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OMFG Of The Day: DC Releases Bat-Family Solicits For October, Announces ‘Penguin’ And ‘Huntress’ Minis!

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Easily the best part of the entire DC Comics Reboot controversy has been the announcements pertaining to “BATMAN” and all of his supporting characters. The franchise seems to be taking a major leap forward while other titles will be getting a fresh start, and that notion was furthered today as the publisher announced two more monthlies in the Bat-Universe with “PENGUIN: PAIN AND PREJUDICE” and “HUNTRESS”. The titles (featured inside) will go on sale this Halloween, but beyond the break you can also check out the full solicit info and cover art for ALL the Batman related titles hitting shelves in October. Read on for the skinny…

BATMAN #2

WRITTEN BY: SCOTT SNYDER
ILLUSTRATIONS AND COVERS BY: GREG CAPULLO and JONATHAN GLAPION
VARIANT COVER BY: JIM LEE
1:200 B&W variant cover by GREG CAPULLO

“Bruce Wayne is back in the cowl, hunting a new and deadly killer in Gotham City – a killer with a vendetta against Bruce Wayne! But who is this mysterious killer in an owl skull mask? And is he the key to unlocking one of Gotham’s oldest and most terrifying secrets? Be there for their first brutal encounter!”

“BATMAN” Issue #2 Drops October 19th From DC Comics! (MSRP – $2.99)

DETECTIVE COMICS #2

WRITTEN BY: TONY S. DANIEL
ILLUSTRATIONS BY: TONY S. DANIEL and RYAN WINN
COVERS BY: TONY S. DANIEL

“Batman sets his sights on the Gotham Ripper, who in turn has his sights on Batman. Meanwhile, Bruce Wayne explores a budding romance with television journalist Charlotte Rivers, who’s visiting Gotham City to cover the gruesome slayings – while also trying to uncover Bruce’s own mystery. But time is running out as both Commissioner Gordon and Batman work to uncover the true identity of this new serial killer.”

“DETECTIVE COMICS” Issue #2 Drops October 5th From DC Comics! (MSRP – $2.99)

BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #2

WRITTEN BY: DAVID FINCH and PAUL JENKINS
ILLUSTRATIONS BY: DAVID FINCH and RICHARD FRIEND with JAY FABOK
COVERS BY: DAVID FINCH and RICHARD FRIEND

“Something sinister surges through Arkham Asylum, and Batman finds himself bombarded by his greatest foes in this second sensational issue from superstar creator David Finch!
Bigger, meaner, and more powerful than ever before, the inmates of Arkham Asylum run rampant as the entire Bat Family struggles to keep the walls from falling down, unleashing Gotham City’s worst criminals on the unsuspecting population. And you won’t believe the jaw-dropping final page! Just keep repeating, “It’s only a comic book. It’s only a comic book…”

“BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT” Issue #2 Drops October 26th From DC Comics! (MSRP – $2.99)

BATMAN AND ROBIN #2

WRITTEN BY: PETER J. TOMASI
ILLUSTRATIONS BY: PATRICK GLEASON and MICK GRAY
COVERS BY: PATRICK GLEASON

“Batman’s fears about Robin’s tendency to dish out more pain than necessary are growing! And who is the man named NoBody, visiting Gotham City to say hello to his old friend Bruce Wayne and find out where he went wrong in his battle against crime.”

“BATMAN AND ROBIN” Issue #2 Drops October 12th From DC Comics! (MSRP – $2.99)

BATGIRL #2

WRITTEN BY: GAIL SIMONE
ILLUSTRATIONS BY: ARDIAN SYAF and VICENTE CIFUENTES
COVERS BY: ADAM HUGHES

“The nightmare-inducing brute known as Mirror is destroying the lives of Gotham City citizens seemingly at random, and an explosive confrontation between Batgirl and Mirror leads Babs to question wearing the cape and cowl at all!

The riveting adventures of Batgirl continue in stunning fashion, with script by fan-favorite Gail Simone and stellar art by superstar Ardian Syaf!

“BATGIRL” Issue #2 Drops October 12th From DC Comics! (MSRP – $2.99)

BATWOMAN #2

WRITTEN BY: J.H. WILLIAMS III and W. HADEN BLACKMAN
ILLUSTRATIONS AND COVERS BY: J.H. WILLIAMS III

“Horror! A terrifying new villain stalks the innocent children of Gotham City! Intrigue! A threatening government agency is hot on Batwoman’s trail. Romance! Kate Kane’s new relationship is heating up!

Can Batwoman stop the new evil rising from the damp back alleys of Gotham’s barrios? And overcome the many challenges she faces as both Batwoman and Kate Kane? 2011’s most anticipated new series intensifies in this exciting second issue!”

“BATWOMAN” Issue #2 Drops October 12th From DC Comics! (MSRP – $2.99)

NIGHTWING #2

WRITTEN BY: KYLE HIGGINS
ILLUSTRATIONS AND COVERS BY: EDDY BARROWS and JP MAYER

“When a mysterious assassin targets Dick Grayson, Nightwing must work fast to uncover the killer’s plot before he strikes again. But as Haley’s Circus continues to perform in Gotham City, Dick finds himself torn between two lives: His old one as a circus performer and his new one as a Super Hero. And they may be more connected than he ever realized!”

“NIGHTWING” Issue #2 Drops October 19th From DC Comics! (MSRP – $2.99)

THE HUNTRESS #1

WRITTEN BY: PAUL LEVITZ
ILLUSTRATIONS BY: MARCUS TO and JOHN DELL
COVERS BY: GUILLEM MARCH

“Look out! By the end of this hot new miniseries, the Huntress will have the largest price on her head in DC Universe history.

What will the Huntress do that warrants such a death mark? And who puts it there? The jaw-dropping events will be revealed as the Huntress heads home to Italy and embarks on a mission that defines her life. Don’t miss out, because this story will tie in to upcoming events in BIRDS OF PREY!”

“HUNTRESS” Issue #1 (Of 6) Hits Stores October 5th From DC Comics! (MSRP – $2.99)

CATWOMAN #2

WRITTEN BY: JUDD WINICK
ILLUSTRATIONS AND COVERS BY: GUILLEM MARCH

“She’s a thief who lives to steal just for the thrill of breaking the law. He’s The Dark Knight, obsessively driven to battle evil with every ounce of his strength. They should keep each other at arm’s length, but…they just can’t seem to help themselves! Don’t miss this issue – things are gonna get messy!”

“CATWOMAN” Issue #2 Drops October 19th From DC Comics! (MSRP – $2.99)

RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS #2

WRITTEN BY: SCOTT LOBDELL
ILLUSTRATIONS AND COVERS BY: KENNETH ROCAFORT and BLOND

“Red Hood is already globe-trotting in an effort to find the ancient assassins behind the slaughter of those who taught him some of his darkest skills… and if Roy and Kori are going to be of any help, well, they’ll just have to tag along – whether Jason wants them to or not!”

“RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS” Issue #2 Drops October 19th From DC Comics! (MSRP – $2.99)

BIRDS OF PREY #2

WRITTEN BY: DUANE SWIERCZYNSKI
ILLUSTRATIONS BY: JESUS SAIZ

“An explosion in a secure Gotham City airport terminal hurls Black Canary and Starling headlong into a nightmare involving stolen pharmaceuticals, terrorists for hire and killers in stealth suits who can appear – and disappear – at will. When Canary calls in backup, Starling’s not so sure a vengeful samurai who talks to her dead husband in a sword is the best choice.”

“BIRDS OF PREY” Issue #2 Drops October 19th From DC Comics! (MSRP – $2.99)

BATWING #2

WRITTEN BY: JUDD WINICK
ILLUSTRATIONS AND COVERS BY: BEN OLIVER

“He is called Massacre, and he brings death. What does the soldier in service of Batman Incorporated do when he’s met his match? When he’s been brought so low and been wounded so badly? What does he do when lost Super Heroes begin turning up as victims? Batwing fights back!”

“BATWING” Issue #2 Drops October 5th From DC Comics! (MSRP – $2.99)

PENGUIN: PAIN AND PREJUDICE #1

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WRITTEN BY: GREGG HURWITZ
ILLUSTRATIONS BY: SZYMON KUDRANSKI

“In this exciting new miniseries from novelist Gregg Hurwitz (You’re Next) and rising star artist Szymon Kudranksi (Spawn), the painful and dark past of one of Batman’s most devious foes is examined. How did young Oswald Cobblepot go from being the apple of his mother’s eye to the leader of underworld gangs and adversary of The Caped Crusader? Find out in PENGUIN: PAIN AND PREJUDICE!”

“PENGUIN: PAIN AND PREJUDICE” Issue #1 (Of 5) Drops October 5th From DC Comics! (MSRP – $2.99)

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‘The Wicked Trinity’ – Preview New Archie Comics One-Shot Inspired by ‘The Craft’ [Exclusive]

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From Sabrina’s Magical World, Bloody Disgusting has learned this afternoon that Archie Comics will be releasing brand new one-shot comic The Wicked Trinity this coming June.

You’ll be able to meet The Wicked Trinity in the 32-page comic on June 12, 2024.

In The Wicked Trinity, “Sabrina’s magical nemesis Amber Nightstone and her sidekicks, Jade Kazane and Sapphire Gill, are intent on becoming the most powerful witches in the world. Isolated from so many around them, the three have formed a coven based on their individual needs for vengeance and true freedom.

“But when there is some dissent among the ranks, their small coven is threatened to be obliterated from within.”

The Wicked Trinity features a script by Sam Maggs, art by Lisa Sterle, colors by Ellie Wright, letters by Jack Morelli, main cover by Lisa Sterle, and variant cover by Soo Lee.

Archie Comics Senior Director of Editorial Jamie L. Rotante tells Bloody Disgusting, “When Editor-In-Chief Mike Pellerito came up with the idea of the Wicked Trinity—Amber Nightstone, Jade Kazane, and Sapphire Gill—I was immediately intrigued. I even had the good fortune to work on the script for Jade and Sapphire’s first appearance in last year’s SABRINA ANNUAL SPECTACULAR comic for younger readers. What I especially loved about these magical teens is that they could seamlessly transcend from classic-Archie stories into more mature, even horror stories. I was eager to start developing their world with a modern sensibility, taking cues from the great work of Kelly Thompson and Veronica Fish on our SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH series, and Sarah Kuhn and Carola Borelli on our recent DARKLING one-shot. Inspired by series like Charmed and films like The Craft, I knew there was so much potential to build up this coven in a story that beautifully blends magical fantasy with horror.”

Writer Sam Maggs previews, “Real witches writing real witches—that’s how we do things over at Archie Comics! I was named after a famous witch—Samantha from Bewitched—and so I grew up absolutely obsessed with everything witchcraft, devouring every book series I could about teen witches. That makes WICKED TRINITY a dream project for me. The power and energy of teen girls is absolutely unmatched (just look at the engine behind fandom culture) and being able to harness that metaphorically for a story like this is such a delight. Everything I write focuses on the power of female friendship, and this story is no exception. And what’s better than a morally grey female character? I struggle to think of anything. Cat familiars, maybe? Also, I’m totally a practicing witch now. So maybe if you read this, you’ll find yourself imbued with magical powers, too.*

Artist Lisa Sterle adds, “I can’t wait for people to be re-introduced to The Wicked Trinity! Witches, fashion, and Archie Comics; this is truly a magical trifecta and I’m so happy to have the opportunity to put my own personal stamp on this. I love to create stories in which girls find their own power, both from within themselves and through their friendships and coven. If you’re a fan of my Modern Witch tarot, you’ll find this comic just as magical.”

Exclusively check out the two covers for The Wicked Trinity one-shot comic below!

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