An exciting new chapter, Constantine #1 begins a new supernatural adventure for the occult con artist. Not too hard to follow, this new series doesn’t start off where the “Hellblazer” run ended. The chain-smoking British anti-hero has set his sights on New York City, where he can continue playing his particular brand of black magic and crooked deals. READ MORE
We’ve been huge advocates for Joshua Hale Fialkov and Andrea Sorrentino’s I, Vampire since the beginning of the New 52. Fialkov proved that vampires have a place in the DC Universe, brilliantly showcasing how various superheroes would react to bloodsuckers. “I, Vampire Vol. 2: Rise Of The Vampires” hit shops and book stores yesterday, and it’s well worth your time (see our review here). Below, you can check out an exclusive preview, courtesy of your pals at DC Comics. READ MORE
Readers should definitely be sinking their teeth into I, Vampire Vol. 2: Rise Of The Vampires. Andrea Sorrentino’s illustrations brings to life a unique and horrifying vision that could only come from writer Joshua Hale Fialkov. Because of its clever writing and fantastic artwork, this is one of the best titles to have come out of the New 52. READ MORE
The DC Comics: New 52 panel was jam packed with creators including David Finch, Scott Snyder, Jeff Lemire, James Tynion, Ray Fawkes, Ethan Van Sciver, Gail Simone, Matt Kindt, and James Robinson. They dove into the books quickly, chatting about all things in the New 52. The biggest news to come is that Ray Fawkes will be penning a brand new series starring the mysterious Pandora, who has been appearing throughout the DCU since the relaunch.
Jeff Lemire and Ray Fawkes also spoke at length about the new Constantine and what his story will be about in New York City. For you Batman hounds, Gail Simone is bringing The Ventriloquist back into Gotham in “Batgirl”. For a whole load of other details coming up at DC, head inside. READ MORE
Peter Milligan continues “Wrath Of The First Lantern” in the rage-filled pages of Red Lanterns next week. With all the creative-team changes recently announced for the GL titles, it’s inevitable that something big will be going down in the Lantern Universe in the next couple of months.
“Red Lanterns” #17 drops on February 27th, 2013 from DC Comics. READ MORE
These sweet Valentine’s Day cards make for some sweet collectors items, the Young Romance DC New 52 Valentine’s Day Special in print this week. Check them all out below! READ MORE
This April, DC Comics plans to add a bit more WTF to their titles. For the month of April, DC books will all have a “WTF Certified” cover scheme. This means that the New 52 titles will feature big and sweet gatefold covers, with the hidden right half revealing some surprising images.
The full concept of the scheme was revealed today with the full cover for “Detective Comics” #900, a special issue by John Layman and Jason Fabok that features an army of Manbats and the tagline “What Is The 900?” Check it below. READ MORE
This is it, the final issue of Frankenstein, Agent Of S.H.A.D.E. I maintain that this is one of the unsung heroes of the New 52, constantly loaded with oddball sci-fi, great monster designs, and non-stop Franky action. Matt Kindt brings it all to a close with issue #16 and you can bet he’s going out with style. Check out the exclusive preview for “Frankenstein, Agent Of S.H.A.D.E.” #16, which hits stores on January 16th, 2013. READ MORE
I’ve been lucky enough to be exposed to all sorts of new and different books in 2012. I concede that my list has more super than horror but who knows what will be on here in 2013? Now that I look at my list, I still see quite a bit of the darker, murkier side of some of what mainstream comics offered. I have a mix of monthly, mini-series, and collections on this list. If you try something new in 2013, I hope it’s one of these great series. My top 12 of 2012 list is in no particular order because they’re all winners. Enjoy and Happy 2013! READ MORE
Vertigo’s longest running title, Hellblazer, starring John Constantine is coming to a close with issue #300 this February. AP reports that Peter Milligan will write the final issue and it will feature art from iuseppe Camuncoli and Stefano Landini. With the end of the title, Robert Venditti and Renato Guedes will be launching “Constantine”, a new series for the anti-hero that will take place in the New 52 Universe. Natrually, the title will begin to feature crossovers with some of the more popular DC characters. READ MORE
I, Vampire is another one of those DC Dark titles that took everyone by surprise at the launch of the New 52. It’s a risky superhero horror mashup about immortal vampire ex-lovers at war. In the hands of writer Joshua Hale Fialkov and artist Andrea Sorrentino, “I, Vampire” began as an under the radar critical success, and has since become a New York Times Bestseller.
In the latest arc of “I, Vampire”, which begins tomorrow in issue #13 (preview here), Fialkov flips the role of protagonist and antagonist. Andrew Bennett becomes the villain, and his ex-lover Mary becomes the hero. BD spoke with Fialkov about taking risks in writing, how to keep vampires interesting in modern comics, his experience with the New 52, and plenty more. READ MORE
Batwoman is, indubitably, one of the best looking books on the market and issue #13 is no exception. Special guest star Wonder Woman continues to fight alongside Batwoman in a team-up that dreams are made of. The creative team of Williams and Blackman keep pushing the at the boundaries of the medium to deliver a book that combines visual innovation with stellar story-telling. The latest issue of “Batwoman” is equal parts expertly paced plot, character study, and stunning imagery, the likes of which we don’t see often enough. READ MORE
Joshua Fialkov turns the tables in I, Vampire #13, completely swapping the roles of protagonist and antagonist. In the aftermath of the zombie vs. vampires war, Andrew Bennett looks to build an evil army for the ages, and the only one willing to step in his way is ex-lover Mary, Queen of Blood. “I, Vampire” is a delightful take on vampirism, having its foundations set in traditional vampire lore. Of DC’s Dark books, “I, Vampire” continuously comes out on top, and I imagine things will only get crazier as the series continues into another year.
“I, Vampire” #13 is a perfect jumping on point and below, you can check out our exclusive preview. The issue drops on October 24th, 2012. READ MORE
Matt Kindt has established himself as an indie cartoonist, known for his existential, gutsy espionage comics like “Mind MGMT” and “Super Spy”. However, Kindt recently took over writing duties from Jeff Lemire on Frankenstein, Agent of S.H.A.D.E. from DC Comics. “Frankenstein” was one of those books that readers wrote off when the solicitations were first announced for the New 52, but it has since become one of the quirkiest titles in their catalog.
Starting this week with issue #13, Kindt brings Frankenstein into the Animal Man/Swamp Thing crossover event, “Rotworld”. Kindt and artist Alberto Ponticelli place Frank right in the midst of the action for an all out battle against disgusting Rot-monsters. Kindt took the time to chat with BD about the upcoming crossover, his experience writing for DC, and his plans for the future of “Frankenstein, Agent of S.H.A.D.E.” READ MORE
Readers will be thirsting for more after they get their hands on I, Vampire Vol. 1: Tainted Love. Whether Joshua Hale Fialkov writes a romantically dramatic or action-packed scene, Andrea Sorrentino’s illustrations are always excellently rendered to compliment the story. Though I have not read any of the original “I, Vampire” issues, there is such an appreciation to the source material from J.M. DeMatteis and Tim Sutton that comes right off the pages. The clever writing and darkly captivating artwork make ‘I, Vampire’ one of the hidden gems of DC’s New 52. This is a vampire comic that ranks up there with the best of them. READ MORE
It’s finally Halloween month, and there’s no better time to be reading horror comics. Major and indie publishers alike pull out all the stops to introduce their biggest horror stories of the year. This means loads of new titles, events, and special edition printings . This first week in October kicks off with the start of the “Animal Man/Swamp Thing” crossover, Marvel brings back Carnage in “Minimum Carnage”, a Lovecraft edition of “Creepy Comics”, and plenty more.
With the ever-increasing number of books coming out between the tie-ins, the crossovers, and the new series, we’ve all got to limit our reading list somehow. We present you with our ten most anticipated books of the week. So feast your eyes on these! Whether you’ve been into comics since you were a young’un, or you’re new to the game, we’re here to help you decide which books to pick up. If I’ve missed something you’re stoked about or if you’ve got any questions, list it in the comments. READ MORE
Comic Book Resources got an exclusive look at the Die Cut Covers for the upcoming “Death of the Family” event that will be taking over the pages of all the currently running Bat-books. The Joker die cut is creepy as hell, but thinking about it, so are the others. Below you can check out the official cover, as well as two New York Comic Con exclusive die cut covers for “Batman” #13, including Joker wearing Bat Mask. READ MORE
With the final run for DC #0 month comes two of their most popular Dark titles, I, Vampire and Justice League Dark. The end of September also ushers in the first issue of Grant Morrison’s Happy and the second to last issue of The New Deadwardians. Get ready, next week starts the Halloween countdown!
With the ever-increasing number of books coming out between the tie-ins, the crossovers, and the new series, we’ve all got to limit our reading list somehow. We present you with our ten most anticipated books of the week. So feast your eyes on these! Whether you’ve been into comics since you were a young’un, or you’re new to the game, we’re here to help you decide which books to pick up. If I’ve missed something you’re stoked about or if you’ve got any questions, list it in the comments. READ MORE
This week, DC Comics released the #0 issue of Christy Marx’ Sword of Sorcery reboot. You may know Marx better for her scriptwork in cartooning over the past thirty years on shows like Jem And The Holograms, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Spider-Man, and plenty more. On top of that, Marx has worked extensively with Marvel Comics in the past on “Conan” and “Red Sonja”. “Sword of Sorcery” marks her return to the medium to deliver yet another kick-ass female heroine.
Marx is working to reboot the original 12-issue run on “Amethyst, Princess Of Gemworld” from the 80s, a character who seemingly vanished from the DCU. From the #0 issue, it is already clear that Marx is taking liberties with the series in order to revitalize it for a modern audience. The new series follows a 17-year-old Amy who discovers that she can harness extraordinary powers as the Princess of Gem World. Marx notes that her rendition delves deeper into Amy’s personal issues as she finds herself in an epic battle for the House Amethyst.
We caught up with Marx to chat about her rejuvenation of “Sword of Sorcery”, women in comics, blood powers, and much more. READ MORE
Paul Cornell’s Etrigan may not be a rhyming demon, but he’s just as badass. Demon Knights is one of the hidden gems of DC’s New 52, constantly packed with action and great storylines. In this #0 issue we go way back to hell where Jason Blood has a run in with none of than Lucifer, originally introduced in Neil Gaiman’s “Sandman”. Check out the preview below. READ MORE
It’s DC “0″ month, and they’ll be taking up a lot of shelf space in local comic shops. It’s a perfect place to jump into the books for those of you slackers. This week also ushers in the first issue of Alan Moore’s Fashion Beast, The almost-last-issue of The Boys, the next installment in the organ harvesting miniseries Harvest, and a bunch more.
With the ever-increasing number of books coming out between the tie-ins, the crossovers, and the new series, we’ve all got to limit our reading list somehow. We present you with our ten most anticipated books of the week. So feast your eyes on these! Whether you’ve been into comics since you were a young’un, or you’re new to the game, we’re here to help you decide which books to pick up. If I’ve missed something you’re stoked about or if you’ve got any questions, list it in the comments. READ MORE
Just when we’re getting to the height of the Swamp Thing/Animal Man crossover, DC steps in the way to bring us back to Buddy Baker’s past. It will be interesting to see how Lemire treats Buddy’s origin, and how it helps to develop the current plotline. Lemire’s done nothing but good for the character thus far, and the #0 issue should be a welcomed addition. READ MORE
DC announced today that, alongside the release of #0 issues for currently running series, they will be introducing four brand new titles into their catalog in September. The books are “Talon”, “Sword of Sorcery”, “Phantom Stranger”, and “Team Seven”. Some new titles continue to re-imagine seminal characters from DC’s past, while others are ushering a new era of heroes such as “Talon”, a spinoff of Scott Snyder’s current “Night of the Owls” event. See more details after the break. READ MORE
At Emerald City Comic Con this weekend Top Cow announced a new graphic novel entitled Sunset from writer Christos Gage (X-Men Legacy, Avengers Academy) and artist Jorge Lucas (The Darkness) through their Minotaur imprint. Sunset tells the story of retired Vegas mob enforcer Nick Bellamy, who finds crime barreling down his condo door. The original graphic novel is expected to hit stores on July 18th along with a $1.00, 32-page “First Look” of Sunset for fans to preview the graphic novel.
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