By now, most of you have seen the pages and variant cover to DOOM PATROL #1 on NEWSARAMA and relived the most insane moments of DOOM PATROL history at COMICS ALLIANCE. But there's more to that pretty piece of art than that. And because here at The Source we're all about bringing you between the panels and inside the process, we've got Keith Giffen's layouts for the cover, plus artist Matthew Clark's pencils, Kevin Maguire adding his pencils to the mixed and finished inks. All the more reason to pick up DOOM PATROL #1 today, huh?

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You heard the news, saw some art and know the basics about MAGOG, but it never hurts to show a bit more, does it?

Magog steps into the spotlight in September, tired of chafing at the restraints that being in the JSA comes with. But what happens when he takse justice into his own hands and begins to track down a group of criminals dealing high-tech arms to lowlife scum around the DCU? Be sure to check out the first issue, from writer Keith Giffen, Porter and Dell.

Here's a look at artist Glenn Fabry's cover to #1, an in-progress look at #2 and Howard Porter and inker John Dell's variant for #1.

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Sure, why not?

MAGOG, by writer Kieth Giffen and artist Porter, puts the spotlight on the hardline character as he breaks off into his own ongoing series. And who better to tell the tales of a hero with no limit than Giffen, a writer known for pushing the envelope regularly? And wait, there's art.

MAGOG #1 hits in September.

Here's hoping everyone had a relaxing weekend. In case you weren't chained in front of your computer, here are a few of the things you may have missed while enjoying two days or rest.

• AIN'T IT COOL NEWS unveiled an exclusive first look at BATMAN AND ROBIN #1, by Grant Morrison and artist Frank Quitely. Keep your eyes peeled for a few more sneak peeks at the first issue in the coming days.

• Pete Tomasi talks to NEWSARAMA about the road to BLACKEST NIGHT. The site also talks to writer Keith Giffen about the newly-announced MAGOG series, and to the supremely talented J.H. Williams about Batwoman's upcoming stint in DETECTIVE COMICS.

• COMIC BOOK RESOURCES' Jeff Renaud chats up artist Mark Bagley to discuss the conclusion of TRINITY, while the folks io9 explain why TRINITY is a 'metaphysical epic done right.

• Remember that time back in March, where BATMAN Group Editor Michael Marts talked to IGN about his very neat photo board, featuring key characters heading into BATTLE FOR THE COWL? Well, now that the major event is over, the board has changed, which means Marts once again drops hints as to where your favorite characters are going, in a chat with IGN's Dan Phillips.

• And last, but certainly not least, THE NEW YORK TIMES unveiled their Graphic Novel Bestseller list for the week of May 23. Of note: SUPERMAN: NEW KRYPTON, BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE, BATMAN R.I.P., JOKER and BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS all made the list.