Preview Monday: TEEN TITANS #19 and THE UNWRITTEN #48

Welcome back for another installment of Preview Monday! This week, we’re giving you exclusive first looks at TEEN TITANS #19 and THE UNWRITTEN #48.

In TEEN TITANS #19, Red Robin finds his motives being questioned by his team after they felt betrayed by his leadership. And after the danger Tim Drake put them in, will his team able to stay by his side? Meanwhile, Trigon is on the loose in New York City and the Teen Titans will need to turn to Cassie to strategize against him. But what does Trigon want with the Titans? And what do Raven and Beast Boy have to do with all of this? Find out in TEEN TITANS #19, in stores this Wednesday from the creative team of Scott Lobdell, Tony Bedard, Eddy Barrows, and Eber Ferreira.

Meanwhile, in THE UNWRITTEN #48, “Orpheus in the Underworld” continues as Tom’s quest for Lizzie hits a major roadblock: he’s forgotten who either of them are! After being captured, Tom escapes, but only to find himself right back in the hands of Pauly Bruckner! Will his memories come back in time to save him and reunite him with Lizzy and his father? And what secrets about Pauly’s transformation will be revealed? THE UNWRITTEN #48 comes to you from Mike Carey and Peter Gross, and arrives in stores on Wednesday.

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Announcing the Guest Creative Team for NIGHTWING #13-14

This fall, NIGHTWING’s Dick Grayson will battle against the villainous Lady Shiva. In issue #13, find out why one of the world’s most grave assassins returned to Gotham City. And in issue #14, watch the epic martial arts throwdown between the two. And even if Nightwing may be outmatched this time, he won’t go down without a fight!

 

Taking over as guest writer for NIGHTWING #13-14 is Tom DeFalco, the fan-favorite writer behind such titles as LEGION LOST, SUPERBOY and NIGHTWING #0. And joining him to take on artist duties are Andres Guinaldo and Mark Irwin.

 

“When writer Kyle Higgins needed a breather to gear up for the Joker’s monstrous return in issue #15, I turned to Tom, who pitched in on issue #0,” series editor Brian Cunningham told THE SOURCE. “I’ll just come out and say it: Tom ranks among the best ever at writing street-level heroes. And Tom really delivered with his first solo trip to Gotham, following the narrative that Kyle has developed without skipping a beat, and helping to set up the Joker arc. And it felt natural for Tom to continue exploring the character of Lady Shiva, who first appears in NIGHTWING #0."

"In this story, both Dick and Shiva have grown up some since their first encounter—they’re not teenagers anymore—so it’ll be fun to see how each fares in a fair fight. Wait, did I say fair fight? Forget it—Shiva remains by far the better fighter, so it’s up to Dick to find a way just stay alive!"

"On the art side, Andres Guinaldo is an on-the-rise artist to be reckoned with, and you can quote me. He’s extremely talented and has an idiosyncratic style that’s also perfectly suited for mainstream comics. Keep your eye on this guy—he will only get better. You’ll see what he’s capable of in these two issues, especially after Mark masterfully inks him.”

 

Below, take an exclusive first look at NIGHTWING #14 by checking out Eddy Barrows and Eber Ferreira’s cover for the issue, which hits stores on November 21.

 

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Preview Mondays: NIGHTWING #8, DOMINIQUE LAVEAU: VOODOO CHILD #2 and MAD #515

For this week’s installment of Preview Mondays, we’re giving you exclusive first looks at NIGHTWING #8, DOMINIQUE LAVEAU: VOODOO CHILD #2 and MAD #515.

 

The “Night of the Owls” has begun! Following the shocking revelation (SPOILER ALERT!) that Dick Grayson was originally intended to be a Talon, Nightwing must work to save both his name and Mayor Hady from The Court of Owls’ assassin targeting him. But when Grayson arrives to City Hall only to find innocent blood has already been shed, will he have failed his mission before it’s even truly begun? And how does turn-of-the-century era Gotham factor into all of this? Find out in NIGHTWING #8, written by Kyle Higgins and illustrated by Eddy Barrows, Ruy Jose and Eber Ferreira. Click here to see an exclusive preview of the issue.

 

Last month marked the launch of DOMINIQUE LAVEAU: VOODOO CHILD. In the series’ premiere issue, you were introduced to Dominique Laveau, a New Orleans college student who is believed to have ties to the murder of the Voodoo Queen by the royal court. In the series’ second issue, learn more about the origins of Dominique’s family and why she’s become a target of these supernatural forces. Click here to see an exclusive preview of DOMINIQUE LAVEAU: VOODOO CHILD #2, written by Selwyn Seyfu Hinds and illustrated by Denys Cowan and John Floyd.

 

For over fifty years, “Spy vs. Spy” has appeared in the pages of MAD Magazine. This dastardly pair (one dressed in black and one dressed in white) has continued to one-up the other, til death do they part. In MAD #515, writer/artist Peter Kuper continues this longstanding and classic tradition with his new strip depicting this diabolical duo of double-cross and deceit. Click here to see the latest installment of “Spy vs. Spy” and be sure to pick up a copy of MAD #515 when it hits newsstands on April 24th.

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New origin for Harley Quinn revealed in SUICIDE SQUAD #6 & #7

In this two-part story “The Hunt for Harley Quinn” written by Adam Glass with art by Clayton Henry, Harley’s former teammates on the Suicide Squad track her through Gotham City as she tries to discover the truth behind the Joker’s disappearance.

Along the way we’ll learn Harley’s origin as Dr. Harleen Quinzel, a groundbreaking psychiatrist who works her way into the Joker’s mind as he works his way into hers, revealing her own madness within.

When we asked editor Pat McCallum about this storyline here’s what he had to say, “We don’t promise a happy ending. But the book’s called SUICIDE SQUAD, so I guess that should be obvious. 'The Hunt for Harley Quinn' is the mission we’ve been building to since SQUAD #1. While we’ll learn Harley’s origin, observe her first meeting with the Joker, see a new Squad lineup AND learn why King Shark has been acting so weird, it’s the last few pages of issue #7 that are a punch to the gut. For the Squad members that survive (and not all will), 'The Hunt for Harley Quinn' will leave them scarred both inside and out. Deadshot fans be warned.”

(The cover of SUICIDE SQUAD #7 by Ivan Reis and Eber Ferreira)

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Learn the dangers of being Batman's friend in BATMAN BEYOND #4

As you'll pick up from last week's Jimmy Olsen Special (and from countless other Jimmy Olsen stories over the decades), being Superman's pal has its share of pratfalls. But what if you're Batman's closest confidant?

Terry McGinnis's friend and intelligence expert, Max, explains what it's like being Batman's best friend in BATMAN BEYOND #4, in comic shops (and our digital store) today.

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