Huntress mini-series promo

Artist Marcus To has shared this promo for the new Huntress mini-series (drawn by To and written by Paul Levitz) on his tumblr.

I can't wait for this series and I think To's art continues to get better and better.

James Bond news: Blofeld returns to trouble 007

The James Bond series could be taking things back to basics for the next outing. WhatCulture suggest that a possible return of Ernst Stavro Blofeld means that the criminal organisation SPECTRE (or SMERSH) are going to make a comeback.

Personally, I just presumed that Quantum were the new version of SPECTRE, but we'll see.


Here is the original article:

WhatCulture! attended a BAFTA Screenwriters lecture talk last night with Bond 23 screenwriter John Logan who hinted that a very iconic Bond villain might be ready to make his debut in the Daniel Craig series and actually his first big screen appearance since Max Von Sydow played him in Never Say Never Again 28 years ago!

Rather interestingly, during the talk last night Logan was reminded by an audience member of a quote that he said some ten years ago that, in his opinion, “Bond should always fight Blofeld”. When pressed on this he gave a wry smile and said “Bond should always fight Blofeld”.

We won’t know if Logan was leading us on a merry dance with that enigmatic response for a few months to come, but bringing back one of Bonds oldest foes may just be what the franchise needs. The character wasn’t used in the Timothy Dalton or Pierce Brosnan 007 era and we’ve missed his devilish ways! And certainly the Craig movies have been building towards a large overarching figurehead who is the head of QUANTUM and it would be a great way for director Sam Mendes to finish off this current trilogy with Bond’s version of The Joker or Professor Moriarty.

Whilst Logan wouldn’t give away any actual plot details, he did tell us that the production has two weeks rehearsal time scheduled into it which is unheard of in the film industry these days and even more so on a big budget action movie such as the Bond franchise. This would certainly indicate that a fresh approach is being taken with the latest installment and may hopefully lead to something more exciting than 007’s last outing.

Source: WhatCulture

DC Comics' New 52 Weeks 1 & 2 review round up

I have chosen key titles to do full reviews of rather than try to review every title (not going to happen).
You can read the full reviews by clicking the 'Reviews' tag underneath this post.
Below are my thoughts on the books that I've managed to pick up or read in store that I won't be doing full reviews of (I'll do the same thing at the end of week 4, setting you a fortnightly review rundown).

Week 1

ANIMAL MAN #1

Dark and engaging. Animal Man looks and feels like an indie book and that works really well with the character. Excellent: 8/10

BATWING #1

The art was really pretty, but lacked much sense of storytelling or progression from panel to panel. Judd Winick's writing on the book is much better than it has been for years. Average: 5/10

GREEN ARROW #1

I like the new direction and take on Green Arrow, but the creative team really dropped the ball. Probably why they have been replaced as of issue #4. Weak: 3/10

JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL #1

The book doesn't really deliver on the action expected from a League book, but it was fun and the characterisation worked well. The art suited the book perfectly. Promising: 6/10

STATIC SHOCK #1

Another fun adventure that sets up things to come. McDaniel's artis back to it's best. All the bases were covered by this book. Promising: 6/10

STORMWATCH #1

A disappointing start to the series, I think that the book suffered from trying to throw everything at us at once rather than focusing on a few things and building out. Disappointing: 4/10

SWAMP THING #1

 The yin to Animal Man's yang, I was very pleased that these two books were both good. Swamp Thing unfortunately weakens the start of it's run by having Superman deliver exposition. Good: 7/10


Week 2

BATMAN AND ROBIN #1

A book of two halves. Tomasi sets up the characters and new direction and then takes us to the action. He tells us who the characters are and then shows us. This made the book feel a litle unbalanced, however the characters are spot on. Promising: 6/10

BATWOMAN #1

The main sell for this book is the art. It is absolutely gorgeous cover to cover. The story however isn't great and I find it hard to warm to the lead character. We'll see how long I keep following it; nearly gave it a five, but the art pushes it up to a : Promising: 6/10

DEMON KNIGHTS #1

A really well paced first issue that sets up the characters and ends with a severed head thrown through a pub window. Lovely. The art is fantastic and moves the story as much as the text. Excellent: 8/10

LEGION LOST #1

A rare miss from both Fabian Nicieza and Pete Woods. Both the writing and the art seemed a bit off. There isn't anything wrong with the book, but there isn't much to get excited about either. I suspect it will read better when collected. Average: 5/10

RED LANTERNS #1

This book is everything that I feared it would be. A mess. The entire issue centres around that fact that the book has no real mission and the one they come up with at the end is weak. Dropped: 2/10

SUPERBOY #1

The big surprise of the fortnight. Scott Lobdell overcomes the first issue syndrome with eventful exposition and jumps in reality. Whilst the art could be better, I can see potential in it. Good: 7/10

Batman: Earth One release date

The long awaited Batman: Earth One graphic novel finally has a release date!

The hardcover edition will be coming on 8th May 2012.

This is the follow up to the critically acclaimed Superman: Earth One that came out last year.
This is the blurb on amazon:

Geoff Johns, the writer of BLACKEST NIGHT, GREEN LANTERN and INFINITE CRISIS re-teams with superstar artist Gary Frank, his collaborator on SUPERMAN: SECRET ORIGIN, SUPERMAN:BRAINIAC and SUPERMAN & THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES, to create this original graphic novel that gives new insight into Bruce Wayne's transformation into Batman and his first year as The Dark Knight. This follow-up to the # 1 New York Times bestseller, SUPERMAN: EARTH ONE, by J. Michael Straczynski and Shane Davis is the latest in the series that features the industry's top writers and illustrators and their unique takes on DC's characters. It's the perfect book for new readers of graphic novels as well as longtime comic book fans.

Source: Amazon

New title logo

After nine months of using modified images that I've borrowed from the worlds of video games and comic books for the blog's logo, I have decided that we need to strike out on our own.

The new logo represents both myself and the blog. We see nods to Batman and Star Wars, as well as to my other main activity; kung fu.

The poster isn't quite to the standard that I'd like, but I'm generally happy with it.

Let me know what you think of the site's new logo.



Stephanie Brown lives on as Spoiler

The December solicitations were released officially last night and I have to say that I'm a little surprised that no-one is flagging up the return to the DC Universe of Stephanie Brown's Spoiler.
Announced in the Batman Leviathan one-shot, Steph fills the same role that she did as Batgirl for the English boarding school mission. So presumably, the art had to be sent back and changed - whoops! It would've been easier (and cheaper) to get it out in August when it was solicited.

For those who don't know, Stephanie Brown is the daughter of D-list villian and Riddler copy-cat, The Cluemaster. She originally started out as the Spoiler purely to 'spoil' his attempts at a life of crime. She quickly became a part of Tim Drake's upporting cast in Robin as a love-interest and the two were an item for several years.

She had a brief (around six issues over 3 months) stint as Robin after Tim's dad found out his secret identity and forced him to quit, before being fired by Batman. She then inadvertantly set off a gang war which lead to her being tortured to 'death'.

It was later revealed that she had nicked off to Africa for a year or so to do missionary-style work with Dr. Leslie Thompkins. She returned, as Spoiler and became Batgirl in the wake of Batman RIP & battle for the Cowl

Here is the solicitation for you again:

BATMAN INCORPORATED: LEVIATHAN STRIKES
Written by GRANT MORRISON
Art by CHRIS BURNHAM and CAMERON STEWART
Cover by CHRIS BURNHAM
One-Shot • On sale DECEMBER 21 • 80 pg, FC, $6.99 US • RATED T
In this sensational, giant-sized one-shot spinning out of BATMAN INCORPORATED, Batman realizes to his horror that he’s been outwitted as the true identity of Leviathan continues to elude him. Is his deadly adversary an old foe with a grudge to settle, a new face of evil...or something completely different? Only one thing is certain: You won’t soon forget the shocking ending!
According to the publisher, the one-shot rounds out "season 1" and is also the prologue to 2012’s Batman: Leviathan – the "epic, tragic, final act of a story six years long."

"Gotham’s greatest detective will learn that there’s more to his deadly foe than meets the eye" says DC in their announcement. "So what is the Leviathan’s shocking secret? We’re not saying..."
“The long-awaited conclusion to season 1 of Batman Incorporated is here at last!” says Morrison in the announcement. “For months, Batman and his allies have fought a shadow campaign against the deadly legions of the mysterious Leviathan, but now it’s time for all-out war – a war which Batman may not be able to win.

"Schoolgirl assassins! Bat-robots! Nazi masterminds with Alzheimer’s! Guest stars galore! Batman and Spoiler team to face the School of Night while Batman Incorporated travels to a sinister Cold War interrogation facility to face the mind-bending menace of Doctor Dedalus for the last time while the true identity of Leviathan is finally revealed, with shocking consequences for the Dark Knight."

Young Justice titles, mini-series and ARKHAM CITY figures solicitied for December

MY GREATEST ADVENTURE #3Written by AARON LOPRESTI, KEVIN MAGUIRE and MATT KINDT
Art by AARON LOPRESTI, KEVIN MAGUIRE, MATT RYAN and SCOTT KOLINS
Cover by RICK LEONARDI and DAN GREEN
On sale DECEMBER 14 • 40 pg, 3 of 6, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T
From a giant snake smashing through Zanzibar – and through Robotman – and an ancient reptile stalking the alleyways of Gotham City, to the endless plague of titans attracted to Tanga on a faraway planet, our heroes are put to the test as they face off against their demons!


PENGUIN: PAIN AND PREJUDICE #3Written by GREGG HURWITZ
Art and cover by SZYMON KUDRANSKI
On sale DECEMBER 7 • 32 pg, FC, 3 of 5, $2.99 US • RATED T
In the third issue of best-selling novelist Gregg Hurwitz’s PENGUIN: PAIN AND PREJUDICE miniseries, the Penguin has a new girlfriend! But his new relationship is just an excuse for bigger heists and more vicious crimes, all to obtain gifts for his loved ones! And the flashier the crime, the more easily it catches Batman’s eye. With The Dark Knight hot on his trail, will the Penguin back away from his life of crime – or will he continue his push to take over Gotham City’s criminal underworld?

BATMAN INCORPORATED: LEVIATHAN STRIKES #1
Written by GRANT MORRISON
Art by CHRIS BURNHAM and CAMERON STEWART
Cover by CHRIS BURNHAM
One-Shot • On sale DECEMBER 21 • 80 pg, FC, $6.99 US • RATED T
In this sensational, giant-sized one-shot spinning out of BATMAN INCORPORATED, Batman realizes to his horror that he’s been outwitted as the true identity of Leviathan continues to elude him. Is his deadly adversary an old foe with a grudge to settle, a new face of evil...or something completely different? Only one thing is certain: You won’t soon forget the shocking ending!
According to the publisher, the one-shot rounds out "season 1" and is also the prologue to 2012’s Batman: Leviathan – the "epic, tragic, final act of a story six years long."
"Gotham’s greatest detective will learn that there’s more to his deadly foe than meets the eye" says DC in their announcement. "So what is the Leviathan’s shocking secret? We’re not saying..."
“The long-awaited conclusion to season 1 of Batman Incorporated is here at last!” says Morrison in the announcement. “For months, Batman and his allies have fought a shadow campaign against the deadly legions of the mysterious Leviathan, but now it’s time for all-out war – a war which Batman may not be able to win.

"Schoolgirl assassins! Bat-robots! Nazi masterminds with Alzheimer’s! Guest stars galore! Batman and Spoiler team to face the School of Night while Batman Incorporated travels to a sinister Cold War interrogation facility to face the mind-bending menace of Doctor Dedalus for the last time while the true identity of Leviathan is finally revealed, with shocking consequences for the Dark Knight."


HUNTRESS #3Written by PAUL LEVITZ
Art by MARCUS TO and JOHN DELL
Cover by GUILLEM MARCH
On sale DECEMBER 7 • 32 pg, 3 of 6, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
The Huntress has vowed to take down one of the most powerful mob bosses in Europe...but who’s the even more powerful man behind him? And why is she facing a showdown in the ancient ruins of Pompeii?


THE SHADE #3Written by JAMES ROBINSON
Art by CULLY HAMNER
Cover by TONY HARRIS
1:10 Variant cover by CULLY HAMNER
On sale DECEMBER 14 • 32 pg, FC, 3 of 12, $2.99 US RATED T+
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for more information.
The Shade must take a trip “Down Under” to find the answers he seeks about his past! In Sydney, he encounters an old ally named Diablo Blacksmith. But deep in the heart of the Outback lies a monstrous foe, one that The Shade must face completely on his own, and one that knows all of The Shade’s weaknesses.


T.H.U.N.D.E.R. AGENTS #2Written by NICK SPENCER
Art by WES CRAIG and JERRY ORDWAY
Cover by FRAZER IRVING
On sale DECEMBER 21 • 32 pg, 2 of 6, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
It’s the return of Warlord and his underground race, the Subterraneans! For too long their voices have gone unheard, their claims of mistreatment by T.H.U.N.D.E.R. and the people of the surface world ignored! Today, they send a message to those who have done them wrong – by executing Dynamo! Plus, in a special sequence drawn by the legendary Jerry Ordway, learn about the man who built the devices that power the T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents – and more about the mysterious super-computer known as Daniel.


THE RAY #1
Written by JUSTIN GRAY and JIMMY PALMIOTTI
Art by JAMAL IGLE and RICH PERROTTA
Cover by JAMAL IGLE
On sale DECEMBER 14 • 32 pg, 1 of 4, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Get ready for a brand new Ray! Lucien Gates’s life is changed forever when he is struck by a mysterious beam of energy that turns him into a glowing gladiator – and being a human ray of light comes in handy when his city is suddenly under attack from giant, building-sized monsters. Unfortunately, light powers are less than handy in keeping his girlfriend happy!

TEEN TITANS #4
Written by SCOTT LOBDELL
Art and cover by BRETT BOOTH and NORM RAPMUND
On sale DECEMBER 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Wonder Girl has come to New York City to find Red Robin and fill him in on what she’s learned about N.O.W.H.E.R.E., but it turns out she’s going to have to go through the mysterious Superboy first! As two of DC’s most powerful young metahumans battle over the streets of Times Square on New Year’s Eve, Red Robin assembles his team to help Wonder Girl.

STATIC SHOCK #4
Written by JOHN ROZUM
Art by SCOTT MCDANIEL and ANDY OWENS
Cover by KHARY RANDOLPH
On sale DECEMBER 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Static is hot on Piranha’s trail, but will he be able to stop Piranha from building his metahuman army? Plus: The Pale Man’s true allegiance is revealed, and a foe from Static’s past has returned – and he’s brought his latest Q-juice creation: Guillotina!

BLUE BEETLE #4
Written by TONY BEDARD
Art by IG GUARA and J.P. MAYER
Cover by TYLER KIRKHAM and SAL REGLA
On sale DECEMBER 21 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
What is Jaime Reyes going to do? La Dama and the unstoppable, mechanical monster known as Silverback both want the scarab for their own nefarious purposes, and Jaime’s family and friends want to know why he disappeared. Can he keep his secret safe, or will he risk everything to tell his loved ones the truth?

HAWK AND DOVE #4
Written by STERLING GATES
Art and cover by ROB LIEFELD
On sale DECEMBER 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Following last issue’s ultra-brawl with Condor and Swan through the halls of the White House, Hawk and Dove have more questions than answers! Luckily for them, they’ve taken a prisoner! But even as they begin to question him, sinister forces align with a new target in mind: Dove’s boyfriend, Deadman! Can Dove protect the man she loves, or will her ghostly lover fall into darkness?

LEGION LOST #4
Written by FABIAN NICIEZA
Art and cover by PETE WOODS
On sale DECEMBER 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
How far is Timber Wolf willing to go to rescue a teammate? Find out as the Lost search for the bio-terrorist who unleashed a deadly future virus. But how long before the military and the new heroes of the DC Universe decide to get involved?


LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #4
Written by PAUL LEVITZ
Art by FRANCIS PORTELA
Cover by CHRIS SPROUSE and KARL STORY
On sale DECEMBER 21 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
With time running out for the Legionnaire in the hands of the Dominators, it’s down to Cosmic Boy to crack the riddle of how the all-powerful Daxamite Renegade made it through an impenetrable blockade... and why would Element Lad leave Chemical Kid alone in a room with that same very, very angry Renegade?

LEGION: SECRET ORIGIN #3
Written by PAUL LEVITZ
Art and cover by CHRIS BATISTA and MARC DEERING
On sale DECEMBER 28 • 32 pg, 3 of 6, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
The battle to save the border worlds of the United Planets from an unknown alien threat rages on. It’s a trial by fire for the newly formed Legion as work continues on an experimental starship that could tip the balance of the war. Meanwhile, Brainac 5’s attempts to unravel the enemy’s objective push his 12th-level intellect to obsess over the one thing the Legionnaires don’t have much of: time.

BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY: SERIES 1 ACTION FIGURES

Welcome to Arkham City, the new maximum security “home” for all of Gotham City’s thugs, gangsters, and insane criminal masterminds.
Set inside the heavily fortified walls of a sprawling district in the heart of Gotham City, it’s filled with the most murderous villains from DC Comics’ Batman universe. But Batman is ready to tackle it with all-new gadgets and his greatest—and most dangerous—allies. Which is good, because he’ll need all the help he can get for his journey into the darkest corners of Gotham.
Among those he’ll encounter:
Tim Drake battles crime as Robin, delivering punches (and signature quips) to aid in the Caped Crusader’s mission to shut down Arkham City.
In a nice new outfit, Harley Quinn has taken to the front lines to personally fulfill the Joker’s sickest wishes of mischief and mayhem. She’s not going to let anyone get in her way—least of all Batman.
Based on the upcoming blockbuster video game published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, developed by Rocksteady Studios, and licensed by DC Entertainment.
Batman - 6.75” h
Harley Quinn - 6.25” h
Robin - 6.5” h
On sale December 21, 2011 * Action Figures * PI
Retailers, please note: Harley Quinn, Batman and Robin are intended for individual sale to consumers, but are sold to retailers in inner and master case assortments.
Consult your Retailer Order Form for packaging and pricing details. These products are being offered simultaneously beyond the comic-book specialty market.

The Edge and The Dark titles solicited for DC Comics in December

STORMWATCH #4
Written by PAUL CORNELL
Art and cover by MIGUEL SEPULVEDA
On sale DECEMBER 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
The earth is being eaten alive! As the unstoppable alien antibody continues consuming everything in its path, Stormwatch awakens a slumbering [information redacted] buried deep within the earth. But has the team found an ally or a threat greater than the antibody? However it plays out, the DC landscape literally will be changed forever! Plus: Don’t miss a major change to the Stormwatch roster!
DEATHSTROKE #4
Written by KYLE HIGGINS
Art by JOE BENNETT and ART THIBERT
Cover by SIMON BISLEY
On sale DECEMBER 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+
Deathstroke incarcerated! As the world’s fiercest mercenary is shipped off to a metahuman prison, Slade uncovers a new wrinkle in his quest to root out the forces working to manipulate him – and the Blackhawks may be a part of it! Also, what exactly is in the briefcase? The answer will shock you!
GRIFTER #4
Written by NATHAN EDMONDSON
Art by SCOTT CLARK and DAVE BEATY
Cover by CAFU and JASON GORDER
On sale DECEMBER 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Seattle is known for coffee, clouds, and Q-Core. Grifter’s struggle has led him to the headquarters of a hero, but not without a few surprises along the way. Just when the gun-wielding con man thinks he’s gotten the upper hand in his situation, he realizes he’s put himself in the center of the bull’s-eye! Guest-starring Green Arrow!
VOODOO #4
Written by RON MARZ
Art by SAMI BASRI
Cover by JOHN TYLER CHRISTOPHER
On sale DECEMBER 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US RATED T+
The mysterious Voodoo has left destruction in her wake since fleeing New Orleans. Her nemesis Special Agent Fallon remains hot on her trail as she heads for Metropolis…and Fallon isn’t the only one, as a new, third player enters the hunt.
SUICIDE SQUAD #4
Written by ADAM GLASS
Art by FEDERICO DALLACCHIO
Cover by DAN PANOSIAN
On sale DECEMBER 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+
The body count rises! Another Squad member falls – but not the way you might expect! Betrayal follows betrayal as Captain Boomerang joins the Squad in a smash-and-grab against the terrorist organization Kobra, and Harley Quinn shows why you should never, ever recruit Squad members from Arkham Asylum. Brace yourself for a last-page shocker the likes of which the Squad has never faced before!
O.M.A.C. #4
Written by DAN DIDIO and KEITH GIFFEN
Art and cover by KEITH GIFFEN and SCOTT KOBLISH
On sale DECEMBER 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Kevin Kho finally makes it back home – but while trying to pull the pieces of his life back together, he inadvertently disconnects from Brother Eye! Unfortunately, Kevin’s freedom comes with a price, because now he’s alone and forced to defend himself against Checkmate and their lethal Bio-gators!
BLACKHAWKS #4
Written by MIKE COSTA
Art by GRAHAM NOLAN and TREVOR SCOTT
Cover by KEN LASHLEY
On sale DECEMBER 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US RATED T
The Blackhawks have a brutal, apocalyptic showdown in the Eyrie against their newest, most dangerous foe. Meanwhile, Canada and Wildman enact a desperate plan to escape their captors…but escape to where?
MEN OF WAR #4
Written by IVAN BRANDON and B. CLAY MOORE
Art by TOM DERENICK and PAUL McCAFFREY
Cover by VIKTOR KALVACHEV
On sale DECEMBER 7 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T+
Easy Company wrestles with the betrayal of one of their own, as each man processes Kobra’s secret in his own way. But the company must forge ahead, marching into unknown enemy territory – while an ancient evil lies waiting in a salty haze. Will this be the end for Rock and his men?
Plus: A team of mecha fans turned engineers have built the hardware of their dreams, but will it work out the way it always does in the movies?
ALL-STAR WESTERN #4
Written by JUSTIN GRAY and JIMMY PALMIOTTI
Art by MORITAT and PHIL WINSLADE
Cover by LADRONN
On sale DECEMBER 28 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T+
The trail of a missing child from a wealthy family leads Jonah Hex and Amadeus Arkham into the watery catacombs of Gotham City’s still-under-construction sewer system – but will they survive the many dangers that lurk in those twisty depths? Also: introducing the Barbary Ghost, a fireworks

JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK #4
Written by PETER MILLIGAN
Art by MIKEL JANIN
Cover by RYAN SOOK
On sale DECEMBER 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Madame Xanadu’s plan is working! Zatanna, John Constantine, Shade the Changing Man, Mindwarp and Deadman are all being brought together. But will Xanadu’s manipulations blow up in her face when she learns that Enchantress has grown too powerful to be controlled?
SWAMP THING #4
Written by SCOTT SNYDER
Art by VICTOR IBANEZ
Cover by YANICK PAQUETTE
On sale DECEMBER 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+
All across the world, those with a primal connection to the forces of life and death can feel that something is very wrong. The war between The Green and The Other has begun, and the knights of decay walk the Earth unchecked – but without Alec Holland, the Green has no champion strong enough to fight back!
FRANKENSTEIN, AGENT OF S.H.A.D.E. #4
Written by JEFF LEMIRE
Art by ALBERTO PONTICELLI
Cover by J.G. JONES
On sale DECEMBER 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
“Monster Planet” comes to its world-shattering conclusion as Frankenstein and Nina take on the massive Sea Monster, while Lady Frankenstein and the rest of the Creature Commandos go head to head with the colossal Ogre Titan. Plus: Don’t miss the debut of the G.I. Robot Squadron and the new War Wheel!
ANIMAL MAN #4
Written by JEFF LEMIRE
Art and cover by TRAVEL FOREMAN
On sale DECEMBER 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+
After coming face to face with the mysterious Totems, Buddy learns the truth about Maxine’s destiny – but it may be too late, as The Red is infiltrated by agents of The Other, and Buddy struggles to control his new, unfiltered powers with deadly results! Meanwhile, Ellen and Cliff must face the last Hunters alone!
I, VAMPIRE #4
Written by JOSHUA HALE FIALKOV
Art by ANDREA SORRENTINO
Cover by JENNY FRISON
On sale DECEMBER 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+
Straight from the pages of JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK comes John Constantine! Problem is, rather than help Andrew in his war against the Queen of Blood, Constantine figures it would make more sense to just wipe out all of the vampires, including Andrew!
RESURRECTION MAN #4
Written by DAN ABNETT and ANDY LANNING
Art by FERNANDO DAGNINO
Cover by IVAN REIS and JOE PRADO
On sale DECEMBER 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+
Who is the Transhuman? And why is he risking his life for the Resurrection Man? And even with his help, will our hero be able to fend off the bounty-hunting Body Doubles and the forces of both Heaven and Hell?

(Not final cover)

DEMON KNIGHTS #4
Written by PAUL CORNELL
Art by MIKE CHOI and DIOGENES NEVES & OCLAIR ALBERT
Cover by MIKE CHOI
On sale DECEMBER 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
It wasn’t a coincidence that the Shining Knight found herself in Little Spring as the Horde massed at the village gates. She’s on a quest, and has been all her long life – whether she’s known it or not! Now, a powerful vision will reveal to her the true stakes of the battle for Little Spring and pull back the curtain on one of the biggest secrets in the DC Universe! Don’t miss “Merlin Watches The Storm,” featuring guest art by the sensational Mike Choi (X-Force)! And yes, “storm” is a hint.wielding mistress of vengeance, stalking San Francisco’s criminal underworld.