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CONSTANTINE #1

Written by ROBERT VENDITTI

Art by RENATO GUEDES

Cover by JUAN JOSE RYP

1:25 Variant cover by RENATO GUEDES

On sale MARCH 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+

• The star of JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK is unleashed in his all-new ongoing series!

• Liar, cheater, manipulator…John Constantine is all of these, and yet he uses these skills and more to protect the world from the darkest corners of the DC Universe.

• What Constantine learns in this first issue will shake the very foundations of the New 52…and only he knows how to deal with it!

 

JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK #18

Written by JEFF LEMIRE and RAY FAWKES

Art and cover by MIKEL JANIN

On sale MARCH 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• The conclusion to the “DEATH OF MAGIC” comes crashing down upon our heroes, as its consequences dramatically shift the status quo of the team moving forward!

• This issue also has ties to the new ongoing CONSTANTINE series, also on sale this month.

 

PHANTOM STRANGER #6

Written by DAN DIDIO and J.M. DeMATTEIS

Art by GENE HA and ZANDER CANNON

Cover by GENE HA

On sale MARCH 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• Welcome guest artists Gene Ha and Zander Cannon!

• Phantom Stranger is sucked into a metaphysical poker game against the three sons of Trigon!

• The stakes of this game couldn’t be any higher thanks to the host: Lady Luck, in her New 52 debut!

 

SWORD OF SORCERY #6

Written by CHRISTY MARX

Backup story written by MARC ANDREYKO

Art and cover by AARON LOPRESTI

Backup story art by ANDREI BRESSAN

On sale MARCH 20 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

• Amaya becomes the Lady Regent of House Turquoise and discovers the startling truth behind its power!

• A mysterious evil originating from Nilaq is now on Earth, and John Constantine doesn’t like that one bit!

• And in the backup feature, Stalker must defeat Lucifer to save his scion!

 

ANIMAL MAN #18

Written by JEFF LEMIRE

Art by STEVE PUGH

Cover by JAE LEE

On sale MARCH 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+

• “ROTWORLD” epilogue!

• The horrible tragedy of ROTWORLD weighs heavily on the Baker family.

• Nothing will be the same for Animal Man after this issue!

 

SWAMP THING #18

Written by SCOTT SNYDER

Art and cover by YANICK PAQUETTE

On sale MARCH 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+

• Don’t miss the heartbreaking epilogue to “ROTWORLD.”

• Swamp Thing makes the ultimate sacriface in an attempt save the world from the Rot!

• This issue marks the end of life as Swamp Thing knows it!

 

DIAL H #10

Written by CHINA MIEVILLE

Art by ALBERTO PONTICELLI and DAN GREEN

Cover by BRIAN BOLLAND

On sale MARCH 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+

• This issue marks a turning point in Roxy and Nelson’s quest for knowledge and delves into the mysteries of the H Dials.

• The information contained in the issue will expand your knowledge of the known universe!

 

I, VAMPIRE #18

Written by JOSHUA HALE FIALKOV

Art by SCOTT CLARK

Cover by ANDREA SORRENTINO

On sale MARCH 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+

• A major character dies in this issue as the struggle for Andrew Bennet’s soul comes to a conclusion!

• Find out what happens next after this huge change in the status quo of the series!

 

DEMON KNIGHTS #18

Written by ROBERT VENDITTI

Art and cover by BERNARD CHANG

On sale MARCH 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• After thirty years, the Demon Knights are slowly pulling themselves back together—but there’s an army of vampires waiting to tear them apart!

• What punishment does Xanadu have in store for Etrigan the Demon?

 

Click here to see a gallery of covers for the above titles.

 

(The variant cover for CONSTANTINE #1 by Renato Guedes)

 

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THE PHANTOM STRANGER #5

Written by DAN DIDIO

Art by BRENT ANDERSON and PHILIP TAN

Cover by JAE LEE

On sale FEBRUARY 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• The Phantom Stranger’s family has gone missing!

• He’ll stop at nothing to find them, even if it means going up against Pandora and the vengeful wrath of The Spectre!

 

SWORD OF SORCERY #5

Written by CHRISTY MARX

Backup story written by MARC ANDREYKO

Art by AARON LOPRESTI

Backup story art by ANDREI BRESSAN

Cover by AARON LOPRESTI

On sale FEBRUARY 20 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

• Amy learns how her father died and is forced to test her skills when she’s attacked by assassins from House Onyx!

• Plus: In the backup story: STALKER, the immortal warrior without a soul, must beat Lucifer at his own game!

 

ANIMAL MAN #17

Written by JEFF LEMIRE and SCOTT SNYDER

Art by STEVE PUGH

Cover by STEVE PUGH with YANICK PAQUETTE

On sale FEBRUARY 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+

• The epic climax of “ROTWORLD” starts here and continues into this month’s SWAMP THING #17!

• All hope seems lost! Can Buddy find a way to stop the Rot before it takes over the world?

• Before that can even happen, Buddy must confront the horrible truth about the fate of his family.

 

SWAMP THING #17

Written by SCOTT SNYDER and JEFF LEMIRE

Art by MARCO RUDY

Cover by YANICK PAQUETTE with STEVE PUGH

On sale FEBRUARY 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+

• The epic finale of “ROTWORLD” continues from this month’s ANIMAL MAN #17!

• What will it cost our heroes to stop this apocalypse from happening? The answer will blow your mind.

 

DIAL H #9

Written by CHINA MIEVILLE

Art by ALBERTO PONTICELLI and DAN GREEN

Cover by BRIAN BOLLAND

On sale FEBRUARY 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+

• DIAL M for MINOTAURA! Friend or foe? Rescuer or captor?

• Nelson and Roxy continue to uncover secrets of the H-dial in Canada while evading the appendages of the Centipede.

• And introducing THE GLIMPSE, a fleeting yet deceptively powerful new hero.

 

JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK #17

Written by JEFF LEMIRE and RAY FAWKES

Art and cover by MIKEL JANIN

On sale FEBRUARY 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• Constantine and the others are trapped on a world where magic has been outlawed, and Tim Hunter is king!

• Their only hope of returning home is in the hands of Colonel Steve Trevor—but will the A.R.G.U.S. chief decide to protect the Earth by leaving Team Dark where they are?

 

I, VAMPIRE #17

Written by JOSHUA HALE FIALKOV

Art by DENNIS CALERO

Cover by ANDREA SORRENTINO

On sale FEBRUARY 27 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+

• Vampire love triangle! Cain and Mary are getting a little too close for comfort as the plan to rescue Andrew Bennett nears its end.

• However, Andrew’s got a plan of is own for Cain...

 

DEMON KNIGHTS #17

Written by ROBERT VENDITTI

Art and cover by BERNARD CHANG

On sale FEBRUARY 13 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• How can things get worse for Jason Blood, the man bonded for eternity to the Demon Etrigan? Let’s start with decades of brutal torture…

• Vandal Savage is on the scene to rescue Blood, which may not be a good thing.

• And where is Madame Xanadu?

 

Click here to see a gallery of covers for the above titles.

 

(The covers for ANIMAL MAN #17 and SWAMP THING #17 by Steve Pugh and Yanick Paquette)

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5.2 Reasons Jeff Lemire Rocks

There's a lot of things we love, like comic books and toys and ice cream and cookies and naptime. We share a lot of similar interests with children, apparently. But we also love our creators. No, we’re not referring to our literal creators. We’re not talking about the people who built us. Which isn’t to suggest that we're super intelligent robots slowly bidding our time before the inevitable robot uprising or anything like that...

 

*ahem*

 

No, we're talking about the writers and artists that help make our comics and characters great with their incredible talent, hard work and dedication, and all-around general awesomeness—which is what makes us super excited about Jeff Lemire taking over the writing reins on Green Arrow starting with issue #17.  We've been fans of Jeff for quite some time—and not only because he's a super nice dude that often has hilarious twitter conversations with fellow writers like Scott Snyder (follow them both at @JeffLemire and @SSnyder1835). Certainly those are two reasons, but they’re not the only ones. In fact, we're going to give you a full 5.2 Reasons Jeff Lemire Rocks!

 

1. Green Arrow

Sure, his run on the title hasn't started yet, but from his early comments alone, we're already confident he's going to knock this one out of the park (expected a bulls-eye joke there, didn'cha?). Lemire said that while he was never that into the character previously, he's gone back and read a lot about the character since then and cited Mike Grell's character-defining LONGBOW HUNTERS and Andy Diggle and Jock's GREEN ARROW: YEAR ONE as major influences for his approach. That alone is enough for him to get our ringing endorsement. Add in the phenomenal art of I, Vampire's Andrea Sorrentino and that is a guaranteed bulls-eye.

 

 

2. Animal Man

Easily the breakout series of DC COMICS—THE NEW 52, Jeff Lemire's Animal Man took readers down a dark and terrifying path, infusing the title with an indie comic feel and a generous dose of horror while still retaining its superhero sensibilities. It's fascinating to see the family dynamic unfold and the relationship play out between Buddy and Ellen—all while in the middle of battling monstrous creatures, dealing with their daughter bringing dead pets back to life, and holding conversations with a talking cat named Socks that is actually an avatar to a group of ancient beings that represent all animal life on Earth.

 

 

3. Justice League Dark

Pardon the pun, but Justice League Dark is downright magical. Lemire recently came onboard the series with issue #9, and already he's begun a tale filled with mysticism, mayhem and memorable characters (including Frankenstein, who Lemire worked on previously) that has kept readers as enthralled as an audience member at one of Zatanna's magic shows. But JLD isn't a one-man show. Artist Mikel Janin is the Teller to Lemire's Penn, and together they put on one heck of a magic trick. Sorry, we mean illusion.

 

 

4. Sweet Tooth

Lemire's Vertigo series SWEET TOOTH is sadly nearing its end, with only one issue left to go. But that gives you plenty of time to catch up on this fantastic series both written and drawn by Lemire. It's a wonderful tale of friendship, innocence, survival and animal-people. It's like Richard Corben's "A Boy and His Dog," but with a violent drifter and a 9-year-old boy with antlers. So, you know, completely awesome.

 

5. Legends of the Dark Knight

The digital first Legends of the Dark Knight series consists of weekly installments of Batman-centric tales written by various creative teams. Things kicked off with a bang by teaming Lemire's artistic skills with the writing power of Damon Lindelof (TV’s Lost, "Star Trek Into Darkness") in a one-shot tale. As such, we don't want to give anything way except to say that it's totally worth checking out just to see Lemire's Dark Knight alone.

 

5.1 A Tale with Geoff Johns in the 80-Page GHOSTS anthology

 

 

5.2 His Upcoming Vertigo Project TRILLIUM

 

 

What are you loving about Lemire? Let us know in the comments below!

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This Just Happened: The House of Secrets Arrives

SPOILER ALERT: If you have not read JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK #13 yet and do not wish to know what happens, stop reading this post now (major spoilers ahead!).

 

Deep in the jungles of Peru, Zatanna and Deadman feel a shift in the energy around them. A house has fallen out of the sky and it’s not the House of Mystery. No, it’s the House of Secrets and it’s making its first appearance in JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK #13!  

 

But if you think the arrival of the House of Secrets should make the Justice League Dark team nervous, wait until you see who’s inside. Returning from Hell, it’s Nick Necro (check out JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK #0 for more about him and his relationship with Zatanna and Constantine), more powerful than ever and hungry for revenge. But how will he be able to get his hands on Timothy Hunter and the Books of Magic? Plus, don’t miss a high-speed chase as the House of Mystery follows the House of Secrets into Limbo!

 

Setting the stage for this storyline’s epic finale that takes place in next week’s JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK ANNUAL #1 (which we spotlighted here on THE SOURCE yesterday), JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK #13 comes to you from writer Jeff Lemire and artists Mikel Janin and Victor Drujiniu. Below, check out the arrival of the House of Secrets and don’t forget to pick up the issue, in stores now.

 

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THE PHANTOM STRANGER #4

Written by DAN DIDIO

Art by BRENT ANDERSON and PHILIP TAN

Cover by BRENT ANDERSON

1:25 B&W Variant cover by BRENT ANDERSON

On sale JANUARY 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• John Constantine and Justice League Dark are about to learn the hard way why it’s never a good idea to make the Phantom Stranger angry!

• But why do the defenders against the dark arts need the Stranger’s presence in the first place?

 

SWORD OF SORCERY #4

Written by CHRISTY MARX

Backup story written by MARC ANDREYKO

Guest art by TRAVIS MOORE

Backup story art by ANDREI BRESSAN

Cover by WALTER SIMONSON

1:25 B&W Variant cover by WALTER SIMONSON

On sale JANUARY 23 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

• Amaya travels home to Earth from Gemworld only to find new trouble! What will happen to her powers when she becomes Amy Winston again?

• Guest-starring John Constantine!

• And in the new backup story, enter a world of modern magic and terror with Stalker, the man without a soul!

 

ANIMAL MAN #16

Written by JEFF LEMIRE

Art by STEVE PUGH, TIMOTHY GREEN II and JOSEPH SILVER

Cover by STEVE PUGH

On sale JANUARY 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+

• “ROTWORLD: THE RED KINGDOM” part four!

• Animal Man has Constantine, Steel, Black Orchid, Beast Boy, Frankenstein and a whole army of patchwork men and women at his back — but is that enough to go up against Anton Arcane at the heart of the Rot?

• Team Red sets off for Metropolis to recruit a powerful new ally!

 

SWAMP THING #16

Written by SCOTT SNYDER

Art and cover by YANICK PAQUETTE

On sale JANUARY 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+

• “ROTWORLD: THE GREEN KINGDOM” races toward its epic conclusion!

• It’s Swamp Thing vs. Rotmonster as Superman as Arcane’s ultimate plan is revealed!

• What sacrifice must Swamp Thing make to cleanse the Earth of the Rot?

• And what secret did Batman leave behind in the ruins of Gotham City?

 

JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK #16

Written by JEFF LEMIRE and RAY FAWKES

Art and by MIKEL JANIN

On sale JANUARY 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• The team is trapped on a magic-less planet that makes a horrible mockery of their powers!

• With time running out, Tim Hunter may be the team’s last chance to escape…if Steve Trevor doesn’t seal their fate first!

• Keep an eye out for a new character based on a winning design from SyFy’s popular show Face Off!

 

FRANKENSTEIN, AGENT OF S.H.A.D.E. #16

Written by MATT KINDT

Art and cover by ALBERTO PONTICELLI and WAYNE FAUCHER

On sale JANUARY 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T • FINAL ISSUE

• Don’t miss this final issue finale!

• Frankenstein and his team of misfit S.H.A.D.E. agents are sent in to stop a group of superpowered biological terrorists from detonating a

dirty bomb in Central City!

 

DIAL H #8

Written by CHINA MIEVILLE

Art by ALBERTO PONTICELLI and DAN GREEN

Cover by BRIAN BOLLAND

On sale JANUARY 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+

• The Centipede creeps in and strikes!

• Nelson and Roxie are on the trail to unlock the mysteries of the H-dial while being stalked by the mysterious Centipede, who may have the answers they are looking for...and his own dark and deadly motivations.

• Everything combusts when Flame War appears and ignites a confrontation that must be read to be believed!

 

DEMON KNIGHTS #16

Written by ROBERT VENDITTI

Art by BERNARD CHANG

On sale JANUARY 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• It’s the DC debut of new writer Robert Venditti (X-O Manowar, The Surrogates)!

• It’s been thirty years since the Demon Knights last rode together — and they’re less than happy to see each other!

• What has happened during this time? Who lives? Who’s dead? Who’s going to stop the massive vampire invasion that threatens all life? The Demon Knights had better find some answers fast!

 

I, VAMPIRE #16

Written by JOSHUA HALE FIALKOV

Art by DENNIS CALERO

Cover by ALEX GARNER

On sale JANUARY 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+

• The true origin of vampires in The New 52 is revealed here through the life and times of Cain!

• Andrew’s plans as King of Vampires are coming together, and that’s not good for humanity.

 

Click here to see a gallery of art for the above titles.

 

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Who’s Who in the New 52: Week Four

Today marks the release of the final week of DC Comics’ #0 issues. Each of these special issues is filled with everything from secrets to revelations to origin stories. These will both explain what happened before the launch of DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 last summer, as well as plant seeds for future story arcs!

 

If you’ve already picked up your #0 issues today, you’ve probably noticed that in the back of each book (and now online!) is a Who’s Who entry on a major character in DC COMICS-THE NEW 52. These pages share information such as each character’s first appearance, base of operations, powers, history, and other appearances. Below, check out the list of which character is being spotlighted on each of this week’s releases and be sure to click on their names to read up on who they are!

 

ALL-STAR WESTERN #0 – Jonah Hex

AQUAMAN #0 – Aquaman

BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #0 – Batman

BATMAN, INCORPORATED #0 – Team Batman Incorporated

THE FLASH #0 – The Flash

THE FURY OF FIRESTORM: THE NUCLEAR MEN #0 – Firestorm

I, VAMPIRE #0 – Andrew Bennett

JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK #0 – Justice League Dark Team

RED LANTERNS #0 – Red Lantern Corps

THE SAVAGE HAWKMAN #0 – Hawkman

SUPERMAN #0 – Superman

TALON #0 – Talon

TEEN TITANS #0 – Teen Titans Team

VOODOO #0 – Voodoo

 

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Exclusive First Look at the Covers for the Last Week of ZERO MONTH!

Timed to the one year anniversary of the launch of the historic DC COMICS-THE NEW 52 initiative, DC Comics has introduced 0 month.

 

Below, take an exclusive first look at the final covers for all of the 0 month issues hitting stores on September 26th!

 

ALL-STAR WESTERN #0!

 

 

AQUAMAN #0!

 

 

BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #0!

 

 

BATMAN, INCORPORATED #0!

 

 

THE FLASH #0!

 

 

THE FURY OF FIRESTORM: THE NUCLEAR MEN #0!

 

 

I, VAMPIRE #0!

 

 

JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK #0!

 

 

RED LANTERNS #0!

 

 

THE SAVAGE HAWKMAN #0!

 

 

SUPERMAN #0!

 

 

TALON #0!

 

 

TEEN TITANS #0!

 

 

And VOODOO #0!

 

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THE PHANTOM STRANGER #3

Written by DAN DIDIO

Art by BRENT ANDERSON and PHILIP TAN

Cover by BRENT ANDERSON

1:25 Variant cover by PHILIP TAN

On sale DECEMBER 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• The Stranger vs. Haunted Highwayman vs. Dr. 13!

• The Stranger’s curse dictates that he must betray all those he encounters! Can he beat the odds this time?

• The future and past of The New 52 collide in this issue!

 

SWORD OF SORCERY #3

Written by CHRISTY MARX

Backup story written by TONY BEDARD

Art and cover by AARON LOPRESTI

Backup story art by JESUS SAIZ

1:25 Variant cover by CHRIS BURNHAM

On sale DECEMBER 19 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

• Amethyst finally meets her murderous Aunt Mordiel in person! But it turns out that Queen Graciel has secrets of her own. Will House Amethyst be further driven apart?

• Plus: In the backup, story Beowulf leans the disturbing secret behind the war that ravaged the DC Universe!

 

JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK #15

Written by JEFF LEMIRE and RAY FAWKES

Art by MIKEL JANIN

Cover by TREVOR McCARTHY

On sale JANUARY 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• A new story arc starts here!

• Trapped in a technologically advanced dimension where magic is outlawed and magic users are hunted and executed, the team must find Zatanna and Tim Hunter within 48 hours or be trapped there forever!

• Rules have never stopped this team before, but their attempts to use magic in this issue are met with terrifying results.

 

DIAL H #7

Written by CHINA MIEVILLE

Art by ALBERTO PONTICELLI

Cover by BRIAN BOLLAND

On sale DECEMBER 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+

• A new storyline begins as Nelson and Manteau are off to Europe in search of a relic that might hold the answer to their secret powers!

• Meanwhile, a powerful stranger arrives in Littleville to await their return.

 

ANIMAL MAN #15

Written by JEFF LEMIRE

Art by STEVE PUGH, TIMOTHY GREEN II and JOSEPH SILVER

Cover by STEVE PUGH

On sale DECEMBER 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+

• “ROTWORLD: THE RED KINGDOM” part three!

• Trapped in a horrible future controlled by The Rot, Animal Man battles Grodd and his Gorillas in a city they’re claiming for their own!

• Frankenstein joins the fight!

• Guest-starring Steel, Black Orchid, Beast Boy and John Constantine!

• Plus: Find out what happened to Maxine after Buddy left with Swamp Thing to enter Rotworld. Hint: It’s not good…

 

SWAMP THING #15

Written by SCOTT SNYDER

Art by MARCO RUDY

Cover by YANICK PAQUETTE

On sale DECEMBER 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+.

• “ROTWORLD: THE GREEN KINGDOM” part three!

• Batman’s fate in the Rotworld is revealed!

• Guest-starring the inmates of Arkham Asylum who have been dramatically affected by battling the Green, the Red and the Rot!

 

FRANKENSTEIN, AGENT OF S.H.A.D.E. #15

Written by MATT KINDT

Art and cover by ALBERTO PONTICELLI and WAYNE FAUCHER

On sale DECEMBER 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• “ROTWORLD: SECRETS OF THE DEAD” finale!

• Frankenstein vs. the last of the Colossi for possession of the soul-grinder, Victor Frankenstein’s unholy machine of destruction — but it’s the only hope against The Rot!

 

DEMON KNIGHTS #15

Written by PAUL CORNELL

Art and cover by BERNARD CHANG

On sale DECEMBER 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• EVERYTHING changes this issue!

• Merlin, Lucifer and a connection from the past to Stormwatch are all here…right before the team enters what could be their final battle!

• So what happens next? Or should the question be when? And whose hands will the Black Diamond fall into?

 

I, VAMPIRE #15

Written by JOSHUA HALE FIALKOV

Art and cover by ANDREA SORRENTINO

On sale JANUARY 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+

• Mary and company continue to piece together the secret of what turned Andrew evil — and the answer lies with Cain, the first vampire!

• More secrets continue to flow from the events of issue #0.

 

Click here to see a gallery of covers for the above titles.

 

(The cover for SWORD OF SORCERY #3 by Aaron Lopresti)

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THE PHANTOM STRANGER #2

Written by DAN DIDIO

Art by BRENT ANDERSON and SCOTT HANNA

Cover by BRENT ANDERSON

1:25 Variant cover by ETHAN VAN SCIVER

On sale NOVEMBER 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• The Phantom Stranger comes face to face with PANDORA!

• Plus, meet the deadly sons of Trigon — and behold Dr. 13!

 

SWORD OF SORCERY #2

Written by CHRISTY MARX

Backup story written by TONY BEDARD

Art and cover by AARON LOPRESTI

Backup story art by JESUS SAIZ

1:25 Variant cover by FRANCIS MANAPUL

On sale NOVEMBER 21 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

• Amethyst must learn to master her newfound powers, but will she choose the Path of Heart — or the Path of Blood?

• Mordiel’s drive to destroy Amethyst is powerful — what intrigues threaten to overwhelm Gemworld?

• In the backup feature: Beowulf battles the terrifying Grendel! What is their strange connection?

 

ANIMAL MAN #14

Written by JEFF LEMIRE

Art by STEVE PUGH, TIMOTHY GREEN II and JOSEPH SILVER

Cover by STEVE PUGH

On sale NOVEMBER 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+

• “ROTWORLD: THE RED KINGDOM” part two!

• How did The Rot infect the DC Universe? Guest star John Constantine is here to tell you the hideous truth!

• The Red Kingdom faces an all-out attack by an army of the Rot, led by Felix Faust!

 

SWAMP THING #14

Written by SCOTT SNYDER

Art and cover by YANICK PAQUETTE

On sale NOVEMBER 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+

“We Can Be Heroes” Blank variant cover available

• “ROTWORLD: THE GREEN KINGDOM” continues!

• Swamp Thing must travel the rivers of Rotworld on his way to Gotham City!

• True terror awaits our hero on the undead waters!

 

FRANKENSTEIN, AGENT OF S.H.A.D.E. #14

Written by MATT KINDT

Art and cover by ALBERTO PONTICELLI and WAYNE FAUCHER

On sale NOVEMBER 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• “ROTWORLD: SECRETS OF THE DEAD” continues here!

• Frankenstein travels the Rot-infested Earth in search of pieces of the Soul Grinder, a machine Doctor Frankenstein used to bring his monster to

life — because it’s their only hope against the Rot!

• The Rot may be winning, but Frankenstein won’t go down without a fight!

 

JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK #14

Written by JEFF LEMIRE

Art by LEE GARBETT

Cover by RYAN SOOK

On sale NOVEMBER 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• A major new storyline starts here!

• In the aftermath of JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK ANNUAL #1, the team picks up the pieces from their devastating losses.

• Black Orchid, Frankenstein and Amethyst explore the macabre House of Mystery — and what they find positions John Constantine as the most dangerous man in the DC Universe!

 

I, VAMPIRE #14

Written by JOSHUA HALE FIALKOV

Art and cover by ANDREA SORRENTINO

On sale NOVEMBER 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+

• Mary and Professor Troughton meet up with Andrew’s oldest friend, Deborah Dancer, to learn more about his past — and to hatch a plan that might save Andrew from his curse!

• Trouble is, they’re going to have to track down the deadliest vampire alive to do it...

• What is Andrew planning for the future of the vampire race?

 

DEMON KNIGHTS #14

Written by PAUL CORNELL

Art and cover by BERNARD CHANG

On sale NOVEMBER 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• Trapped in Hell and betrayed by Etrigan, the Demon Knights are on the edge of oblivion!

• There’s only one way out... But is Jason Blood prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice?

• And what is the secret of the mysterious black diamond that Lucifer has given to Exoristos?

 

DIAL H #6

Written by CHINA MIEVILLE

Art by DAVID LAPHAM

Cover by BRIAN BOLLAND

On sale NOVEMBER 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+

• Offensive! Shocking! Unspeakable! Manteau cracks open the Refusenik Dossier– and with heroes like these, who needs villains?

• In this story, Nelson is stuck inside the house after he dials up a politically incorrect hero.

• Plus: Manteau reveals some of her forbidden and dangerous guises in the Refusenik Dossier.

 

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(The cover for JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK #14 by Ryan Sook)

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THE PHANTOM STRANGER #1

Written by DAN DIDIO

Art by BRENT ANDERSON and SCOTT HANNA

Cover by BRENT ANDERSON

1:25 Variant cover by SHANE DAVIS

On sale OCTOBER 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• An all-new series focusing on secrets of The New 52 you never imagined!

• The Phantom Stranger strikes a bargain with Lord Trigon that will have serious repercussions in the DC Universe!

• From afar, Pandora watches!

 

SWORD OF SORCERY #1

Written by CHRISTY MARX

Backup story written by TONY BEDARD

Art and cover by AARON LOPRESTI

Backup story art by JESUS SAIZ

1:25 Variant cover by RYAN SOOK

On sale OCTOBER 17 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

• AMETHYST returns as this amazing new series begins!

• The good news: Amy Winston can transform into Princess Amaya, protector of Gemworld!

• The bad news: It seems her family wants to kill her!

• Plus: A backup story featuring the brutality of Beowulf!

 

JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK #13

Written by JEFF LEMIRE

Art by MIKEL JANIN

Cover by RYAN SOOK

On sale OCTOBER 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• House of Mystery vs. House of Secrets!

• The team is so badly defeated that even Constantine is out of tricks. Uh-oh…

• To be concluded in this month’s JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK ANNUAL #1.

 

JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK ANNUAL #1

Written by JEFF LEMIRE

Art by MIKEL JANIN

Cover by RYAN SOOK

On sale OCTOBER 31 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US • RATED T

• Continued from JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK

#13, it’s the big finale to Jeff Lemire’s first epic story!

• Guest-starring Frankenstein and, from the new series SWORD OF SORCERY, Amethyst!

 

DIAL H #5

Written by CHINA MIEVILLE

Art by MATEUS SANTOLOUCO

Cover by BRIAN BOLLAND

On sale OCTOBER 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+

• It’s Nelson and Manteau versus Abyss! But with two heroes and only one Dial, who will “dial up” to save the day?

ª And as the dust settles, a new player emerges. Is he friend, foe – or something else entirely?

 

FRANKENSTEIN, AGENT OF S.H.A.D.E. #13

Written by MATT KINDT

Art and cover by ALBERTO PONTICELLI and WAYNE FAUCHER

On sale OCTOBER 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• Animal Man and Swamp Thing fans take note: “ROTWORLD: SECRETS OF THE DEAD” starts here!

• A 3-issue arc showcasing Frankenstein’s battle against the Rot invasion!

 

ANIMAL MAN #13

Written by JEFF LEMIRE

Art and cover by STEVE PUGH

On sale OCTOBER 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+

• It’s the story you’ve been waiting for: “ROTWORLD: THE RED KINGDOM”!

• Part one of a four-part epic in which the Earth has fallen to the Rot!

• Guest-starring Justice League Dark, Beast Boy and many other heroes and villains from the DC Universe!

 

SWAMP THING #13

Written by SCOTT SNYDER

Art and cover by YANICK PAQUETTE

On sale OCTOBER 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+

• “ROTWORLD: THE GREEN KINGDOM” begins!

• Swamp Thing learns the truth of how the Earth fell to the Rot as seen in this month’s issues of ANIMAL MAN and FRANKENSTEIN: AGENT OF S.H.A.D.E.

• Guest-starring Poison Ivy, Deadman and The Parliament of Trees!

 

SWAMP THING ANNUAL #1

Written by SCOTT SNYDER

Art by BECKY CLOONAN and MARCO RUDY

Cover by YANICK PAQUETTE

On sale OCTOBER 31 • 48 pg, FC, $4.99 US • RATED T+

• Years ago, Alec Holland met Anton Arcane...and the seeds of that encounter created the nightmare that is Rotworld!

• This extra-sized tale of monsters and madness examines one of the greatest rivalries in the DC Universe!

 

DEMON KNIGHTS #13

Written by PAUL CORNELL

Art and cover by BERNARD CHANG

On sale OCTOBER 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T

• Everything’s gone to hell for the Demon Knights – literally!

• If they can’t escape Lucifer’s clutches, Jason Blood and the rest of the Earth are doomed.

 

I, VAMPIRE #13

Written by JOSHUA HALE FIALKOV

Art by ANDREA SORRENTINO

Cover by CLAYTON CRAIN

On sale OCTOBER 24 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+

• The world’s worst nightmare has come true: Andrew Bennett, the only good vampire, has gone very, very bad!

• It’s up to the woman who loves him to put him down...but Mary, Queen of Blood, is now a mere human!

 

Click here to see a gallery of the covers for the above titles.

 

(The cover for THE PHANTOM STRANGER #1 by Brent Anderson)

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