff Johns).

Gotham Academy: Next Semester
Creative team unknown.
Start date unknown.
A direct continuation of the previous volume, not considered a part of Rebirth. Start date unknown.

Hal Jordan & The Green Lantern Corps (2)
Written by Robert Venditti, art by Ethan Van Sciver and Rafa Sandoval
The 'traditional' GL book starring Hal and the others. Starts July 13 with Hal Jordan & The Green Lantern Corps Rebirth.

Harley Quinn (2)
Written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Amanda Conner, art by Chad Hardin and John Timms
A direct continuation of the previous volume. Starts August 3 with Harley Quinn #1.

The Hellblazer (1)
Written by Simon Oliver, art by Moritat
Starts July 20 with The Hellblazer Rebirth.

Justice League (2)
Written by Bryan Hitch, art by Tony Daniel and Fernando Pasarin
Lineup of Superman (presumably the Pre-Flashpoint version), Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Aquaman, Cyborg, and Green Lanterns Jessica Cruz and Simon Baz. Starts July 6 with Justice League Rebirth.

Justice League of America (2)
Creative team unknown.
Starts September 14 with Justice League of America #1.

New Superman (1)
Written by Gene Luen Yang, art by Viktor Bogdanovic
In Shanghai, 17-year-old jerk Kenji Kong somehow inherits Superman's powers, and they in turn begin to change his heart. Starts July 13 with New Superman #1.

Nightwing (2)
Written by Tim Seeley, art by Javi Fernandez and Marcus To
Nightwing acquires a new mentor, Raptor, and begins to wonder if he learned the right lessons from Bruce, in an arc titled "Better Than Batman". Starts July 13 with Nightwing Rebirth.

Red Hood & The Outlaws (1)
Written by Scott Lobdell, art by Dextor Soy.
Red Hood brings Bizarro and Artemis along for the ride. Starts July 27 with Red Hood & The Outlaws Rebirth.

Suicide Squad (2)
Written by Rob Williams, art by Jim Lee and Philip Tan
Known lineup of Harley Quinn, Deadshot, Katana and Killer Croc. Starts in August with Suicide Squad Rebirth #1.

Supergirl (1)
Written by Steve Orlando, art by Brian Ching
Supergirl faces Cyborg Superman once more, learning he is her father and offers to return her to Krypton; Orlando promises "enormous ideas" and "large scale heroism". Starts August 17 with Supergirl Rebirth.

Superman (2)
Written by Peter Tomasi and Patrick Gleason, with art by Gleason and Doug Mahnke
The companion to Action, the pre-Flashpoint Superman returns to duty while trying to raise a super-powered son. Starts June 1 with Superman Rebirth.

Super Sons (1)
Creative team unknown, rumored to be written by Chris Burns, with art by Dennis Culver and Jorge Jimenez
Superboy (Jonathan White) and Robin (Damian Wayne) adventuring together. Starts September 7 with Super Sons #1.

Superwoman (1)
Written by Phil Jimenez, art by Jimenez and Emanuela Lupacchino
Unknown new character starring. Starts August 10 with Superwoman Rebirth.

Teen Titans (1)
Written by Ben Percy, art by Jonboy Meyers
Robin (Damian) attempts to assemble a new team of Titans composed of Beast Boy, Kid Flash, Raven and Starfire, they're not fond of the idea of working with him. Starts September 21 with Teen Titans Rebirth.

Titans (1)
Written by Dan Abnett, art by Brett Booth
Regaining lost memories of their previous time as a team, Nightwing, Donna Troy, Arsenal, Aqualad (Garth) and another member reassemble. Starts July 27 with Titans Rebirth.

Trinity (1)
Written by Francis Manapul, art by Manpul and Clay Mann.
Superman (presumably the Pre-Flashpoint version), Batman and Wonder Woman. Starts August 10 with Trinity Rebirth.

Wonder Woman (2)
Written by Greg Rucka, art by Liam Sharp and Nicola Scott
Alternating arcs each issue, between the Sharp-drawn "Wonder Woman: The Lies", with her investigating her past in the present, and the Scott-drawn flashback story "Wonder Woman: Year One".