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PREVIEW MONDAYS: THE RAVAGERS #2 and AMERICAN VAMPIRE LORD OF NIGHTMARES #1

For this week’s installment of Preview Mondays, we’re give you exclusive first looks at THE RAVAGERS #2 and AMERICAN VAMPIRE: LORD OF NIGHTMARES #1!

A couple of weeks ago we launched THE RAVAGERS. Part of the “Second Wave” of DC COMICS-THE NEW 52, this new ongoing monthly series spun directly out of “The Culling” crossover event between TEEN TITANS, TEEN TITANS ANNUAL, LEGION LOST and SUPERBOY. In issue #2, Fairchild, Ridge, Thunder and Lightning attempt to escape from N.O.W.H.E.R.E. and its agents in the “real world.” But when one of them gets held hostage, it’ll test the strength and loyalty of them all. THE RAVAGERS #2 comes to you from the creative team of Howard Mackie, Tom Defalco, Ian Churchill and Norm Rapmund. Click here to see an exclusive preview of the issue.

In the new miniseries AMERICAN VAMPIRE: LORD OF NIGHTMARES, we return to postwar Europe where the world’s most dangerous vampire has just been released from a coffin deep below the London Tower Bridge. Can Hobbes, an agent from the vampire-hunting agency known as The Vassals of the Morning Star, coax Agent Felicia Book out of exile to help hunt down the escaped bloodsucker? Who is this vampire and why is he so powerful? AMERICAN VAMPIRE: LORD OF NIGHTMARES #1 is written by Scott Snyder and illustrated by Dustin Nguyen. Click here to see a preview of the issue.

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ARTIST IAN CHURCHILL TALKS THE RAVAGERS

“I'm flattered to have been asked to be part of the next wave of DC COMICS-THE NEW 52! Of the cast, Thunder and Lightning were existing characters, but Ridge is a brand new DC character. His look went through a few design changes at the behest of [Editor] Eddie Berganza; in fact it was Eddie's idea to add the feathery eyebrows and whiskers.

"I was as shocked as anyone when Howard [Mackie] decided to make Ridge British; it certainly wasn't anything to do with me, but as far as I'm aware there aren't many British characters in the DC universe, so a new addition is a step in the right direction!”

- Ian Churchill

(Ridge sketch by Ian Churchill)

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ARTIST IAN CHURCHILL ON "THE CULLING" CROSSOVER

“The Culling” crossover event is coming this May – but what is The Culling? What are Ravagers? What is N.O.W.H.E.R.E., and how will it threaten the heroes and would-be heroes of DC COMICS_THE NEW 52? You’ll find out soon enough, but in the meantime THE RAVAGERS artist Ian Churchill discusses what to expect from the new series born of the events of “The Culling.”

“RAVAGERS spills out of the 'Culling' event and hits the ground running – quite literally! These characters aren't quite superheroes and they're not quite supervillians either. In fact, they're very difficult to pigeonhole. If you crossed LOGAN’S RUN with THE TERMINATOR, you may have an idea of the tone and vibe of the book. [Writer] Howard Mackie has lots of twists and turns planned for the fugitives that'll keep everyone guessing, and might well take your breath away! Norm Rapmund has altered his inking style somewhat too, so the look of the book is different to what you've seen from us before. If you want high octane, non-stop action then THE RAVAGERS #1 is where it's at!”

(Art by Ian Churchill for THE RAVAGERS #1)

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DC ENTERTAINMENT TO SHOWCASE “BEFORE WATCHMEN,” DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 AND VERTIGO AT KAPOW!

DC ENTERTAINMENT TO SHOWCASE “BEFORE WATCHMEN,” DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 AND VERTIGO AT KAPOW!

Leading Entertainment Company Will Bring Top Executives and Talent to UK Convention

DC Entertainment announced its plans today to bring some of the company’s top executives and creators to Kapow! to discuss the year’s highly anticipated BEFORE WATCHMEN comic book event, the record-breaking initiative that took the industry by storm this past September, DC COMICS-THE NEW 52, and the four new series from acclaimed adult imprint, Vertigo. On hand to discuss all things DC Entertainment will be Co-Publisher Dan DiDio, Vertigo Senior Editor and BEFORE WATCHMEN series editor, Will Dennis, Senior Vice President of Sales Bob Wayne, and a roster of major talent including Scott Snyder, Peter Milligan, Paul Cornell and Ian Churchill. This event, which takes place May 19-20, will be occurring only a small number of weeks before the release of the inaugural issues of BEFORE WATCHMEN on June 2nd.

DC ALL ACCESS - SPECIAL EDITION

Panelists: Dan DiDio, Bob Wayne, Will Dennis, Scott Snyder, Peter Milligan, Paul Cornell

Don’t miss this panel about the sure-to-be most talked about project of 2012, BEFORE WATCHMEN! Join DC Entertainment Co-Publisher Dan DiDio, Editor Will Dennis, and Senior Vice President of Sales Bob Wayne as they talk about this next game-changing event. They’ll also join writers Scott Snyder (AMERICAN VAMPIRE), Peter Milligan (HELLBLAZER) and Paul Cornell (SAUCER COUNTRY) to share the latest news on all your favorite Vertigo titles and discuss details about the new wave of Vertigo! No comics fan will want to miss this!

DC COMICS – THE NEW 52

Panelists: Dan DiDio, Bob Wayne, Scott Snyder, Peter Milligan, Paul Cornell, Ian Churchill

DC COMICS – THE NEW 52 is the industry’s most talked about industry-shattering event of the last year. Although the landscape has changed, we’re not done making news! Come by and be a part of history as DCE Co-Publisher Dan DiDio and Senior Vice President of Sales Bob Wayne discuss the books that are shaping the dawn of this new era along with some of the major talent writing and illustrating these titles, including Scott Snyder (BATMAN, SWAMP THING), Peter Milligan (RED LANTERNS), Paul Cornell (STORMWATCH) and Ian Churchill (THE RAVAGERS).

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Ian Churchill on the variant cover for GREEN LANTERN #7

Back in December, we told you that GREEN LANTERN #7 will kick off a brand new story arc, “The Secret of the Indigo Tribe.” In it, Hal and Sinestro’s uneasy alliance will continue as they travel to the Indigo homeworld to uncover the truths behind a heinous crime.

Today, take an exclusive first look at fan-favorite artist Ian Churchill’s variant cover for the issue, both in black and white and its final colored version.

“The GREEN LANTERN editor, Brian Cunningham, asked for a cover involving the character Indigo-1 and to have the two Green Lanterns completely defeated!” Churchill exclusively told THE SOURCE. “I came up with a few thumbnails and Brian preferred this one because he said he liked the way it reversed the clichéd view of the male on the throne flanked by females.

So with that in mind, I went ahead and this was the result. Having to leave space for the bar code at the bottom was a challenge with this one, but I managed to make it work - in the end!

I then passed it on to Alex Sollazzo for color and... voila! One GREEN LANTERN variant cover was created!”

GREEN LANTERN #7 goes on sale on March 14th.

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First Look at THE RAVAGERS

(Art by Ian Churchill)

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And now…DC COMICS PRESENTS

The DC Universe has a long and storied history, touching upon a myriad number of characters and teams, not to mention the company’s rich creative history. So why not take a moment and look back at some of these issues? Welcome to DC COMICS PRESENTS – a series of one-shots and specials geared to do just that. Embracing history and stories that connect with the present day activities of our favorite heroes, villains and creators.

Here’s a complete rundown of the DCU titles that will fall under DC COMICS PRESENTS:

DC COMICS PRESENTS: BRIGHTEST DAY #1

Written by NEIL GAIMAN, ED BRUBAKER, JUSTIN GRAY, JIMMY PALMIOTTI, SCOTT KOLINS and ARNOLD DRAKE

Art by CARMINE INFANTINO, TEDDY KRISTIANSEN, SCOTT KOLINS, JOE BENNETT, SEAN PHILLIPS and RYAN SOOK Cover by RYAN SOOK

Spotlighting Hawkman and Deadman – two of the characters who returned after BLACKEST NIGHT to usher in BRIGHTEST DAY to the DC Universe! This volume collects several hard-to-find stories including tales from HAWKMAN #27, 34 and 36, SOLO #8, DCU HOLIDAY ‘09 and STRANGE ADVENTURES #205. Everything from the first appearance of Deadman to a team-up between he and Hawkman can be found here!

On sale OCTOBER 13 • 96 pg, FC, $7.99 US

DC COMICS PRESENTS: ETHAN VAN SCIVER #1

Written by ANN NOCENTI

Art and cover by ETHAN VAN SCIVER

Batman and Catwoman face off in the streets of Gotham City as they search for the ultimate weapon – a gun that never misses! Collecting BATMAN AND CATWOMAN: TRAIL OF THE GUN #1 and 2, this volume features the stunning artwork of superstar Ethan Van Sciver as he brings to life two of the most iconic characters in the DC Universe.

On sale OCTOBER 13 • 96 pg, FC, $7.99 US

DC COMICS PRESENTS: SUPERMAN #1

Written by GEOFF JOHNS and JEPH LOEB

Art by IAN CHURCHILL, ARIEL OLIVETTI, TODD NAUCK and BRENT ERIC ANDERSON

Cover by ED MCGUINNESS

DC Comics is proud to present these hard-to-find stories by best-selling writers Geoff Johns (BRIGHTEST DAY, GREEN LANTERN) and Jeph Loeb (BATMAN: HUSH, Hulk)! Collecting SUPERMAN #179-185 and SUPERMAN: MAN OF STEEL #121, this volume pits The Man of Steel against the Royal Flush Gang, Major Force and...Dracula?

On sale OCTOBER 27 • 96 pg, FC, $7.99 US

DC COMICS PRESENTS: JACK CROSS #1

Written by WARREN ELLIS

Art and cover by GARY ERSKINE

Now, terror has something to fear – and his name is Jack Cross! This massive special features JACK CROSS #1-4, a never-collected volume introducing Warren Ellis’s one-man anti-terrorist unit Jack Cross and his special brand of violence and civil protest, gorgeously illustrated by Gary Erskine (THE FILTH).

On sale OCTOBER 6 • 96 pg, FC, $7.99 US

DC COMICS PRESENTS: BATMAN #1

Written by ED BRUBAKER

Art and cover by SCOTT MCDANIEL

Collecting BATMAN #582-585 by Ed Brubaker (GOTHAM CENTRAL, SLEEPER, Captain America) and Scott McDaniel (NIGHTWING)! These lost tales feature Batman vs. The Penguin in an epic showdown!

On sale OCTOBER 20 • 96 pg, FC, $7.99 US

DC COMICS PRESENTS: YOUNG JUSTICE #1

Written by TODD DEZAGO

Art and cover by MIKE MCKONE & HUMBERTO RAMOS

Because you demanded it! Collecting the out-of-print JLA: WORLD WITHOUT GROWN-UPS 2-issue miniseries, this is the story that started it all for Young Justice. Featuring Robin, Impulse, Superboy and the JLA and art by Mike McKone (TEEN TITANS) and Humberto Ramos (IMPULSE, Wolverine)

On sale OCTOBER 27 • 96 pg, FC, $7.99 US

DC COMICS PRESENTS: GREEN LANTERN #1

Written by JUDD WINICK

Art by DARRYL BANKS and DALE EAGLESHAM

Cover by DARRYL BANKS

Kyle Rayner and Jade take the stage in this special collecting GREEN LANTERN #137-140. Now that Jade is back as part of BRIGHTEST DAY, take a peek back in time to when her relationship with Kyle was in full bloom!

On sale OCTOBER 6 • 96 pg, FC, $7.99 US