The ANIMAL MAN ANNUAL #1 written by ongoing series writer Jeff Lemire with art by up and coming artist Timothy Green, II arrives in May!

This oversized stand alone story details the history of the epic struggle between the forces of The Red, The Green and The Rot as seen in the pages of ANIMAL MAN and SWAMP THING.

"There's nothing I love more than writing ANIMAL MAN. Since the book launched in September, Joey Cavalieri and the team at DC have given me an incredible amount of trust to craft a big sprawling story about life, death, family and pets. So I was especially excited when they asked me to write a new 48 page ANIMAL MAN story for the upcoming ANIMAL MAN ANNUAL #1. I saw it as a great chance to expand upon the mythology of The Red, The Green and The Rot, but also to tell a satisfying story that can stand on it's own as well,” said Jeff Lemire.

“In many ways this Annual is like a prequel to the crossover storyline that Scott Snyder and I have planned for ANIMAL MAN and SWAMP THING. But the best part is that I get to work with Timothy Green II. I've been a fan of Timothy's since I first saw his work a few years back and I was really excited when Joey told me he would be drawing the Annual. I've seen the first few pages of art and man, is it gorgeous. He draws a great Swamp Thing and an even better Maxine!"

Pick it up this May. Until then, here’s the first look at the cover by Travel Foreman:

Earlier today, we linked to all of the exclusive previews of the first batch of sixth issues from DC COMICS-THE NEW 52, on sale tomorrow.

Below, take a look at all the previews that ran (sorted alphabetically and separated by cover), compiled here in one easy location for your convenience.

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Before he was the Animal Man you know in DC COMICS-THE NEW 52, Buddy Baker starred in an independent movie. THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER has your exclusive first look at this film, as shown in ANIMAL MAN #6.

“This issue is a bit different in that it focuses in the ‘indie film’ that part-time superhero, part-time actor, full-time Dad, Buddy Baker made before all of this trouble began,” series writer Jeff Lemire told them. “The character that Buddy plays in the ‘film’ is a washed up superhero who has lost almost all connection to his own wife and son. It is very much a mirror reflecting Buddy's darkest fears back on him. The film is a metaphor for what he may become if things don't turn out right.”

Head over to THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER to read the full interview with Lemire and to check out their exclusive preview of ANIMAL MAN #6, in stores tomorrow.

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SWAMP THING #8

Written by SCOTT SNYDER

Art and cover by YANICK PAQUETTE

1:25 B&W Variant cover by YANICK PAQUETTE

On sale APRIL 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+

Behold the terrifying true potential of the Swamp Thing – a form so fearsome we couldn’t put it on the cover! The Green sought a warrior king, and now they have one…but will they regret unleashing a being this powerful? And can all that strength save Abigail Arcane from her destiny in the Rot’s clutches?

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JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK #8

Written by PETER MILLIGAN

Art and cover by MIKEL JANIN

On sale APRIL 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

The crossover with I, VAMPIRE heats up as Zatanna and Shade stand alone against an army of single-minded vampires, with their most powerful teammates out of the action! Plus: Constantine and Deadman have gone to the ends of the earth and beyond in search of the only two powers who can put a stop to the bloody rise of Cain – but what they bring back will change the face of sorcery forever! To be concluded in this month’s I, VAMPIRE #8!

I, VAMPIRE #8

Written by JOSHUA HALE FIALKOV

Art and cover by ANDREA SORRENTINO

On sale APRIL 25 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+

As the Justice League Dark team faces the end of all magic – and perhaps life itself – only one man can challenge the dark force known as Cain: Andrew Bennett. He’s back from the dead, but whose side is he on? Regardless of the answer, nothing will be the same for either series when “Rise of the Vampires” is over!

FRANKENSTEIN, AGENT OF S.H.A.D.E. #8

Written by JEFF LEMIRE

Art and cover by ALBERTO PONTICELLI and WALDEN WONG

On sale APRIL 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

Enter: The Spawn of Frankenstein! As Frankenstein and his estranged wife hunt their demonic offspring across Europe, the secrets that tore them apart are revealed. But when Frank finally comes face to face with his long lost son, the fallout may mean the end of S.H.A.D.E.!

ANIMAL MAN #8

Written by JEFF LEMIRE

Art by TRAVEL FOREMAN, STEVE PUGH and JEFF HUET

Cover by TRAVEL FOREMAN

On sale APRIL 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+

“Animal vs. Man” Part 2! Buddy takes a stand as the horde of Rot-infested animals continues to grow and close in on the Baker family. But the results are disastrous, setting up a chain of events that may lead Maxine right to the Hunters.

RESURRECTION MAN #8

Written by DAN ABNETT and ANDY LANNING

Art by FERNANDO DAGNINO

Cover by RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE

On sale APRIL 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+

Someone has been following Mitch Shelley, the Resurrection Man, everywhere he goes. Someone has been keeping tabs on where he’s been and what he’s doing. But who? This story serves as a lead-in to next month’s crossover with SUICIDE SQUAD – and you don’t want to miss that!

DEMON KNIGHTS #8

Written by PAUL CORNELL

Art by BERNARD CHANG, DIOGENES NEVES and OCLAIR ALBERT

Cover by MIKE CHOI

On sale APRIL 11 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

Just how exactly did Madame Xanadu become the paramour of both Jason Blood and Etrigan, the foul demon trapped inside him? On the road to Alba Sarum, there’s nothing but time for tall tales…and this one’s as unbelievable as they come! Featuring guest art by Bernard Chang (DC UNIVERSE PRESENTS)!